1971
Congratulations to Dorothy Sheldon Patton ’71, MS’73, who was granted a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Linda Eckert, past president of the society, commended Patton’s achievement: “Dr. Patton’s body of work in the field of reproductive infectious diseases has impacted science and patients in so many ways. And, as a woman in science, she has been a consistent leader and mentor to generations of scientists globally, nationally, and in our department.” A professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Washington, Patton has spent more than 40 years engaged in the advancement of women’s reproductive health, specializing in sexually transmitted infections. She lives in Kirkland, Wash., with her husband of 53 years, John Patton ’71. They have one son, Michael, currently an MD/PhD student at University of Alabama in Birmingham, Ala.
1976
Mike Purdy ’76, MBA’79 published his second book on the U.S. presidents: Presidential Friendships: How They Changed History tells the story of the friendship between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, as well as the friendship between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson—and how, without these formative friendships, our political history would be very different. The book is available on Amazon,
at Barnes & Noble, and through local bookstores.
1977
Retired Army Colonel Bruce Grant ’77 was appointed to the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council. Currently, he’s a member of the West Point Society of Tallahassee, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, American Society of Public Administration, and United States Tennis Association. In addition to Puget Sound, he attended the United States Military Academy and Florida State University, where he earned his doctorate.
1989 Mathew Gundred ’89 was recently promoted to chief financial officer for the Pacific Whale Foundation, an ocean conservation nonprofit. Previously, he served six years as controller for the foundation and PacWhale Eco-Adventures. As CFO, he will direct and oversee the financial activities of Pacific Whale Foundation, PacWhale Eco-Adventures, Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia, and all future locations.
1990
In May, Portland Business Journal reported that Michael Ziels ’90 had been promoted to chief operations officer of Portland, Ore., family-owned specialty grocer Zupan’s Markets. In the role, Ziels oversees all operational functions of Zupan’s stores, working closely with merchandisers and store management teams to improve the organization’s operations and continue to grow business. Ziels began his career with Zupan’s in 2004, and previously served as store director at three locations.
1991
Caribou Biosciences Inc. announced the appointment of David Johnson ’91 to its board of directors, citing his 30 years of commercial and operational experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, as well as his “impressive record of successfully building commercial infrastructure and launching new medicines.” After earning his bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Puget Sound, Johnson earned an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at University of North Carolina. He currently serves as chief commercial officer of Global Blood Therapeutics.
1992
With 25 years of experience in manufacturing, commodities, global marketing, and distribution, plus leadership experience in numerous organizations and industries, Amy Humphreys ’92 was elected to the Boise Cascade Company Board of Directors in May. A licensed CPA in the state of Washington, she earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance at Puget Sound and her MBA from University of Washington School of Business.
1993
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico named Carolyn Ingram ’93 its new plan president, the highest-ranking position for the state’s health plan. Ingram has served in a variety of roles with Molina since 2015, including executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Previously, she served as the SCHIP director and chair of the New Mexico Insurance Pool, a program that helps provide access to health insurance coverage for residents who are denied insurance in certain circumstances, and as New Mexico’s Medicaid director from 2003 to 2011, helping lead the charge in the development and implementation of the state’s first managed long-term services and support program.
2000
In May 2022, Lindsay Kelley Burgio ’00 completed her Master of Science degree in digital audience strategy from Arizona State University. Since graduation, Lindsay has taken on a role as an academic associate, assisting with instruction of 400- and 500-level online digital analytics courses at Arizona State University. She also continues to work as a digital producer for Banana Republic, and is based in Phoenix, Ariz.
2003
In May, Blake Surina ’03 was inducted into the Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame for track and field (decathlon) and team handball. Surina is the owner of Exercise Science Center in Fircrest, Wash., which has provided affordable exercise services and performed more than 40,000 fitness assessments since its founding in 1987.
2004
Alicia Vasquez ’04, MAT’05 graduated in June with her PhD in curriculum and instruction, with a focus on advocacy and student support, from the Morgridge College of Education at University of Denver. She makes her home in Colorado.
2005
Earlier this year, Ridgefield High School named Lindsay McQuiston ’05 its assistant principal. She previously served as assistant principal and advanced placement testing coordinator at Prairie High School, which is part of Battle Ground (Wash.) Public Schools, and as treasurer for the district’s administrative association. She began her tenure at Prairie High as a math teacher in 2012. Prior to that, McQuiston was a middle school math teacher in Puerto Rico, Spain, and Forest Grove, Ore.
Erin Spear ’05 recently started a new position as a staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama. “Research in my lab integrates disease ecology, mycology, and community ecology,” Spear writes. “We explore the nature and outcomes of plant-pathogen interactions, as well as the ecology and epidemiology of fungal pathogens of tropical trees, using a combination of surveys and experiments in the forest, greenhouse, and lab. I welcome internship requests from current University of Puget Sound undergraduates!”
2006
William Baur ’06 started a new position as ESD network OpenSciEd project manager/ teacher leader in June. In this role, he coordinates and leads professional development for secondary science teachers across Washington state and supports a statewide plan for the rapid recovery and acceleration of student learning
in secondary science as part of a $2 million federal ESSER grant. After spending 15 years in the classroom, Baur says he will definitely miss teaching students directly, but is excited to support fellow science educators.
2009
A law review article written by Tom Glassman ’09, “Ice Skating Up Hill: Constitutional Challenges to SEC Administrative Proceedings,” was cited by the majority in the United States Court of Appeals to the Fifth Circuit’s opinion in George R. Jarkesy Jr. v. Securities and Exchange Commission. “Though it seems the dissent was the one that read the entire thing,” Tom writes.
2010
In May, National Parks Magazine (of the National Parks Conservation Association) sent Amy McDonnell Berenbeim ’10 on assignment to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in central Oregon to create a six-page fully illustrated comic feature based on her visit to all three units of the park. “Readers might be familiar with the oft-photographed Painted Hills Unit,” she says, “but there’s so much more to see and explore. It’s tempting to keep it a secret!” Her work at John Day is the cover story of the fall issue of National Parks Magazine; you can see more of her work at amyberenbeim.com.
2011
Northern Nevada Business Weekly reports that Julia Kruper ’11 recently joined KPS3 ownership as one of the agency’s newest shareholders. Having joined KPS3 in a junior-level position more than 10 years ago, Kruper helped grow the firm from 10 employees to 50 and rose to ownership due to her leadership and results-driven approach to solving clients’ business needs. She has served in account management and research roles at KPS3 and currently is director of SEO and digital media.
2012
Anthea Aasen ’12 and Andrew Grady ’12 were married at their home in Tacoma in July 2021. The wedding party included Andrew O’Neill ’12, Jacqueline Robinette ’13, Amy Vaughn ’12, Emily Beare ’12, Jenaca Cox ’12, Zach Kotel ’12, and Derek Bond ’12. Also in attendance were Loggers Nick Cherniske ’12 and Greg Baker ’78.
2013
Pianist Laura Bleakley ’13 was selected to be a resident artist with Utah Symphony and Utah Opera for the 2022–23 season. The program helps prepare talented early career singers and pianists for the rigors of the professional music world. During her time with the company, Bleakley will participate in coaching sessions, workshops, and master classes, as well as perform in Utah Opera’s mainstage productions, with Utah Symphony, and at education programs and community concerts throughout the state. Bleakely is currently a doctoral candidate at University of Houston.
2014
Congrats to Jake Novack ’14, who recently accepted a position as associate counsel with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services headquarters, serving in its Office of the Chief Counsel, Adjudications Law Division. Formerly, Novack was an attorney advisor with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice.
2015
Mark Cala ’15, an offensive analyst for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks (quarterbacks), was one of 12 quality control coaches selected to participate in the Inaugural Diversity Coaching Summit hosted by the Minnesota Vikings. The summit invited coaches from across the country to take part in the three-day event, which included presentations, group activities, and mock interviews, as well as time on the field with current Vikings players.
2021
“Thanks to Matt Warning’s Peace Corps Prep class, I was offered, and accepted, an offer to join the Peace Corps in Guyana as a community conservation coordinator,” writes Luke Groenveld ’21. He began his service in September, and will serve through December 2024, part of the first cohort of Peace Corps volunteers to return to South America since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
2022
Logan Canada-Johnson ’22 is currently working toward his master’s degree in cinema and media studies at University of Southern California, the next step on the journey to achieving his PhD!