Alumni Association

Paul E. Ripley Young Alumnus Award

Awarded for 2008

Sophie Chandauka '00

• Bachelor Science Degree, Political Science/Pre-Law
• Completed legal education with the College of Law and her Legal Practice Course, with distinction, at Oxford Institute of Legal Practice
• Associate for Baker & McKenzie LLP's Corporate Group in London
• In 2007, Sophie was nominated for the Young Solicitor of the Year for the British Legal Awards

Awarded for 2007

Kristin Dunbar '92

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology
• Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year in 2002, and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan College Coach of the Year in 2003.
• Named GLIAC’s top coach in 2005 after winning her fourth straight GLIAC North Division title. Led the Lakers to GLIAC tournament titles in 2003 and 2004
• Became LSSU’s Director of Athletics in March 2006

Awarded for 2006

Aaron Clark, '93 & Michelle Clark '98

• Aaron Clark, Bachelor of Science Degree, Athletic Training
• Michelle Clark, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
• Owners, Superior Physical Therapy

Awarded for 2005

Anthony Palumbo , '89 & '92 (News Article)

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Finance and Economics
• Master's Degree, Business Administration
• Vice President - Senior Business Banker, Huntingon Bank in Traverse City
• Formerly Vice President - Relationship Manager, Huntington Bank in Traverse City
• Formerly Executive Vice President, North Country Bank and Trust in Traverse City
• Member, LSSU Foundation Board of Directors
• Head Hockey Coach, Traverse City West High School

Awarded for 2003

Steve Peacock, '88

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
• Active with the LSSU Alumni Association of which he serves on the board of directors and has served terms as vice president and president
• Member of the LSSU Business Advisory Board.
• Audit senior manager for The Rehmann Group office in Traverse City
• Formerly with BDO Seidman of Traverse City.
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, National Association of College and University Business Officers
• Executive treasurer of the Grand Traverse Hockey Association
• Involved Citizens Enterprises (ICE) board
• The Exchange Club of Traverse City.

Awarded for 2002

Jon Spieles, '91

• One of only four interpretive naturalists in Michigan Department of Natural Resources
• Developed interpretive master plan for Tahquamenon Falls State Park
• Served on committee to determine Michigan State Park interpretive programs
• Instructor for annual ranger training session
• Advisor, Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
• Advisor, Bay Mills Native community for youth programming
• Charter member of LSSU's Recreation Dept Advisory Board
• Regular facilitator of LSSU student intern opportunities in natural resources
• Speaker for LSSU student groups and classes

Awarded for 2001

Tracy West, '86

• Tournament director for the FleetBoston Classic, an official event of the Senior PGA Tour
• Co-founder and executive vice president for Pro Links Sports, a full-service golf management company based in Minnesota
• Member, Lake Superior State University Foundation board of directors

Awarded for 2000

Daniel G. Goodrich

• Graduated with honors in 1993 from the mechanical engineering technology program
• School of Engineering and Technology Industrial Advisory Board
• Volunteer for the Alumni Association's Support Team for Admissions and Recruitment (STAR)
• Vehicle test lead engineer for Continental Teves
• Began career with the Walbro Corporation in Cass City, Michigan.

Awarded for 1999

Frederick J. Berg '83

• Project Engineer for Delphi
• Lead cockpit engineer for Delphi Automotive Systems
• Instructor and program coordinator at Kirtland Community College
• Contract engineer with Troy Design Services from 1985 to 1988.
• Twice listed in Who's Who in Engineering
• Six-times honored by Who's Who in the Midwest.
• Advisor to the Midland County Historical Society, Chippewa Nature center
• Instructor and member of the Max Carey Blacksmith Guild and a member of the Southern Ohio Forge Association
• Earned M.S.A. in Business Administration from Central Michigan University in 1989.

Awarded for 1998

Tad Malpass, '83

• Executive vice president, East Jordan Iron Works, Inc.
• 1993 Conservationist of the Year for Charlevoix County
• Vice president for the Gray Iron Foundry Association
• president, Foundry Association of Michigan
• Past American Foundrymen's Society Board member
• Chair, American Foundrymen's Society Government Affairs Committee.
• Member, LSSU Foundation Board of Directors and the LSSU Alumni Association

Awarded for 1997

Mr. David W. Bertram, '89

• Executive Director, Michigan Township Associates
• Political Science Grad
• Served as Governor John Engler's legislative liaison, governor's lobbyist in the Michigan Senate
• Executive director of the Governor's Club
• Served on Engler's staff beginning in 1989
• Press secretary and spokesperson for the Bush-Quayle campaign in 1992 in Michigan

Awarded for 1996

Terrence J. Thompson, JD, '80

• Asst. US attorney in southern Florida since 1990
• Responsible for investigation and prosecution of major narcotics and violent crimes cases in US District Court
• Argues appellate cases before Eleventh District Court
• Investigated and successfully prosecuted Operation Caballero, a major cocaine smuggling ring
• Major in US Marine Corps Reserve
• Judge Advocate, US Marine Corps
• Senior trial counsel, US Navy Legal Service Office

Awarded for 1995

Dr. Stephen Mulholland, '83

• One of Canada's premier reconstructive surgeons/oncologist
• NCAA All American - Hockey
• Graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School with honors in 1988
• Four time CCHA All Star and All-Academic,1979-1983

Awarded for 1994

Dr. Julie Dixon, '80

• Osteopathic physician skilled in primary care (prenatal, obstetrical and emergency room)
• Practicing medicine with Indian Health Service, Pine Ridge, South Dakota
• Private practice in Traverse City 1986-1994
• Former director of medical services for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
• Former contract physician for Grand Traverse Community Mental Health
• Co-director of Access Obstetrics, Inc.
• Chief of staff at Grand Traverse Community Hospital 1991-93: First woman elected to position
• One of approximately 400 Native American physicians in the U.S.
• Loves to be outdoors, hunting, fishing and sailing