PRESIDENT:

Mary Molluzzo Rigdon (’72) lives in Newkirk, Oklahoma.  Mary currently serves as President of the Alumni Board.  Mary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from William Woods and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  Mary is a Registered Nurse at Newkirk Public Schools.  During Mary's years at The Woods, her interests included her sorority, Alpha Phi, which she served as President, Panhellenic, Colonel's 20, and Little Sisters of Minerva.  Mary is currently active in her Rotary Club, and serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children (CASA).  She is also Vice-President of Pioneer Technology Center's Board of Education.

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT:

Judy Kuergeleis Schmuck (’72) lives in Wildwood, Missouri.  Judy currently serves as First Vice-President of the Alumni Board. She is a 1969 initiate of Alpha Chi Omega and has a BA degree in Elementary Education from William Woods, an MS in Early Education from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, and Masters plus hours from St. Louis University. Judy has been a teacher in the Waterloo, Illinois school district, a partner in Magna Energy, a limited partner in Saguaro Power, and the managing partner in River Farms. She has been recognized by Outstanding Young Women of America and Who’s Who Among American Teachers. As part of her service with her sorority, she has been and currently serves as chapter advisor and as a member of the Delta Chi Advisory Board and Property Management Team. She served the national sorority as the Province Collegiate Chair for Missouri. She will take a position on the Alpha Chi Omega National Nominating Committee in July of 2008. Judy has held numerous other leadership positions, and was named Alumna of the Year, Delta Chi; Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Achievement Award Recipient 2007, and William Woods University Advisor of the Year 2008. Judy’s community service includes serving on the board of the WWU National Alumni Association. She is currently chairperson of WWU Alumni Weekend. She has offered her home for alumni gatherings and admissions send-offs. She served on the WWU President’s Council and joined as a founding member of the WWU President’s Club Giving Society. She is currently active in the Friends of the Winston Churchill Memorial and the Maeystown Preservation Society. She serves as an official at the Missouri State Track Meet and is an active supporter of the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis. Alumni honors include WWU Alumni Service Award and WWU Green Owl Award.

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT:

Jennifer Beggs Vescovo (’86) lives in Memphis, Tennessee.  Jennifer currently serves as Second Vice-President of the Alumni Board.  Jennifer holds a BA in Business Administration from William Woods. During Jennifer’s years at The Woods, her interests included her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Jennifer is currently active in supporting her alma mater by hosting alumni gatherings and helping to organize Alumni Weekend activities.

SECRETARY:

Sudee Miller Floyd (’83) lives in Highland Ranch, Colorado.  Sudee currently serves as the Secretary of the Alumni Board.  Sudee holds a BA from William Woods. Sudee has served as the reunion chair for the class of 1983. Sudee's support for her alma mater includes helping to plan the annual alumni weekend, and sending her daughter to The Woods. During Sudee’s years at The Woods, her interests included her sorority, Chi Omega.

TREASURER:

Martha Burton (’88) has been a WWU Alumni Board member since 2004. She graduated with a degree in history and a minor in legal studies from William Woods. While on campus at The Woods, Martha was a member of Alpha Phi and an RA in Swearingen Hall. She received the Distinguished Scholar award for history. In 1990, she received a Law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. She is a member of the Missouri Bar and has worked for the State of Missouri for more than 15 years. She is currently the Examiner in Charge of the Market Conduct Title Team at the Missouri Department of Insurance. She is a member in the Insurance Regulators Examiner Society. Martha continues to live in her home town of Rolla, Missouri. When requested, Martha volunteers as a guardian ad litem for children in Phelps County. She is a member of PEO and enjoys kayaking and participating in her local quilt guild.

Tammy Buschman Boehm (’76) lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Tammy, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2003, Tammy holds a BA degree in home economics from The Woods. Tammy is a happy homemaker. During Tammy's years at The Woods, she held many offices and was involved in many activities. She was a Vogue-Butterick representative, and her interests included her sorority, Alpha Phi. She enjoyed "scooping the loop" at Westminster. Tammy regularly attends alumni gatherings and alumni weekend, and has hosted alumni gatherings in her area. Tammy is currently active in her church, investment club, and keeping up with all of her great friends from The Woods.

Linda Peterson Campbell (’73) lives in McKinney, Texas. Linda, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2005, holds a BS degree from William Woods. She is currently employed as the director of marketing and architectural sales at C&M Sales and Marketing. Linda was active in several clubs and organizations during her years at The Woods, including her sorority, Alpha Phi, Phi Beta Honorary Fraternity, and a Little Sister of Minerva. Linda is an active community member and is involved with several philanthropic organizations and activities, including the North Dallas Shared Ministries, Open Arms, the Dallas Zoological Society and Presbyterian Village. She is an Elder at Bentwood Trail Presbyterian Church and serves on the Congregational Life Committee and the Administration and Finance Committee, where she serves as the chair of personnel. In her spare time, Linda enjoys being with her husband, children and four grandchildren.

Mary Linn “Lolly” Coldiron (’72) lives in Menlo Park, California. Lolly holds a BFA degree in art from William Woods. During Lolly's years at The Woods, her interests included her sorority, Alpha Phi. Lolly is currently an active, sustaining member of the Junior League, President of Family Service of San Mateo County. Lolly is involved with projects at the Fioli Estate Gardens. Lolly has owned her interior design for business since 1978. M. L. Coldiron Interiors has been published in Architectural Digest and during Spring 2008, the firm was working on a 20,000 square-foot historical Georgian home which will be featured in Architectural Digest. When Lolly finds free time, she enjoys playing golf.

Gracemarie Cretella (’83) lives in Glendale, California. Gracemarie, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2007, holds a BFA degree in dance and theatre from William Woods. Gracemarie is an actress. During her years at The Woods, her interests included her sorority, Chi Omega, dance and theatre productions. She was a resident assistant at Jones Hall, and had the honor of receiving the Amy Shelton McNutt Award. After leaving the Woods, Gracemarie moved to New York and later to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for the arts. She danced with the Los Angeles Opera, and has been in numerous television productions, as well as several films. Gracemarie has served as an Alumni Speakers' Series presenter, assisted students with internship placements, and has served as her class reunion chair. Gracemarie is forever grateful to WWU for being a beacon of light which continues to illuminate her path.

Sally Wharton Frank (’74)  lives in Town and Country, Missouri.  Sally, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2006, holds a BS in Business Administration from William Woods.  During Sally’s years at The Woods, her interests included Alpha Phi Sorority, Alpha Iota, Jesters, and programming content and music for the campus radio station.  After 8 years as a corporate buyer, Sally joined the ranks of volunteers as she and her husband made several job-related moves.  She currently works at her children’s schools, church, Queen of Peace Center, and the Town and Country Parks and Trails Commission.

Susan Howard (‘73) lives in Centerville, Ohio. Susan, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2004, holds a BS in Biology from William Woods. After graduation, Susan worked in medical research at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis for four years before returning to her home state of Ohio to pursue a career in computers with the Department of Defense, working for the US Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton. She retired in 2007 after more than 30 years of service that included tours living in England and Germany for several years. Her interests include gardening, reading, cooking, travel, taking care of her pets, and helping others with anything PC-related.

Gwen Erickson Mersky (’72) calls Excelsior, Minnesota her permanent home. Gwen, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2004, attended William Woods for two years, and holds a BJ degree from the University of Missouri. Gwen’s best memories of her time at William Woods are the long-term, ongoing friendships she developed, and the experience of working on the Green Owl newsletter. Gwen served as the reunion chair for the class of 1972. Gwen is a change management consultant, focusing on communications. She is living currently in New York City where she is consulting on a major software installation for the City University of New York, the largest urban university in the nation. Gwen’s interests include anything animal-related and golf. She and her husband had their first holes-in-one in May 2008.

Adam Patchett (’02) lives in Columbia, Missouri.  A WWU Alumni Board member since 2007, Adam holds a BA in mathematics from William Woods. After completing his degree at William Woods, he enrolled at Oklahoma City University School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 2006. In the fall of 2006, he was admitted at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in the LL.M. (Master of Laws – Taxation) program, which he completed in 2008. While working on his LL.M., Adam worked at H&R Block World Headquarters in downtown Kansas City. Adam works as an attorney with Powell & Bush law firm in Columbia, Missouri. While at WWU, Adam was a member of the baseball team, a member of Phi Alpha Delta, and the founding president of the Lambda Eta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. Adam is currently a member of the Missouri Bar Association and American Bar Association. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica.

Debi Barenkamp Roberson (’74) lives in Leawood, Kansas. Debi served on the WWU Alumni Board from 1985 to 1992 and again from 2000 to present. Debi holds a BS degree in Business Administration from William Woods and an MBA from the University of Tulsa. Debi is a professional model and image consultant. She is an active community member and is involved with Kansas City Young Matrons, Greater Alumnae Association of Alpha Phi and Church of the Resurrection. Debi served as the President of the WWU Alumni Association's Kansas City chapter during 2000-2001. During Debi’s years at The Woods, her interests included Colonel's Twenty, Alpha Chi, Alpha Iota, and her sorority, Alpha Phi. Debi was the recipient of the Green Owl Award in 1988.

Leslie Krieger Verslues (‘86) lives in Jefferson City, Missouri. Leslie, a WWU Alumni Board member since 1999 and a past secretary of the organization, holds a BA degree in accounting and a minor in speech from William Woods. After graduation from WWU, Leslie served as regional director of admissions at WWU for three years, and then as associate director of admission for a year and director of admissions for four years. During those years, Leslie traveled the country promoting the benefits of WWU, and she continues to promote WWU in other ways. Leslie was an account executive with Cingular Wireless as a regional account manager working with state government. Leslie is now a major account manager at Sallie Mae, promoting the importance of higher education access and saving for college. Her Missouri sales team earned the "best execution of state strategy award" at the national sales conference in 2006. During Leslie 's years at The Woods, her interests included Student Alumni Council. Leslie has served as reunion chair person in 1996 and has hosted alumni gatherings in Jefferson City. She received the Green Owl Award in 2008. She is active in raising funds for the March of Dimes and has been active with her family and community involvement, including serving on the steering committee for the capital campaign for St. Joseph Cathedral Church. She is also past vice-president of St. Joseph Cathedral Home and School Association. Other community interests include involvement with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and raising funds for the Jefferson City Rape and Abuse Crisis Center.

Deb Weedman (’77) lives in St. Albans, Missouri. Deb, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2002, is very active in the Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament and in hosting alumni gatherings at her home.  Deb holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Paralegal Studies from William Woods. During Deb’s years at The Woods, she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority, served as an officer on the Panhellenic Council, made the Dean’s and Achievements lists, held a membership on the Student Alumnae Board, played basketball and softball, and was the Vice-President of the Young Republican’s Group.  Professionally, Deb is a member of the American Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, The St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Association and the St. Albans Homeowners Advisory Board. Deb was the recipient of the WWU Alumni Association's Green Owl Award in 2006.

Becky Bean Stinson (’72), WWU Director of Alumni Activities and ex-officio Alumni Board member, lives in Fulton, Missouri. Becky is responsible for coordinating activities related to the WWU Alumni Association , including planning and facilitating alumni gatherings, the annual Alumni Weekend and managing the Fairchild Alumni House. Becky joined the WWU staff in 1994, working in student life as Orientation Director and then Director of Student Involvement and Greek Life. She moved to the Office of University Advancement in 2001. Becky holds a lifetime teaching certificate in Social Studies and Secondary Education, having taught in her home state of Texas. On campus, Becky serves as advisor to the Chi Omega sorority and coordinates the Student Alumni Council.