1955


Ellen C. (Reichardt) Whomsley (1956, B.A., sociology) has more than 18 years of real estate experience and is the broker-owner of Oasis Realty in Anaheim, Calif. “As a fun thing to do and to relieve stress, I also do stand-up comedy,” she said.

1965

For 17 years, Bill Buerge (1969, B.A., art– drawing and painting) has been restoring a well-known Malibu property formerly called the Mermaid. Now called the Mountain Mermaid, it originally was a country club and served a variety of functions over the years. Buerge has been involved in a number of other Southern California historical property restoration projects.

Shriners Hospital for Children in Los Angeles named Terence T. Cunningham (1967, B.S., microbiology) as its new administrator and chief executive officer. He previously was CEO of Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston, Texas, and was vice president of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Stephen M. Paine (1968, B.A., political science) is the general manager of the Willow Creek Community Services District in Humboldt County. He is a member of the board of directors of American Hospital Management Corp. and Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, Calif., and also owns Cinnabar Sam’s Restaurant.

Ashworth Inc., a leading designer of golf-inspired apparel, appointed Winston E. Hickman (1969, B.A., history) as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He previously held similar positions with REMEC Inc., a wireless subsystems manufacturer. He has extensive experience as a board member, CFO and financial advisor for several firms.

Robert E. Kuhn (1969, B.S., business administration–industrial relations) was a Los Angeles litigation attorney for 27 years and volunteer arbitrator/mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court for 22 years. He retired to Surprise, Ariz., where he volunteers as a citizen patrol officer with the Surprise Police Department and as a mediator with the North Valley Justice Court. He is a recent recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Paul A. Turner (1969, B.A., political science) is presiding judge of Division 5 of the California Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles.

1970

The Foundation for North American Wild Sheep honored Vernon C. Bleich (1970, B.S., zoology; 1973, M.A., biology) with its Statesman Award for his research in bighorn sheep conservation in California. He is a senior environmental scientist for the California Department of Fish and Game, where he has been for 33 years. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Alaska.

Patricia A. Frantz (1970, B.A.; 1974, M.A., art) is a nationally recognized artisan of dichroic glass beads created at her studio in Shelton, Wash. She also presents workshops on glass bead making.

The first children’s book by Priscilla Maltbie (1970, B.A.; 1972, M.A., English; 1975, B.A., comparative literature), titled Picasso and Minou, received favorable reviews. Illustrated by Pau Estrada, it is the story of young artist Pablo Picasso and his cat, Minou.

Veteran residential real estate development manager Michael J. Kosulandich (1971, B.S., industrial technology–construction) was promoted to vice president of construction operations from director of purchasing for Alexander Communities. The Costa Mesa, Calif., firm builds residential developments throughout Southern California.

Frank Scialdone (1971, B.S., criminal justice) is serving as interim police chief of Rialto, Calif. He retired as chief of the Fontana, Calif., Police Department and is a Fontana city council member.

Gary L. Thielen (1971, B.A., political science) retired after 30 years as an employee of the United States Customs Service.

Larry L. Bingaman (1972, B.S., business administration–finance), senior vice president of operations for the Aquarion Water Co. of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, has been appointed chairman of the board of the New England Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies for 2006-07.

Janice (Hill) Breuer (1972, B.A., Spanish) was recognized in March in Las Vegas for completing the Certified Trade Show Marketer professional certification program through Northern Illinois University Outreach. In May, she joined the marketing staff as tradeshow specialist for FFF Enterprises, a Temecula, Calif., distributor of vaccines.

Daniel P. Gooch (1972, B.A., political science) was appointed in February by former Long Beach Mayor Beverly O’Neill as interim chief of staff for the 2nd Council District to serve until last June’s election. Gooch recently retired as manager of administration for the Long Beach Fire Department after 32 years of city service. He is the immediate past president of the Long Beach Century Club, chair of the Oceanview School District Personnel Commission and vice-chair of the City of Huntington Beach Personnel Commission.

Steven R. Odell (1973, B.A., political science) has been a partner in the Irvine, Calif., firm of Susson, Parrett, Morisaki & Odell since 2003. The civil litigation specialist was a partner and director in the firm of LaFollette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames for 20 years.

Maria Angela Rodriguez (1973, B.A., Spanish) is secretary and treasurer of Mercado Latino Inc., a family-owned and operated firm founded by her father. It is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of food and specialty non-food items to retailers focusing on Hispanic customers.

Menlo Worldwide named Joseph E. Tillman (1973, B.S., business administration– accountancy), a 34-year veteran of the freight transportation and logistics industry, as vice president of finance. Tillman previously was vice president and chief financial officer for Vector SCM. San Mateo, Calif.-based Menlo Worldwide is the $1.4 billion supply chain services subsidiary of Con-way Inc.

Eugene Bohatch (1974, B.S., business administration–marketing) is director of the Center for International Trade Development at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif. The center provides advice and training to area companies on engaging in international business.

David Gemmill (1974, B.S., business administration– management) is an air quality specialist for UC Riverside and is an independent consultant for the Redhawk Community Association studying effects of a nearby proposed concrete and gravel quarry.

SoluLinK Inc., a San Diego firm specializing in biomolecular conjugation products and services for life science, diagnostic and nanotechnology markets, appointed David E. McCarty (1974, MBA) to its board of directors. McCarty is president and CEO of PanCel, a Del Mar, Calif., company focused on creating genetically engineered pancreatic cell lines for the eventual cure of diabetes. He has held senior positions in the health care industry for more than 30 years.

Cartoonist and illustrator Everett L. Peck’s (1974, B.A., art–illustration) newest animated series, “Squirrel Boy,” premiered in July on the Cartoon Network. Peck created “Duckman” and animation for “Dragon Tales” and the animated series “Jumanji.” His illustrations have appeared in Rolling Stone, GQ and Time.

1975

Jeff Mathieu (1975, B.A., recreation), former director of the Santa Monica Department of Resource Management for 19 years, is the new city manager of Big Bear Lake, Calif. Mathieu was instrumental in developing Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade into a major shopping district.

Lt. Col. Janice D. Smith (1975, B.A., speech communication) retired in June after 32 years of United States Army service. She began her military career in aviation mechanics and was the first female mechanic crew chief. She most recently was assistant deputy director of passenger movements at the Headquarters Surface Deployment and Distribution Command in Alexandria, Va.

Stephen D. Tibbs (1975, B.S., health science) became a partner in June in Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.’s Leadership Consulting group in Los Angeles. Tibbs has more than 20 years of Fortune 500-level human capital and organization change and development experience.

Dennis G. Lopez (1976, B.S., business administration– marketing) is head of structured finance for Cambridge Place Investment Management in London, England. He formerly was managing director and head of real estate investment banking in Europe for JP Morgan.

Community Hospital of Long Beach named William Reeder (1976, B.S., microbiology) as its new lab manager. He continues to also serve as the hospital’s infection control coordinator.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Arthur A. Wick (1976, B.S., criminal justice) as a judge on the Sonoma County Superior Court. He has served as a senior associate and general counsel for the School and College Legal Services of California and was the owner of the Law Office of Arthur A. Wick.

Delta Zeta Sorority elected Karen Martin Campbell (1977, B.A., psychology) as its new national director in June. She has served the organization in a number of capacities, most recently as Region X college coordinator, She is a service representative for Mikasa.

Keith D. Curry (1977, B.A., public administration; 1978, MPA) was appointed to a vacancy on the Newport Beach, Calif., city council. He is a managing director with Public Financial Management and is president of the National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors. He previously served in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.

George Gascón (1977, B.A., history) is the new chief of police for the city of Mesa, Ariz. He formerly was assistant police chief—the third-ranking official—in the Los Angeles Police Department.

Carl A. Luetto (1977, B.S., business administration–marketing) was named director of sales for Innovative Neurotronics Inc., a subsidiary of Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. He has more than 25 years of sales experience in medical devices and drug delivery systems.

Theresa (DeLange) Starkman (1977, B.A., journalism) is the new director of marketing at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, Calif. She previously was director of marketing and public relations for Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

Elena Acoba (1978, B.A., journalism) is currently president of the Tucson, Ariz., chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. She writes feature stories for Tucson newspapers and magazines and provides business communication support for companies and organizations.

Valley Center Pauma Unified School District in San Diego County named Ana (Gomez) Hernandez (1978, B.S., computer engineering; 1984, M.A., elementary education; credential) as its 2006 Teacher of the Year. She is a bilingual language arts teacher at Valley Center Middle School and is a distinguished teacher in residence at Cal State San Marcos. Her husband, Reineri Hernandez II (1987, B.S, ocean engineering), is with an area law firm.

Wayne Powell (1978, B.S., business administration– accountancy) was appointed to the Manhattan Beach, Calif., Planning Commission by the mayor and city council. He previously served on the Parking and Public Improvements Commission.

Builders FirstSource Inc., a supplier of structural and related materials for new residential construction, named Craig Steinke (1978, B.S., business administration–finance) to its board of directors. Steinke is president and chief executive officer of Eagle Family Foods Inc., which manufactures Eagle Condensed Milk, Borden Egg Nog and other products.

Chris Woodyard (1978, B.A., journalism) is an automotive business reporter for USA Today, based in the newspaper’s Los Angeles office.

The County of Orange Resources and Development Management Department’s Harbors, Beaches and Parks Division promoted Thomas K. Maloney (1979, B.A., recreation) from senior ranger to supervising ranger of Mason Regional Park in Irvine, Calif.