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Welcome to Class Notes. Find out what your fellow alumni are up to these days. Share your news and events by submitting a note.
Jeffrey Lester (1976)
Jeffrey Charles Lester (1976) was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on October 9, 1954. He passed away at his home in Clovis, California on December 18, 2011, at the age of 57. 
Submitted on Feb 6 2012.
Elizabeth (Payne) Covino (1984)
Elizabeth A. Covino of Andover, Mass., has been named President of the Association of YMCA Professionals (AYP) Chapter IV. In this role, she leads the professional development efforts of this organization whose goal it is to advance, inspire, and connect the YMCA leaders. This organization has nearly 300 members in Eastern Massachusetts. Ms. Covino is Vice President of Marketing & Development at the Merrimack Valley YMCA, based in Lawrence. She started at the Y in 1997 as Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Merrimack Valley YMCA is comprised of the Andover/North Andover YMCA, Lawrence YMCA, Methuen YMCA, and two resident camps on Lake Winnipesaukee and Day Camp Otter in Salem, NH.
A 1984 graduate of California State University, she has worked exclusively in the not-for-profit arena – at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children headquarters in Boston, the New England College of Optometry in Boston, and at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.
She resides in Andover, Mass., with her husband Ralph Covino and daughter Kathryn LaBatte, a junior at Rivier College in Nashua, NH, studying nursing.
Submitted on Feb 4 2012.
Robert Ogata (1955)
Artist Robert Katsusuke Ogata (1955) and his paintings are featured in the January 2010 issue of “Fresno Talent Magazine.”
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Lee Eager (2002)
Lee Ann Eager (2002) has been named the new president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County. She also holds a law degree from UC Davis.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Jim Nielsen (1966)
Jim Nielsen (1967) has served in the California State Assembly in the 2nd District since 2008. A former business owner and ranch foreman, he also served in the California State Senate from 1978 to 1990. A Republican, he is the founder of the California Alliance to Protect Private Property Rights.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Connie Conway (1972)
Connie Conway (Alumna) was re-elected to the California State Assembly on Nov. 2, 2010 representing the 34th District, which comprises most of Tulare County, all of Inyo County and parts of Kern and San Bernardino County. The Republican was selected Assembly Minority Leader, the top leadership role in the Assembly Republican Caucus.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Jeannie (Guenther) Fuller (1972)
Jean Fuller (1972) represents the 18th District in the California State Senate, the largest district geographically in the State. She has served as Chair of the Rural Caucus, a bipartisan group of 43 Assembly Members and Senators who provided a strong, united voice for residents of rural communities.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Tracy Kashian (2004)
Tracy Kashian (2004) has been elected to the board of directors of the Fresno County Chamber of Commerce. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing, Public Relations & Property Manager for River Park, Village at River Park, Fancher Creek and Campus Pointe.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Frances (Jones) Pavley (1970)
Fran Pavley (1970) serves in the California State Senate representing the people of the 23rd District. A Democrat, she was elected as the first Mayor of Agoura Hills in 1982 and served four terms as Mayor and Councilmember (1982-1997). Since elected to the Senate in 2008, Sen. Pavley had represented approximately 925,000 people throughout portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Glenn Albertson (1991)
Glenn Albertson (2005) has been elected to Fresno Chamber of Commerce’s board of Directors. He is the CFO of Penny Newman Grain Company.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
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Elizabeth (Payne) Covino (1984)
Elizabeth A. Covino of Andover, Mass., has been named President of the Association of YMCA Professionals (AYP) Chapter IV. In this role, she leads the professional development efforts of this organization whose goal it is to advance, inspire, and connect the YMCA leaders. This organization has nearly 300 members in Eastern Massachusetts. Ms. Covino is Vice President of Marketing & Development at the Merrimack Valley YMCA, based in Lawrence. She started at the Y in 1997 as Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Merrimack Valley YMCA is comprised of the Andover/North Andover YMCA, Lawrence YMCA, Methuen YMCA, and two resident camps on Lake Winnipesaukee and Day Camp Otter in Salem, NH.
A 1984 graduate of California State University, she has worked exclusively in the not-for-profit arena – at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children headquarters in Boston, the New England College of Optometry in Boston, and at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.
She resides in Andover, Mass., with her husband Ralph Covino and daughter Kathryn LaBatte, a junior at Rivier College in Nashua, NH, studying nursing.
Submitted on Feb 4 2012.
Robert Ogata (1955)
Artist Robert Katsusuke Ogata (1955) and his paintings are featured in the January 2010 issue of “Fresno Talent Magazine.”
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
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Julia Navarro (2005)
Julia Navarro (2005) is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Emma Christine at 7lbs 4 oz and 20 ¾. She joins her big sister Grace Isabella, 2 yrs, 3 months.
Submitted on Oct 12 2011.
Ryan Jacobsen (2002)
Ryan Jacobsen (2002, 2004) and Ashley (DeBenedetto) Jacobsen (2003) are proud to announce the birth of their son, Maverick Laub Jacobsen, who was born on September 4, 2011 at 7:58 a.m. Maverick weighed in at 8 lbs, 9 oz and measured 21-1/2 in long.
Submitted on Oct 5 2011.
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Michael Cohn ()
Michael Cohn (1993) and Jessica Millner were married on November 5, 2011 in Palm Beach, Florida. They currently reside in Boca Raton, Florida.
Submitted on Jan 12 2012.
Bret Engelman ()
Bret Engelman, a past Fresno State Alumni Association board member was married to Elainea on September 10, 2011.
Submitted on Oct 5 2011.
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Jim Nielsen (1966)
Jim Nielsen (1967) has served in the California State Assembly in the 2nd District since 2008. A former business owner and ranch foreman, he also served in the California State Senate from 1978 to 1990. A Republican, he is the founder of the California Alliance to Protect Private Property Rights.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Jeannie (Guenther) Fuller (1972)
Jean Fuller (1972) represents the 18th District in the California State Senate, the largest district geographically in the State. She has served as Chair of the Rural Caucus, a bipartisan group of 43 Assembly Members and Senators who provided a strong, united voice for residents of rural communities.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
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Philip Fletcher (1969)
Philip Fletcher (1969) received a BA in Geography from Fresno State.
"MA University of Minnesota (1975) Planning/Engineering
PhD Candidate Colorado Statue University (1981) Economics
Juris Doctorate Law (1984) Texas Tech University"
Submitted on Mar 22 2011.
Denise Grayson ()
Denise M. Grayson is the 2010-2011 Secretary for the Fresno State Student Chapter for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Submitted on Aug 30 2010.
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Sasha Pimentel Chacon (2007)
Sasha Pimentel Chacon (2007) returns to her alma mater to read from her book “Insides She Swallowed” on March 22nd at the Henry Madden Library. She is an assistant professor of writing at the University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Creative Writing.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
Peter Robertson (1992)
Peter Robertson (BA ’92, MA ’95, MBA ‘05) appears in an online advertising campaign for Liberty Mutual, an affinity partner of the Fresno State Alumni Association. He serves as the director marketing and engagement of the alumni association and is a life member.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
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Jeffrey Lester (1976)
Jeffrey Charles Lester (1976) was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on October 9, 1954. He passed away at his home in Clovis, California on December 18, 2011, at the age of 57.
Submitted on Feb 6 2012.
Polly McNabb ()
Polly McNabb, associate editor of the California Southern Baptist for more than 40 years, died Dec. 12, 2011 from a massive stroke. She was 87.
Submitted on Jan 30 2012.
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