Vice president and general manager of nearly 800 McDonald’s in the five-state Rocky Mountain region, Cody Teets (Mktg’86) has been working at the company for 32 years beginning as kitchen crew. She is author of Golden Opportunity: Remarkable Careers That Began at McDonald’s (Cider Mill Press), which contains the stories of 42 people including Jay Leno, Andie MacDowell, franchise owners and McDonald’s corporate staff. Cody lives in Castle Rock, Colo., with her husband and two sons.

Posted Mar. 1, 2013

Fellow of the Pound Civil Justice Institute Timothy Tomasik (Jour’86) moderated one of the judges’ discussion groups, “Just Isn’t Free: The Court Funding Crisis and Its Remedies” at the annual Forum for State Appellate Court Judges in Chicago. Jurists from all over the country were a part of the discussion, including several state Supreme Court justices. Timothy lives in Western Springs, Ill.

Posted Dec. 1, 2012

Vice president of the Lloyd Shaw Foundation, Nancy Daw Kane (Dance’86) writes she is working to recall, restore and teach the folk rhythms of the American people though the foundation has a strong international dance and music component as well. She lives in Brooktondale, N.Y.

Posted Dec. 1, 2012

Hitting the Innovation Jackpot (iUniverse) is Darren McKnight’s (PhDAero’86) fourth book. It emphasizes the notion that the true value of innovation is when individuals, teams and the organization are involved together. “Many of the lessons that I discuss in this book I learned while working on my doctorate at ĂŰĚÇÖ±˛Ą,” he writes.ĚýDarren lives in Centreville, Va.

Posted Sep. 1, 2012

Paonia, Colo., resident Thomas Anderson (MBA’86) works as a project engineer at the underground Elk Creek Mine. He worked in mining construction until 1994 when he joined Elk Creek. He writes that he plans to continue working in his job for as long as possible.

Posted Jun. 1, 2012

This year Tim Tomasik (Jour’86), a partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at an international aviation symposium in Shanghai, China, on “9/11 — 10 Years On: What Have We Learned?” He worked as liaison counsel in the property damage claims following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. He lives in Western Springs, Ill.

Posted Jun. 1, 2012

The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) named Diane Ullman (EdD’86) Superintendent of the Year for her strong leadership and numerous contributions to the schools in her district. She also serves as adjunct professor at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. She leads the CAPSS program for early career superintendents, is a member of the association’s board of directors and serves as chairperson of the Hartford Area Superintendents Association. She was nominated for the national superintendent of the year and lives in Simsbury, Conn.

Posted Jun. 1, 2012

In June Lisa Ayala-Williams (Mktg’86) was promoted to vice president of worldwide creative services, marketing for Walt Disney Studios in California. She oversees advertising for all of Disney’s animated film entertainment in post-theatrical promotion. She was formerly director in production for WW Creative Services at Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and has worked for Disney for nine years. She writes that she lives in Simi Valley, Calif., where she and her husband are huge Buff fans and have enjoyed cheering on their team closer to home with its entry into the Pac-12.

Posted Mar. 1, 2012

After serving six years as a marketing director for Walmart Corp., David Morita (IntlAf’86) joined Metro St. Louis, the city’s Regional Transportation District (RTD), as vice president of sales and marketing. He brings more than 20 years of experience in domestic and international advertising, sales and marketing. Prior to his time at Walmart, he served in a variety of positions at McDonald’s Corp. for more than 10 years, including senior marketing director for McDonald’s Asia Pacific.

Posted Mar. 1, 2012

Personal injury attorney Timothy Tomasik (Jour’86) was inducted as a fellow of the International Society of Barristers. The group is an honor society of outstanding trial lawyers who are chosen by their peers based on excellence and integrity in advocacy. Tim is a partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago and lives in Western Springs, Ill.

Posted Mar. 1, 2012

W.E. O’Neil Construction has promoted Todd Guthrie (CivEngr’87) from the company’s ĂŰĚÇÖ±˛Ą president to regional president. "My goal was to provide a strong foundation for the business that the next generation could leverage into even more success, far surpassing what we have accomplished to date. I hope that I can help the Tennessee and Arizona offices thrive like the ĂŰĚÇÖ±˛Ą team," said Guthrie.Ěý

Posted Jul. 15, 2024

´ł´ÇłÜ°ů˛Ô˛ą±ôľ±˛őłŮĚýTom Costello (Jour’87) was named NBC News senior correspondent in January. In his 20 years with NBC news, he has also served as a Washington and New York correspondent, reporting on many beats and topics.Ěý

Posted Mar. 4, 2024

In September, Chris Warner (Geog’87) became the second American to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000 meter peaks — the world’s tallest mountains. Chris is a motivational speaker who uses his experiences in both mountaineering and entrepreneurship to educate people. He has contributed to two books — he wrote a chapter in Upward Bound: Nine Original Accounts of How Business Leaders Reached Their Summits and co-wrote High Altitude Leadership — and has appeared on multiple national news outlets as an expert in leadership and climbing. He lives in Denver.

Posted Mar. 4, 2024

Courtney Harris Coffee (Engl’87) serves as a research development associate for the University of Arizona, specializing in education and diversity-focused proposals.ĚýShe wrote that helping individuals or teams create compelling and clear narratives through intensive editing is a particular highlight of her work. She lives in Tucson, Arizona.Ěý

Posted Nov. 6, 2023

Gardener and photographer Barbara Colombo (Art’87) released The Many Stages of Love: A Collaboration between a Grandmother and Granddaughter. The book is composed of Barb’s photographs paired with her grandmother Nilda Follini’s thoughts on love. Barb lives in Boulder.

Posted Jul. 10, 2023

Francis Rexford Cooley (Hist’87) of Plainville, Connecticut, was elected Connecticut State Representative from the 22nd District to the General Assembly. Previously, Francis worked as an educator, teaching history and art history at Paier College of Art for 23 years. He then served as a dean for 13 years before assuming the role of head of the general education department for the next 15 years.

Posted Jul. 10, 2023

The Wyoming chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) honored Michael Tracy (Psych’87; MD’94) with the 2022 Laureate Award. The Laureate Award honors physicians who have demonstrated an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education or research in service to their community, chapter and the ACP. A former governor of the Wyoming ACP, Michael has practiced internal medicine and pediatrics in Powell, Wyoming, since 2002 and enjoys collaborating with colleagues and teaching medical students.

Posted Mar. 6, 2023

After serving as executive vice president at Colliers International, Steven Kohn (Fin’87) accepted a position as principal at Avison Young in Chicago. Steven focuses on lease negotiations, acquisitions and dispositions and landlord and tenant representation. He was also named to the USA Maccabi Masters Hockey team for the second time, where he will be one of 1,100 Jewish athletes representing the U.S. Maccabi USA connects the Jewish community and builds pride through sports. Steven resides in Glencoe, Illinois.

Posted Jun. 21, 2022

For the 16th year in a row, Jeanette Meyer (MBA) has been granted the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry. This award recognizes her achievement of 100% client service satisfaction in 2020.

Posted Nov. 5, 2021

Tony Pasquini (Mktg) started OliAMO Olive Oil Company, which offers unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil harvested and cold-pressed in his family’s olive press in Abruzzo, Italy. The oil can be bought at oliamoevo.com. Tony is owner and operator of Tony P’s, a Denver Italian restaurant he established in 1986. He lives in Denver.Ěý

Posted Jul. 2, 2021

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