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is the head coach at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
On January 18, 2008, Brian was inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and currently has a record of 717-336-1. He was inducted into the Malone College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996. His wife, , continues to home school three of their five children, the oldest two are in college. The Shoops live in Birmingham, Alabama. |
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was elected President of the Ohio Association of Child and Youth Care Professionals, Inc., a statewide association comprised of those involved in the care and treatment of children, youth and families in foster homes, therapeutic foster homes, group homes, residential centers, detention facilities and hospitals throughout Ohio. It is one of the largest member organizations of its kind in the country, and provides professional standards, certification, training and continuing education to professionals in the field throughout Ohio.
Steve has also attended Ashland Theological Seminary. He serves as Assistant Director of LHS Family and Youth Services, a social service agency headquartered in Toledo, serving children and youth through community-based and campus-based residential care and treatment, a position he has held since 1990. Prior to serving LHS Family and Youth Services, he served SMS Publications in Evanston, Illinois, as Publisher. He was Public Affairs Director at Malone College from 1984 to 1987.
He is the former mayor of Marblehead, where he lives with his wife, Cynthia, and children Jordan and Lauren. |
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received a master’s degree in Entomology from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in December. Michael teaches biology, honors biology, anatomy and physiology, and eighth grade science at Monroeville High School. Michael is married to , and their son, Daniel, just made the Dean’s List at Malone. |
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has gone to Budapest, Hungry for the past two years with a missions team. This year he hosted a singles retreat that was attended by more than 140 singles, then presented the first divorce recovery workshop in a former communist country the following week. He has been invited back next year to train more leaders and pastors to minister to both the singles and the divorced people of Hungary. Craig is pastor of mid-career singles at The Chapel in Akron and is married to . The couple lives in Canton. |
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, retired July 1, 2006 from active appointment with the United Methodist Church after 24 years of pastoral ministry. He received the degree of Doctor of Ministry from Winebrenner Theological Seminary on August 5, 2006. Ken and his wife, Elva, live in Hartville and are actively involved at Park United Methodist Church in Akron. |
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is a substance abuse therapist for Spectrum Programs. Dorian works as an outpatient therapist at Broward Outreach Center in Pompano Beach, Florida, which is a short-term shelter for individuals with substance abuse issues, mental illness and chronic homelessness. |
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is lead pastor at Canton First Friends. He is married to and they live in North Canton. |
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is senior pastor of Thoburn United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville. Brad is returning to parish ministry after having served as capital campaign consultant since 1997, with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries ('97-'01) and as president of Church Stewardship Consultants, LLC ('01-present). He will continue to provide capital campaign consulting, along with the other partners in his company, on a limited basis. |
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John Williams ’82, a member of Wycliffe Bible Translators, has worked together with the Mixtec people of Tezoatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico since 1986 to make literature in their Mixtec language and to translate the New Testament. In May of 2007, 500 copies of the newly published New Testament in Tezoatlan Mixtec arrived in Mexico.
John and his wife Judy, were interviewed on a radio program in Tucson, Arizona, on January 12, 2008. The interview focused on John's book, The Just Friends Syndrome: Memoirs of a shy guy's search for true love. Since the book talks quite a bit about John and Judy's translation work among the Mixtec people in Mexico, the interview focused on that as well. John also had a "guest opinion" printed in The Arizona Daily Star on February 7 which can be read at: http://www.azstarnet.com/opinion/223929. |
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was promoted to senior director of toxicology for Charles River Laboratories in Spencerville. His duties include oversight of all preclinical research activities for this laboratory as well as management of the day-to-day operations of this facility. In addition to his degree from Malone, Rusty earned an M.S. from the Medical College of Ohio in 1992 and became a board certified toxicologist in 1994. He is also very active in managing the K-6th grade youth sports program at Perry Local Schools and coaches soccer, basketball, and baseball. Rusty lives in Lima with his wife Connie and their sons Austen and Aaron. |
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accepted a position at Wittenburgh University for Vice President for Enrollment Management. |
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was inducted into his high school’s academic hall of fame on November 18. In addition to his degree from Malone, Russell earned an M.A. from San Francisco State University and an Ed.D. from the University of San Francisco. In recent years, he also received the prestigious “Outstanding Achievement in Poetry” Silver Bowl Award, as well as the “Poet of Merit” commemorative bronze medal from the International Society of Poets. His poetry has earned three awards, and has been published in four anthologies and a CD. He has also had a book published: Chronicles of King Curtis: The triumphs, travails, and tragedy of a true soul giant. Russell lives in San Francisco with his wife and two sons. |
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were among the first class inducted into the Carrollton High School Athletic Hall of Fame on September 18, 2004 at Atwood Lake Lodge. |
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was featured as an alum from CCCU institutions who have made extraordinary contributions to society on the CCCU website during October, which is Christian Higher Education Month. Murray is a partner at Wall Street Firm Wilkie, Farr & Gallagher in Washington, D.C. He received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1985. He specializes in corporate litigation and currently represents Sprint Corporation in actions across the country arising under the Telecommunications Act of 1996. |
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has been named manager-global information security in The Timken Company's e-business. Lyndon began his career with the company in 1982 as an associate programmer/analyst in Canton. He received an MBA from Kent State University. |
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teaches third grade at Christ Episcopal School in Nacogdoches, Texas. She also is a manager at Curves Fitness Club for Women. She is married to Steve, and they have two children, Michael and Melissa. |
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has been coaching soccer for six years with “Hearts for Jesus,” a Christian school co-op where all of the students are homeschooled. The team won both the 2006 State championship (for the third year in a row) and the national tournament (for the second year in a row). Randy is also vice president of operations for Zion Industries, Inc. Randy is married to and is vice president of quality at Zion Industries. Randy and Susie’s son, Jeffrey, is a senior on the team. |
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will soon make his ninth mission trip to provide eye care and eye wear to impoverished people in third world countries. Each year he takes his optometry students from the University of Alabama, Birmingham on an overseas mission trip during their spring break. In addition to teaching optometry at UAB, John is a staff optometrist at the VA Medical Center, provides mobile eye care to 12 area nursing homes, and owns a private practice, Vestavia Eye Care.
is a professional organizer and president of Just Organized, LLC. She was featured as the cover story for a recent PBS special "Alabama @ Work" in February of 2005. The television special highlighted Betz-Essinger working with two business clients: a professional photographer and a stockbroker. Betz-Essinger discussed the benefits of being organized at work and demonstrated the transformation of her clients from messy and disorganized to clutter free and efficient. Betz-Essinger is also a national speaker on issues of time management and organization.
The couple lives in Alabama and has two sons. |
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spent the last 20 years working in the medical field. Currently, she is managing a large OB/Gyn practice in South Carolina and is doing consulting on the side. |
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, who also graduated from The Akron School of Law, served as legislative counsel to Congressman Ralph Regula for 15 years before establishing his own private practice, The Genesis Consulting Group in the DC/Virginia area, which he is currently involved in. He and his family operate Sonshine Stables on their farm in Virginia. |
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recently had a book published entitled, "The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces." The book was published by Southern Illinois University Press and is a feminist investigation into the art of preaching that explores the relationship between bodies, space, race, and gender in rhetorical performance and American Protestant culture. Roxanne is Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arizona, where she teaches courses in the history of rhetoric, qualitative research methods in rhetoic and composition, and other topics. |
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accepted a position as the director of Enterprise Risk and Crisis Management for United Parcel Service. In addition to his undergraduate degree from Malone, Keith holds an MBA from Franklin University and Masters in Project Management from George Washington University. Keith and his wife Deborah have three adult children, Matthew, Andrew, and Steven. They live in Atlanta, Georgia. |
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is president of the McKinley chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, an international association for professional educators. He teaches computer classes at North Canton Middle School. is an assistant principal at Highland Middle School. The couple lives in Canton. |
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is assistant professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. He occasionally writes for Barclay Press at www.barclaypress.com. |
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has been working for The Timken Company in their Canton offices since 1986, and her current position is Project Manager - E-Business where she manages projects to implement new e-business (IT) applications. She is married to Ed Eckhardt, and they live in Strasburg with their three children: Conor, Austin, and Brynn. The happy career mom works three days per week at Timken, and is happy to spend the rest of the week at home with her children.
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was named vice president and general auditor of Seven Seventeen Credit Union, where she has been working for 19 years. She is certified as an internal auditor, a fraud examiner, and an information systems auditor. |
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was hired as a business development executive in Atlanta, Georgia, by Solomon Edwards Group (SEG), a national CFO services firm. Gary has more than 20 years of professional marketing and sales experience, including experience in a "Big Four" firm. He has extensive domestic and international experience in managing large and complex corporate and partner relationships. In his new position, he will be responsible for managing the sales efforts of SEG's consulting services to clients in the Atlanta market. Prior to joining SEG, Gary sold professional services to a large client base in the Cleveland market.
After graduating from Malone, Gary attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. He also earned his MBA from Ashland University. He's a former adjunct professor in the School of Continuing Studies at Malone and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and Financial Executives International. As co-founder of the Shari L. DeJane Lighthouse for Life Foundation, he is active in fundraising and the development of programs benefiting those with Multiple Sclerosis. |
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earned his PhD from Case Western Reserve University in 1992. After graduation, he was hired as an adjunct professor at CWRU while also serving University Hospitals of Cleveland as assistant director for data management and analysis at the Alzheimer's Center. he has served on local, state, and national Alzheimer boards and has done extensive Alzheimer research. In 2000 he was recruited by Messiah College, where he now serves as an adjunct professor and as director of foundations and grants. |
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was recently named manager of strategic maintenance, repair and Operations sourcing in The Timken Company's human resources, purchasing and communications center in Canton. His most recent position was unit manager in finishing, inspection and shipping. John has been with The Timken Company since 1979. He received an associate's degree in agricultural engineering from The Ohio State University, a bachelor's degree in management from Malone College in 1986 and a master's degree in international business from The University of Akron. |
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coauthored a book, Group Techniques: How to Use Them More Purposefully (publisher: Prentice Hall) as well as three additional scholarly publications, "Key Ways to Teach Prevention: Specialized Course and Infusion"; "A Standards-Based Inventory for Assessing Perceived Importance of and Confidence in Using ASGW’s Core Group Work Skills"; and "Applying the Social Cognitive Career Development Model to High School Students’ Career Aspirations." In 2007 Mark presented at both the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association’s national conferences. He is employed as an Assistant Professor and Visiting Scholar at the University of Cincinnati’s Counseling Program. He is married to Amy Newmeyer, M.D. They have two children, Grace and Philip. Mark may be emailed here. |
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is a writer for Celebrate Life, a Christian, pro-life magazine published by American Life League. She also is the author of The Sinful Woman, published by Xulon Press. |
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was named director of The Workshops, Inc. He also celebrated his 25th year of employment with the Stark County MRDD! In his new position, Timothy oversees adult workshops operating in four of the Stark County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities' buildings. |
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was named manager of quality advancement in The Timken Company's Industrial Business at the New Philadelphia bearing plant. He started with the company in 1968 and most recently served as sectional manager of technology advancement. |
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earned his board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care. In addition to his degrees from Malone (Bachelors degree, Chemistry; Masters degree, Master of Christian Ministries), Ronald earned his Doctor of Medicine from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1988, and a Master of Bioethics from Trinity International University in 2004. For several years, he has worked as the medical director for Mercy Medical Center’s Hospice program. He is also pursuing his Master’s of Divinity degree from Ashland Theological Seminary (Lexington, Kentucky). He writes, “My undergraduate and graduate work at Malone has really instilled in me the need to minister to both the physical and spiritual needs of peoples of all cultures and worldviews.” Ronald is married to , and they have four children, Isaiah, Josiah, Rachel, and Sarah. They live in Uniontown. |
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received a master of arts degree in biblical studies from Asbury Theological Seminary in May. She is a teaching assistant to two Old Testament professors at Asbury Theological Seminary. She lives in Wilmore, Kentucky. |
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, girls’ basketball coach at Hiland High School, helped organize Classic in the Country IV on January 13-15, 2007, which is a girls basketball showcase featuring 33 teams and 20 games and has repetitively been named one of the top three high school events in America by USA Today. The event – held the weekend before Martin Luther King Day – is intended to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and coach Perry Reese Jr. – black men who helped shape racial harmony on a national and local level. |
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returned to Wesleyan College in Macon, GA (from Virginia) and was promoted to full professor. His wife, joined him in December after completing the coursework for a Ph.D. in assessment and measurement from James Madison University. She left her position as director of the Lilly Project at Eastern Mennonite University to become director of Student Support Services at Macon State College. Jim, Barbara and daughter, Amanda, reside in Macon. |
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recently moved to Scottsdale, AZ from Venice, FL. Terry received his Master of Divinity Degree from Ashland Theological Seminary in 1996 and served on the pastoral staff at Grace United Methodist Church for more than 5 years before moving into chaplaincy, where he worked for Hospice of Southwest Florida until January 2005. He accepted a position as a chaplain with Hospice of the Valley, in Phoenix, and has ventured into pastoral care research in addition to patient care.
Patricia obtained her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of South Florida in 2001 and became certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in 2003. She worked at Florida Cancer Specialists as an oncology nurse practitioner from 2001 until January 2005. She accepted a position with Arizona Cancer Center where she is an Oncology Nurse Practitioner in clinical research in Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. She also does speaking for Celgene, Amgen, and Genentech Pharmaceutical companies.
The couple has a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth. |
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was recently promoted to director, Product Management and Marketing at Diebold Inc., in North Canton. |
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, of Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs, LLP, has been certified as a legal nurse consultant by the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC). Prior to her certification, there were only 11 certified Legal Nurse Consultants in Ohio. Bridget lives with her husband Bruce in Massillon. |
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was named director of intake at The Bair Foundation in Kent, Ohio. She manages the adoption, intake/placement, contract assessors, licensing, recruiting, and training programs. She also does marketing for the Kent office. The Bair Foundation is a private, non-profit, Christian, theraputic, foster care ministry located in five states with two offices in Ohio. The Kent office has more than 70 foster homes and provides care for more than 100 abused and neglected children. Ruby also is an ordained evangelist with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. She serves in a healing and deliverance ministry at the Apostolic Faith Assembly in Canton, Ohio. Ruby is currently working on her master's degree in Christian Counseling at the Abundant Grace Institute of Higher learning. If you are interested in contacting Ruby regarding becoming a Christian foster parent or a speaking engagement, you may email her at rgibbons@bair.org or call her at 1-800 543-7037. Also, you can visit The Bair Foundation's website at christianfostercare.org. |
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(and daughter, Amanda) are living in Bridgewater, Virginia. Jim has accepted a position as Associate Professor of Psychology at Bridgewater College and Barbara works at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg as the Director of the Lilly Project, a $2 million grant which encourages the theological exploration of vocation. |
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was named a division service manager for the Surface Expedite division. Weingart has been at FedEx Custom Critical since 1988, and has held a number of positions within the companies' divisions. He also holds an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace College. |
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was recently named assistant vice president of financial reporting for Community Health Systems in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was previously senior manager with Ernst and Young. |
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, was named assistant controller for Harbinger Sporting Goods in Napa, California. Kim was previously an accounting manager for Sabre Holdings in Southlake, Texas and has worked the past 13 years at Sabre Holdings and American Airlines. |
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has written a children's book, Little Black Squirrel's Big Wish. Christine and have three boys and recently adopted a little girl from India. Christine wrote this book for her daughter about a little squirrel who wishes for a family. In this adorable Christmas story, the illustrator carries a theme of 3 stars along with Squirrel's three-fold wish, "I know that I am special, and special I shall be, and soon I will find a family."
Christine found a sterling silver necklace of three stars from India (very special because it's her daughter's birthplace) that she is making available to purchase also and she has developed a teacher's packet including coloring papers, cookie recipe, star cookie cutters, and stickers from the book's illustrations. For more information, contact the Alumni office! |
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finished a doctorate at Nova Southeastern University. Marj’s dissertation focused on adjunct faculty members in degree completion programs, using agency theory to explore the links between rewards and organizational commitment. She is the Dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Malone College. |
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received her master’s in Technology Integration in the Classroom from Walden University on August 21, 2005. |
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was recently named principal service representative in The Timken Corporation's industrial business unit. He started with the company in 1980 as an engineering technician in Canton. Most recently, he served as a senior service representative. |
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was named the Ohio Boys Tennis Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Last spring, Laura led the North Canton Hoover High School Boys Tennis team to win its Fifth Straight Federal League championship and a school record 20 matches. The Vikings advanced to the quarterfinals of the Ohio State Tennis Coaches Association's team tournament, where junior Scott Green finished second in the Division I singles competition.
In March 2004, Laura was named Educator of the year by the North Canton Jaycees. This award is given in recognition for unselfish, dedicated service as an educator and community member. She teaches at the North Canton Middle School and has been a 6th grade math teacher in the district for more than 15 years. |
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was honored by the National Guard Association of the United States with their Distinguished Service Medal. He graduated with a master's degree in business management in 1989 while serving on active duty with the Ohio National Guard. In 1990, Michael went on to take over as the Executive Director/CEO of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States which is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The Association represents over 350,000 Enlisted National Guard embers on issues on Capitol Hill. Michael serves as the Co-Chairman of the Military Coalition, a coalition of 33 military and veterans organizations that represents 5.5 million members. He also continues to serve on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Education, a Trustee on NGAUSIT Insurance Trust and is a board member of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Foundation. Michael P. Cline is a 26-year Army veteran who resides in Triangle, Virginia, with his wife Dian. They have seven children, 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. |
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was named operations coordinator-refine/cast at The Timken Company’s Harrison Steel Plant. Kenneth’s most recent position was senior product flow analyst at the Harrison steel plant. |
