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Class notes allow alumni to learn the latest news about their fellow ThunderWolves. We invite you to share your favorite accomplishments, whether a promotion, publication, new job, new house, or a new baby. Tell us (or show us—photo or video submissions are encouraged) what you’ve done since graduation.

Submitted and approved class notes will be featured here on CSU Pueblo’s Alumni website and social media.

Notification of the passing of a CSU Pueblo graduate is appreciated and will be included in the “In Memoriam” section.

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1960's

Joseph Godec, A65, Colorado Springs, CO. Retired with 35 years Federal service and is Married to Mary Ann Hribernick (also a graduate of ’65) since 1966.
John Lynch, Jr., A66, Colorado Springs, CO, happily retired after 33 years of service to Academy School District #20.
Stephen Owens, A66, Jackson, WY, Is self employed as a owner. He has been in Jackson since 1977
Everett Lallis, A68, Mitchellville,MD, is a former director Occupational Health & Safety and is now fully retired
Janet Killen, A69, Florence CO, Retired but currently working for the Pueblo Co Sheriff Office with the Coordinator Victim Assistance Program. She continues to assist agencies in launching a Victim Assistant Program or evaluating an existing program.

1970's

Gail Spiegel, A75, Pueblo, CO, is happily retired from CU Boudler after many years teaching jewelry making classes.
Jeff Broome, A75, Beulah, CO, was a college professor at a state college in metro Denver for 32 years. Now is retired. Jeff has written one philosophy book on Hume, and four books on the Cheyenne Indian war 1864-1869
Robert (Bob) Cherry, A75, Bluff city, TN He is currently self-employed. “I enjoyed a good run in high-tech before retiring. I received multiple patents and published technical papers. Now my wife and I enjoy our little farm.”
Anthony Garduno, A75, Erie CO, Anthony is currently enjoying his Retirement.
Lawrence OBreza, A77, Lone Tree, CO, is happily retired.
Almabeth Kaess, A79, La Junta, CO: Alambeth is currently self employed. She is a retired college associate vice president of enrollment management. Currently working on family farm, breakaway roping competition, training roping horses.

1980's

Alison Wells, A83, Roswell, GA, is serving in sales for the Lockstep Technology Group.
Amanda Patron, A84, Pueblo, CO, Production Tester for General Dynamics
Paul Johnson III, A85, Westminster, CO, Specialty Ophthalmology Scheduler for Kaiser Permanente. Paul is also married to his wife Cindy, A85. He also has two daughters Ashlee and Alissa.
Leonard Milligan, A86,Silver springs, NV, Is currently a Retired USN, Retired DoD. USC, to CSU Ft. Collins, to USN flight school, to Naval Postgraduate School, to UC Davis.
Ronald Reno, A88, Pueblo, CO, CSI Detective Retired July 2019 is currently Ranching.

1990's

David craddock, A91, Pueblo, CO, Retired Educatior of 33 years serving Pueblo School District #60
Nicole Schlup,A92,Pueblo west, Co: Teacher for pueblo district 70. This is her 32 year of teaching! One of her daughters graduated from CSUP and is teaching in Cherry Creek. Her youngest daughter is attending CSUP now, and is planning on becoming an elementary teacher!
Mike Van Dyke, A92, Denver, CO, Dr. Van Dyke is an industrial hygienist, researcher, public health practitioner, and educator. He is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and the Center for Work, Health & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health.
Fred Trujillo, A93, Rio Rancho, NM, after 29 years of serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent, is celebrating retirement.
Matthew Michael, A94, Fountain, CO, serves as a peer recovery coach at Serenity Recovery Connection.
Tracy Gutierrez, A94, Pueblo, CO, serves as the Community Development Specialist for Southern Colorado Economic Development District.
MaryAnn Atencio, A95, Pueblo West, CO, Is a cost analyst for KM. She has earned 2 master’s degrees since graduation from USC.
Steffen Scheibenstock, A95, Stuttgart, Germany, Head of Digital Business Development for SCRIBOS GmbH
Susan Robertson, A96, Pueblo, CO: Is currently retired, She is still in Pueblo enjoying retirement with her family
Scott Kenyon, A99, Austin, TX, C0-founder of Applaudo Inc. he has Just celebrated 11 years in business. From the first 5 employees to end the year at 1000

2000's

Joseph Lopez, A01, Pueblo, CO, celebrating 25 years of service for the Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo
Lisa Younger Anderson, A01, Colorado Springs, CO, is a Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator for the State of Colorado – Judicial. She has also just become a grandmother with the birth of her first granddaughter.
Matt Centner A02, Pueblo West, CO, Account Executive for KOAA News 5. Adjunct Professor for MAE 101 Media & Society. Wrestling Coach at CORWIN International Magnet School
Christine Lenger, A02, Livermore, CA, serves as the Site Operational Excellence Manager at Zoetis, Inc. she gets to make decisions and lead projects to improve site efficiency and reduce overall costs.
Jenn Martinez, A03, Pueblo CO, Teacher for Pueblo school district 60. Jenn has Twenty-one years of teaching experience in Pueblo Colorado and Thirty years of coaching in the aquatic field
Amy Morgan, A03, Pueblo CO, Teacher for Pueblo School District 70. She is getting ready to enter her 21st year of teaching.
Michael Trunkenbolz, A03, Arvada, CO, serves as a firefighter for the local department.
Corrine Wilson, A03, Pueblo, CO, Coordinator of Behavioral Health at Pueblo Community College. She is married and is excited to learn and grow with her new team and the new program.
Chris Berumen, A04, Pueblo, CO, has worked for Clark Land Services, Inc. since 2008 and now serves as the Director of Operations.
Stephanie Burke, A04, Pueblo CO: IB Coordinator and Media Specialist for pueblo city schools. Winner of the 2017 Pueblo City Schools Outstanding Teacher of the Year and 2021 Pueblo County Outstanding Woman Award
Bryan Montoya, A04, Pueblo, CO, Is an environmental engineer with Sigma River, helping destroy mustard agent at Pueblo Chemical Depot.
Amanda Pechek, A04,Pueblo West, CO, Group Controller for Helix Traffic Solutions. With a diverse career spanning multiple industries, she began in the gambling sector, and quickly rose through the corporate ranks.
Edmeston Woodly, A04, Orlando, FL, Serves as the Director- Sports Medicine with USF Athletics
Shane Brandt, A05, Montrose, CO, Working hard as the fleet Superintendent for the city of Montrose
Jessie Dovens, A05, Ashburn, VA, is a paralegal for Loudon County Government. She will be performing at the Kennedy Center and the National Archivesas a part of the National Memorial Day Choral Festival
Veronica Hughes, A05, New Lenox, IL, serves as the VP/CNO Behavioral Health Services at Advocate Health overseeing behavioral halth services for the midwest region.
Courtney woodka, A05, Pueblo, CO, Art teacher for Pueblo School District 60. She is Currently in her second year of teaching art to middle schoolers; in process of obtaining Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Tricia Macias, A05, Pueblo, CO serves as the Director of Finance, Strategy and Operations at CSU Pueblo, Division of Extended Studies
Karen Purkey, A06, Pueblo CO, teacher for Cesar Chavez preparatory Academy. she has received the following recognitions.*1990 Student Teacher of the Year, *2000 Pueblo Community College Teacher recognition Award, *2006, District #60 Teacher of the Year, *2023 Chavez/ Huerta Preparatory Academy Teacher Of the Year
Lisa Vigil, A06, San Antonio, TX, serves as the Research Program Manager for the University of Texas San Antonio.
Chris Segura, A06, Pueblo, CO, is the Co-Founder of the Gil Padilla Scholarship Fund and the GAP Glow Golf Tournament, Business Owner of Segurs Entertainment, District Leader with Primerica Life, Pueblo Rangers Soccer Coach of the Year 2016, Latino Chamber Board President 2019, Latino Chamber Board Member of the year 2019, Golden Tortilla Winner 2018, 40 Under 40 Award Recipient Class of 2022, Director of Communications at United Way of Pueblo County, and Family Ministry Leader at Fellowship of the Rockies.
Fausto Cruz, A07, Fountain CO, retired from Microchip Technology recently they Worked with Colorado Springs Human Services and received employee of the month while just employed for 6 months.
Lisa Maestas, A07, Pueblo West, CO, GIS Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service
Geraldine Trujillo Santistevan, A07, Pueblo West, CO, Director of Student Teachers for CSU Pueblo School of Education. She has been an educator for 24 years in private, charter, and district settings in Pueblo, CO, in administration. She is currently working for CSU Pueblo, School of Education as the Director of Student Teaching and Experiential Programming.
Elayaraja Ponnuswamy, A07, San Jose, CA, serves as the Director of Operations for SAP SuccessFactors.
Maria Gootee, A07, Carmel, IN, serves as a Clinical psychologist and business owner of Rounding Psychology
Katrina Wawryk, A07, Pueblo, CO, serves as a Senior Associate at BDO USA
Dr. Richard Boldridge, A07, Pueblo, CO, serves as the Clinical Director of outpatient services for Health Solutions. He also Completed his Doctoral degree in 2022.
Dr. Lana Brumfield, A08, Pueblo, CO, is a Nurse Reactionary at Open Arms Clinic in Pueblo, and has served as a professor of nursing at CSU Pueblo.
Samantha Coleman, A08, Pueblo, CO: Licensed Professional Counselor for A New Leaf Therapy. She has been working at A New Leaf Therapy for close to 3 years and is now a clinical supervisor there.

2010's

John Flores, A10, Pueblo, CO,Director of Operations for Fuel Kitchens LLC. Was Promoted to Director of Operation from the General Warehouse Manager. He oversees a facility that has 66 different entities that do business from there.
Lindsay Reeves, A11, Pueblo, CO, serves as Director for Third Horizon. Started her new position at Third Horizon in April 2024. Recipient of an Outstanding Women Award from the Pueblo Library District in 2025.
Brandon Akers, A12, Pueblo West, CO, Self employed. Has started a real-estate firm here in pueblo
Janessa Beatty, A12, Colorado Springs, CO, serves as the Assistant Principal at James Irwin and received the 2020 and 2021 Gazette Best of the Springs High School Educator Award.
Adrian Gomez, A12, Pueblo, CO, serves as the Financial Wellness Coordinator for the United Way of Pueblo County
Jamie Aguilar, A13, Las Vegas, NV, Social worker for Aetna
Elisamarie Drouillard, A13, Pueblo, CO, has self-published two books and is working on publishing a third in 2024.
Portia Pettis, A13,Henderson, NV: He is currently the social media manager for the Raiders. She was previously Responsible for handling all social media for CU Football’s 1-11 season and the transition into the Coach Prime era and his first year with the Buffs.
Samuel Sumeracki, A13, Cumberland, RI, Director, Systems & Business Analysis for Division of Pre-College & Undergraduate Programs for Brown University.
Sandra Taylor, A13, Pueblo, CO, Has Completed her Master’s of Science in Nursing Education
Lindsey Dunbar, A14, Pueblo, CO, serves as a psychotherapist at a New Leaf Therapy, and received the 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award for the college of CHEN.
Shayla Reynolds, A14, Pueblo, CO, serves as a school counselor at Centennial High school and is a board member for hte Colorado School Counselor Association.
Kristy Williams, A14, Pueblo, CO, Teacher for Pueblo School District 60 she got married in 2023. Then went back to teaching in January 2025 after stepping away for a bit.
Taylor Carey, A15, Highland’s Ranch, CO, Account Manager at USI. She is married to a CSUP alum wrestler, Adam Carey. She is a mother of 2 young boys, Anlon & Damon. At USI Insurance Services, she manages employer group benefits. She also assists her husband with the Mike Roumph Wrestling Foundation where he serves as the Vice President.
Kara Mason, A15, Denver, CO, serves as a content writer for the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Sammi Mutz, A15, Pueblo, CO: Asst. Director of Gift Processing and Stewardship for CSU Pueblo Foundation. New baby girl born 7/12/24
Vanessa Torrez, A15, Van Nuys, CA, Art Director/Designer for Eclipse Advertising During her design career with Eclipse Advertising, she has been designing billboards, posters, bus wraps and other marketing promo for Disney movies such as Marvels new Deadpool & Wolverine and other new Disney movies that have not been released yet. As well as designing for Netflix and Disney+ streaming day to day. Outside of her design full time job, she has been painting lowriders and was featured in Lowrider Magazine this year in March. she was a chosen artist to have a custom painted hood featured in Petersen Automotive Museum’s exhibit “Best In Low” which is on display for a year in Los Angeles, alongside some of the biggest artists in the lowrider community, such as Mister Cartoon.
Jeremy Clark, A16, Pueblo, CO, is celebrating 7 years at Crossroads’ Turning Points and is now the Director of IT.
Christian Dearborn, A16, Fillmore, CA Teacher & Football Coach for Moorpark Unified School District. The past month he was recognized for his dedication to teaching the founding principles of America and the sacrifices that secured our freedoms and for this On Aug.26th the American Flag was flown over the US Capital in honor of that dedication.
Trysten Garcia, A16, Pueblo, CO, recently promoted to Public Information Officer for the Pueblo Dept. of Public Health and Environment.
Jarrod Mason, A16, Pueblo west, CO, Founder & Marketing Director of YouWho Digital
Emily Monarch, A16, Glendale, AZ, serves as an Occupational Therapist with Banner Rehabilitation Hospital West. Since graduating, she has obtained her post-graduate degree in Occupational therapy from Midwestern University. She will soon be celebrating her 3^rd year working for Banner Rehabilitation Hospital West
Asia Monille,A16,Pueblo CO, Currently a student at The University of San Diego.
Ashley Rivera, A16, Pueblo CO, teacher for pueblo district 60. she has been teaching for 9 years & all 9 years at the same school! Ashely says Teaching is a very rewarding career.
Asia Snaders, A16, Pueblo,CO, Currently a student at The University of San Diego.
Eisley Black, A17, Pueblo, CO: Sort manger for FedEx
Angela Moore, A17, Houston, TX, serves as the People Operations Manager at Pariveda.
Keturah Stone, A17, Kihei, Hawaii, completed their MS in clinical mental health counseling and is currently in a PhD program from Counselor Supervision and Education. Serves as the Program Director at Aloha House, Inc.
Isaac Cobbs, A18, Aroura, CO, Engineer 1, Advertising Quality Command for Comcast (Effectv) He has been working at Effectv (Comcast’s advertising division) since 2019 and has been promoted over the years from an associate tech to a high level Operator to now an Engineer for the past couple years.
Christopher Demers, A18, Colorado Springs, CO, Director II for E.W. Scripps (KOAA News 5).
Shelby Serena, A18, Pueblo, CO, Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator for CSU Pueblo
Candice Trujillo, A18 & A20,Pueblo, CO, is in her sixth year of teaching special education and is engaged to be married.
Megan Montoya, A18, Pueblo, CO, serves as a secretary for her family business Cedar Ridge Landscape and is teaching high school cheerleading.
Lacy Page, A18, Pueblo, CO, serves as the Technical Director for Good Morning Colorado with KRDO News Channel 13.
Alison Schnoes, A18, Pueblo, CO, Advocate for D60
Marcelo Rodriguez,A19, Brawley, CA, Teacher with Brawley Elementary School District. Is also Department Head. High School Tennis Coach
James Spencer, A19, Pueblo, CO, serves as a High School teacher for GOAL Academy.
Brittany Spencer, A19, Pueblo, CO, serves as a teacher for Pueblo School District #70.
Leanne Sanchez, A19, Pueblo, CO, is a graduate student intern at A New Leaf Therapy as she completes her Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters.

2020's

- Greg Wakefield, A20, Westminster, CO, recently promoted to Production Planning Manager at Charlotte’s Web.
- Megan Moore, A20, Pueblo, CO, is serving as the Director of the Pueblo Food Project
- Aydeth Molina-Gomez, A20, Pueblo, CO, Clinical registered nurse for Pueblo Community Health Center
- Eric Schmalz, A20, San Francisco, CA, paralegal for Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy.
- Kennedy Shriver, A21, Colorado Springs, CO, Is the Communications and Partnership Marketing Manager with USA Artistic Swimming. She was a former student athlete and communications graduate also previously served as the Director of Creative Services for two years within the University’s Athletic Department.
- Ramona Moncibais, A21, Pueblo, CO. Owner and therapist for “For The Love Of Me” After she graduated with her MSW in 2021, she earned her LCSW in 2024, then opened her own private practice.
- Eunyoung Blandford, A22, Olympia, WA, serves as a Registered Nurse with Multicare
- Brenna Clementi, A22, Colorado Springs ,CO, English Teacher for Vista Ridge High School.
- Lisa Persons, A22, Pueblo West, CO, Undergraduate Nursing Program Director For CSU Pueblo. She obtained her doctorate degree from CSU Pueblo and is currently the Undergraduate Nursing Program Director
- Vijay Persaud, A22, Colorado Springs, CO, serves as support engineering for Tek Experts and recently obtained their MBA
- Guadalupe Bratres, A23, Colorado Springs, CO, is going to be the full-time school social worker in Harrison School District 2
- Adriana Maestas, A23, Pueblo, CO, Teacher for Pueblo County District 70. This will be her 4th year teaching second grade. Currently working on another master’s and getting ready to start a family.
- Maxwell Martell, A23, Glenns Ferry, ID, Biological science technician (wildlife) for USDA
- Jay Martinez, A23, Pueblo, CO, is serving as a Librarian/Musician for the Pueblo Symphony Orchestra
- Kimberly Hernandez, A24, Pueblo, CO, detention deputy for the pueblo county sheriff’s office, just had baby number 3.
- Shae Wheeler, A24, Fort Collins, CO, PhD student at Colorado State University. She has started a PhD program in Cell and Molecular Biology