1969
Bob Glenn and Tom Young are celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Cargo Hold, the jewelry, beads and findings company they co-founded in Charleston, S.C.
1978
Brad Burnett, who spent his entire career in the textile industry, has been awarded the David Clark Award for distinguished lead- ership and service to the Southern Textile Association. Burnett started his career with Milliken and Co., serving for 10 years before joining Inman Mills in 1990 as manager of the Mountain Shoals plant. He retired from Inman Mills in 2018. He has served in leadership roles with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and subsequently the Southern Textile Association. He served two terms as mayor of the city of Woodruff, S.C.
J. Barnwell Fishburne has been appointed to a second term on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission representing the 6th Congressional District. Fishburne has represented the district on the commission since 2018, including terms as chairman and vice chairman. He currently serves as chairman of the audit committee. He is the owner of Fishburne and Co. Development Corp. in Walterboro, S.C.
After serving in the South Carolina United Methodist Conference for 45 years, the Rev. Dr. Kim Strong has retired from full-time service as a pastor. He lives in Longs, S.C., and serves as a retired pastor at Joseph B. Bethea United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach.
1980
Rick Patterson, who has been employed by the NFL as a game official since 1996, officiated during Super Bowl LVI at SOFI Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2022. It was his third time officiating a Super Bowl.
1981
ServisFirst Bank Piedmont in Charlotte, N.C., has named Roy Watkins senior vice president, commercial banking officer. Watkins has more than 40 years of experience in the banking industry, serving as senior vice president for BB&T for the past 13 years.
1982
Richard Meehan Jr. has published a new book, “Ford the Pacholet.” It is a Revolutionary War novel culminating in the Battle of Cowpens. He’s also the author of “Cometary Tales” and “The Janitor’s Closet: How to Get into the Janitorial Business and Stay There!”
1989
The Rev. Furman L. Buchanan has been named priest-in-charge of Christ Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. He was scheduled to lead the first services reopening Christ Episcopal Church, which was planned for mid-September. Ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina in 2007, he has served as rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Greenville, S.C., since 2010, and previously served as both associate rector and priest-in-charge at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Columbia, S.C.
1992
Amy Cates Kelly joined DailyClout in March 2022 as program director. She manages 3,500 volunteers who are conducting crowdsourced research. She resides in Englewood, Colo.
Nicole Tucker-Whitaker completed her doctorate in STEM education with a focus on mathematics at The Ohio State University in August 2021. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati in the master’s curriculum and instruction program. In April 2022, she presented research from her dissertation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association.
1994
Col. Todd Burroughs assumed command of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., on June 16, 2022. He recently returned from overseas deployment, where he served as deputy director of the Military Advisor Group (North) in Erbil, Iraq, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
1995
George L. “Beau” Inabinet Jr. was promoted to member at the Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy law firm in January. He manages the firm’s Charleston, S.C., office. He has served as national coordinating counsel for over 20 years, defending national and multinational corporations in asbestos and silica litigation. He serves as local counsel in South Carolina for distributors, premises owners and product defendants in asbestos litigation. He also represents companies involved in product liability, toxic tort and opioid litigation.
Reed Worrell and Heather Worrell announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Grace Worrell, on May 25, 2022. They reside in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., where he is the chief technical officer at Smart Wire Solutions.
1996
After living in North Carolina for over 25 years, Anna Evans Banks and her husband, Andrew, have moved to Summerville, S.C. She is a freelance photographer.
Ryan Beasley, a defense attorney in Greenville, S.C., has been named to Talk Greenville’s inau- gural class of top lawyers.
The City of Manassas, Va., has named Nicole Pringle Kirven to direct its social services department. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience in understanding the intricacies of abuse, poverty and strategic planning to ensure community success. She previously worked as the assistant director of Stafford County Department of Social Services, with focus on the self-sufficiency and benefit programs.
Matt Solomon was the unanimous choice to be the Republican candidate for Colorado’s Senate District 8 in the November election. He resides in Eagle, Colo., where he founded Tactical 101, a business consulting firm, and served on town council. He also is the author of the book “Fortunate Accidents.”
1997
James Scott has written a new book, “Black Snow,” which examines America’s March 9, 1945, firebombing of Tokyo. Scott, who lives in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., also is the author of the critically acclaimed books “The War Below” and “Attack on the Liberty.”
1999
Kevin Mullinix has been named vice president of human resources at NearU in Charlotte, N.C.
2000
After 12 years in the funeral and cemetery industry, Justin Alford has taken a role as a logistics account executive with Integrity Express Logistics in Tampa, Fla.
Connor Kreese earned his master’s degree in health administration from the Medical University of South Carolina in May 2022. He completed two internships with MUSC while working on his degree. Before graduation, he accepted a position in Charleston with the MUSC Medical Center and is currently employed as a quality and safety data analyst for quality management of the children’s and women’s clinics.
2001
Anne Wheeler Bell and Jason Allen Bell announce the birth of their son, James Allen Bell, born May 26 in Columbia, S.C. He has three sisters, Avery, Emma and Eleanor.
2002
Kristi Sparks Hoffmaster has joined Okta in Greenville, S.C., as a senior security analyst. She previously served as the systems governance manager at FloQast, a private financial software company in Los Angeles, Calif.
2003
Dr. Anna Brink has been named director of Title I for Greenville County (S.C.) Schools. She previously served as the director of federal programs, accountability and professional development in Laurens County District 55.
Chad N. Johnston has joined Burr & Forman as a partner in the firm’s commercial litigation practice group in Columbia, S.C. He works with a wide range of clients with an emphasis on regulatory and administrative compliance, environmental permitting and site development for industry and governmental entities, as well as administrative and civil litigation.
2005
Andre Caldwell has been named senior counsel for mobility and surveillance at Boeing in Oklahoma City, Okla. He previously worked at the Ogletree Deakins firm, helping to build the Oklahoma City office and establishing a workplace investigation group. He was an assistant U.S. attorney before entering private practice.
Dr. Catherine England-Plisiewicz and Paul Plisiewicz welcomed a daughter, Olivia Garnier England-Plisiewicz, on July 6, 2022. They also have a 5-year-old daughter, Elizabeth. They reside in Marion, S.C., where she is an associate professor of English.
2006
Sarah Evans Sprinkle and Maj. Stephen Sprinkle announce the birth of their daughter, Dylan Emerson Sprinkle, on Feb. 4, 2021. They live in Columbia, S.C., where she started her own firm, Sarah Sprinkle Philanthropy, in October 2021. The firm partners with independent schools, higher education institutions, hospitals and nonprofit organizations to generate revenue and develop strategic goals and priorities.
2007
Wilson Peden contributed the essay “Some Drowned Worlds” to “What’s Mine of Nature,” a special issue from Burrow Press. He is the senior content and editorial manager at The Nature Conservancy in Greenville, S.C.
2008
Mariel Willenberg Norton and Dr. Duncan Norton ’07 welcomed their daughter, Teagan Flora Norton, on April 21, 2022. She joins brothers Dale Loring and Paxton George. The family lives in Columbia, S.C., where Mariel is a special counsel at the law firm of Baker Ravenel & Bender, and Duncan is a pediatric specialist.
2009
Scott Collins earned his Doctorate of Education from Vanderbilt University in May 2022 with a concentration in K-12 educational leadership and policy. His capstone defense explored the sustainability of small independent schools.
Paige Hallen Hanson and Alan Hanson announce the birth of their daughter, Elsa Catherine. Paige is the chief financial officer at the Common Sense Society in Washington, D.C.
Josh Harris and Cassandra Harris welcomed a daughter, Ella Frances, on May 19, 2022. The family resides in Moore, S.C. Josh is an adjunct instructor of finance at Wofford.
The Beach Company has promoted Patrick Seignious to lease administrator at the company’s headquarters in downtown Charleston, S.C. Seignious joined the company earlier this year as a property management assistant.
Stewart Barber Young has joined the Semiconductor Industry Association in Washington, D.C., as director of government affairs. She will work with Congress, the White House and federal agencies to advance the industry’s policy priorities. She was most recently senior vice president of government affairs at Corley Consulting, leading congressional engagement on issues such as appropriations, trade, workforce and supply chain.
2010
Tonni Wickline Bennett was recently hired as vice president of sales at Daily, a software company based in San Francisco, Calif. Her husband, Landon Bennett ’11, is the CEO of the software company Ad Reform. They live in Decatur, Ga., with their children, Brooklyn and Dallas.
Ashley DeCleene and Joseph Bliss were married on Dec. 15, 2019, at Twelve Oaks Farm in Lexington, S.C. She works as a personal tutor in Lexington.
2011
Laura Mitchell and Chance Knight were married on June 25, 2022, in Columbus, Ga.
Lisle Traywick and Bridgette Ewing were married in Charlotte, N.C., on April 23, 2022. They reside in Columbia, S.C., where he is an attorney at Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte.
Margaret Strom Williams was sworn in as a magistrate judge on March 2, 2022, in Columbia, S.C.
2012
Pari Barr Baker and Taylor Baker ’11 welcomed their daughter, Pippa Adele Baker, in February 2022. They live in Hot Springs, Va., where she is a clinical social worker at Bath Community Hospital and he is an attorney.
2013
Emily Shaw Arce and Dr. Paolo Arce ’12 welcomed a son, Julian Arce, on Oct. 13, 2021. They reside in Spartanburg, where she is a senior perfumer at Grace Management Group, and he is a pediatrician with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System at Medical Group of the Carolinas – Westside.
After six years in private practice and being named a National Top 10 Family Law Attorney Under 40, Melissa E. Simondi has accepted an invitation to join the faculty at the Charleston School of Law. She will teach legal writing, legal research and trial and appellate advocacy.
2014
Zach Barnes has been named legislative assistant for Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). Barnes pre- viously worked as federal outreach associate for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Before that, he spent four years at the Department of Housing and Urban Development working for Ben Carson.
Taylor Brown was named to Columbia Business Monthly’s Best and Brightest 35 and Under for 2021 and was elected vice chair of the board of directors for the Hive Community Circle in Columbia, S.C. She is the director of development at Key Changes Therapy Services in Columbia.
Mack Walker, senior vice president and director of capital markets at Deephaven Mortgage in Charlotte, N.C., has been named a 2022 Rising Star by HousingWire, a news and information source for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. He is one of 50 leaders under the age of 40 that HousingWire is honoring for driving the mortgage, fintech and real estate markets forward.
2015
Ensign Maude McBride was direct commissioned into the U.S. Navy Reserve in February 2022. Her husband, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher McBride, issued the oath of office onboard the USS Lexington in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas. Both are stationed at Joint Base San Antonio. She works for the Air Force as a civilian when not on orders with the Navy.
2016
Chesley Cannon Bolick and Trex Bolick welcomed their daughter, Madeline “McNair” Bolick, on April 4, 2022. They reside in Augusta, Ga., where Chesley is a partner in LOOP Recruiting.
Matthew Milburn and Charli Kroeker were married in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Nov. 6, 2021. Milburn is a pitcher with the Midland Rockhounds, the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, in Midland, Texas.
Savannah Robinson graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina and has earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She will be working as a registered nurse in the emergency department at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Ga.
2017
Patrick Longest recently graduated magna cum laude from Duke Divinity School’s Master of Divinity program. He is continuing to pursue deacon ordination in the United Methodist Church and will soon begin law school at University of North Carolina School of Law.
Jordan Metts Rhyne and Johnathan L. Rhyne III ’18 announce the birth of their son, Johnathan Laban Rhyne IV, on May 2, 2022. They live in Winston-Salem, N.C., where she is a banking professional and he is a senior account manager with Ryerson’s RCSS Group.
Rylie McCrackin Sally and Palmer Sally were married on April 30, 2022 in Murrells Inlet, S.C. They reside in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where she is a registered nurse at Tidelands Health, and he is director of business operations at Scripta Insights.
2019
Mary Burgess Harrelson and Ryan Allen were married on Dec. 11, 2021, in Spartanburg, S.C. The couple lives in Charleston, S.C., where she works in facilities procurement at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) has promoted Riley Stamper to legislative aide. He has served as a legislative correspondent for Hagerty since January 2021. Stamper, a ninth-generation Tennessean originally from Knoxville, served as a personal aide to Hagerty during his 2020 campaign.
2020
Megan Dempsey and Wyatt McDonald were married on May 8, 2022, in Travelers Rest, S.C. They both attend medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and are part of the AnMed program in Anderson, S.C., where they will complete their third and fourth years.
Julia Funderburk has joined Crafted in Charlotte, N.C., as a content writer.
2022
Meredith Bean is interning in the Savannah River National Laboratory’s Atmospheric Technologies Center in Aiken, S.C. She is researching how surface roughness (trees, buildings, etc.) affects weather patterns.
Ella Jarrett and Chris Purdy ’21 were married on July 9, 2022. She recently joined Wofford’s Office of Philanthropy + Engagement team as a young alumni officer. He is in his second year of medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.
Christopher Knox has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors as a sales associate in Greenville, S.C.
Carmen Pavao has been hired as an assistant property manager of Riverbend Club Apartments in Athens, Ga.
The Spartanburg Herald-Journal has hired Chalmers Rogland as a reporter to cover public safety and breaking news.