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1960s
Sister Janet Marie Peterworth ’61, a native of Louisville, celebrated 70 years as an Ursuline Sister.
After 50 years of membership, Bob Farrell ’68 has been made a lifetime member of the St.
Andrews Golf Club in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Sister Paula Kleine-Kracht ’69, a native of Louisville, is celebrating her 60th jubilee.
1970s
Sister Rita Ann Wigginton ’70 celebrated her 60th jubilee.
Kevin Horrigan ’74 was selected to be inducted into the Indiana Track and Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame on June 21, 2025. He is the first Bellarmine graduate to be inducted into this Hall of Fame.
1980s
Chris Morris ’80, Brown-For-man Master Distiller Emeritus, was inducted into the 2025 Class of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame and received the prestigious Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award for his illustrious career in Kentucky’s signature spirits industry dating back to 1976. It is the industry’s highest honor.
Michael Spurlock ’86, ’06 was named one of Louisville Business First’s 2025 Best in Finance Honorees.
John Rodgers ’87 retired from Ernst & Young in June 2025.
1990s
Dr. Rush Sherman ’92, ’97 MBA joined Campbellsville University’s administration as vice president for finance and chief financial officer.
Process Machinery Inc., owned by Jennifer Ratterman ’94, ’01 MBA, was recognized by the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) as the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year.
USAF Brigadier General Corey Simmons ’98 was awarded the John Wiegel Basketball Alumnus of the Year Award at the 2025 Davenport Derby Dash.
2000s
Jim Mattingly ’01 was named the new chief financial officer of Saint Xavier High School.
Peter Kremer ’02 was named CEO of Golf House Kentucky.
Mike Arnold ’04 MBA was hired at Stock Yards Bancorp Inc. as their new manager of fixed income - investment advisor.
Sarah Landenwich ’05 was featured in NPR’s 17 new books our critics can’t wait to read this summer, and released her novel “The Fire Concerto” in June 2025.
Travis Howell ’06 was elected as the treasurer for Davison Township (Michigan).
Alex Kuebbing ’08 joined Kaufman & Stigger PLLC, where he practices personal injury law.
Milos Maldonado ’07 was named the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Louisville Public Media.
Lauren Coffey ’09, ’18 co-authored the “Internship Handbook,” designed to prepare students and then guide them through the internship experience.
2010s
Sister Ruth Ann Haunz ’10 MAS, a native of Oldham County, celebrated her 60th jubilee.
Steven Michael Carr ’11 was featured in the June edition of the popular annual summer reading series, “Voice and Vision.” This series celebrates the interrelatedness of Louisville’s vibrant literary and visual arts community.
Jessica (Smith) Minotti ’11 welcomed her newest little knight, Leona.
Nick Holmes ’11, ’12 and Kelsey Holmes ’11, ’13 welcomed Mary Grace Love Holmes on September 23, 2024.
Danielle White ’11 accepted a new role as resource navigator for student well-being at Indiana University Southeast.
Sheryl Woods ’11, ’18 was named principal of Bloomfield Elementary in Nelson County Schools.
Timalyn Bowens ’13 was awarded the 2025 National Association of Enrolled Agents President’s Award in Washington, D.C.
Whitney Tormoehlen Fritz ’13 was promoted to vice president, Plant 1, at Aisin U.S.A. Mfg., Inc.
Rebecca (Porter) ’13 and Chris Mattler welcomed Benjamin Ernest on December 16, 2024.
Billy Wersel ’13 became First Financial Bank’s new market president for Northern Kentucky. He will oversee all commercial banking activities and team members in this area of the state.
James Wilkerson ’13 MAC published his book, “90s Man: A Societal Study of the Freshest Decade Ever!,” in January 2025.
Katie Knott ’15 and Logan Knott ’15 celebrated the birth of their second child, Henry Knott, on September 3.
Dr. Jordan Wiehebrink Williams ’18 and Sean Williams welcomed Alania Rose (“Rosie”) Williams on March 7, 2025.
Olivia Reibel ’16 was promoted to global marketing manager for Jack Daniel’s at Brown-Forman.
Brittany (Hughes) Schneller ’16 and her husband, J.C. Schneller, welcomed their daughter, Adaline James, on September 26, 2024.
Leslie Springston ’16 EDS was appointed as the new director of elementary schools for Shelby County Public Schools (SCPS).
John Jacob Schuhmann ’17 and Bridget Bard ’18 were married on October 26, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
McKayla Chandler ’17 received the Young Professional of the Year award from Leadership Southern Indiana.
Christopher Spach ’17 started a new position as international alumni relations coordinator with the University of Sheffield in Sheffield, England. He will serve as the primary contact for the university’s 129,000+ international alumni in 205 countries and oversee alumni communications and networking groups.
Patrick Englert ’18, Ph.D., was named chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend-Elkhart in July 2024.
Kaylyn Martin ’18 welcomed son, Maverick, on September 15, 2024.
In 2024, Savanna Plocher ’18 and her husband celebrated two years of marriage.
Ryan Stevens ’18 was selected for the 2025 Kentucky Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state.
Taylor (Webb) Wiseman ’18 and Mitchell Wiseman ’17 welcomed Addison Mae Wiseman in June 2024.