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Bob Grissom: Class of '07  Jill Mastrangelo: Class of '06  LaShica Davis: Class of '04  Heather Quast: Class of '04  Chelsea Donovan: Class of 2004  Shaundria Faulkner: Class of '03  Betsy Kelly: Class of '03  Kaley Ballard (nee Kowalsky): Class of '03  Michael Aho: Class of '02  Olivia Collier: Class of '02  Roderick Turner Merritt, Jr.: Class of '02  Kristen Monte: Class of '01  Allison Hardesty Bemauer: Class of '01  Gary Wayne Barker Jr.: Class of 2000  Lucretia King: Class of 2000  Richard Beck: Class of '99  Amy Jones: Class of '99  Brent Anderson: Class of '99  Chris Loga: Class of '99  Laura Sawyer Brinn: Class of '98  Crystal Legends: Class of '96  Kevin Hall: Class of '94  Sam Matheny: Class of '93  Carrie Banks: Class of '91  C. Scott Parker: Class of '90  Lori Martin McDaniel: Class of '90  |
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School of Communication Alumni Registry Michael C. Aho B.A., Communication, 2002 michaelaho2002@yahoo.com 703-323-5414 I am employed by the Federal Government as an analyst covering United Nations peacekeeping around the world. Anderson Allen (updated 8/3/2007) B.S. Communication, 2003 doublea1980@gmail.com Media Planner/Interactive Analytics Coordinator at Rockett Interactive, Inc., Cary, N.C. Amanda Anderson (updated 8/17/2007) B.A. in Communication, minor in Sociology, 2000 piratefan01@hotmail.com I am a sales representative for Forest Pharmaceuticals. I've been with Forest for over five years now. I'm married to Brent Anderson ('99) and have one son, Chase William, and one daughter, Kyleigh Grace. Brent Anderson (updated 8/17/2007) B.A. in Communication, minor in Business Administration, 1999 brent@evolveinc.com 252-754-2957 I currently serve as Vice President for Evolve, Inc., a full-service advertising agency located in Greenville. I am married to Amanda Hanks Anderson ('00) and I'm a proud father of Chase William and Kyleigh Grace Anderson. O. Kurt Andolsun (Added June 10, 2008) BA, 1968 oka54@aol.com 571-216-7341 After graduating from ECU I held various positions in IT both in the Federal Government and private industry including working for NASA on the APOLLO project, Navy, and retiring a five years ago from the Immigration & Naturalization Service (now part of Department of Homeland Security). I have three kids, and I am helping raise my two granddaughters which takes up almost all of my time. In the near future I plan on moving to a warmer climate — Phoenix, AZ. Jennifer Angevine Added 6/13/2006 B.A., Communication, 2001 (Minor in Business) jangevine@cox.net 252-341-0995 Currently working for the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, living in Greenville. Kaley Ballard (Updated August 27, 2007) Public Relations major and Business Administration minor, 2003 I moved back to the Asheville area in Aug.'05 and was hired to teach business at North Buncombe High School Aug.'06. I'm also the NBHS swim team coach and currently working on my MAT through ECU online. I married Jeremy Ballard,ECU MBA graduate class of 2005, on July 7, 2007. I will receive my MAT in May 2008. Carrie Armstrong Banks B.A., Journalism (Print), 1991 carrieb@alalm.org 334-262-2566 After graduating from ECU in 1991 I attended the University of Alabama and received my MA in Advertising and Public Relations. I'm currently the Communications Director for the Alabama League of Municipalities, a membership organization that represents the cities and towns of Alabama. My responsibilities include PR, marketing, publications (content, editing and design), meeting planning, speech writing/presentations, etc. I'm well compensated and I enjoy my job immensely. Thanks, ECU, for laying the groundwork and preparing me to journey into the dynamic and fascinating world of Communications! Brooke Banson (Updated 10/23/2006) B.A. Public Relations, May 2002 252.329.9632 I have returned to Greenville as the Marketing Coordinator for The Daily Reflector and even recently purchased my first home. I absolutely love my job, it's the perfect balance of creativity and business! I coordinate events for both mixer and Her magazine, streamline and organize all of our sponsorships and trade partnerships, create new promotions and revenue generating ideas, and monitor and make recommendations for outside marketing. Heather Barbour (added July 16, 2007) BA Communication Studies, 2006 heather_barbour@ncsu.edu 919-427-1736 I am currently working as the Marketing Program Assistant for the Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications Department at North Carolina State University. Gary Wayne (G.W.) Barker Jr. (added July 16, 2007) B.S. Communication, 2000 Gfunk1127@yahoo.com I worked for a year and a half as the News Director for AM 1450 WATA and The High Country 100.7, in Boone, N.C. I now work as an EMT in Orange County, NC while pursuing a Nursing Degree. Kyle J. Barnes B.A., Public Relations, 2003 kjb0411@mail.ecu.edu 252-258-3048 Sarah Lauren Bell (Added Feb. 15, 2008) BA, 2007 Creative Assistant for the Politico newspaper that serves Washington and its surrounding suburbs. Justin Benoliel B.S., Communication, 2002 jib0613@hotmail.com 323 445 8974 I am currently living in Venice Ca where I am a producer and production manager...I have a team of directors and we work in music videos and commercials. We recently just made the second rated commercial in the UK for Coca Cola, as well as a Honda commercial which will air soon. I am freelance but mainly work out of Commondeer and Partizan. Addie Best (Added May 7, 2008) Communication, PR, May 2002 abest@coxnc.com 252-413-8372 Account Executive, Cox NC Publications, The Daily Reflector PERSONAL NEWS: Married Oct. 14, 2000; one child, boy, May 2006 Collin Blalock B.A., Public Relations, 2001 collinblalock@hotmail.com 770-826-4446 I am currently working as a Customer Banking Associate with NetBank, an internet banking institution located just north of Atlanta, GA. Allison Hardesty Bernauer B.A., Public Relations, 2001 abernauer@ec.rr.com Updated 8/24/2007: I am currently the Office Manager for Copeland Real Estate in Beaufort, NC. I am also a wedding planner. After graduation I worked at the Carteret County News-Times in MoreheadCity. I am married and have twins that are 3 years old. Amanda Bralley (Added 2/7/2008) B.A. Comm Studies, May 2006 amandabralley@hotmail.com 336-909-0758 Membership coordinator for the Davie Cty Chamber of Commerce. M.P.A. from Appalachian State University in May 2008. Colin Brickley (Added 3/1/2007) BA Communications, Spring 2000 Colin.brickley@gmail.com cbrickley@pony.com 3105600745 Mobile# Director of PR & Marketing, Pony International, LLC Laura Sawyer Brinn B.A., Public Relations, 1999 laura.brinn@duke.edu 757-241-2476 www.dukemednews.org I am currently a public relations specialist in the news office at Duke University Medical Center. From 1999 to 2001 I worked in the health care practice of a PR agency in NY City. Michaela Brown B.A. Public Relations, 2002 mbrown@ncgtp.com 252-329-8947 www.teamnc.com www.mcgtp.com I am currently the Marketing & Communications Specialist for the North Carolina Global Trans Park's Education and Training Center. I am also the Program Coordinator and Trainer for Team NC, a web-based teaming tool. Levy Brown, Jr. B.S., Broadcast Journalism, 2002 brownl@mail.ecu.edu After graduating in May 2002 I decided to continue with my education and pursue a Graduate Degree. I'm currently a Graduate Student in the Library Science Program at North Carolina Central University. I was blessed with the opportunity to start a career in Admissions for East Carolina so now I'm an Admissions Counselor!!! Courtney Carter B.A., Public Relations, 2001 courtneyacarter@hotmail.com I am now working as an investigator for the federal government. Not really PR work, but, I do talk to people all day so the communication skills come in handy! Courtney Carter B.A. Public Relations, 2002 ecuaudio18@hotmail.com 703-448-1656 I am currently working in the Foundation Campaign and Marketing department at National Children's Medical Center in Washington DC Melissa L. Choate B.A., Public Relations, 2001 melissa@cfcc.org 703-591-2450 I am the Assistant Executive Director of the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce in Virginia. Ron Clements (Added March 25, 2008) Broadcast Journalism, December 2006 ronaldclements@yourjournal.com (252) 474-7536 Current Job Title: Assistant Sports Editor, Suburban Journals of St. Louis I've worked for nine years in sports journalism, primarily in print. I have put my broadcast degree to work at radio stations in North Carolina, Illinois and Missouri. I worked for both bob 93.3 and the Hot FM in eastern North Carolina as a DJ. I also worked for the AM Flagship station of our Pirates, Talk 1070, as the pre-game show producer. When I moved from North Carolina to the Midwest, I wanted to continue to work in radio and did so at WLDS/WEAI in Jacksonville, Ill., as a sports and newscaster. I filled in as a DJ because, hey, that's a lot of fun. Just two months after I moved to St. Louis, I was asked to fill in for a pair vacationing sports talents at St. Louis' largest radio station — KTRS, the Big 550. In my journalism career, I've covered the NHL, NASCAR, college football, soccer, baseball, basketball, wrestling and swimming, and every high school sport you can think of. I've written for the Jacksonville (NC) Daily News, Washington (NC) Daily News, New Bern Sun Journal, Martinsville (Va.) Bulletin and the Pike Press in Pittsfield, Ill. - where I won two Illinois Press Association Awards. I currently work for the Suburban Journals in St. Louis — a subsidiary of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Aside from the paper, I keep busy doing internet broadcasts of high school sports events at prepcasts.com. I also have two sons who keep me busy. Caroline E. Cofiori (Carol) (Added June 9, 2008) BA Communication, PR, August 2002 ccofiori@yahoo.com 919.210.2513 Current Job Title: Business Manager, 3-C Institute for Social Development & 3-C Family Services in Cary, N.C. Jennifer Coile (added 7/31/2006) B.S., Video Production, 2005 jcproductions@cox.net 252-413-9681 I am still in Greenville and running my own freelance business, JC Productions. Olivia Collier (nee Hill) (Updated September 4, 2007) B.A., Public Relations, 2002 ecu0204@yahoo.com Olivia is employed with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and she manages the Appalachian Regional Commission Program for the state.As ARC Program Manager, Olivia is responsible for administering a grant program in 29 western counties that assist the region in achieving socioeconomic parity with the nation. Olivia earned a BA in Communication in 2002 and a Master of Public Administration in 2004 from East Carolina University. Jason Cox B.A. Communication, 2002 jcox@waterfront-properties.com 561-630-4171 www.waterfront-properties.com I'm a graphic designer for a real estate firm near West Palm Beach, FL. I design print advertising as well as brochures and postcards for specific properties. Take a look online! Ginger Dail (added April 11, 2007) B.A. Public Relations, 2003 ginfinluno@gmail.com I have accepted a position with the Pitt County Health Department as the Communicable Disease Health Educator and will begin work next week. Alison (Greenwood) Dattoma (Added 3/28/2007) B.S. Communication, Media Performance, Fall 2000 alison.dattoma@hotmail.com 917-656-3575 Diabetes specialist/sales for Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Married June 24, 2006 to Anthony Dattoma. Lisa D. Davanzo (formerly Uram)(Added 10/2/2007) May 2007 Media Support Specialist, Public Relations & Marketing,Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Katie Davidson (added 3/26/2007) B.A. Communication, Spring 2006 kdavidson@capstrat.com I currently work at Capstrat, a strategic communications firm headquartered in Raleigh, N.C LaShica Davis (Added 6/13/2006) (Updated August 29, 2007) B.A. Public Relations, Fall 2004 (minor in Speech Pathology) davislas@ecu.edu I am currently an Admissions Counselor at ECU and represent the university to prospective students, parents, and counselors at off-campus programs. I counsel prospective students and their families on admissions criteria, academics, and student life. My job responsibilities also include planning and organizing Multicultural Family Day for the University every spring. I am currently in graduate school in East Carolina’s Counselor Education program, concentrating in Higher Education. Chelsea Donovan (Added 4/2/2007) B.S. in Communication, 2004 Started out reporting for WITN-TV in Greenville in 2005, have since been promoted to the Jacksonville Bureau chief with same station as of the first of this year. Cara Inagaki Doyle (updated Nov. 22, 2007) B.A., Public Relations, 2001 doylec@nc.rr.com I am currently working as a Cooperative Education Coordinator in the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs at North CarolinaStateUniversity. I advise students on the benefits of experiential learning and assist them with co-op placement. Co-op participants are able to integrate academic study with related, work based learning. I hope to pursue a master’s degree in counselor education (college counseling concentration) at NCSU. Eric Doyle (BSBA ’02) and I have been married for almost four years and live in Apex, N.C. (with our crazy puppy, Molly). Bryan Edge B.S. Communications, 1997 edgeb@mail.ecu.edu 252-744-1951 http://chsc.med.ecu.edu/ After graduation, I worked for FOX8 WGHP in High Point, North Carolina for two years. In June 2000, I came back to Greenville and ECU. I work for the Brody School of Medicine at ECU and have been put in charge of their local cable station, Channel 99. Rich Eggleton B.S., Broadcasting, 1988 reggleto@gmu.edu 703-993-3110 I currently work for George Mason University Television as a Senior/Producer Director. I have been with GMU-TV for six years, and worked for PBS before coming to GMU. Shaundria Latrice Faulkner (Updated May 6, 2008) B.A., Public Relations, 2003 tricee@hotmail.com Currently SPA Coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing and Loving it! Katie Fenstermacher (Added March 29, 2008) B.A. Communication, 2005 klf2582@aol.com 562-900-7041 I am currently a project coordinator for brand communications at Palladeo, an architectural design studio. Patrick Fisher (Added 5/25/06) B.S., Broadcast Journalism, 2003 Fish09276@yahoo.com Have been working as a Public Affairs Specialist with the Dept. of Defense at various military bases across the country. Am grateful to Kaye Fairweather for all her great direction as well as the English Dept. Greatly miss my classmates and beautiful campus. Melanie K. Fitzgerald B.S., Media Production, 1999 fitzgeraldm@meredith.edu 919-760-2346 I graduated from ECU in December of 1999. I am currently working at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. I have been at Meredith for 4 years. I run 3 television stations and coordinate all video productions on campus. In addition I own a small production business. I have done productions for Ohio State University Alumni Association of the Triangle and several weddings. Jacque' Freeman (added 11/29/2007) Bachelor of Science 1988 radio985@sc.rr.com 803-520-4549 General Sales Manager, Citadel Communications, WLXC Radio Cara Friez (Added Feb. 11, 2008) BS Communications — Media Production, May 2004 carafriez@gmail.com (201) 360-1074 Digital Production Coordinator, "As the World Turns" — Procter & Gamble/Televest Productions Tracy Mason Gaines (added January 16, 2008) BS Communication, Fall 1998 tgaines@harnett.k12.nc.us 910-893-2762 Current job: English teacher at Western Harnett High. My husband, Brandon, and I just welcomed our first child. Mattison Claire was born 5/23/07. Eugene Galloway 2003 westforsyth34@aol.com 336-724-2342 Jennifer Gibson (see Jennifer Oldal) Eric J. Gilmore (added 1/14/2008) Broadcast Journalism, May 2007 ericjacksongilmore@gmail.com; egilmore@connectionnewspapers.com (919) 656-0825 I work as a sports editor at the Connection Newspapers, which is a set of 18 weeklies based in Northern Virginia. I work specifically with the Alexandria Gazette Packet, Mount Vernon Gazette, Potomac Almanac and Arlington Connection. I also am a panelist for the Fairfax Sports Report, a weekly local access television show focusing on local athletics. Jennifer L. Goguen (Hageman) (updated 6/21/2007) B.S. Communication, 2001 ibeforej@gmail.com 336-403-3514 I finished my MBA at Wake Forest University in December 2006. I'm now working behind-the-scenes at our t-shirt customization business, Whatshirt.com. Steve Griffin (added July 10, 2007) BA Communication, 1995 steveg6@hotmail.com 919-608-9503 Currently working for Nexus Software in Raleigh, N.C. as a Marketing Manager Bob Grissom (Added March 26, 2008) BS in Communication: Media Production, December 2007 rfg0829@gmail.com 919-358-6268 Working for ESPN in Network Control as a Master Control Operator in Bristol Connecticut. Beth Gunderson (added September 5, 2007) BA in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations, May 2004 egunderson@coxnc.com or elizabeth_gunderson@yahoo.com Phone: (252) 327-1209 Comments: I am a copy editor at The Daily Reflector in Greenville. I design, layout and edit pages for the daily newspaper. I had the chance to go to the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in May for a Basic Newspaper Design course. Kevin Hall (added 10/31/2006) B.S. degree in Mass Communications, 1994 khall@sbgnet.com I am the Sports Director for KGAN CBS2 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, KFXA FOX 28 in Cedar Rapids, and KDSM FOX 17 in Des Moines, Iowa. My broadcasting career started at WZMB, the ECU campus radio station. Brian W. Hardy (updated June 12, 2007) B.A., Public Relations, 1977 brianhardy@tennessee.edu 865-974-3011 Currently the Assistant Vice President for Annual Giving at the University of Tennessee. David W. Hardee (added March 3, 2008) Communication, Spring 2003 DavidWHardee@yahoo.com 919-801-0701 Specialist in the US Army Janelle Walters Hardee (Added June 2, 2008) BS in Communication, December 1992 jlwaltersedu@hotmail.com 910-653-5339 Part-time mathematics instructor, Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, N.C. Went back to school, UNC-Wilmington, 14 years ago to obtain Mathematics Licensure. Married Andy Hardee, June 17, 2006; have a 20-year-old step-daughter at UNC-Pembroke. Crystal Mi’Chelle Herring (added Feb. 25, 2008) Class of 2005 crystal.herring@heart.org Director of Corporate Relations, American Heart Association, Morrisville, NC Stacy Hickman (added May 4, 2008) Class of 1987 Hickman@FOXNEWS.COM 202-824-6382 Production Manager, Fox News Channel, Washington, D.C. Crystal S. Hildenbrand B.S. Media Performance, 1995 crystalsue@coastalnet.com 252-321-0985 Olivia Hill (See Olivia Collier) William T. Hodsden, Jr. B.A., Public Relations, 2001 saepirate@yahoo.com 757-241-2476 I am currently working in Norfolk/Virginia Beach at WAVY-TV 10, the NBC/FOX affiliate for Hampton Roads. I am a Program Engineer and will soon be transferring to the Promotion Dept. Drew Horne B.S., Media Studies, 2003 ahorne@cox.net 252-916-8877 I am working as the night side editor for WNCT TV-9 here in good ol' Greenville. I want to thank all the professors and instructors that helped prepare me for this crazy world we call television. Amber Martin Howard (added June 3, 2008) Communication, 2004 ahoward@hickoryconventions.com 828.381.6885 Associate Events Coordinator/Staff Accountant, Hickory Metro Convention Center. Married in August of 2004 to Mark Howard, had daughter, Raegan Campbell Howard, in August 2006. Teresa B. Howell B.A. Communication, 2002 teresabh_98@yahoo.com 252-243-9007 Cara Inagaki (see Doyle) Nicole Inman (see Stiff) Brandon H. Ives B.S., Broadcast Journalism, 2003 manifest34@netscape.net, bives34@yahoo.com 919-518-1158 I work at WRAL news in Raleigh. I am an editor for the morning show. I am also starting my own business doing production work, called Manifest Media Productions. I am lending out my services for a couple of businesses and a local cable station in town working on productions. Martha Lee Jackson (Added March 5, 2008) PR/Media Studies, Spring 2004 mlj03272003@yahoo.com 704-975-9416 Graduate student/assistant at ECU, Counselor Ed, MS. Getting married March 8 in Honolulu, Hawaii to college sweetheart and fellow Pirate — Reggie Knight. Amy Eliott Jones (Updated August 24, 2007) BA Public Relations 1999 ajones@freemanwhite.com 704-586-2397 I am in Charlotte working as a Marketing Manager for one of the country's largest healthcare architectural firms. I also have a daughter, Avery Isabella. Jeffrey Bryant Jones (added June 2, 2008) B.S. Communication (Broadcast Journalism), May 2005 jonesjef@ecu.edu Office/Classifieds Manager,The East Carolinian (East Carolina University) Kaley Kowalsky (see Kaley Ballard) Betsy Kelly B.S., Media Production, 2004 hearon11@yahoo.com Living in NYC, working at a recording studio. We produce VO's for television (most of the VH1, Comedy Central, and Letterman spots you've heard recently have probably been recorded here). Living and working in the city is a blast, but I miss my ECU days dearly! Update: 4/13/06 I am currently a producer for A&E On-Air Promos in New York. Lucretia King (Added Feb. 25, 2008) Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Public Relations), 2000 kinglucretia@hotmail.com I currently work as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. Prior to that, I worked as the Assistant Director for Alumni Programs at East Carolina University. Because I commuted to class as a student, working on campus gave me some of the best ECU experiences I ever had and made me the true Pirate I am today! Chip Kline (added June 22, 2007) B.S. Communication, May 1992 ckline@virginia.edu (434) 962-9114 Current Job Title: Assistant Swimming Coach at The University of Virginia Mallory Liles (Tripp) (Updated August 27, 2007) B.S., Media Studies, 1989 tripp30308@yahoo.com 404-667-2970 I serve as creative director for Sauers Communications—a full service creative agency that specializes in publication and print design. Prior to this position I worked in Los Angeles as an editor for Marvel Comics and as director of development for television/film producer Zev Braun. Crystal "Legends" B.S., Media Performance, 1999 clegends@hotmail.com 703-622-7667 I’m in Greenville doing the morning show for Hot 96 and 1037! Amanda Q. Lingerfelt (added September 5, 2007) BS Comm / Media Studies, 2005 aqlingerfelt@yahoo.com 648-749-3448 Comments: I completed my Master's in English (Technical and Professional Communication) in May 2007, and I am now working in Atlanta as a technical writer/editor for a company called ProEdit. Ashley Lloyd (added July 26, 2007) BS in Communication, December 2004 Alloy@catocorp.com or Lloydashley@hotmail.com (Cell)919-271-0011 (Office) 704-551-7249 Current Job Title: Advertising and Store Development Coordinator Company: Cato Corporation Chris Loga PR w/ Psychology Minor, 1999 bigchris1974@hotmail.com After a short stint in the corporate world, I realized that I prefer the non-profit sector. Since 2000, I have been working as a fundraiser/event planner for a 1,200-resident retirement community in Atlanta. I am looking to form a branch of ECU grads down here, I still miss LaVista and the tailgate. I am able to make it up occasionally, so if you are going to a game, give me a shout! Amanda Manning 2003 Toocreative4ecu@aol.com I am currently working at The Times-Leader newspaper in Grifton as a reporter. Update: 4/14/2006: I am now writing for The Nashville Graphic in Nash County, North Carolina. Amber Martin (See Amber Howard) Jill Mastrangelo (Added March 14, 2008) B.S. in Communication (Media Studies with a focus on Public Relations and Journalism) Spring 2006 jill@mmimarketing.com (919) 389-9253 Current Job Title: Account Executive, MMI Associates, Inc.I was hired at MMI Associates, Inc. in January 2007 as a Traffic Coordinator. I was promoted to Account Executive in June 2007. As an Account Executive, I develop and implement public relations campaigns and plans, manage events, pitch stories to local, national and international media, coordinate media relations, and schedule interviews with various media outlets for my clients. I currently serve on the Board of Advisors for Me Fine Foundation, Inc and on the Planning Committee for the 7th annual Big Bad Ball: www.bigbadball.com www.mefinefoundation.org. Lori Martin McDaniel (added 9/15/2006) (Updated 9/13/2007) B.A., Communication (Journalism - Print), 1990 lorimcdaniel@nc.rr.com 919.828.4848 President, Group3 Communications. Lori has owned and operated Group3 Communications since 2001, after spending six years in public relations and advertising with GE and five years with TMP Worldwide, a publicly-held advertising firm. Group3 is a full-service marketing agency offering creative services, advertising and public relations to middle-market companies throughout the Southeast and with international ties. Lori is on the board of directors for the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association and is a member of Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum. James H. "Jim" Matheny (updated 9/25/2006) 1999 jim.matheny@gmail.com Jim covers news and sports as a reporter, photojournalist and Web editor for KOMU-TV and KBIA-FM in Columbia, Missouri. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Journalism from the University of Missouri. Jim also served as a Carnegie Fellow with the ABC News Investigative Unit in New York. His undercover investigation on ammonium nitrate regulations was the top story for ABC's 2006 special report, "Where We Stand," which aired on the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Jim is happily married to his wife, Ellen, a fellow East Carolina graduate. Robert S. "Sam" Matheny, Jr. 1993 sam@dtvplus.com Robert is vice president and general manager of DTV Plus, an affiliate of Capitol Broadcasting Co. DTV Plus uses broadband wireless technology for digital broadcasting to businesses and individuals. Sam and wife Tamara Abbott Matheny ('94) have two sons, Ty, 5, and Liam, 1. Sam has been named to the board of the Triangle Red Cross. Melissa McCarthy (see Melissa McLeod) Brett McKeithan B.S., Broadcast Journalism, 1993 brett1914@aol.com 910-454-0552 I own and operate a financial planning franchise in Southport, NC. I told my mom and dad my communication degree would prove worthy one day! Melissa McLeod (McCarthy) (Added 2/7/2008) BA Communication, PR, Spring 2004 melis619@aol.com 704-439-2826 Area Sales Representative for DC Publishing, Attractions Dining and Value Guide. Married fellow ECU alum Kenneth McLeod (Spring '03) BSBA. Brian Meador B.S., Media Performance, 1996 brianmeador@yahoo.com 252-758-7414 I worked at WNCT-TV 9 in Greenville from 1996-2003 as a sports anchor. Roderick T. Merritt, Jr. (updated 8/19/06) B.S., Broadcast Journalism, 2002 rtmerritt@earthlink.net 910-455-1720 Married to Brandy Rene Kellum in 2002. Two daughters: Ashtyn Rene, 3 years old, and Savannah Elizabeth, 1 month. Officer in the U.S. Army—Ft. Jackson. Dustin Miller B.A., Communication Studies, 1991 millerdh@uncw.edu 910-962-4082 After graduation, I worked at WNCT TV in Greenville, WITN TV in Chocowinity, WWAY TV in Wilmington as Creative Services Director and am presently the Director of UNCW TV in Wilmington. Jen Michels (added 11/13/2006) Fall 2005 Completed stint as Asst. Company Manager on the RENT tour.Will pursue a Master of Arts in Global Communications at theAmericanUniversityofParis. Sonni Minton-Colville (updated 7/7/2006) B.A., Communication (Public Relations), 2003 sunnyd0629@hotmail.com 252-320-2458 Kristen E. Monte (updated Feb. 7, 2008) B.A. Communication-Journalism, 2001 kristen.monte@gmail.com 856-912-2500 Kristen is an editor/copywriter with ARAMARK, based out of the company's headquarters in Philadelphia. She is responsible for business proposals, covering all lines of business, and additional marketing materials. Previously, Kristen was a legal editor with LexisNexis, and spent five years writing for two business magazines for North American Publishing Company, based in Philadelphia. Kristen is a volunteer with the Philadelphia chapter of United Cerebral Palsy, and is a founding member of the chapter's Young Leadership Board, which focuses on events and fundraising efforts. Susan Morrissey Krupinski (added August 9, 2007) Communication, Spring 1992 skrupinski@cfl.rr.com I am currently a homemaker to a 1-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter. Derek Morton (added April 21, 2008) BA, 1998 derek_morton@unchealthcare.org Currently working as an analyst for UNC Healthcare. I will receive my MBA in 2009 from Northeastern University. Matthew Moss B.A., Public Relations, 2001 matthew1209@hotmail.com 828-277-5803 I am currently a judicial official for the State of North Carolina as an appointed Magistrate for Buncombe County. Shawn Neumann B.S. Media Performance, 2001 ShawnN97@aol.com 732-300-1833 I am planning on going back to school in September. I will be attending Emerson College in Boston, and pursuing my MA in Journalism. Stephen O'Dwyer (Added Feb. 11, 2008) BS Communication, Fall 2004 sodwyer@gmail.com 267-337-0446 Current job: professional poker player, since January 2006 Jennifer Oldal (Updated May 19, 2008) B.A. Communication (PR), December 2001 jenagibson@hotmail.com 843-452-5044 Marketing Manager, Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina. I was married June 23, 2007 – no kiddies yet! Natalie E. Palmieri (see Natalie P. Pock) (Added 7/3/06) C. Scott Parker (added 2/5/2007) BS Communications; Minor Theatre Arts & Speech, 1990 bigdsp@1scom.net 817-741-7268-H Upon graduating from ECU in 1990, I went to work for American Airlines and Sabre Travel Network. I am currently living in Keller, Texas and recently left Sabre Travel Network after 15 years and went to work for Atlanta-based company Worldspan, L.P. as a Training Consultant. I'm married to a wonderful woman, Kristi, and we have a fantastic son named Benjamin. Kelley Paynter (Updated August 24, 2007) B.A., Public Relations, 2000 krp1010@hotmail.com 252-937-2016 Current employment: Community College PR Director Personal News: Engaged to marry in May 2008 Allison Perkinson Bradley (Added Feb. 4, 2008) B.S. Communication, '03 allibradley0422@aol.com Worked as a sales executive with FOX TV in Richmond for two years and then moved on to selling medical supplies with Tyco Sharp Safety Division. Now a stay-at-home mom to son Owen, 1. Marian Pittman (nee Hibner) (added August 31, 2007) 1987 graduate of the school of Mass Communications marian.pittman@wsbtv.com After graduation I worked at WSOC-TV in Charlotte with Cox Enterprises. Twenty years later and four Cox station stops ( Charlotte, Dayton, Atlanta, Orlando and back to Atlanta), I am the News Director at Cox's flagship station in Atlanta. I have traveled the world as a journalist and loved every minute of my career. WSB has a wonderful internship program and I would enjoy having some ECU students participate. Natalie P. Pock (Added 7/3/06) BA in Public Relations, Minor in Hospitality Management, Spring 2005 palmierinatalie@hotmail.com 919-621-9738 I am a Concierge for Walt Disney World, part of the Walt Disney Company. I recently married Andrew Pock, an Arizona State Graduate, who also has a BA Degree in Communication. He is a facilitator for Front Desk classes at Walk Disney World. Laura Pond (see Skinner) Heather Quast B.A., Public Relations, 2004 hdquast04@aol.com 804-356-8227 Updated 8/24/2007: I am the Catering Director and Special Events Coordinator for Capital One. I manage all catering, restaurant, cafe, and event services ranging from planning to setup and execution. Every day is different from running day to day operations with the restaurant or cafe or planning daily events such as a gourmet breakfast, specialty lunch, reception, or any other executive event that is requested. There are typically 5 to 15 catering events a day ranging from 10 to 1000 associates attending. I also manage all business aspects such as HR, Payroll, AR/AP, scheduling, safety and so on. Needless to say I stay busy but still manage to have a great time with my wonderful family and new friends in Richmond. Special thanks to all of my professors who have taught me more than I could ever know and to Dr. Larry Auld for steering me in the right direction for classes so that I could graduate early! |
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