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Ted Clyde (2010) was recently promoted to the Associate Director from Financial Specialist at The Montana Facility Finance Authority located in Helena, Montana. "The Montana Facility Finance Authority is the primary issuer of municipal bonds with other available financings through a direct loan program and the permanent coal tax trust fund, which is managed by the Montana Board of Investments" Submitted on May 20 2013. Kara Docherty (2007) Kara Docherty (2010) writes, "Kara Docherty is currently an attorney for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Miami, Florida. Recently, Kara was named the South Florida Federal Executive Board Professional Federal Employee of the Year. " Submitted on May 14 2013. Renee (Pettinato) Mosley (1992) Renee (Pettinato) Mosley (1992) and Charlie Mosley are proud to announce the adoption of a girl, Sofia Jane Tao Mosley . Sofia was born on August 30, 2010 in Jiangxi, China. Sofia was adopted at the age of 2 years. We brought Sofia home in November and we all have adjusted quite well. Sofia has learned English and is thriving with all the love and attention from her friends and family.  Submitted on May 1 2013. Charles Mark (1981) Charles Mark (1981) was recently promoted to Forest Supervisor from Deputy Forest Supervisor at the Salmon-Challis National Forest located in Salmon, Idaho. "Chuck is currently the Deputy Forest Supervisor for the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Dillon, Montana. As Forest Supervisor of the Salmon-Challis NF, I will have responsibility for managing 4.3 million acres of National Forest land in east-central Idaho, which includes the 2.3 million acre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Chuck's wife Pam is an elementary school teacher and they have two energetic young daughters, Sienna who is a 15 year-old highschool freshman and Peyton who is 12 years old and in sixth grade. Chuck and Pam spend considerable time supporting the girls in their many activities such as basketball, speech, drama, soccer, piano, gymnastics, and youth group activities. When not chasing the girls from one activity to another, the family likes to camp, ski, hike, swim, fish, bike, and just about anything else outdoors. " Submitted on Apr 7 2013. Whitney Stohr (2008) Jason Hendrickson (2008) writes, "Whitney Stohr (2008) published an article in the Journal of Law and Education (Jan. 2013), entitled "Coloring a Green Generation: The Law and Policy of Nationally Mandated Environmental Education and Social Value Formation at the Primary and Secondary Academic Levels."" Submitted on Apr 4 2013. Jeri Rafter (2005) Jeri Rafter (2005) writes, "Jeri Rafter graduated from the UM Media Arts MFA program in 2012 and is currently working as a film producer in Missoula, New York and Portland. Her most recent feature film, "Bella Vista" a story about a UM professor and a group of international students will be released in early 2014. " Submitted on Mar 18 2013. Gypsy (Hoover) Ray (1995) Gypsy (Hoover) Ray (1995) recently accepted a position at Mountain Home Montana located in Missoula, MT as Clinical Director. "After 13 years as a founder and the Executive Director of Mountain Home Montana, a transitional living program for young mothers and babies, I am excited to announce that I am changing positions. I am now the Clinical Director, starting the new Mental Health Services Program at Mountain Home Montana. I am ready to use my skills as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to expand programs and improve services for our young mothers and babies. " Submitted on Feb 21 2013. Casey Lalonde (2010) Casey Lalonde (2010) writes, "I have been selected for undergraduate pilot training with the 120th Fighter Wing of the Montana Air National Guard. After serving 4 years enlisted as a flight line crew chief, I will be receiving my commission from the Academy of Military Science this spring and then training as a pilot in the F-15 Eagle." Submitted on Jan 7 2013. Jeffrey Burrell (2005) Jeffrey Burrell (2005) writes, "Jeffrey Burrell (2005) recently completed a dual Masters degree program with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. He has relocated to Seattle to begin a job in US Programs at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation." Submitted on Jan 2 2013. Erick Erickson (1978) Erick Erickson (1978) recently accepted a position at USPS located in Headquarters, Washington DC as Financial Economist. Erick recently was employed at Metropolitan State University of Denver as Professor of Economics. "After 30 years as a college professor, I have left academia to practice what I've been preaching. I now work as an Econometrician forecasting volume and revenue for the United States Postal Service in Washington, DC. " Submitted on Nov 22 2012. > Read all Class Notes
Ted Clyde (2010) was recently promoted to the Associate Director from Financial Specialist at The Montana Facility Finance Authority located in Helena, Montana. "The Montana Facility Finance Authority is the primary issuer of municipal bonds with other available financings through a direct loan program and the permanent coal tax trust fund, which is managed by the Montana Board of Investments" Submitted on May 20 2013. Kara Docherty (2007) Kara Docherty (2010) writes, "Kara Docherty is currently an attorney for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Miami, Florida. Recently, Kara was named the South Florida Federal Executive Board Professional Federal Employee of the Year. " Submitted on May 14 2013. > Read more Career News
Renee (Pettinato) Mosley (1992) and Charlie Mosley are proud to announce the adoption of a girl, Sofia Jane Tao Mosley . Sofia was born on August 30, 2010 in Jiangxi, China. Sofia was adopted at the age of 2 years. We brought Sofia home in November and we all have adjusted quite well. Sofia has learned English and is thriving with all the love and attention from her friends and family. Submitted on May 1 2013. Anthony Zuccarini (2001) Anthony Zuccarini (2001) and Aileen Zuccarini are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Ethan Francis. He was born on April 19, 2012 in Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, and weighed 3 lb., 13 oz. His brothers include Aden Zuccarini, 8, and Cael Gibbs, 4. Submitted on Oct 17 2012. > Read more Births & Adoptions
Theresa (Heisler) Rosado (1998) is happy to announce her marriage on September 20, 2003 at St. Mary's, Ridgefield CT. She and her husband currently reside in Danbury CT. Submitted on Aug 9 2012. Rose Kommers (2002) Rose (Connelly-Bennett) Kommers (2002) and Mark Kommers are happy to announce their marriage on September 4, 2010 in Great Falls, MT. They currently reside in Great Falls, MT. Rose is a graduate of the UM Skaggs School of Pharmacy with a BS in 2002 and a PharmD in 2010. Submitted on Oct 19 2010. > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Steve Laughrun (1967) writes, "Steve Laughrun '66 (retired) and brother-in-law, Keith Richardson (ASU grad) getting ready for the September 8, 2012 showdown in Boone, N.C. GO GRIZ! Hope it's another classic game like the last meeting of the two schools in Missoula." Submitted on Jan 24 2012. Teresa Diemer (1996) Teresa Diemer (1996) writes, "In my personal life I have been diagnosed with ALS. The correct part of ALS I have is progressive bulbar palsy. Everyday is a challenge, but I am managing my disease, it is not managing me! One day at a time." Submitted on Apr 27 2011. > Read more Catching Up
Tad Smith (1991) received a MBA in Business-Mktg Emphasis from Walsh College on January 18, 2012. "Member of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society- Graduate students ranking in the top 20 percent of students in their class with a cumulative grade point average of 3.600 or higher. " Submitted on Feb 10 2012. Jackie Williams-Reade (1998) Jacqueline Williams (1998) received a Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy from East Carolina University on May 5, 2011. "I am currently in a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in the Bioethics Institute studying pediatric palliative care issues." Submitted on Sep 23 2011. > Read more Educational News
Jason Hendrickson (2008) writes, "Whitney Stohr (2008) published an article in the Journal of Law and Education (Jan. 2013), entitled "Coloring a Green Generation: The Law and Policy of Nationally Mandated Environmental Education and Social Value Formation at the Primary and Secondary Academic Levels."" Submitted on Apr 4 2013. Fred Molthen (1952) Awarded Computer Commuter World Smithsonian Medal. Awarded Executive of the Year. Submitted on Mar 22 2012. > Read more General
Robert Swan (1942) died on April 7, 2009. Submitted on Jan 28 2010. Robert Garmoe (1950) Robert Garmoe (1950) died on December 26, 2009. Submitted on Jan 28 2010. > Read more In Memoriam
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