Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Winter 2019
Lynn Nestrojil Kaufman
Lynn Nestrojil ’78 Kaufman is married and lives in Oregon, Illinois. Recently retired from teaching, Lynn spends her time cooking and working on her food blog, Lynnies Kitchen.
Steve Gerse
Steve Gerse ’78 recently retired from the practice of entertainment law. Steve is the founder and president of Himalayan Joy Home, a home for abandoned and at-risk baby girls in India. Himalayan Joy Home has secured a permanent facility and has taken in four girls ages one to four.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Mary Schultz Meade
Mary Schultz ’78 Meade received her third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in October 2015 from Parker Academy of Martial Arts, a WTF and Kukkiwon certified studio. She teaches and continues to train at the studio in Parker, Colorado.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Todd Sinclair
Todd Sinclair ’78 has retired after more than 25 years as a portfolio manager for the Michigan state pension fund. Todd looks forward to new adventures and spending time with grand niece Lylarae, born Aug. 26, 2015. He can be reached at sinbadger@sbcglobal.net.
Published Summer 2015
William Yates
The Rev. William Yates ’78, chaplain and colonel, United States Air Force, was installed as deputy director of the National Guard Bureau chaplaincy in May 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Va. William previously served at Calvary Lutheran Church, Indianapolis.
Mark Lienhoop
Attorneys Mark Lienhoop ’78, ’81 J.D. and David Jones ’93 J.D. of the law firm of Newly, Lewis, Kaminski, & Jones LLP in LaPorte have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015.