Albert Stoermer, BS Health Professions, ’09, passed away on July 7, 2017. Albert was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and maintained strong ties to his family throughout his life.
Alumni Class Notes
James Cox ’76/’88
James Cox, MS Education, ’76, EDD Education, ’88, passed away on October 9, 2018. James was a practicing psychologist and held many offices in psychological, counseling and special needs related organizations. James served on the Board of Psychological Examiners as a member and as Chairman. He was an educator and taught courses at NAU. James was a husband of 46 years and father to a daughter.
Jeffrey Kane ’12
Jeffrey Kane, PhD Forestry, ’12, was the guest speaker for the Mississippi State 2018 Carlton N. Owen Lecture Series. He presented “Ecological insights of litter flammability traits in southeastern U.S. tree species”. Jeffrey is an associate professor of fire ecology and fuels management. He also is the Director of Wildland Fire Lab at Humboldt State University.
Rachael Bianco ’11
Rachael Bianco, BS Nursing, ’11, is an emergency room nurse at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. She joins a team leading the first hospital pilot program in the state.
Jordan Denesik ’16
Jordan Denesik, BS Exercise Science – Honors, ’16, is attending graduate school in Delaware.
Jeremy Christopher ’02/’10
Jeremy Christopher, BS Business Administration, ’02, MA Public Management, ’10, was selected to serve as Deputy Chief, Budget Formulation for the Army National Guard in Washington, D.C. Jeremy will be responsible for building the President’s budget request which is presented to Congress annually.