Ramblin' Roll

Douglas Diefenbach, Arch 76, was promoted to senior vice president of Business Development at Ethan Allen Interiors. Diefenbach has been at Ethan Allen for more than 47 years and will work towards international expansion with global partners and developing U.S. government business opportunities in his new position. 

Bill Killough, IE 74, of the law firm Kim, Lahey & Killough, has been named to the list of “Stand-out Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Killough practices law in the areas of intellectual property and business law, including commercial transactions.  

B.C. (Billy) Killough, IE 74, has been honored by The Best Lawyers in America and Charleston Business Magazine for his work as an intellectual property and business attorney. With over 30 years of experience in Charleston, SC, Killough has earned numerous accolades, including recognition as a Senior Fellow by the Litigation Counsel of America, an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell, and being named a Stand-Out Lawyer by Thomson Reuters. 

Wade Lnenicka, Mgt 73, has been given the honor to serve as Vice Commander in the American Legion Department of Georgia. With his installation to office on June 30, 2024, Wade continues to serve as Commander of Smyrna Post 160 as well, where he is entering his 8th year in that role. He also just finished serving one year as the Commander for the 5th District of the American Legion Department of Georgia.  

Ronald Morrow, IE 75, CPCU, ARM, founder and CEO of Alpharetta, Ga.-based DTGroup, is now retired. The company was recently acquired by The Remi Group of Charlotte, N.C. 

Art Schroeder, MS ChE 76, was named an American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellow.

Fred Slone, MS IM 79, published his first law review article, Default Is No Option: The Unconstitutionality of the Debt Limit Law, in the UC Law Constitutional Quarterly, Volume 52, Issue 4. Slone is a former Georgia Tech faculty member and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia.

Rodney L. Arroyo, M CRP 82, partner emeritus with Giffels Webster, was selected as an American Institute of Certified Planners Fellow for his outstanding achievements in urban planning. He is one of 33 inductees into this year’s college of fellows. 

Jeff Beyersdorfer, ChE 84, was recently appointed to the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors. Beyersdorfer, with more than 30 years' experience in financial oversight of large, complex, multi-facility manufacturing environments, serves as managing director at Scottsdale, Arizona-based Franklin Mountain Capital. 

Thomas Clarke, MS CE 81, the deputy executive director of the Little Rock airport, is retiring after 15 years at the Clinton National Airport. Clark oversaw the airport’s largest construction initiative to date.

Mark Konenkamp, ME 83, is celebrating his retirement after 37 years at Hyundai Motor America. At Hyundai, Konenkamp served as the southeast manager of field engineering and was recognized as the first Georgia Tech alumnus to join to company. He is the fourth longest tenured employee among the original 500 hires at the company, and he takes great pride in Hyundai's growth and collaboration with Georgia Tech.

Stephen Mencik, InfoSci 81, has retired after working to protect government systems with the National Security Agency for over 43 years. He now lives in Delaware and operates his travel agency, The Vacation Stop, which donates 50% of every commission to charity.

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, Chem 83, president and CEO of the Morehouse School of Medicine, delivered the keynote address at Emory University’s 179th Commencement on May 13. 

Jonathan Musser, CE 87, MS CE 89, retired from his job as a hydrologist after over 35 years with the U.S. Geological Survey. Musser was based in Georgia and worked on Georgia Tech's campus from 1991 to 2004. 

Darrell Keith Rochester, CE 83, a Professional Engineer and CEO of Rochester and Associates, was appointed to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

Jeffrey D. Singleton, AE 88, is the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Futures in the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Singleton also represents the broader U.S. research and technology enterprise as the United States principal and head of delegation on the NATO Science and Technology Board and on the NATO Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic Board of Directors.

Bryn Byers, Arch 94, is the facility project and design manager for Southeast Toyota Distributors in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Byers began his automotive design career with Gensler in Atlanta before moving to South Florida in 2011 to work directly with SET and its 178 dealerships across the five southern states. 

Melissa Carter, CE 95, celebrated the breakthrough of the tunnel boring machine in February 2024 for the 2-mile Pawtucket deep rock tunnel. Set to be operational by 2027, the tunnel will have the capacity to capture 52.5 million gallons of sewage overflow per storm, significantly reducing discharges into Narragansett Bay, RI, and improving local water quality.  

Andre Dickens, ChE 98, was recognized as a 2025 Community Champion alongside Georgia Power and Goodwill of North Georgia for his work as the 61st mayor of Atlanta. The Community Champion Awards are presented by Christian City, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on housing and family stabilization in Union City, Ga.

Malisheia Douglas, ChE 96, recently joined McDonald Hopkins' Intellectual Property Department. Douglas worked as a polymer research engineer at a Fortune 500 tire company before law school and has since focused her practice on patent and trademark strategy, trade secret protection, technology transactions, and global portfolio management.

Chuck Hasty, CE 91, MS CE 92, retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in March after almost 34 years of service. At GDOT, Hasty worked on major projects such as the pedestrian bridge at Agnes Scott College, the I-75/I-475 system-level interchange on Macon’s south side, the Sardis Church Road project, and the recovery effort following floods in 2009. Since 2016, Hastings has been working as the Assistant State Project Review Engineer within Engineering Services.

Tanya Hyman, Mgt 92, MS HSTS, launched Distant Replays, a successful throwback sports apparel business in Buckhead. In 2004, after the birth of her son Paul, she shifted her career to education, initially teaching middle school in Cobb County.  

Robert Jackson, ME 98, MS ME 00, PhD ME 04, a professor of mechanical engineering at Auburn University, was selected as the editor-in-chief of the ASME Journal of Tribology.

Yetunde Jude, Text 98, is celebrating over 20 years of helping Black women embrace their natural hair through her plant-based hair care brand, Yelani Hair Care. Yelani reflects Jude's broader goal of empowering others by promoting self-love, authenticity, and excellence.

Wab Kadaba, ME 92, was announced as the new chair-elect by Kilpatrick Townsend. Kadaba has been praised for his leadership skills and deep understanding of the firm and is the former head of the Intellectual Property Department.  

Yellow Jacket Takes Second Place in USA Surfing Championship: Michael Lorne, HPhys 93, finished second place for the second year in a row in the Senior Men Longboard division at the USA Surfing Championships.

Darryl Lunon, CE 99, was named associate vice chancellor, senior counsel, and chief of staff to the General Counsel at Vanderbilt University. Previously, he worked in higher education law at Georgia Tech and Penn State and served for over 14 years in the U.S. Army. His contributions to the legal profession were recognized earlier this year with the National Association of College and University Attorneys' First Decade Award. 

Jose Martinez, ME 96, MS ME 97, was appointed the Chief Information Officer and Managing Director of IT at EXOS IT, a technology services and consulting firm. Previously, Martinez has served in senior roles at IBM and Interactive Intelligence and won 2021 IBJ CIO of the Year for his work at OneAmerica Financial.

Anne McGraw, Mgt 99, was named the first ever chief marketing officer for Hattie B's Hot Chicken. The position was created as the Nashville-based company expands to new markets nationwide.

McIntosh Named New F-35 Program Leader: Chauncey McIntosh, EE 99, has been named by Lockheed Martin as vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program. The F-35 is a fifth-generation supersonic stealth strike fighter with advanced sensors and radar. McIntosh most recently served as the vice president and deputy of the F-35 program. In his new role, effective Dec. 1, he is responsible for reinforcing and continually growing the capability and reliability of the F-35; showcasing significant program progress; and ensuring the F-35 program meets the speed, agility, quality and affordability requirements of U.S. and international customers.  

Keriema (Smith) Newman, ChE 98, was named the executive director of the Region 4 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division. Newman was selected into Senior Executive Service in April 2024. She is a dedicated civil servant and has been with the EPA for 19 years, where her mission is protect human health and the environment. As director, she leads her division in enforcing environmental laws across eight states.

Jud Ready, MSE 94, was selected to join the National Academy of Inventors 2024 Class of Senior Members. This group of 124 academic inventors from NAI’s Member Institutions have made significant contributions to innovation and technology.   

Greg Reich, AE 92, was awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) "for contributions to adaptive structures and morphing aircraft and for transitioning basic research results to numerous Air Force experimental unmanned aircraft and their flight tests." Reich is also a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (awarded 2019) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (awarded 2022), where he has worked for 32 years. 

Michael Ropp, EE 98, a Sanida National Laboratories electrical engineer, has been named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Ropp’s research focuses on developing algorithms to improve the resilience of the electrical grid, with an emphasis on renewable energy such as rooftop solar panels and wind turbines.  

Lisa Schott, ME 90, and her husband, George, launched the S.P.A.C.E. Scholarship to empower and inspire future STEM leaders. The endowment stands for Scholar Programs for Achievement, Confidence, and Engagement, and provides an annual scholarship to encourage students to pursue science. Schott is the vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. 

Jim Scott, EE 91, was recently appointed CEO of UltiSat, a Northern Virginia-based subsidiary of SpeedCast focused on delivering communications solutions for defense, humanitarian, and critical infrastructure operations. Previously, he served as president of DRS Global Enterprise Solutions before pursuing a six-plus-year stint as a high school technology educator and football coach.  

Christa Sobon, MS Psy 96, was promoted to Operations Management Senior Director for Cox Automotive. This is her 11th year with Cox Auto. Sobon also serves on the GT College of Sciences Advisory Board.

Steven A. Smith, AE 92, was promoted to the senior executive service by the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army. Smith was appointed as the Army's director of Special Programs (Aviation) and the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Program Executive Officer, Rotary Wing.  

Scott Steinberg, BA 99, launched a new board game series What's the Future of...? for leaders in every industry. The game is designed to be played by modern professionals, and to teach workers of all backgrounds and skill levels to think like futurists.  

William Wells, AE 91, joined the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) as a Research Staff Member in the Information Technology and Systems division. The IDA is a nonprofit that works on answering U.S. security and science policy questions through objective analysis.

Benjamin Andrews, Mgt 09, Anothony Iorillo, Arch 95, Casey Tanner, IAML 13, and Chris Wasserman, Mgt 06, ​are part of Leadership Cobb's 2025 Class. The Yellow Jackets will join 50 other individuals who were tapped to join the leadership development program. 

Raheem Beyah, MS EE 99, PhD ECE 03, was honored as one of 12 distinguished alumni on Oct. 17 at the convocation for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Beyah, the dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering and the Southern Company Chair, received his bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University in 1998.

Brook Brandon-Weems, M CRP 08, MS PP 08, has been recognized as the 2024 Employee of the Year by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command. Brandon-Weems currently serves as a Facilities Management & Sustainment Program Manager for the Command.

Suzanne Fulcher Oldweiler, Mgt 03, has been named Editor-in-Chief of Volume 18 (2024–25) of the John Marshall Law Journal. The journal benefits the Georgia legal community by furthering dialogue and understanding of timely legal issues, providing a forum for discussion, and promoting excellence in writing, research, and analysis. 

Mohammad Gharipour, PhD Arch 09, the director of the architecture program at the University of Maryland, was recognized by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) as a Distinguished Professor, the highest honor in the field awarded by the ACSA. He was recognized for his significant contributions to architectural education, scholarship, and practice.  

Daniel Huynh, IE 06, was appointed to the Commission on Equal Opportunity by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Huynh is a partner at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, specializing in intellectual property and technology litigation. 

Robert Jackson, ME 98, MS ME 00, PhD ME 04, a professor of mechanical engineering at Auburn University, was selected as the editor-in-chief of the ASME Journal of Tribology. 

Rutherford Johnson-Roma-Rus, AP 00, MS Econ 03, and Hanna Johnson are celebrating 20 years of their household, the Pontifical and Imperial Household of the Roman-Ruthenian Church and State.

Rob Kischuk, CmpE 00, received the honor of his company Bellwood ranking at No. 2022 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. "Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 list is an incredible honor and a testament to the hard work and innovation of our team at Bellwood," said Rob Kischuk, a proud Georgia Tech alumnus. "My time at Georgia Tech instilled in me a deep commitment to excellence and problem-solving, which has been instrumental in our company's growth. This achievement reflects not just our success but the enduring impact of a Georgia Tech education on our journey." Led by industry veterans with a deep understanding of technology and market dynamics, Bellwood leverages its expertise to provide tailored support throughout the product life cycle. From strategic planning and design to development and growth, Bellwood is committed to helping clients achieve their goals with cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled service.

Ian Lehn, ME 09, was awarded the Society of Automotive Engineers Contributor of the Year Award as well as the Specialty Equipment Market Association's Person of the Year Award for his work in fuel, renewable energy, and philanthropy. Lehn's start in the fuel industry came from an engineering Capstone project he completed at Tech that inspired the creation of his company, BOOSTane.

Chris McGarty, CS 04, is CEO of Omnisight, which is now being used by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to advance their truck parking management system through Omnisight's Fusion Sensor.

Suzanne Oldweiler, Mgt 03, was awarded the National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Graduate Award, which is awarded to a student who contributes to the advancement of women in society, demonstrates high academic achievement, and exhibits tenacity and enthusiasm.

Christopher Packard, IA 08, an active duty commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Cyber Corps, was recently promoted to the rank of major. Since 2021, Chris has worked at U.S. Army Cyber Command, Fort Eisenhower, Ga., as an electromagnetic warfare officer.

Deidre Paris, MS EE 94, MS PP 96, PhD CE 02, was selected as a Don Cargill STEM Scholar by the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers. Recipients of this prestigious award demonstrate commitment to providing students with innovative and challenging STEM instruction.

Dhaval Patel, MS ECE 09, EE 08, who managed a division at Apple with 37 patents, has now built a team from Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and other big tech companies to found Lotus. Lotus has developed an innovative wearable ring that controls objects at home through pointing to assist individuals with limited mobility.

Pelin Pekgun, MS IE 05, PhD IE 07, and Amol Joshi, EE 92, have both been named a Thomas H. Davis Professor in Business in the School of Business at Wake Forest University. This endowed professorship honors the legacy of Thomas H. Davis, the founder and leader of Piedmont Airlines. 

Jason Perry, Mgt 01, has been named regional managing principal for the Southeast at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. In this role, Perry will oversee their offices in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Bart Sasso, Mgt 02, owner of Sasso & Co. and partner at Ticonderoga Club, designed and illustrated *The Bartender's Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar*, released by Ten Speed Press in June 2024. This guide explores culinary ingredients in mixed drinks, featuring over 100 recipes from top bartenders and authors Jim Meehan and Emma Janzen.

Paul Shailendra, CE 01, has been appointed as representative on the Georgia Board of Natural Resources by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.  

Jeremy Silverstein, Mgt 01, a graduate of the NROTC, was sworn in as a captain in the United States Navy Reserves on October 19, 2024, in a small ceremony in San Diego, Calif.

Katie (Neal) Sinotte, STC 03, serves as the executive director of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, where Sinotte leads the organization in its mission to maintain the highest standards in nuclear medicine technology through certification and professional development initiatives.

Matthew Taylor, Mgt 05, Econ 05, recently announced his company MTT Enterprises' acquisition of TransMachine, an uptime enabler focused on the oil, gas, and heavy-duty truck markets. Taylor closed the deal with the help of Michael Taylor, MgtSci 74.

Marcie Williams, PhD BME 09, joins Lee University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences as an assistant professor of engineering.

Jacky Cheng, IE 17, became one of the 25 most influential Asian Amercian and Pacific Islanders in Georgia in 2024. The Georgia Asian Times recognized his work at Bridge Logistics Properties in Atlanta, as well as his many leadership roles within academic and professional fronts, including as president of the Georgia Tech Atlanta Intown Network, president of the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Advisory Council, and member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. He has also been recognized for his work providing equity and advocacy in AAPI spaces, including a leadership role in Atlanta's chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP). 

Gretchen Goldman, MS EnvE 08, PhD EnvE 11, was recently selected as the new president of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Goldman previously served as the assistant director for environmental science, engineering, policy, and justice in the Climate and Environment division of the Office of Science and Technology Policy as well as the climate change research and technology director at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Kate Gunderson, MS AE 18, graduated in December from the National Test Pilot School’s Flight Test Engineer Professional Course. She was one of only two candidates to receive a full fellowship. Gunderson earned a Masters of Science degree in Flight Test Engineering, a professional course certificate, and practical flight test experience. This year, she will start working in developmental flight testing at Northrop Grumman. She writes about her experience as a female test pilot and her mission to empower women in STEM on her blog, The Plane Kate.

Benjamin Raines Jordan, PhD PP 12, senior director of Environmental Policy at The Coca-Cola Company, was appointed to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. 

John Kincheloe, IE 13, has established a new architecture and design company. Located in Charlotte, N.C., Kincheloe Design Group will specialize in providing architectural and interior design services for commercial projects spanning the Carolinas and beyond.   

Stephen Kump, Mgt 09, Econ 10, and Ashby Foltz, Mgt 11, and their team has sold their startup, Vennfi, which powers the charitable giving platform CharityVest. The company was acquired by Foundation Source.

Kenneth Liang, CE 17, was promoted from civil engineer to lunar power engineer. His company Orbital Mining Corporation won second place in NASA's Watts on the Moon Centennial Challenge, receiving $500,000. The company won previous levels of the challenge and the NASA entrepreneur award for a total of $1.2 million. Liang and his cofounder Chris Tolton founded the space startup and developed power storage and transmission solutions for lunar exploration.

Kristyn Long, BA 12, was reappointed to the Georgia State Records Committee by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Long serves as the executive counsel in the Office of Governor Brian Kemp.

Robert Moser, CE 07, MS CE 09, PhD CE 11, was selected as the new director of the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). As director, Moser will lead a team in the areas of information technology, high-performance computing, data analytics, software engineering, scientific visualization and more and will oversee the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program, serving as ERDC’s chief information officer.

Lt. Mitchell Mathis, AE 14, recently graduated from the U.S. Navy's prestigious Top Gun Fighter Weapons School. Mitch is the son of Mike Mathis, ME 86, and Shirley Mathis.

Grace Nelson, MBA 19, launched Magenta as a fundraising consulting business that partners with mission-focused organizations. The organization, which started in November 2019, is celebrating its fifth year.

Savannah Skram, ChBE 19, was awarded a 2025 Emerging Leaders MAKE award for her work as an industrialization engineer at Arkema. This award recognizes women under 30 who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions early in their careers. 

Alex Stewart, ME 12, created Ladder, a tech startup that was successfully acquired by BuildForce. Ladder, which was initially developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, streamlines the hiring process for electricians and electrical engineers on construction sites.

Erin Sullivan, PhD MSE 15, joined the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) as a research staff member in the Joint Advanced Warfighting Division of IDA’s Systems and Analyses Center. IDA is a nonprofit corporation that responds to challenging U.S. security and science policy questions.

Kendrick Treadwell, EE 10, a senior program manager at Google and 2023 Georgia Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, was awarded Google's Lifetime Achievement Citizenship Award in December 2024 for his transformational impact in the Atlanta office. This award recognized Treadwell for making outstanding contributions to the Atlanta office culture, programs, and community engagement that have led to the long-term impact of the site.

Bryson Moore, CS 23, has been named a junior software developer for Little League International. Moore previously worked for Delta Air Lines.

Murphy Recognized in News & Documentary Emmy Awards: Delaney Murphy, LMC 20, won a 2023–2024 News and Documentary Emmy for her work covering the Israel-Hamas War. Murphy is a writer and former producer for Quest Means Business on CNN.

Carl Peterson, IE 21, MS 22, and Brian Model, CS 22, have launched Thunder Compute, a startup accepted into Y Combinator's prestigious Summer 2024 batch, securing $500,000 in funding. The idea for Thunder Compute emerged during their senior year when they noticed the challenges researchers faced with GPU access in Model's Systems for AI lab. Their solution virtualizes GPUs over TCP at scale, offering instant access without reservations or wasted capacity. Thunder Compute, which quickly gained traction, aims to enhance the developer experience in AI and robotics. After completing Y Combinator, the company plans to establish its headquarters in Atlanta.

Robert E. Unger, MBA 25, a former Marine Corps captain, was asked to speak at a Comcast press release event that was awarding a $100,000 grant to Inspiredu Atlanta to help bridge the digital divide in low-income areas. Unger is a digital navigator volunteer for Inspiredu Atlanta.

Sarah Bartel, ChBE 17, and Mitchell Ogilvie were married on February 17, 2024, in Costa Mesa, California.

Anna Benkeser, IAML 18, and David Alman, AE 17, MS AE 18, were married on June 22, 2024. 

JoAnn (Ahn) Cruz, IE 22, and Joshua Cruz, BME 22, were married this January at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Buckhead, Atlanta. Thanks to an RA, they met their freshman year on the third floor of Towers Residence Hall and have been together ever since. The couple made sure to drive off in style after the wedding in the one and only Ramblin' Wreck. 

Natalie Dunning, IAML 22, and Robert Dunning, MS ME 24, MS 23, were married on May 11, 2024 in Buford, GA. The two met as freshmen in the Yellow Jacket Marching Band. 25 Tech students or alumni were in attendance of their wedding.

Partrick Fiorilli, MS DM 19, PhD DM 22, and Duri Long, PhD HCC, were married on March 22, 2025, at the Simpson House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Josh Kelley, Mgt 02, and Kenny Huang were married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They reside in Chicago, Ill.

Veena Krishnan, ChBE 16, and Pann Pichetsurnthorn were married on Feb. 25, 2023, in Malibu, Calif. 

Isabelle Musmanno, EnvE 21, and Kathleen Weil, EnvE 20, were married April 14, 2024. After first meeting on Georgia Tech's campus, it was only fitting that they were driven off to their new life together in the Ramblin' Wreck! 

Anu Parvatiyar, BME 08, celebrated her wedding to Rishi Vemaganti in a private ceremony on May 17, 2023. The couple followed a small family affair with a big fat Indian wedding at Lake Lanier in May 2024.

Sami (Wilson) Savransky, BA 17, and Michael Savransky, BA 14, were married on March 22, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. The couple met at Tech in 2013 and got engaged on the roof of the Mercedes Benz stadium. They reside in Atlanta and enjoy hosting tailgates for Georgia Tech football games.

Lucy Tucker, BME 14, and Ivan Santillan, ChBE 14, met during their time at Georgia Tech and were married on March 23, 2024, in Atlanta surrounded by fellow Yellow Jackets.

Kristen Vossler, Bio 19, and Alex Cabrera, CS 19, got married in Atlanta on April 26. They met at Tech their freshman year and fittingly rolled away from the wedding in the Ramblin' Wreck.

Minh (Nguyen) Williams, Arch 21, M Arch 24, and Devan Williams, CS 19, first ran into each other under the Tech Campanile as undergrads. This May, the two were married in Atlanta. 

Emily Yessick, CE 06, and Timothy Nash were married in a private beachside ceremony in Key Largo, FL on August 11, 2024. Tim was a '01 graduate from The University of Missouri where he played football. The couple resides in Naples, Fla. 

Jane Heyward, IE 82, and Keith Heyward, EE 83, celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on November 11, 2024. The couple, who met and began dating at Georgia Tech, are marking this special milestone with a nostalgic trip back to campus for Homecoming weekend. Jane had a distinguished 38-year career in industrial engineering before retiring in 2020, while Keith went on to earn a PhD in Physics from NC State, where he continues to teach.

Ashley Almon, Mgt 08, and Adam Almon, IE 08, MBA 15, had the pleasure of meeting Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera and First Lady Dr. Beth Cabrera during the President's Summer Tour in Carrollton, Ga. Ashley and Adam both were amazed by the wonderful statistics provided about Tech, as well as by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association's own Alumni Wreck!  

Keith Aspray, CE 75, traveled with his partner, Katherine, to Antarctica. The Drake Passage wasn’t shaking for them, but it wasn’t a lake either. They kayaked, did a polar plunging, whale and penguin watching, and trekking. Here he is on Half Moon Island with his GT flag that he took along to commemorate one of the landings.

Jordan Avery, IE 15, and Gabby Avery, IE 17, flew future 5th generation Yellow Jacket Cohen to Dublin to cheer our Yellow Jackets to victory!

Father Bobby Baskette, ME 13, is proud to see his daughter, Piper, growing up to be a Yellow Jacket!

Jeremy Colton, ME 21, ascended the summit of Mailbox Peak Trail in Washington state in August, proudly wearing his GTME tee shirt. He works for Amazon Robotics in Seattle and enjoys the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest and playing ultimate.

Dominican Dynamite (Alexandra Maria Rodriguez Dalmau), EnvE 24, Primm Reaper (Emily Primmer), Bio 24, and Sweet n' Sour (Lauren Zhou), ME 21, MS ME 23, competed in the Roller Derby Global Championships with Atlanta Roller Derby.

Maurice Furchgott, AE 45, MS IE 51, celebrated his 100th birthday on April 11!

Daniel Johnson, ME 85, visited the Gamboa Rainforest Reserve on the Panama Canal with his Buzz hat.

Susan Mitchell, ME 85, recently traveled to Europe with her husband, Robert Mitchell, ICS 84, her brother, Jamey Leathers ME'81, and her 90-year-old father James Leathers ME'55. All four Tech grads marveled at the world's steepest cog railway up to Pilatus, Switzerland, at 7,000 ft.

Traffic Paradise (Jamie Elkin), ME 23, MS ME 24, Stinker Bell (Harley Yopp), Bio 24, Vic D’Mize (Nadiyah Williams), EAS 23, Astra Blast (Melissa Kobrin), AE 22, Sweet T-Pain (Stephen Nease), MS ECE 11, PhD ECE 14, Critical Hit (Abby Cornell), Neur 24, Robot Girlfriend (Leila Baniassad), CS 24, JoJo Jolt (Sabrina Edwards-Swart), CS 22, MS CS 23, Allen Wench (Gabriela Blooming), ME 23, Lightning McLynn (Marquetta Griffin), ME 24, Primm Reaper (Emily Primmer), Bio 24, and Sweet ‘n Sour (Lauren Zhou), ME 21, MS ME 23 visited the Yellow Jacket Roller Derby to play against current Tech students in an Alumni Bout.

Anna (Fincher) Pinder, ME 03, Steve Pinder, IE 02, Tom White Jr., IE 04, Christina (Nguyen) White, ID 05, Jennifer (Smith) McKeehan, IE 05, and George McKeehan reunited in Australia to celebrate New Year's Eve. During their trip, they explored Sydney, Melbourne, and the top of Mount Wellington in Tasmania.

On 29 June 2024, Scoutmaster Alfred Thesmar, Mgt 91, and Scoutmaster emeritus David Ross, AppBio 99, each with a son, and eight others summited Mt. Baldy (12,441’) located in the Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico. Two days later the crew made Little Costilla Peak (12,589’) in the Carson National Forest, but in less than ideal conditions. In all, the trek covered over 95 miles in the backcountry in ten days. The two leaders enjoy giving back to their community by helping young people develop self-reliance and leadership skills. In this photo from Mt. Baldy, overlooking Eagle Nest Lake, Thesmar is sporting his vintage GT cap from his last trek at Philmont when he was a student in 1989.