Current Spotlight
October 2026
Kim Nechay M 2004

Degree(s):
B.S. in Marketing and MBA
Current Employer:
Perdue
Current Occupation:
Executive Director of the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
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2026 Alumni Spotlights
July 2026
Franco Greco 2012
- Current Employer: NewDay USA
- Current Occupation: Chief Revenue Officer
August 2026
Robyn Barberry, Patrick Barberry, Bob Wojtek 2006
September 2026
Christy Weer M'96
- Degrees: B.S., MBA, PhD
- Current Employer: Salisbury University
- Current Occupation: Dean, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business
October 2026
Kim Nechay M 2004
- Degrees: B.S. in Marketing and MBA
- Current Employer: Perdue
- Current Occupation: Executive Director of the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
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2024 Alumni Spotlights
January 2024
Bryan Bradford 2005
- Degrees: B.S. - Finance And Management
- Current Employer: Source One Business Services
- Current Occupation: Accounting
February 2024
Steven Ringer 2019
- Degrees: Management, B.S.
- Current Employer: Truist Bank
- Current Occupation: Avp, Branch Manager
March 2024
Ashlee Laughlin 2009
- Degrees: B.A. - Communication, Minor In Creative Arts
- Current Employer: Célébrez La Femme, Inc.
- Current Occupation: President & Founder
April 2024
Logan Blackistone 2017
- Degrees: B.S. - Political Science
- Current Employer: Anchor Construction Corporation
- Current Occupation: Executive Project Coordinator
June 2024
Cynthia Holloway 2006, M 2009
- Degrees: B.A. - Social Work & M.S. - Social Work
- Current Employer: Writer And Self-Employed
- Current Occupation: Lcsw-C And Published Author
July 2024
Dieter Kiesel 2007
- Degrees: B.A. Communications - Mass Media, Minor In Theatre
- Current Employer: Major Airline
- Current Occupation: International Flight Attendant/Actor
August 2024
Jill Hamilton 2000, M 2001
- Degrees: B.A. Social Work, M.S. Social Work
- Current Employer: University Of Maryland, Baltimore
- Current Occupation: Organizational Change Management Analyst
December 2024
Jill Louden 1992
- Degrees: B.A. English, Minor In Communication Arts
- Current Employer: Hasi And Switch Purse
- Current Occupation: Real Estate Paralegal And Small Business Owner.
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2023 Alumni Spotlights
January 2023
Margi Helschien 1981
- Degrees: B.A. Leisure Studies, Minor in Psychology
- Current Employer: America Connected, nonprofit
- Current Occupation: President
February 2023
Rosa (Lauren) Marino 2003
- Degrees: B.F.A. – Art, Fulton
- Current Employer: Inshuti of Rwanda
- Current Occupation: Founder & Executive Director
March 2023
Robby Chin 2011
- Degrees: B.A. Environmental Studies, Minor in Business Management
- Current Employer: Salisbury University
- Current Occupation: Program Administrative Specialist, Multicultural Student Services
April 2023
Holly Stofa 1993
- Degrees: B.S. Geography, Concentration in Cartography, Mathematics Minor, Henson School of Science
- Current Employer: CIA, Retired December 2022
- Current Occupation: Senior Operations Officer & Leadership Coach
May 2023
Matthew Anderson 2014
- Degrees: B.A. Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution, Business Administration Minor
- Current Employer: Hoboken Strategy Group
- Current Occupation: Vice President
June 2023
Alyssa Hazel 2018
- Degrees: B.A. English in Creative Writing
- Current Employer: Downtown Bridal
- Current Occupation: Author
July 2023
Paul Yoder 1985
- Degrees: B.A. Art, Photography Minor
- Current Employer: Retired, Self-Employed
- Current Occupation: Fine Art Photographer
August 2023
Patrick Gover 2021
- Degrees: B.A. Music and Theatre - Performance
- Current Employer: Toby’s Dinner Theatre
- Current Occupation: Actor
September 2023
Kaylan Rexer 2010
- Degrees: B.A. Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution
- Current Employer: Ilegal Mezcal
- Current Occupation: Chief Marketing Officer
October 2023
Jasmine Brooks 2015
- Degrees: B.A. Communication and B.A. Theatre
- Current Employer: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Current Occupation: Part-Time Assistant Treasurer, Kennedy Center, and Local EMC (Equity Membership Candidate) Program Regional Actress
November 2023
Ryan Mello 2008, M`14
- Degrees: B.S. Geography, Minor in Earth and Atmospheric Science & M.S. Geographic Information Systems Management
- Current Employer: Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC) at Salisbury University
- Current Occupation: Project Manager
December 2023
Brian Mike 2014
- Degrees: B.S. Management
- Current Employer: Actalent, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Controller
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2022 Alumni Spotlights
January 2022
Lauren DeLong 2019
- Degrees: B.S. Biology, Minor Chemistry & Mathematics, Henson School
- Current Employer: University of Edinburgh School of Informatics
- Current Occupation: PhD Candidate
February 2022
Deanna Mackey '12
- Degrees: B.S. Nursing, College of Health & Human Services
- Current Occupation: Clinical Review Nurse Specialist
March 2022
Eleanor Siri '13
- Degrees: B.S. Biology, Henson School
- Current Employer: Siri Premier Eyecare
- Current Occupation: Owner/Optometrist
April 2022
Nicholas Molitor '17
- Degrees: B.S. Business Management, Sociology Minor, Perdue School, Fulton School
- Current Employer: Royal Farms
- Current Occupation: Standard Operating Procedure & Content Developer Manager
May 2022
Courtney Cohen '12
- Degrees: B.A. - Environmental Studies, Minor in Art, Fulton School
- Current Employer: Spore and Seed
- Current Occupation: Farmer & Owner
June 2022
Nicole Hall '03
- Degrees: B.S. Nursing, Henson School
- Current Employer: Salisbury University
- Current Occupation: Assistant Professor
July 2022
Juley Harper 1990
- Degrees: B. S. Secondary Education, Minor in English Literature, Seidel School & Fulton School
- Current Employer: Wor-Wic Community College
- Current Occupation: Associate Professor of English
August 2022
Lauren Barlow '08, M'12
- Degrees: B.A. Communications with Minor in Marketing, Master of Education, Fulton & Seidel Schools
- Current Employer: Lauren Barlow Career Coaching
- Current Occupation: Career Coach
September 2022
Christina Finch 2002
- Degrees: B.S. - Geography, Henson
- Current Employer: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Current Occupation: National Hurricane Program Manager
October 2022
Josh Bacon ’93 & M’95
- Degrees: B.A. - Sociology & M.S. Education Administration
- Current Employer: Eastern Mennonite University
- Current Occupation: Coachlink Mentor
November 2022
Aly Lloyd 2018
- Degrees: B.A. - Communication - Public Relations Track, Marketing Minor
- Current Employer: Mattel, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Senior Associate of Global Brand Communications (Barbie)
December 2022
Laura Byrne 1994
- Degrees: B.A. - Liberal Studies, Minor in Sociology
- Current Employer: The Clubhouse Model
- Current Occupation: Volunteer
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2021 Alumni Spotlights
January 2021
Stacey Lamboni
- Degrees: B.A. Communication Arts
- Current Employer: Boston Red Sox
- Current Occupation: Video Producer and Editor
February 2021
Emily Daniel
- Degrees: B.S. - Geography, Atmospheric Science and Environmental and Land Use Planning Tracks
- Current Employer: Wings Aerial Applicators
- Current Occupation: Agricultural Pilot
March 2021
Jeremy Gsell
- Degrees: B.S. Athletic Training, Biology Minor
- Current Employer: The University of Alabama
- Current Occupation: Director of Football Rehabilitation
April 2021
Patrick Kiley
- Degrees: B.A. Communication Arts
- Current Employer: St. Martin's Lutheran School of Annapolis
- Current Occupation: Head of School
May 2021
Jesse Drewer
- Degrees: B.S. - Urban & Regional Planning Major, History Minor, working toward an M.S. in Public Administration
- Current Employer: Wicomico County Government
- Current Occupation: Community Development Planner
June 2021
Glen Charlton
- Degrees: B.A. Communication Arts
- Current Employer: NASCAR
- Current Occupation: Productions Assistant
July 2021
Scott Stansbury
- Degrees: B.S. Physical Education and Athletic Training
- Current Employer: Salisbury University
- Current Occupation: Head Athletic Trainer
August 2021
Nicole Turner
- Degrees: M.B.A
- Current Employer: NASA
- Current Occupation: Resources Management Officer, NASA Headquarters, Washington D.C.
September 2021
Whitney Marshall
- Degrees: B.A. psychology, minor sociology
- Current Employer: qualifiedMEETINGS
- Current Occupation: Entrepreneur
October 2021
Matt Bertone
- Degrees: B.S. Biology
- Current Employer: North Carolina State University
- Current Occupation: Entomologist and Director of Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
November 2021
Rohry Flood
- Degrees: B.A. Communications, Marketing Minor, M.S. Education
- Current Employer: Cult Classic Brewing Company
- Current Occupation: Master of Ceremonies
December 2021
Cody Revel
- Degrees: B. S. Exercise Science
- Current Employer: The Athlete Academy
- Current Occupation: Entrepreneur
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2020 Alumni Spotlights
January 2020
David Sterling
- Degrees: BS, Geography & Geosciences Salisbury, MS Geography Virginia Tech
- Current Employer: Royce Geospatial Consultants, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Founder, CEO
February 2020
Kristi Stevens Shaw
- Degrees: B.S. Biology
- Current Employer: CleanBay Renewables;Coastal Retreat Studios & Wellness
- Current Occupation: Director of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, CleanBay Renewables Owner & Founder, Coastal Retreat Studios & Wellness
March 2020
John Heath
- Degrees: B.S. Information Systems & International Business and a B.A. in French
- Current Employer: KPMG
- Current Occupation: IT Auditor
May 2020
Avery Showell
- Degrees: B.A. in communication arts and a minor in political science -
- Current Employer: ThFctry Radio
- Current Occupation: Owners, producers, hosts and managers
June 2020
Dr. Leslie Stufft Knight
- Degrees: Major: Biology B.S., Minor: Chemistry
- Current Employer: U.S. Air Force
- Current Occupation: U.S. Air Force Colonel, Deputy Command Surgeon, Air Force Materiel Command
July 2020
Billy Hamilton Jr.
- Degrees: B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
- Current Employer: Hamilton Physical Therapy
- Current Occupation: Owner, Physical Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist
August 2020
Colin Gimblet
- Degrees: M.S., Applied Health Physiology
- Current Employer: University of Iowa
- Current Occupation: Health and Human Physiology Teaching Assistant and Translational Vascular Physiology Research Assistant
September 2020
Ava Tasker-Mitchell
- Degrees: B.S. Elementary Education, B.A. History, M.S. Educational Leadership, Ph.D. Organizational Leadership
- Current Employer: Prince George's County Public Schools
- Current Occupation: Assistant Superintendent of Schools/Instructional Director
October 2020
Shawn Ali
- Degrees: B.S. Geography
- Current Employer: Department of State
- Current Occupation: Information Officer
November 2020
Darren Jackson
- Degrees: B.S. Business Administration, Marketing Minor
- Current Employer: Wells Fargo
- Current Occupation: Vice President, Healthcare Business Development Officer
December 2020
David Colton
- Degrees: B.A. Social Science & Secondary Education, History Minor & M.S. Education
- Current Employer: Retired
- Current Occupation: Retired
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2019 Alumni Spotlights
January 2019
Ben Sorteberg
- Degrees: BS Marketing & Management
- Current Employer: Sigma Pi Fraternity
- Current Occupation: Chapter Management Associate
February 2019
Antoniya Lyubomirova
- Degrees: MBA
- Current Employer: JP Morgan Asset Management Europe
- Current Occupation: Operational Risk Officer
March 2019
Michael Peters
- Degrees: BA Political Science with a Minor in English
- Current Employer: American College of Radiology
- Current Occupation: Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
April 2019
Ryan Barron
- Degrees: BS Chemistry
- Current Employer: Freshly, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Executive Chef of Production
May 2019
Stephanie Wampole
- Degrees: BA Interpersonal Communication, Minor Political Science/French
- Current Employer: Bishop Gadsden
- Current Occupation: Sous Chef
June 2019
Samantha Vitone
- Degrees: B.A. Sociology, Minor Creative Arts
- Current Employer: Day Pitney, LLP
- Current Occupation: Project Assistant
July 2019
Amy Hafez
- Degrees: B.S. Biology
- Current Employer: University of California, San Francisco
- Current Occupation: Postdoctoral Fellow
August 2019
Andrea Morse
- Degrees: BASW, MSW
- Current Employer: ELTEK International Laboratories
- Current Occupation: Chief Operations Officer
September 2019
Lynn Massey
- Degrees: BASW
- Current Employer: University of Michigan
- Current Occupation: Senior Project Manager
October 2019
William Eisenhart
- Degrees: B.A. Psychology, Minor in Economics
- Current Employer: US Military
- Current Occupation: Health Care
November 2019
Jennifer Williams
- Degrees: M.A. in Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution
- Current Employer: Mid Shore Community Mediation Center
- Current Occupation: Executive Director
December 2019
Chris Durgin
- Degrees: B.A. - Communication Arts, minor in Art
- Current Employer: Omnia Media/Blue Ant
- Current Occupation: Producer
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2018 Alumni Spotlights
January 2018
Kyle Banks
- Degrees: BS - Finance, Minor in Accounting/Political Science
- Current Employer: Morgan Stanley
- Current Occupation: Financial Analyst
February 2018
Jeff Burgee
- Degrees: BS, Liberal Studies, concentration in mathematics, computer and political science.
- Current Employer: JLM Nutritionals
- Current Occupation: Business Owner & Musician
March 2018
Monica Moody Moore
- Degrees: BA Communication Arts
- Current Employer: Johns Hopkins University
- Current Occupation: Associate Dean
April 2018
Ashton Maseth
- Degrees: BS - Marketing, Minor in Art & Information Systems
- Current Employer: The SURE Group of Remax Sales
- Current Occupation: Realtor
May 2018
Kelly L. Griffith, Ed.D.
- Degrees: BS Elementary/Middle School with minor in mathematics, MS in Education Administration
- Current Employer: Talbot County Public Schools
- Current Occupation: Superintendent of Schools
June 2018
Dallas Rosenthal
- Degrees: BS - Elementary Education
- Current Employer: Camp Inclusion Inc. & Howard County Public Schools
- Current Occupation: Co-founder and Program Director of Camp Inclusion & Early Childhood Special Educator
July 2018
Joseph Conroy
- Degrees: BS Finance
- Current Employer: Synergy Financial Group
- Current Occupation: Financial Advisor
August 2018
Bethany Banks
- Degrees: BS in Education with a Minor in Psychology
- Current Employer: Baltimore County Public Schools
- Current Occupation: Educator
September 2018
Ian Wilson
- Degrees: BA - Communication Arts - Media Studies
- Current Employer: Berlitz English
- Current Occupation: TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Teacher
October 2018
David Horn
- Degrees: BS - Physical Education
- Current Employer: Montgomery County Public Schools
- Current Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
November 2018
Caroline Deschak
- Degrees: BS Interdisciplinary Studies
- Current Employer: "Fulbright Garcia-Robles grantee at the Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública de México"
- Current Occupation: Graduate Student
December 2018
Byron Hughes
- Degrees: B.A. English Literature, Minor in Psychology
- Current Employer: Virginia Tech
- Current Occupation: Dean of Students
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2017 Alumni Spotlights
January 2017
Dr. Andrew Stuhl
- Degrees: BS - Biology & Minor in Chemistry & German
- Current Employer: Bucknell University
- Current Occupation: Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
February 2017
Katy Hopkins
- Degrees: BA - Communication Arts, Minor Conflict Resolution, MED
- Current Employer: Sposato Landscape and Sposato Family Vineyards
- Current Occupation: Director of Marketing
March 2017
Bruce Cort
- Degrees: BA - History & Minor in Political Science & Spanish
- Current Employer: City National Rochdale / Cort & Associates, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Senior Advisor / President
April 2017
Jason Copley
- Degrees: BA - Psychology & Minor in Spanish
- Current Employer: Rethink Brands
- Current Occupation: Vice President, Field Development
May 2017
Kirstin Mason
- Degrees: BS - Environmental Health & Minor: Biology, Environmental Issues
- Current Employer: Vittles
- Current Occupation: Owner
June 2017
Tammy Bresnahan
- Degrees: BS - Liberal Studies
- Current Employer: AARP
- Current Occupation: Director of Advocacy
July 2017
Adam Manning
- Degrees: BS - Interdisciplinary Studies
- Current Employer: Sports Office 365
- Current Occupation: CEO
August 2017
Jennifer Clymer
- Degrees: BA - Communication Arts
- Current Employer: Delaware Park Productions
- Current Occupation: Producer/Director
September 2017
Jay Reale
- Degrees: BS - Liberal & Professional Studies with emphasis on Earth Science & Secondary Education
- Current Employer: Self-employed
- Current Occupation: CEO-eBodyboarding.com
October 2017
Martin Christian
- Degrees: BA - Communication Arts, Minor in Psychology
- Current Employer: PBS/KVIE
- Current Occupation: Chief Photographer
November 2017
Joseph D'Ambrosio
- Degrees: BS - Early Childhood & Elementary Ed, Minor in Psychology
- Current Employer: Farm Cove Intermediate School
- Current Occupation: Classroom Teacher
December 2017
Garrett Thrift
- Degrees: BA Communication Arts, Minor in Marketing Management
- Current Employer: Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
- Current Occupation: Garrett is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation.
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2016 Alumni Spotlights
January 2016
Megan McBay
- Degrees: BS - Athletic Training
- Current Employer: Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City, MD
- Current Occupation: Athletic Trainer
February 2016
Stephen Reilly
- Degrees: BA - Communication Arts
- Current Employer: Global Experiences, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Co-Founder
March 2016
Michele Deschu
- Degrees: BS - Physical Education & MS - Applied Health Physiology
- Current Employer: Perry Hall Animal Hospital
- Current Occupation: Practice Manager/Owner
April 2016
Kelley Moorman
- Degrees: BS - Music & Minor in History
- Current Employer: Cecil County Public Schools
- Current Occupation: Elementary Band Director
May 2016
Lorrie Mills
- Degrees: BS - Medical Technology & Minor in Chemistry
- Current Employer: New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), United Arab Emirates
- Current Occupation: Associate Dean, University Operations
June 2016
Rachel Sipocz Click
- Degrees: BS - Finance, Minor in Psychology
- Current Employer: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Senior Registered Client Service Associate
July 2016
Joshua Messick
- Degrees: BA - Philosophy Minor in Religious Studies
- Current Employer: St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, Pocomoke, MD
- Current Occupation: Priest-in-Charge
August 2016
Eric McLauchlin
- Degrees: BA - Liberal Studies & French
- Current Employer: Shaffer, McLauchlin & Stover, LLC
- Current Occupation: Attorney
September 2016
Travis Carr
- Degrees: BA - Communication Arts & Film
- Current Employer: Leopard Films
- Current Occupation: Editor
October 2016
Stephanie Adams
- Degrees: MA - Psychology
- Current Employer: DSBJ Solutions Inc.
- Current Occupation: Operations Manager
November 2016
Gary McGill
- Degrees: BA - Political Science & Minor in Philosophy
- Current Employer: The One-Shot Corporation Limited
- Current Occupation: Director of Global Marketing
December 2016
Carrie Holt
- Degrees: BA - Political Science & Minor in Spanish
- Current Employer: US Securities & Exchange Commission
- Current Occupation: IT Specialist - Litigation Support
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2015 Alumni Spotlights
January 2015
William Byrd
- Degrees: B.A. in psychology and a minor in marketing/management
- Current Employer: Department of Homeland Security
- Current Occupation:
February 2015
Trevor Cobb
- Degrees: BS - Interdisciplinary Studies
- Current Employer: Wells Fargo Bank
- Current Occupation: Merchant Services Business Sales Consultant
March 2015
Kristen McFadden Penczek
- Degrees: BA - Political Science
- Current Employer: Maryland Public Television (MPT)
- Current Occupation: Managing Director of Special Events and Community Engagement
April 2015
Vincent Gutierrez
- Degrees: BS - Exercise Science
- Current Employer: National Institute on Aging
- Current Occupation: Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellow
May 2015
Lili Afkhami
- Degrees: BA - Sociology & Minor in Gender Studies, MED '11
- Current Employer: League of American Bicyclists
- Current Occupation: Director of Development
June 2015
Matthew Teffeau
- Degrees: BA - Political Science
- Current Employer: The Maryland Farm Bureau, Inc.
- Current Occupation: Assistant Director of Government Relations- Lobbyist
July 2015
Laura Browning Watkins
- Degrees: BS - Management
- Current Employer: TranquilaTEA Tea Room and Gift Shop
- Current Occupation: Entrepreneur
August 2015
Ken Robey
- Degrees: BA - Psychology
- Current Employer: Matheny Medical and Educational Center
- Current Occupation: Research Institute Director
September 2015
Katie Redmiles
- Degrees: BA - English (English: Writing and Rhetoric) & Minor in Communication Arts,
- Current Employer: Watermark
- Current Occupation: Internet Marketing Specialist
October 2015
Dr. Lee Ward
- Degrees: BS - Biology & MED
- Current Employer: James Madison University
- Current Occupation: Faculty/Administration
November 2015
Chris Haddon
- Degrees: BA - Spanish & Communication Arts
- Current Employer: HardMoneyBankers.com and REI360.net
- Current Occupation: Business Owner - Real Estate and Internet Industries
December 2015
Casey W. Baynes
- Degrees: BA - Communication
- Current Employer: Casey Cares Foundation
- Current Occupation: Founder and Executive Director of Non-Profit Organization