Alumni
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Alumni Council
Made up of 24 alumni appointed to three-year terms and the president of the Student Alumni Association, this board meets four times a year. Members represent the interests of alumni and serve as liaisons to 25 University areas. The council assists in the recruitment of students, selects Alumni Award recipients, and was instrumental in establishing the Student Alumni Association.
Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Association Survey - Alumni Council President Eldon Brown '96
Dear Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni-
Thank to our Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni that filled out our survey regarding the University's leadership. The Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ» Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Dec. 6 to appoint Kristi Mindrup as the University's 13th president, effective immediately, making her the first female president in Western's history. The Board will approve Mindrup's salary and contract at its March meeting. Read more HERE.
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Eldon Brown `96
President, Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council
Interested in joining the Alumni Council?
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Association is looking for dedicated leaders of all ages, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, career fields, etc. to serve on the Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council. The Alumni Council strives to include a broad range of members that accurately reflects our student body and alumni community. Applicants are evaluated based on a number of factors, including engagement since graduating (e.g. attendance, giving back to Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»financially, referring students, returning to campus to speak to classes, offering career mentorship, etc.) and general Leatherneck Pride. If you or someone you know is an active alumnus that would be a good candidate, please fill out ourÌýonline application form. The deadline is April 1.
2025 Alumni Council Meetings
- Saturday, April 12
- Saturday, July 19
2024 - 2025 Council Members
- Roy Albiani 1984 - Valencia, CA
- Lori Bilbrey 1990, 1996, 2008 - Macomb, IL
- Eldon Brown 1996 - President - Vancouver, WA
- Scott Clarke 1981 - Springfield, IL
- Thom Cornelis 1971 - Moline, IL
- Darryl Hollimon 1983, 1993 - Country Club Hills, IL
- Molly Holmes 2001, 2004 - Secretary - Huntley, IL
- Victoria Kappel 2016, 2018 - Orland Park, IL
- Bob Klannukarn 1990 - Herndon, VA
- Conrad "Connie" Kowal 1974 - Libertyville, IL
- Leslie T. Jefferson 1981,1995 - Macomb, IL
- Shelvis Lewis 1986 - Austin, TX
- Emily Manley 2017 Jefferson City, MO
- Caleb MarkeyÌý 2014 - Macomb, IL
- Jose Marroquin 2008 - Berwyn, IL
- Deb Miller 1984, 1986 - Bowen, IL
- Denver Murphy 2010 - USAF Academy, CO
- Charleston Owensby 2017 - Chicago, IL
- Gayle Spencer 1987 - Vice President - Savoy, IL
- Matthew Toland 2005, 2010 - Past President - Hoffman Estates, IL
- Byron Williams 1986 - Homewood, IL
- Wayne Whipps 1977 - Cedar Falls, IA
- Justin Wilson 2012 - Westfield, NJ
- Mike Woodrum 2009 - Macomb, IL
Alumni Council Featured Member
Thom Cornelis 1971
Degree: BA in Communication Arts & Sciences
Business Information: Retired after 44 years of TV/radio broadcasting the Quad Cities.
Advice for Freshman: Freshman...go to class...party later. Make sure you become a sophomore!
Favorite Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Memory: Winning the 1st All-University Winter Olympics with my TKE brothers.
Family Information: I met my wife, Marcia, at Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»and we have been married for 47 years and we have 7 grandchildren. I currently work at TPC Deere Run and serve as the Quad City Coordinator of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Leatherneck Club.
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