Winter 2009
Alumni Updates
1960
John R. Winhoven
Accounting
John earned a B.B.A. degree from Texas A&I University in 1969, and a J.D. degree from St. Mary’s University in 1974.
1960
Jerry L. Shelby
Procurement/Materials Management
Jerry won the prestigious 2007 North Carolina AARP Legacy Award and the 2008 National AARP Andrus Award for Community Service and Leadership.
1974
Patricia A. Willeke
Liberal Arts
Patricia is now retired from the Ohio Hospital Association and Columbus State Community College and is marrying a retired professor from Miami University.
1985
Theresa A. Etienne
Dental Hygiene
Theresa has enjoyed 23 years of rewarding patient care and community service in the dental hygiene field.
1986
Tony G. Gibbons
Business
Tony obtained an M.S. degree in library and information science from Kent State University in 2004, and is currently working at Ex Libris in Chicago as an implementation librarian.
1988
Pamela S. Tyler
Liberal Arts
Pam earned a Ph.D. in gerontology from the University of Kentucky in 2005. She has since moved back to Ohio to live closer to her first grandchild – and hopefully future Sinclair Community College student.
1991
Robert A. Kincses
Liberal Arts
Bob was recently nominated by Judge Walter Rice to serve on the executive board of the American Veterans Heritage Center.
1996
Lori McNett
Legal Assisting
Lori was recently promoted to manager of operations and administration at PEQ. In addition to her Sinclair degree, she has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.
1998
Jessica L. Finney
Mental Health Technology
Jessica received a B.S.W. degree from Central State University and an M.S.Ed. degree from the University of Dayton. She is currently seeking employment at a college or university.
1999
Jeffrey L. Stipe
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Jeff now works as a tooling engineer with Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati. He is also currently working on a B.B.A. degree and plans to pursue an M.B.A. or M.S. degree in finance.
2004
Nathan P. Pitsenbarger
General Business Management
Nathan now works as a data input specialist for ABF Freight System’s relief billing department.
Katrina L. Reed
English Education
Katrina received B.A. and M.Ed. degrees in English education. She is currently an English teacher working with at-risk high school students.
Michael T. Woods
Accounting
Michael just graduated from Western Michigan University, with a bachelor of science degree in computer science and a minor in mathematics.
2006
Daniel Lakovic
Business
Daniel is completing a bachelor’s degree in international business at Wright State University. He is very involved in campus activities and encourages all Sinclair students to transfer to Wright State after earning their Sinclair degrees.
Cover Story
Lessons Learned
For Sinclair Community College President Dr. Steven Johnson, repeatedly getting trapped in elevators in India because of power outages was a quick lesson in what happens when energy demand outstrips supply.
Featured Stories
Seeing The Light
Advanced Integrated Manufacturing works on green projects involving product development and training.
A Farmer and a Gentleman
Steeped in the rural traditions of his Wisconsin farm, Sinclair President Dr. Johnson begins work around 6 am.
Greening the Sinclair Scene
Ordinarily the month of October is characterized by the colors yellow, brown and orange.
