Department of Math & Physics Alumni

2011

Jeremy Pope (Math and Physics major)
Joined Sports Engineering Program at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England
PopeJ@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Maureen Whalen (Math major)
WhalenME@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Graham Mumm (Math major)
MummG@hawks.rockhurst.edu

James Riddell (Math and Chemistry major)
RiddellJ@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Hilary Huff (Math and Biology major)
HuffH@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Luke Pretz (Math and Economics major)
Joined PhD. in Economics program at University of Massachusetts Amherst
PretzL@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Alex Thorne (Math and Physics major)
Network Administrator, Rockhurst University
Also joined master's program in Computer Science at UMKC
ThorneC@hawks.rockhurst.edu

James Rogers (Math and Economics major)
RogersJ@hawks.rockhurst.edu

2010

Grant Andersen (English, Math minor)
anderseng@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Katelyn Carr (Math major, spanish minor, biology minor)
Pharmacy School at University of Kansas

Lauren Giesler (Math, Theater minor)
Associate Analytical Programmer, PRA International
GieslerLauren@praintl.com

Justin Jamour (Math and Physics)
jamourj@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Matt Littleton (Math and Physics, Philosophy and Theology minors)
UMKC Mechanical Engineering Program
LittletonM@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Alaina Manning (Math & Economics)
Graduate Student, Math
Saint Louis University
manninga@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Jeanette Powers (Math, Physics, and Philosophy)
Graduate Student, Physics, University of Kansas
strange.gen.et@gmail.com

Dan Shaver (Math, Secondary Education, Philosophy)
Math Teacher, Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City KS
shaverd@hawks.rockhurst.edu

2009

Kevin Cerveny (Math and Chemistry)
Union Bank, Kansas City, MO
kctd05@yahoo.com

Andrew Killen (Math and Physics)
Teacher, Kansas City Missouri School District
Master of Education program, Rockhurst University
killena@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Meghan Morris (Math)
Graduate Student, Math
Saint Louis University
morrism@slu.edu

Amber Pelzl (Biology, Math minor)
Medical School, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Chris Shaver (Math, Management, Theology)
Graduate Student, Math
St. Louis University
christophereshaver@gmail.com

Kaleb Waite (Math, Physics, and Philosophy)
waitek@hawks.rockhurst.edu

2008

Jacob Ambrose (Math and Physics)
UMKC Civil Engineering Degree
jacob.ambrose@ymail.com

Peter Huhnerkoch (Math and Accounting)
Herfordt, Shelton, Mertens & Couch Tax Accountant
phuhnerkoch@hsmc-cpa.com

Melissa Ruhlman (Math and Chemistry)
Medical School, St. Louis University
mruhlman@sbcglobal.net

Michael Seagrass (Math)
Graduate Student, Mathematics UMKC
mseagrass@yahoo.com

2007

Josephine Arzola (Math & Economics)
Graduate Student, Economics
University of Kansas
arzolajo@gmail.com

Carl Baker (Math and Physics)
Monk, St. Benedict's Abbey, Atchison, KS
carl.s.baker@gmail.com

Nicholas Brubaker (Math)
Carpenter, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO
nicholasbrubaker@gmail.com

Nick Centonze (Computer Science)
Software Engineer, Cerner, Kansas City, MO
pike85@gmail.com

John Donaldson (Math and Physics)
Midwest Research Institute
jdonaldson@mriresearch.org

Cathy Dowd (Math)
Actuarial Associate
Lewis & Ellis, Overland Park, Ks
Cathydowd123@yahoo.com

Erin Herrmann (Math and English)
Master's degree program in English
Creighton University
herrmanne@gmail.com

Jennifer Lamoureux (Math and Physics)
jennyll2000@aol.com

Adam Trotter (Math)
One Way Caravan

Maureen Weber (Math and Chemistry)

2006

Jesse Bexten (Computer Science and Math)
Programmer, Shelter Insurance Companies, Columbia, MO
JBexten@ShelterInsurance.com

Lauren Cardwell (Math)
Teacher, Hickman Mills School District
Master of Education program, Rockhurst University
cardwelll@rockhurst.edu

Brandon Distler (Math and Physics)
Graduate School, Nuclear Engineering, University of Missouri - Rolla
bpdmt9@umr.edu

Lynn Fullenkamp (Math)
Law School, University of Notre Dame
lcfully@juno.com

Ryan Powderly (Math and Accounting)
Graduate School, Business Administration, Rockhurst University
PowderlyR@rockhurst.edu

Brennan Ransdell (Math)
midmomusicman@hotmail.com

Heather Renier (Math)
Internal Wholesaler
Jackson National Life Insurance, Denver, Colorado
herb713@hotmail.com

Karla Schroff (Math and Theology)
siglinde26@yahoo.com

Scott Siegel (Math)
Gym Teacher/Soccer Coach
Christ the King School, Kansas City, MO
stasoccer05@yahoo.com

Laura Setchfield (Math and Psychology)
Graduate Assistant, Mathematics
St. Louis University
lsetchfi@slu.edu

Jonathon Vandergriff-Hughes (Computer Science and Math)
Programmer/Analyst Specialist
Advancement Services and Donor Relations
University of Missouri, Kansas City
vandergriffj@umkc.edu
www.jonvandergriff.com

2005

Caroline Donnelly (Computer Science and English)
Software Engineer, Cerner, Kansas City, MO
carolinevdonnelly@gmail.com

David Glenn (Math)
Teacher, Shawnee Mission South High School, Overland Park, KS
davidglenn@smsd.org

Bob Hegarty (Math and Physics)
Midwest Research Institute
rhegarty@mriresearch.org

Jarrod McMains (Math and Physics)
Graduate School, Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas
jmcmain@uark.edu

Natalie (Simon) Shivers (Math)
National City Bank, St. Louis, MO
auroral12@hotmail.com

2004

Emily Bussen (Math and Economics)
Youth In Need
St. Louis, MO
bussen11@hotmail.com

Steve Cisetti (Computer Science)
inferno27@kc.rr.com

Matthew Duran (Physics and Math)
Graduate Student, Physics, University of Tennessee Space Institute
mp2duran@yahoo.com

Rob Hensley (Computer Science)
US Bank, Minneapolis
cob027@yahoo.com

Jenny Simmons (Math and Finance)
Graduate Student, Finance, Rockhurst University
mabellynn@yahoo.com

Deborah Turner-Bey (Math and Physics)
Studying Philosophy at UMKC
turner_bey@yahoo.com

2003

Ryan Bridges (Math)
Perparing for law school
bridges_c_ryan@hotmail.com

Mentor Bytyqi (Computer Science and Math)
Programming Analyst, Butler MFG, Kansas City
mentorb@hotmail.com

Jonathan Chambers (Math and Chemistry)
Graduate student, UMKC Masters of Anesthesia Program
jrcn87@umkc.edu

Jason Downing (Math, Computer Science, and Physics)
Midwest Research Institute
jdowning@mriresearch.org

Austin R. Flowers (Computer Science)
Teacher, St. John's College, Belize City, Belize C.A.
djumar1@hotmail.com

Jake Hervert (Physics and Math)
Graduate Student, Physics, Creighton University
jherv17@hotmail.com

Jeff Nevinski (Math and Computer Science)
High School Teacher, Raytown, MO
jeff@nevinski.com

Leonard Paletta (Math and Economics)
Training to be an actuarial analyst
lenpaletta@hotmail.com

Mario Perez (Computer Science)
Graduate assistant, Rockhurst Health Services
Student in Rockhurst MBA program
supermariopc@gmail.com

Sarah (Pomerenke) Hicks (Math)
Doctoral Candidate, Mathematics Education, University of Missouri
sjhicks24@yahoo.com

Margaret Richey (Math and Computer Science)
Real Time Software Engineer, Boeing, Mesa, AZ.
richeym@cs.wisc.edu

Sara Terhune (English and Math)
Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Notre Dame Middle School, Milwaukee, WI
sara_marie55@yahoo.com

2002

Kara Brown (Math)
Teacher, Lee's Summit High School
kara_b_10@rocketmail.com

Jennifer (Buford) Malone (Math)
Financial advisor, Waddell & Reed
jmalone@wradvisors.com

Stuart Keldon Kilzer (Math and Computer Science)
Boeing, Denver, CO
Stuart.K.Kilzer@boeing.com

Kristen (Rushing) Chavez (Math)
Teacher, Mill Valley High School, Shawnee, KS
kristenreneechavez@yahoo.com

Mike Watts (Math and Chemistry)
Medical student, St. Louis University
mikewatts47@hotmail.com

2001

Brianne (Bamberger) Breed (Math, Physics, and Spanish)
Sales Manager of Commodity Cheeses
T.C. Jacoby & Co., St. Louis, MO
brianne@jacoby.com

Maria (Cordova) Broyles (Math and Psychology)
maria_broyles@yahoo.com

Anna Deken (Math and Physics)
Teaching high school mathematics, Casa Grande, Arizona
annakate_deken@myfamily.com

Adam Harrington (Physics and Math)
Physicist, Hitachi America Ltd., Tarrytown, New York (also Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo Japan)
Medical/Cancer Treatment Research and Development—Proton Beam Therapy
adam.harrington@hal.hitachi.com

Courtney (Kies) Bokenkroger (Math)
Staff Statistician
Midwest Research Institute
cbokenkroger@mriresearch.org

Colleen (Simpson) Lafferty (Math)
Pharmacy student at UMKC
colleen@boblafferty.com

Aaron McDonald (Math)
Graduate Student, Biomathematics, University of Utah
aaronatrock@hotmail.com

Nick Mossie (Computer Science)
Linux Programmer/Analyst, Context Fusion
nick@initiated.com

Sara Wood (Math and Psychology)
Mortgage Industry, Kansas City
SWood@bankbv.com

2000

Megan Nugent Galicia (Math, Spanish, Philosophy)
Student Assessment
Texas Education Agency
Austin, TX
megan.galicia@tea.state.tx.us

1999

Laurie Kertz (Math)
Physical Therapist

Vincent Toms (Math and Computer Science)
Feelance iOS and Android developer
Mobile Application Development, New York, NY.
vt@vinnyt.org

Jennifer Watts (Math)
Medical student, St. Louis University
wattsjl@slu.edu

1998

Stacey (Mueller) Muir, Ph.D. (Math and Psychology)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of Scranton
muellers2@scranton.edu

Thi Quang Nguyen (Math)
Programmer Analyst, Worldspan, Kansas City
Thi.Nguyen@worldspan.com

Michael Twyman (Math)
Physician
twymanma@slu.edu

1997

Katie (Sellberg) Kiefer (Computer Science)
Senior Programmer/Analyst, H&R Block Financial Advisors
katie_kiefer@hotmail.com

Kenny Oxler (Computer Science and Math)
IBM - Senior I/T Specialist
koxler@us.ibm.com

Brian Schenck (Math and Education)
Teacher, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park, KS
bschenck@stasaints.net

1995

Matt Braunel (Math and Chemistry)
Patent Attorney
mbraunel@thompsoncoburn.com

Marian Eiberger Dryburgh (Math and Economics)
Ernst & Young - Tax
medryburgh@hotmail.com

Tamatha (Clary) Leuschen (Math)
Pembroke Hill Upper School, Instructor of Mathematics
tleuschen@pembrokehill.org

Stephen Yurkovich, Ph.D. (Engineering Science, Math, Physics)
Louis Beecherl, Jr., Distinguished Chair in Engineering Program Head, Systems Engineering
800 West Campbell Rd.,
EC39
Richardson, TX 75080
Office: 972-883-2305
steve.yurkovich@utdallas.edu
ecs.utdallas.edu/systems-engineering/yurkovich.html

Thomas J. Peneski (Mathematics)
Chair, Department of Mathematics
Univ. of Wisconsin Colleges
tpeneski@uwc.edu

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