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Jason Siegfried ('08) has been promoted from Taylorsville district manager to assistant general manager for Southern Pine Electric Association. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University. He has worked in the consulting field, owned and operated a cellular tower construction company and worked with several electric power companies. The last 10 years have been with Southern Pine. He completed the Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program at the University of Wisconsin and received his MBA from the Else School of Business at Millsaps College.

Len Reeves ('10) has been promoted to real estate officer with Trustmark. He is a commercial relationship manager associate. Reeves has a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Mississippi and a master's of business administration from Millsaps College.

Brittany Tourelle ('11) will join the Teach for America program starting with the upcoming academic year. Her specific assignment will have her working in the area of early childhood education in New Orleans. This is a logical next step that connects Brittany's studies in anthropology and her current work in Yucatan. Since she graduated in May 2011, Brittany has been working as an intern of Kaxil Kiuic A.C., Millsaps' non-profit biocultural reserve in the Yucatán. Brittany's job is to manage the scholarship program established in the community of Yaxachen. In this community, educational access is only available up to a middle school level; students typically do not continue studying after completing middle school. The mission of the scholarship program is to provide access to a quality high-school education in a community otherwise unable to provide said access to their youth. Brittany has tried to revitalize the scholarship program as parental permission to participate has long presented a road block for students wishing to continue studying and for attempts to provide educational access to the community.

Ellen Bielmann ('06) was recently awarded a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship for Asian Studies. Ellen graduated from Millsaps with a B.A. in Anthropology and Religious Studies and a minor in Faith and Work. Immediately after graduating from Millsaps, she taught at Wuhan University of Technology in Wuhan, People's Republic of China. She is now in her first year of Master's work at Michigan State University. Ellen's proposed research involves notions of identity and religious conversion with Chinese youths. For her research, she will need to be proficient in Chinese language. She believes these elements were an important reason she was selected to receive funding. Ellen will attend the Nankai University College of Chinese Language and Culture in Tianjin, China for ten weeks of language classes this summer.

Troy Manson ('97) has joined HFF as a managing director in its Dallas office, where he will work alongside managing director Brian Kelly in HFF's Chicago office to handle student housing sales nationally. Manson has more than nine years of experience in student housing investments and operations and has been involved in nearly $1 billion of student housing transactions. He joins HFF from Halyard Ventures, where he was the managing principal and founder. Prior to that, he was a managing director of operations for Inland American Communities/FirstWorthing where he was responsible for a 5,000-bed nationwide student housing portfolio. Manson began his career in Ernst & Young's real estate advisory services practice. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Millsaps College.

Scott Naugle ('99)�has been named to the Board of Governors for the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Naugle has been employed with BancorpSouth Insurance Services since 1999 and earned a bachelor's in insurance and risk management from Penn State University. He earned a master's in Liberal Studies from Millsaps College in Jackson.

Rachel Evangeline Barham ('99) has been chosen as a Young American Artist by The City Choir of Washington (DC). She will be the soprano soloist on a concert of Magnificat settings by Bach, Stanford, Mozart, and Berio on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Rachel and her husband James Rogers live in Washington, D.C.

Art Rhodes ('82), president and CEO of the Church of God Benefits Board who has served the United Way agency in multiple roles, was named the 40th recipient of the prestigious 2012 William F. Johnson Sr. Community Service Award during United Way's Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Making the presentation was another avid United Way supporter, one not too far removed from the same spotlight just a year ago. Stephen Crass, editor and publisher of the Cleveland Daily Banner who received the 2011 award, described this year's honoree as a family man who ". . . �loves God and helping people, and he loves United Way and feels like he makes a difference in people's lives with his work in this organization."� The son of a Church of God preacher, Rhodes' family was mobile throughout his childhood, as evidenced by the eight different schools that he attended. He eventually attended Millsaps College where he graduated magna cum laude in 1982 with a degree in political science. His degree didn't go wasted as he graduated the University of Mississippi of Law in 1985. After law school, he served as legal counsel for the Mississippi State Department of Public Welfare before entering private practice in 1987. Eventually, he left private practice and made his way to Capitol Hill as chief of staff to Mississippi Congressman Mike Parker, a post he held for 11 years. After Parker chose not to seek re-election, Rhodes made his way to Cleveland ". . . because they said it looked like a great place to raise a family," Crass explained. Rhodes and his wife are now the parents to a 17-year-old son, Taylor, and 14-year-old daughter, Katelyn.

"He has dabbled in politics himself, even after spending more than three decades helping others get elected to office," Crass noted. "He said that his most notable political experience was serving as a Republican observer on behalf of the Bush campaign in the contested recount of the Florida ballots in the 2000 presidential election. So he would have been one of the people watching the people looking for hanging chads."� Of his many community achievements, Rhodes quickly admits his favorite is helping people. One who knows it best is Terry Henry, 2011 United Way board chairman. "Art has been involved with United Way for many years and I have always enjoyed working with him," Henry said. "He definitely has a passion for helping others, and we appreciate all that he has done for our community." Read more.�

HealthSouth�announced the promotion of Dean Taggart ('87) to Inspector General following the recent retirement of current Senior Vice President and Inspector General Sandy Vollman. Taggart previously served as Vice President of Internal Audit and Controls for the Company.

"Sandy has made tremendous contributions to HealthSouth over the past seven years," said HealthSouth President and Chief Executive Officer Jay Grinney. "She has been an invaluable asset and played a large role in HealthSouth's repositioning and emergence as a strong, profitable, growth company."

"At the same time, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Taggart as HealthSouth's Inspector General," added Grinney. "Dean has been a valued member of the Internal Audit and Controls department and will now be a key member of our senior management team leading the Company's internal audit and controls program."

Taggart joined HealthSouth in 2006 as Vice President of Internal Controls and became Vice President of Internal Audit and Controls in 2008 when the two departments combined. He has more than 25 years of combined internal audit, controls and financial management experience. Taggart came to HealthSouth from Verizon Business/MCI, Inc., a leading provider of data and internet services, where he served as Director of Internal Audit. Prior to that, he served in accounting and auditing leadership roles at various public accounting firms and public and private companies, including KPMG, KLLM Transport Services and Deposit Guaranty Corp. Taggart received his bachelor's in business administration from Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss.

Greg Jensen ('M08) accepted the�position of Assistant Director: Student Health Services at Florida Gulf Coast University. Greg manages the�day-to-day operations of Student Health Services including maintenance of AAAHC Accreditation and HIPPA/FERPA compliance. FGCU has more than 7500 full-time students.�

Angela Cring ('96) has been named executive director of the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE).

"Angela's experience as a geologist and years in LAGCOE management make her an ideal leader to move us forward," said 2011 LAGCOE Chairman Lawrence Svendson in a statement. "Her expert analysis and planning delivered technological advancements which keep LAGCOE at the forefront, poised for growth and development," Svendson continued.

A native of Alexandria, Cring received a bachelor's degree in environmental geology and political science from Millsaps College and a master's degree in geology from the University of Mississippi. She has experience in the public and private sectors and has worked for the U.S. Geological Survey and as a geo-hazards geologist.

Cring is a graduate of Leadership Lafayette Class XXIV and has volunteered for the Delta Delta Delta fraternity, St. Barnabas Church, Junior League of Lafayette, the Leadership Institute of Acadiana and Millsaps College.

LAGCOE will be held Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, 2013 at the Cajundome and Convention Center in Lafayette.

Teresa White Bailey ('94) graduated from Union University on December 10, 2011 with her Master of Business Administration degree. A former litigation paralegal, she currently serves as the Firm Administrator of The Bailey Law Firm. The firm's practice areas include Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and Generational Wealth Planning and serves clients in Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi. 2012 marks the 16th year of business for the law firm which she started with her husband, Olen M. "Mac" Bailey, Jr. ('86) in 1996.

Robert Parrott ('08) has joined Adams and Reese as a Litigation Associate in the firm's Jackson office. He is a former summer associate with Adams and Reese in 2010. In 2009, Robert interned with the Mississippi Supreme Court under Justice David Chandler, conducting legal research, and he drafted a memorandum that was later turned into a proposed opinion. Robert also interned with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, where he drafted legal memos for Federal habeas corpus cases. Robert received the 2011 Brief Writing Award from Scribes, The American Society of Legal Writers, which presents the award annually to the overall best brief submitted in any regional or national moot court competition. Robert earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law, in 2011, and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration, from Millsaps College.

Perhaps his infant baptism at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez cultivated the roots that had the Rev. Sam Tomlinson ('58)�branch out in ministry but also pulled him home again.�Rev. Tomlinson�celebrated 50 years in the priesthood this week. His friend and Bishop of Arkansas, Larry Maze,�lead what Tomlinson called a "beefed up" festival service of Eucharist to commemorate his long career in the Episcopal Chuch. Tomlinson was born in Natchez and grew up in Jackson. He attended Milsaps College where he majored in history.

Tomlinson said as a pre-teen he was very active in the Episcopal Church in Jackson and knew the priesthood was what he wanted to do with his life.��"I liked the people, I liked the church," said Tomlinson, who at the time sang with the boys choir. "I thought it was a good place to be, so I steered myself in that direction." After college, Tomlinson went straight to seminary in New York City. "The bishop thought I needed experience outside the South," Tomlinson said. "I was scared to death, sick to my stomach, when the train pulled up to Pennsylvania Station."

After attending seminary for three years, Tomlinson was ordained as a priest at St. Peter's By the Sea in Gulfport on Dec. 20, 1961. He was one of four priests ordained by Bishop John M. Allen, who went on to be presiding bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church. Tomlinson eventually landed as a priest at a church in Corinth. From there he led a church in Canton, spent a year teaching at All Saints School in Vicksburg, and then worked at Pine Bluff Trinity Church in Arkansas for four years. Tomlinson also ministered at churches in Collins, Kosciusko, Philadelphia and most recently Port Gibson, after returning to his roots in Natchez to retire.

"In 50 years you can cover some ground," Tomlinson said. Tomlinson and his wife, Susanne, live in Natchez, where he was born.

Kristina K. Morris ('80)�of Abingdon, Virginia, in May 2011 received a Master's of Arts Degree from Emory & Henry College, Emory, Virginia, in Community and Organizational Leadership. Kristina is currently the Unit Coordinator for the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps.

The National Association of Women Business Owners-Indianapolis (NAWBO-Indy) has honored Amie Peele Carter ('92)�of Baker & Daniels LLP with the Indianapolis Choice award in recognition of her advocacy for the organization and Indiana's women business owners.

One of NAWBO-Indy's four Visionary Awards, the Indianapolis Choice award recognizes a person who has enabled women business owners to achieve their potential, has improved the business climate for women, and has fulfilled the potential of her economic and social contributions to Indiana. Carter was selected based on her contributions to organizations that advance women as well as her character, openness and willingness to go above and beyond for friends, colleagues and acquaintances.

In addition to volunteering with NAWBO-Indy in various capacities, Carter is dedicated to a number of other civic and professional organizations that support women. She serves as a board member for P.E.O.'s Chapter DE, a philanthropic organization that celebrates the advancement of women and provides educational funding for women. Formerly, she served on the boards of the Midwest Regional Conference for Women in the Law, the Vivian Smith Teen Parenting Program and Ovar'Coming Together. Carter recently co-founded Sports Circle Indy, a nonprofit networking organization for Indianapolis sports professionals.

NAWBO-Indy presented the Visionary Awards at its Eighth Annual Awards Luncheon on Dec. 15, 2011, at the JW Marriott. The theme of the 2011 luncheon was Celebrating Women: Our Legacy. The event showcased the strong ties between the growth of NAWBO-Indy and the growth of Indianapolis as a national sports capital and featured Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an Olympic track and field gold medalist and one of the most decorated female athletes of all time, as the Legacy Spotlight Speaker.

A partner at Baker & Daniels, Carter practices intellectual property, sports and entertainment law. Her clients range from entrepreneurs to international organizations, and she devotes much of her time to representing artists, musicians and sports organizations. She concentrates her practice in trademarks, copyrights, e-commerce, branding, licensing, social media and publishing.

Rev. Ed King ('58) was honored as an Icon of the Civil Rights Movement by the National Civil Rights Museum at the 20th annual Freedom Awards. Rev. King worked closely with the Mississippi Movement leader Medgar Evers and�was a key leader in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party with Fannie Lou Hamer. He developed a passion for racial justice in Methodist youth groups. His outspoken and unwavering support of racial equality led to threats, violence, incarceration and often repudiation for his efforts.

Fairhope resident and community volunteer Mary Emma Potts ('43)�has been named AARP's Andrus Award for Community Service winner for the state of Alabama for 2011. Born in the Mississippi Delta where her father was a small-town family doctor, Potts grew up knowing she wanted to help others. After graduating from Millsaps College in Jackson, Potts married and returned to Greenville, Miss., where her two daughters were born. Widowed at an early age, she went to work as a social worker for the state of Mississippi. After earning her master's degree in social work from LSU, she continued working in Baton Rouge, La., as director of social work.

Potts and her second husband moved to Fairhope in 1969, the same weekend that category 5 Hurricane Camille hit the Gulf Coast. In spite of the threat of hurricanes, they fell in love with the Eastern Shore, she said, and immediately sought ways to volunteer their time to their new community.

Jack and Mary Emma Potts worked together volunteering at the Thomas Hospital snack bar, which she said was much more than just serving food to visitors.

"We reached out to families in crisis, gave them an ear when they needed to talk," Potts said.

Her husband volunteered at Thomas until shortly before his death in 1998. At 89, Mary Emma Potts still volunteers each week in transportation at the hospital.

"I got my 6,000-hour pin," Potts said, and she holds the longest tenure of any member of the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary. She also was named to the founding board for SeniorsBest at Thomas, an organization dedicated to the healthcare and lifestyle needs of older members of the community.

Potts has also been an active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Fairhope since 1969. She served as president of the Altar Guild for 28 years and as senior warden of the vestry. She was elected president of the Diocesan Women and has represented St. James at many diocesan and national conferences. She works with Family Promise through her church, helping to provide food and temporary housing for homeless families in this area.

The Rev. Mark Wilson, senior pastor at St. James, said Potts is "a stellar example of how one person can make a difference by giving their time and talents to the community."

A former president of the Wisteria Garden Club in Fairhope, Potts was a founding member of the Fairhope Beautification Board. With the cooperation of then-Mayor Jim Nix and the city of Fairhope, the organization oversaw the planting of flowers in downtown and established guidelines that still have an effect on the city's beautification efforts.

"Her enthusiasm, commitment and expertise pulled a small group of dedicated citizens together to forever alter a bayside community into a nationally recognized retirement oasis," said Fairhope Mayor Tim Kant.

She is being recognized by AARP for fulfilling the organization's mission of growth and service, while remaining active in her home community. She was previously nominated for Fairhope's Spirit of Volunteerism Award.

Milton J. Chambliss (M '82)�has been named executive director of the Claiborne County Economic Development District. He previously served was owner of Chambliss Insurance and Financial Services.�Milton holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Jackson State University and a master's degree in business administration from Millsaps College.

Glankler Brown, PLLC is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Skertich ('05, M '06) has joined the firm as an Associate.

Ryan concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, product liability, real estate, toxic tort and business law. He received his B.B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Millsaps College and his J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law.

He�received the Feeder School Scholarship, and served on the Mississippi College Moot Court Board.�Ryan won the American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts, Domestic Relations and Law Office Management and the Wright Law Firm Family Law Award.

Jonathan Whinery ('04, M '09) has been promoted to audit senior at Matthew Cutrer and Lindsay, PA.�Jonathan has been with Matthews Cutrer & Lindsay for over two years and practices primarily in the areas of nonprofit and business audits and taxation. He obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting from Millsaps College.��

Kimberly H. Hardy ('07), a certified public accountant with Matthews Cutrer & Lindsay, PA, has been promoted to audit manager.�Kimberly has been with the firm more than four years and practices primarily in the areas of nonprofit and business audits and taxation.�She has bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Millsaps.��

Billy Morehead (M'95)�is joining the Mississippi College School of Business faculty this month. Morehead, a Greenville native, is Delta State University's chairman of accountancy, computer information systems and finance. He previously worked at DSU as vice president for finance and administration and interim dean of the College of Business. He also worked for the state Department of Mental Health as chief financial officer of two state hospitals. He has a bachelor's degree in business accounting from DSU, a master's in accountancy from Millsaps College and a doctorate in international development from the University of Southern Mississippi.

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Bill Lampton, Ph.D.,�('56)�launched his company, Championship Communication--based in Gainesville, Georgia--in 1997. Having served as the keynote speaker at many conferences and conventions, today he continues his professional speaking and also helps top-tier executives speak with "poise, passion, and power," so they will generate "attention, agreement, and action." Known as the "Speech Coach for Champions," Dr. Lampton's prestigious client list includes Gillette, Procter & Gamble, British Columbia Legal Management Association, Duracell, Ritz-Carlton Cancun, Stennis Institute of Government, and the University of Georgia Athletic Association.

Additionally, he hosts a weekly radio interview program, "The Communication Corner," on WBCX-FM, the campus station for Brenau University.

Prior to starting his speaking career, Dr. Lampton taught Speech Communication at the University of Georgia, and then served as vice president of three colleges and a medical center. Bill has written hundreds of professional articles, and a book: The Complete Communicator: Change Your Communication, Change Your Life!

At Millsaps, Bill edited the Bobashela and belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Eta Sigma Phi, and Alpha Psi Omega, and played on the
varsity golf team.

Dr. Rebecca Woodrick ('82), director of equal opportunity and affirmative action at the University of Southern Mississippi, has been appointed by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology to the 2011 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The award, created by public law in 1987, is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive.

As an Examiner, Woodrick is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications submitted for the award. The board is comprised of approximately 500 leading experts selected from industry, professional and trade organizations, education and health care organizations and nonprofits (including government).

Woodrick earned her bachelor's degree from Millsaps College; a master's from Oregon State and doctorate from Southern Miss. She came to Southern Miss in July 2000 as the university's first full-time AA/EEO officer.

The Baldrige Award may be given annually in each of six categories: manufacturing, service, small business, education, health care and nonprofit.

Jack Ryan ('61)�was recently inducted into the International Circus Hall of Fame in part for his coining of the phrase "May all your days be circus days," words that still resonate today around the world. As far back as he can remember,�Jack, currently living in�Pensacola, has been awestruck by the circus. The sounds, the smell, the death-defying acrobatic acts and the clowns with painted faces gave him thrills of a lifetime. Instead of running away to join the circus, he got into the act by becoming a publicist and writer. He took over publicity chores for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and inherited the enviable task of promoting Gunther Gebel-Williams, the legendary wild animal trainer on his 1969 American debut.

But Jack's biggest claim to fame came not from an act, but from his words. In search of a line to conclude a souvenir program, Ryan penned a catchy phrase that still resonates today at the climax of circus acts around the world: "May all your days be circus days." Those seven simple words catapulted Ryan into circus folklore forever.

"I wanted to say something new and never found anything better," said Ryan, 72, who moved to Pensacola seven years ago from California.

The enshrinement puts him in rare company. Only 169 people have been inducted in the prestigious Circus HOF, including Emmett Kelly, the world's greatest clown, renowned animal trainer Gebel-Williams, and of course, P.T. Barnum and Clyde Beatty. "I'm right up there with the real greats of the circus," Ryan said.

The pull of the circus was too hard to ignore for the young writer, who had fond memories of piling into his father's green Studebaker for a three-hour drive from McComb, Miss., to the circus in New Orleans.

After graduating from Millsaps College with a degree in English, Ryan spent some time working in public relations in New York on Broadway until he eventually got some circus accounts on his resume.

When he got the call from the Greatest Show on Earth, he didn't miss the chance to join the traveling circus.

From coast to coast, in the City of Angels to the Big Apple, he lived out his childhood dream of traveling with the circus and bringing smiles to the faces of children and adults.

"When I heard the sound of the calliope, I couldn't refuse," Ryan said. "The circus was the important thing I did. I loved the circus all my life."

Dr. Cindy Wilson ('78)�has been appointed director of the University of South Alabama Baldwin County campus. Dr. Wilson assumed this role on July 1. Wilson was interim director for the USABC campus when she received the appointment. Wilson succeeds Dr. Phillip Norris, who retired from the position in November 2010.

Before serving as interim director,�she served as the assistant director, associate director,and part-time faculty member at USABC for 18 years. Her experience also includes nine years at the University of Alabama, where she was a counselor and part-time faculty member. Wilson holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Alabama, a master's of science degree in counseling and development from Texas A&M at Commerce and a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Millsaps College.

As the director of the USABC campus, Wilson will be responsible for the daily operations of the campus, working with deans and department chairs to develop the curriculum, and promoting USABC to students and the community. The branch campus is under the supervision and direction of USA's Associate Vice President Dr. Joan Exline. "Dr. Wilson is an integral part of the community with tremendous energy and commitment to providing quality upper division academic programs to the people of Baldwin County," said Exline.

Wilson's academic experience and her already established presence at the Fairhope campus and in the community have made the transition almost seamless. "With Dr. Wilson's leadership, I am hopeful USABC can further strengthen relationships with the community and with Faulkner State Community College so that more people in Baldwin County will earn an undergraduate degree," said Exline.

Wilson looks forward to continued leadership at the branch campus. "We have an outstanding staff that is very service oriented, which makes all of our work more pleasurable, and the support from the main campus in Mobile is invaluable, from the registrar's office to the admissions office to the bookstore to the academic departments. We couldn't function without them! At USABC we try to insure that students, faculty, potential students and members of the community feel welcomed and we do our best to meet their academic needs," she said.

Elizabeth Collins ('85) has been appointed to the Tennessee Judicial Nominating Commission, the 17-member board that nominates candidates for Tennessee judgeships to the governor. Elizabeth and Murfreesboro lawyer Gilbert Wayne McCarter were appointed to the commission Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey. The commission nominates three candidates for judicial vacancies as they occur, including on the Tennessee Supreme Court and the state appellate courts. The governor can then appoint one of the nominees as a judge or ask for a slate of three more nominees. "Both Mr. McCarter and Ms. Collins are highly qualified, dedicated legal minds," Ramsey said in a statement issued by his office. "I am honored they have put themselves forward for service and I have every confidence that their insight will be a credit to the state as Tennessee continues to maintain and elevate the quality of its judiciary." Elizabeth is a partner at Thomason, Hendrix, Harvey, Johnson & Mitchell. She also is a past president of the Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Memphis Bar Association. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, including business litigation and medical malpractice defense. She has an undergraduate degree from Millsaps College and earned her J.D. from the University of Memphis law school.

Carl A. "Trey" Woods, III ('07) has joined the firm of Herman Herman Katz & Cotlar, LLP in New Orleans, LA. Trey�received a Bachelors of Business Administration and minored in Economics and Political Science. At Millsaps, he was a Presidential and Dean's Scholar and an active member of several honorary academic fraternities, including Omicron Delta Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Alpha Delta. He also founded Millsaps' Moot Court Team, serving as its Vice President, and held two terms as the campus-wide Senator for the Millsaps Student Body Association. Trey is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He moved to New Orleans to continue his education at Loyola University's College of Law, where he received his J.D. in 2010. That same year, he also received his MBA from Loyola University's College of Business. Throughout Law School, Trey was a member of Loyola's Intramural Trial Advocacy Team and served as Sergeant-of-arms for the Loyola Student Bar Association.

He also clerked at Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar throughout law school before becoming an associate. "I am honored to be joining the firm as an associate," says Woods. "Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar has played a significant role in my legal development. I'm eager to continue learning from some of the best attorneys in the nation while promoting the rights of our clients and community."

Norma Watkins ('66) has published The Last Resort: Taking the Mississippi Cure, the story of a childhood at Allison's Wells and one woman's combat with the hypocrisies of segregated society. Raised under the racial segregation that kept her family's southern country hotel afloat, Norma grew up listening at doors, trying to penetrate the secrets and silences of the black help and of her parents' marriage. Groomed to be an ornament to white patriarchy, she sees herself failing at the ideal of becoming a southern lady. The Last Resort, her compelling memoir, begins in childhood at Allison's Wells, a popular Mississippi spa for proper white people, run by her aunt. Norma is professor emerita at Miami Dade College, where she taught, directed the Environmental Ethics Institute, and held an endowed chair. She teaches creative writing at the College of the Redwoods and is an essayist for the St. Petersburg Times. Read more...

Dr. Margaret Wilson McCarty, D.Min. ('77) has been appointed the founding Executive Director for the Regional Council of Lasallian Association for Mission effective July 1, 2011. The Conference, acting through the Brother Visitors, approved the appointment on the recommendation of the Regional Council. Christian Brothers Conference is the Regional office of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, popularly known as De La Salle Christian Brothers. It serves the four Districts, and the 10,000 educators and 60,000 students at 100 educational institutions in the United States-Toronto Region. The Regional Council is a new and innovative structure of the Conference designed to advance the mission by developing formation policies and programs, supporting and expanding mission activities and ministries, and creating greater partnerships inside and outside the Lasallian world. The Regional Council allows for shared responsibility among Brothers and Partners in furthering the vision of providing a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, established by St. John Baptist de La Salle more than 300 years ago.

Dr. McCarty will begin her involvement in the Lasallian world June 26, 2011 by attending the Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies in Moraga, CA, an intensive formation and education program studying the life and work of St. La Salle and the origins of the educational mission he founded. She will arrive in the Washington, D.C. Regional Council office July 11, 2011. The appointment of Dr. McCarty followed a national search that began in the fall of 2010. "In Dr. McCarty we have found a well educated, highly experienced, faith-filled, articulate leader. She will serve as a source of unity and facilitator of creative energy for the development and delivery of Regional programs and services to advance the Lasallian religious and educational mission," said Brother Robert J. Wickman, F.S.C., Regional Council Chair. "The Regional Council of Lasallian Association for Mission looks forward to establishing a close, effective style of collaboration with her and welcomes her warmly to the Lasallian Family of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and Partners in Mission found throughout the United States-Toronto Region."

Dr. McCarty is a lifelong Catholic who has served the Church in a number of administrative and ministry positions for the past 34 years. Since 2007, she has served as President of Education for Parish Service, a Catholic theological certificate program offering courses in three Catholic Dioceses on the East Coast. She is experienced in a variety of pastoral settings, including dioceses and parishes, retreat facility, Catholic universities, and Catholic non-profit organizations. Among her many qualifications, she holds a Doctor of Ministry, a Masters of Arts in Theology, a Certificate in Supervisory Leadership, and the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. As Executive Director, she will serve in a major leadership role in developing programs and services to advance the Lasallian Mission in the Region, and promote the Lasallian educational mission. She will be a key representative of the Lasallian network to a variety of church, educational, civic, and governmental entities, as well as business and philanthropic organizations. Dr. McCarty will also plan and implement major development and fundraising initiatives for the Regional Council.

Barbara Blanton�('76) was recently installed as president of the Tennessee Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) during the organization's 2011 annual meeting in Nashville. As president, she will support the TMAA's mission of improving the health of Tennesseans and supporting medical families. She is also president of the Bedford County Medical Association Alliance and serves as Tennessee Councilor of the Southern Medical Association Alliance.��Barbara is a former Mississippi state senator, serving in that state's legislature from 1988-1992. Her active interest in government and legislation was developed while serving as president of the Mississippi State Medical Association Alliance from 1984-1985. Barbara�received the school's Biology Research Award for her paper on Hodgkin's Disease while at Millsaps.

William Jeanes ('59)�recently published "Celebrating America's 125-year Love Affair With Cars!" in the May/June 2011 issue of the Saturday Evening Post.��Among the many�accomplishments over his vast career, he has been a member of Millsaps College Board of Trustees for more than 10 years and was named Alumnus of the Year in 1992. He graduated with a B.A. in History and enough hours to have also earned a second major in English. His talent for writing served him well as a columnist for the school newspaper, the Purple & White - though he says, with a hint of mischievousness, his "Thumbtacks" opinion column "kept me in constant hot water with the administration." While Jeanes did some freelance writing in the ensuing years, it wasn't until his mid-30s that he decided to write for a living. He accepted an offer from Car and Driver magazine and advanced through the ranks to become Editor-in-Chief. He later became publisher of Car and Driver and Road & Track magazines. Through nearly 40 years of writing and publishing experience, Jeanes has compiled an impressive list of achievements. To read more, click here.

Betty Trapp Chapman ('58), the immediate past chair of the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission and a noted author and historian, has received the Mayor's Citizen Award for Historic Preservation. The award is presented for outstanding efforts in historic preservation and is awarded during May, National Historic Preservation Month. "Betty has been a passionate leader in helping Houstonians and visitors to our City realize the importance of and the value in preserving Houston's�important historic architecture, buildings and sites," said Mayor Annise Parker. "She understands that planning for our future involves preserving our past."

In addition to her work as a successful author and lecturer, Betty served as Historian for the Texas Avenue Historic Marker Project resulting in the placement of 60 markers telling the history of this important street and chaired a task force on Houston history, a two year initiative that resulted in programs and projects to educate Houstonians on the importance and economic value of their history. Two of her most recent accomplishments include helping to strengthen Houston's historic preservation ordinance and the launch of an educational website, http://www.houstonpreservation.org/. "I am very honored to receive the Mayor's Award for Historic Preservation," said Betty. "My passion for 25 years has been to bring our city's history to the forefront so that all Houstonians can take pride in the place where they live. Preserving our built environment is an important part of capturing that past while saving it for future generations to enjoy."

Betty, a native of Tupelo, Mississippi, received her B.A. degree from Millsaps and has done additional studies in history at the University of Houston. She has spent the past twenty-five years researching, teaching, and writing about the history of Houston. Mrs. Chapman has written a weekly column, "Houston Heritage," for the Houston Business Journal since 1993 and her other published works include Houston Then and Now (1993), Two-Minute Histories of Houston (1995), Historic Houston (1997), Houston Women: Invisible Threads in the Tapestry (2000), 100 Years � 100 Stories: The Houston Public Library 1904-2004 (2004) and Historic Photos of Houston (2007). Her most recent book, Rough Road to Justice: The Journey of Women Lawyers in Texas, was published in 2008 by the State Bar of Texas. A frequent lecturer for Rice University's School of Continuing Studies, she has also served as consultant for a variety of historical projects in the city including the placement of 60 historic markers along Texas Avenue. She has served on the boards of The Heritage Society, the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance, and the Houston History Association. She is the immediate past chair of the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission.

Perry Chesney ('81) has joined Wealthcare Capital Management® a leading provider of wealth management advisory services and systems, as senior managing director of its global client group and member of its executive committee. Perry comes to Wealthcare Capital Management from SunTrust Investment Services, where he was senior vice president and central division manager. Prior to joining SunTrust, he was a private wealth advisor with Merrill Lynch where he worked for more than 22 years.��Perry has been recognized as one of the best financial advisors in America by Robb Report's Worth Magazine and has over 25 years of experience working in wealth management and financial advising at the country's top financial firms. After receiving his bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Perry went on to do graduate work in Economics and Finance at Louisiana State University. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Baton Rouge CLU/ChFC Association and the Baton Rouge Chapter of the IAFP. He served on the board of the Greater BR Food Bank from 1996 until 2002 and was the Board President for 2002. Perry also served as Board Treasurer of the General Health System Foundation in 2002.

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Lara Glaesman ('93 M '94) was nominated by peers in the legal community for her outstanding professional, leadership and community accomplishments. Lara joined 26 other attorneys from across the state to receive her award during a May 11 luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis.

Lara is a member of Leonard, Street and Deinard's business and commercial litigation practice. She regularly advises clients on all stages of debt restructuring and recovery processes, including defaults, workouts and bankruptcy. In 2010, she became a member of the Bankruptcy Practice Committee, a group of debtor and creditor attorneys that review state bankruptcy rules for fairness and consistency.

Glaesman also serves as an editor of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Bankruptcy Bulletin, an invitation-only role that allows her to review various Supreme Court, federal and state rulings that affect bankruptcy laws. In addition, she is a volunteer mentor for attorneys and paralegals on bankruptcy law - both within Leonard, Street and Deinard and in the broader Twin Cities bankruptcy community.

Instructor Whit Waide ('96) is the Mississippi State University Student Association's selection for its 2010-11 Professor of the Year Award. The award is designed to identify the individual considered by the student body as the most influential teacher who makes an exceptional impact on their lives on a daily basis. Since joining the faculty in 2006, Waide has taught law and government classes in the department of political science and public administration. He also serves as student pre-law adviser.

Additionally, he is a member of the campus Honor Code Council, chair of the publication board for the Reflector student newspaper and faculty adviser to Kappa Alpha social fraternity. A West Point native, Waide is a graduate of Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi law school.

"We are honored to be able to present this award to such a deserving individual who earnestly works every day to have his students succeed while learning in a fun environment," said SA President Rhett Hobart. "This award is a testament to the great dedication and passion Professor Waide shows for each of his students, as well as Mississippi State University," the Greenville junior added. He said selections begin with an open nomination process, followed by a thorough evaluation of each nominee.

Ken Blackwell ('86) has been named Distinguished Engineer at CA Technologies. Ken, Chief Architect, Service Assurance, is the technical leader for the CA Technologies assurance products, including Operations Management, Application Performance Management, and Infrastructure Management. An entrepreneur and innovator, Ken served as the CTO and co-founder of Bristol Technology Inc., which was later acquired by HP, and has multiple patents to his name in the fields of transaction management and business process management.

The Distinguished Engineer (DE) title is awarded to those architects and engineers at CA Technologies who have achieved the highest standard of technical leadership. This elite group advises and formulates the strategy developed by the Executive Leadership Team, ensures that these strategies are executed, employees are fully engaged, and customer and shareholder value is maximized. The DEs guide the architecture and implementation of our products to ensure innovation, integration and customer value.

Candidates for this title undergo a thorough review and approval process led by our chief architect. Peer reviews by the existing DEs are core to the process. An honor simply to be nominated, the DE title represents a significant career milestone and is testament to the talent pool that we're fostering in the company.

This program also allows CA Technologies to encourage a wider diversity of opinions and ideas, foster greater collaboration, and work across organizations to innovate, design products and solve issues. The DEs are core to improving collaboration and communication with employees throughout the company.

Gary Michael Gleason, Jr. ('07) received an award from Mississippi College School of Law during its annual Law Day ceremony. Gleason was the recipient of the MLI/Lenore Prather Award, given in honor of Lenore Prather, former Chief Justice of Mississippi Supreme Court.

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