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 Fall 2019
Jake Odell
Jake Odell ’12 graduated with an MBA specializing in brand and product management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the spring of 2018. He is currently an associate brand manager for Cottonelle at KimberlyClark in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Published Winter 2019
Kathleen Parilac Ford and Russ Ford
Kathleen Parilac ’12 Ford and Russ Ford ’13 welcomed William Thomas Ford, born in July. Russ was awarded the MassMutual Foundation’s 2017 Community Service Golf Award, granting $10,000 to Chosen Ministries, an organization for which Russ sits on the board. In November, Russ was featured as a guest on the podcast “Sharpen: The Podcast for Young Professionals,” hosted by Kirby Green, where he spoke on the topic of generosity.
Timothy Ager
Timothy Ager ’12 currently serves as an assistant professor of sports management at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Sean Bailey
Sean Bailey ’12, 5News meteorologist in Fort Smith, Ark., embarked on a road trip with his puppy Skye. During his journey, he caught up with Rachel Duensing ’15, Jack Gerfen ’11, and Ellen “Bacca” Lytle ’10. Sean stopped by campus and met up with his professors.
Published Summer 2015
Michelle Coberg
Michelle Coberg ’12 M.Ed. won an international contest for a video about recycling at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso, Indiana.