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 2024
Nathan Atkins
In June, Nathan Atkins ’13 became the Director of M&A for Guardian Fire Protection. Guardian Fire Protection, based in Rockville, Maryland, has over 40 years of experience in fire and life safety services. We serve more than 25,000 customers – commercial businesses, government buildings, and other organizations across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Guardian is actively seeking acquisitions and partnerships.
Melissa Kohner
Melissa Kohner ’13 was appointed Director of Medical Education for Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, a federally qualified health center dedicated to providing excellent health care to underserved, uninsured, or underinsured people.
Published Fall/Winter 2017
Jonathan A. Tiedeman
Jonathan A. Tiedeman ’13 married Kristin Cockerell on Oct. 15, 2016. Jonathan is employed as a school psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Bryan Rogers
Bryan Rogers ’13 J.D. joined Swanson, Martin & Bell LLP, a nationally recognized litigation firm in Chicago, as an associate attorney. Bryan focuses his practice on construction, insurance, medical negligence and health care, product liability, and general trial practice.
Ryan Broekhoff
Ryan Broekhoff ’13 represented Team Australia in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
William “Billy” Pochron
Erich Maul ’11, William “Billy” Pochron ’13, and Jessica York ’15 gathered at Laughlin AFB, Texas, to celebrate Billy’s graduation from the United States Air Force’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) program. After a long and arduous training schedule, Billy received his pilot’s wings. Billy heads to Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling tanker aircraft.