Lindenwood Magazine - Spring 2025

23 THE LINDENWOOD SPRING 2025 EDITION Jared McGowen ’12 a Purple Heart recipient, was the keynote speaker at Purple Heart Day. He also published a book, The Heart of a Marine: Building a Legacy After the Explosions Have Stopped which is available on Amazon. Tiffany Mckay ’12 welcomed a future lion into the world! Her name is Harper Loretta Mckay. David Moreshead ’12 was promoted to partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson, effective January 1, 2025. He specializes in labor and employment litigation and counseling, continuing to make an impact in his field. Lilly (Fox) Schweich ’13 obtained her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC ® ) designation. She celebrated her work anniversary with Wells Fargo Advisors. Dr. ClauDean Kizart ’14 published her first book, Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: Healing the Root Causes of Inequity in Education, through Solution Tree Publishing. Eric Peters ’14 is co-owner of Upshot Coffee Brake Shop at 816 N. Kingshighway in St. Charles. Eric and his wife, Samantha ’14, recently returned from 10 years in Los Angeles where Eric was President of Coffee Commissary. Upshot’s flagship location is in Cottleville and the roastery is in Weldon Spring. Eric, Samantha and their daughter, Bennett, reside in St. Peters. Rachel Eise ’14, ’15 and her husband welcomed their first baby. Gerard Michael Elise was born November 22, 2024. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Anna Bruno ’15 secured a job with the Los Angeles Clippers. Michelle Erbs ’15 and husband, Ryan Smithart, are pleased to announce the birth of their first daughter, Kennedy Jo Erbs Smithart. Kennedy was welcomed into the world December 8, 2024. Kendall Ryndak Samuel ’15, ’17 is a board-certified behavior analyst and just wrote a book titled Talk Behavior to Me: The Routledge Dictionary of the Top 150 Behavior Analytic Terms and Translations. It’s the first of its kind and will make a huge impact in helping behavior analysts talk to their clients in a language they can better understand. The book has been endorsed by some of the top behavior analysts in the world. THE ALUMNI COMMUNITY Geries Shahee ’15 published a trauma informed care treatment planner via her counseling practice Pioneer Counseling. The planner is available on Amazon. Stacy Robben ’18 joined The Boldt Group as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, overseeing Boldt Design, along with the Business Development and Marketing teams. Robben’s leadership is key to driving growth and innovation at The Boldt Group. Kayla (Schimmer) Galer ’18, ’19, ’21 married Dilon Galer in a beautiful, private ceremony surrounded by their immediate families, February 14. 2020s Amanda Maggiore ’20 moved to Fort Worth, Texas after graduation and works as a Senior Marketing Services Manager. Logan Friend ’20 & JL Biagi ’21 are engaged and planning to tie the knot in St. Charles this year. The couple attended Lindenwood together and are excited to step into this next chapter of life. Dr. Brigid Bright ’21 was promoted to Associate Executive Director of the Council of Administrators Special Education (CASE). This promotion recognizes her outstanding contributions and exemplary performance within CASE and the broader field of special education. Isabel Manu ’21 is an Activity Director with RSP Senior Living Communities in Missouri. Nathan Crews ’21, ’22 & Ashley Deal ’22, ’23 are engaged and planning a wedding for October. Leah Allen ’22, ’24 is a research assistant and pursuing a PhD in Nutritional Sciences at University of Connecticut. Austin Shariff ’23 is Director of Modern Worship Arts at Manchester United Methodist Church. In addition to his work at the church, he performs at local venues both as a solo artist and with his band, Saint Chuck. Alex Chapman ’24 is working as a Partnership Success Intern with the Minnesota Wild NHL organization, based in St. Paul, Minnesota.