We welcomed new New Alumni Board members at a recent meeting. New members include Alissa Beck '01, Rhonda Bently '09, Andrew Brunsman '10, Aaron Hampel '08, Maria Ledwin '04, Matthew Murtland'07, Molly Robinson '11, and Sara Utecht '02. Pictures and bios will be added soon!
2011 Alumni Board Chair: Bill Lisk, a 2004 graduate of the Mount, resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a minor in Communication Arts, and is currently employed at Fifth Third Bank as a trust specialist. A former SGA president while at the Mount , Bill says “ I have nothing but good things to say about the college. The Mount gave me the opportunity to obtain an excellent education that laid the foundation for success in the workplace. Along with the receiving the best education, I was able to make many life-long friendships as a student.”
Joseph Harmon, originally from Jackson, TN, graduated from the Mount in 1999 with a degree in Business Administration and TQM. He then went on to get his MSOL in 2005. Joe is employed by Drees Homes as a Customer Support Manager. Since he graduated from the Mount, he has moved from software development into corporate management. His family has also grown from three people to four with the addition of his youngest son.
“The education that I received from the Mount has given me a repository of knowledge to guide me through the ever changing circumstances that occur in everyday life, especially raising teenagers. My education from the Mount has also allowed me to attain some career goals like moving from software development into management. The Mount gave me the tools to take advantage of the management opportunity when it presented itself.”
Stephanie Gfroerer-Honebrink, Alumni Board Secretary lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelors Degree in Gerontology. She is married to Tony Honebrink and together they have a daughter, Ava.
“I was constantly busy at the Mount and thought once I graduated that I would never be as busy!Well, I was wrong I am just as busy if not busier. I like to keep a balance between work and FUN. Without the Mount I don’t think I would be where I am today. The Mount gave me lifelong friendships, knowledge and goals that will be with me for the rest of my life."
Jeremy Adam is currently living in Loveland, Ohio. Jeremy graduated in 2009 with a BS in Business Administration with concentrations in both Marketing and Management. Jeremy is currently working as a Legal A&T and Process Owner for the Digital Legal Team at Procter & Gamble Company. While at MSJ, Jeremy was involved in many ways including a former SGA President, lead resident assistant, wrestling team, SIFE, freshmen orientation leader, peer leader as well as involved in the many other clubs / organizations and various activities around campus. Jeremy's hobbies include cars, boating, and volunteering in the community.
“At no other College would I have had the opportunity to be involved as I was at MSJ. At the Mount, I was able to prosper as a student leader while receiving a great education that allowed me to work for one, if not the greatest company in the world. The mentors, advisors, faculty and staff, were allows there to help me succeed. I’m glad to have the opportunity to serve once again to help the College of Mount St. Joseph and the alumni population serve the mission of the school.”
Megan Stojakovich Baughman, is currently living in Milford, Ohio. She graduated in 2003 with a BA in Communication Arts and Graphic Design. The first year out of college, she worked as the Program Coordinator in the Freshman Orientation Office at the University of Cincinnati. After serving there for one year, she left and joined Monster.com as a Special Events Coordinator for Monster’s Diversity Leadership Program. Three years later she left Monster and took on the roles as an Event Manager at the Marriott Kingsgate Hotel and Conference Center on UCs campus. She was in charge of various sports teams, corporations and social events at the hotel. Megan is currently the Event Director for The Training Guidance Group (TGC). TGG provides training, event management and custom learning experiences for companies nationwide. Megan was married in February 2007 to UC gradaute, Nathan Baughman and they had their first child, Cole in July, 2009.
“My education and extracurricular involvement at the Mount led me to where I am today in my career. I was highly involved on campus which taught me time management, organization and event planning. I love being able to plan and execute events on such a large scale. I strongly believe I would not be where I am today without my education and my overall experience at Mount St. Joseph.”
Alissa Beck Bio and photo coming soon.
Rhonda Bently Bio coming soon.
Kathy Marquard Braniff is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and resides in Whitestown, IN, with her husband Will, andtwo of their five children. She and Will also have four grandchildren. Kathy graduated in 1980 with a BS in Medical Technology, and received her Masters of Science in Administration from University of Notre Dame in 1998. She is employed at DCL Medical Laboratories as a Laboratory Director in Indianapolis. She has been and continues to be involved in various marriage preparation and marriage support ministries like Engaged Encounter, Teams of Our Lady, and Focus & Refocus programs. Kathy has always been interested in music and is a choir member at her church.
“My Mount relationship is unique in that my mom attended the CMSJ as a nursing graduate in 1954. I attended as a Medical Technology major, not because my mom attended but because the college made me feel at home. My daughter, Maureen, attended as an English major and graduated in 2007. This shows me that Mount St. Joseph has an attraction that is timeless. It is beyond majors or generations.”
Stephen Michael Braun grew up and now owns his own home in Anderson Township. He graduated in 2001 with a BA in Communication Arts. Steve then started his career working for the Beechmont Auto Mile, selling new Audi, Porsche, and Hondaautomobiles. After 2 years he left and joined Enterprise Rent a Car. After 3 years in the rental side of the business, Steve was promoted to the Car Sales Division. After 4 more years with Enterprise Car Sales, Steve decided to make another change. Now he is a Client Advisorfor The BMW Store in Cincinnati, Ohio where ‘Passion Loves Company’.
"The Mount taught me to believe in myself. I took that information and try to apply it to my everyday life. The passion the teachers had for all of us to succeed is what has made me who I am today."
Andrew Brunsman Bio coming soon.
Juli Bissler Dorfflives in Kent, Ohio and graduated from the Mount in 1974 with a degree in Fine Arts. After a ten-year career in radio, she stayed home with her two children, Bob and Anne. She spent time volunteering at their elementary school in the art room and then went back to school for her Master of Arts in Teaching. Juli has been a lecturer in Art Education in the School of Art at Kent State University since 1999, and over the years has been an active volunteer in her parish as well.
“The Mount gave me lifetime friends and an educational foundation that has allowed me to pursue a variety of interests. When applying for graduate school, the reputation of the Art Department at the Mount paved the way for my easy acceptance.”
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Jean Frolicher lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and grew up in Delhi, not too far from the Mount. She graduated in the class of 1952, with a degree in math and began her career at Union Central Life Insurance in 1960. At the time of her retirement in 1996 she was second vice president coordinating activities in various departments. Jean enjoys retirement but stays quite busy as she is an active volunteer in the community. She has served on St. Simon’s Parish Council, and is currently with the Museum Center where she teaches children in the learning labs. Jean is also an officer on the board of Friends of Cincinnati Museum Center.
Throughout her life, Jean remained loyal to the Mount, and can be found on Saturday afternoons cheering on the Mount football team. “I am so grateful for the education I received at the Mount as well as the life-long friendships that were made.”
Aaron Hampel Bio coming soon.
Betsy Owens Joneslives in Cincinnati with her husband, Scott ’03 and their four children, Maggie, Sam, Grace and newest addition, Lucy, born October, 2010. She graduated in 2002 with a degree in Paralegal Studies and worked for the Hamilton County Prosecutor from 1999-2003. She stopped working in 2003 after the birth of her first child, but pursued her love of volleyball as an assistant volleyball coach at Lakota West High School in 2004, and assistant coach at Seton High School in 2005- 06. She continues to coach for Cincy Classics, gives private volleyball lessons and runs camps and clinics for grade school girls in Cincinnati.
"The Mount provided the best of both worlds for me...getting a first- rate education while being able to play volleyball on a highly nationally ranked team. Being a part of the Co-op program allowed me to work at the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, play volleyball and go to school full time. I formed lifelong friendships and even met my husband at The Mount. I couldn't have picked a better place to prepare me for the "real world."
Maria Ledwin Bio coming soon.
Matthew Murtland Bio and photo coming soon.
Karl Power graduated in 2000 with a BS in Natural Science and a Criminal Justice minor. He is retired from the City of Cincinnati after 29 years as a chemist, and now teaches at The Mount as an Adjunct instructor of Criminology, Sociology, and serves as coordinator of internships for the program.
“After graduation, I received my Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Xavier University andstarted teaching courses in Criminology and Sociology at the Mount. My wife (Dr. Georgana Taggart) and I celebrated our 25th anniversary with a trip to Cyprus and London in May of 2006. We have collaborated in teaching a course titled Comparative Law and Criminal Justice in the U.S. and U.K. We have taken two classes for a two week tour of London at the completion of the classes. An avid picture taker (not a photographer), I have entered pictures in several shows and have taken shots of most of the athletic events and musicals at The Mount. I can be found in tailgate spot #1 at The Mount football games, flipping burgers for anyone who stops by. Musically, I sing in my church choir (having performed three timesat Carnegie Hall), have sung with Cincinnati’s May Festival Chorus, and occasionally perform with various bagpipe and drum bands a. I am a video replay official for NCAA Division I Hockey at Miami University, andalso take partin the Mount Criminology Club at the Delhi Citizen’s Police Academy."
“The education I received at the Mount has given me the opportunity to broaden my experience in life. As an adjunct, I really enjoy the interaction with students and faculty at The Mount.”
Molly Robinson Bio coming soon.
Susan Schehl Schiller, of Cincinnati graduated in 1971, with a B.A. in English. Susan is married to Michael J. Schiller and has three grown children and three grandchildren. After graduating from the Mount, Susan spent the first 28 years in marketing research, 19 years as founder and CEO of Schiller Marketing Research, a custom sales research company. Susan says she found her niche when she transitioned to the non-profit world.
Currently as Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, she works to advance the independence of individuals with disabilities, a role that she loves and a mission that she is passionate about. "Throughout the years of volunteering and working in human services, what I love most is making a difference. To be able to impact people’s lives on a daily basis is a gift that I treasure.”
“Looking back I believe that the road to the non-profit and human services field began at the Mount. The great educational and supportive environment offered there provided the foundation for my work today.”
Barbara Zitson Smith, graduated from the Mount with her BSN in 1963. Upon graduating from the Mount in June, she returned to Cleveland and worked at the Cleveland Clinic. She married her husband Steve and they returned to his hometown in Wilmington, Ohio after his military service ended in 1965. Several years ago they moved to the Cincinnati area. They have two daughters who live in Indianapolis and a son who resides in Mason, Ohio. Barbara now volunteers at Children's Hospital in West Chester.
Barbara is retired from a nursing career that encompassed many areas including maternity, public health, hospital, camp, substance abuse and community nursing with the seniors in Clinton County. She always felt that the nursing education she received at the Mount was above the norm, not only in clinical experience but also in interest and concern for each student. "The Mount not only prepared the students for their professions but gave them the confidence that they could succeed and make a difference in whatever area they found themselves." The Mount’s reputation has always been recognized and to be a “Mountie” is something special and she is happy to once again be involved with through the alumni board.
Jeanne Marquard Stuntz, Originally from North Olmsted, Ohio is currently living in Grove City, Ohio. She graduated in 1981 with a BA in Music Education and Music Therapy. Jeanne is a minority owner and vice-president of On The Mark Services, a company that provides services to people with Developmental Disabilities in their homes. Jeanne is also the owner of Dynamic Pathways, Inc., a training and consulting company primarily focused on serving the DD industry.
"I am married to my high school sweetheart, Wayne Stuntz. We have 4 beautiful children. Our lives revolve around volunteering at church and attending to the kids’ activities. The Mount had a profound impact on my life. I was blessed to have attended there and will be forever grateful for not only the education I received but for the friendships that were formed and the life skills that I gained. I will never forget the feeling of walking across the quad and how secure I felt at the Mount. I'm honored to be serving on the Alumni Board.”
Sara Utecht Bio coming soon.
Ann Murray Wilger, Class of 1959, graduated with a degree in Music Education, and a Master of Humanities from Wright State University. She met her husband, Jim at a Mount mixer and they have four children; two of her daughters graduated from the Mount.Jim recently passed away from cancer. She has been self-employed as a piano teacher for 23 years, and worked at Sinclair Community College as staff accompanist, vocal coach, and adjunct faculty for 15 years. In addition to her music, Ann is active in the community and her church in various committees and programs.
“The Mount gave me confidence in myself and my abilities. It taught me self-discipline and reinforced what I learned from my parents; much is asked of those who have been given much. I am grateful for the education the SC’s literally gave me, as my family could not have afforded to send me anywhere else.”