LTC C. Ray Eldridge, USA, Ret., ’79, stepped down after 10 years as dean of the college of business at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. He was awarded the title of dean emeritus and will return to the faculty as a professor of management after a sabbatical.

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the USSTRATCOM Consultation Committee awarded the Omaha Trophy to the crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), commanded by CDR Jason H. Chuma, USN, during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Wash., Dec. 2, 2024. https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3983845/kentucky-crews-win-omaha-trophy

Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) announced the selection of Mark M. Zito as the special agent in charge for HSI Kansas City. https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/11/25/mark-m-zito-selected-special-agent-charge-hsi-kansas-city

Dr. Brock H. Haas, ’01, was selected to serve as vice chair for the board of managers of South University in Savannah, Ga.

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the USSTRATCOM Consultation Committee awarded the Omaha Trophy to the crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), commanded by CDR Jason H. Chuma, USN, during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Wash., Dec. 2, 2024.

Hon. Christopher J. Murphy was elected to represent House District 98 in the S.C. House of Representatives for his eighth term on Nov. 5, 2024.

Eric G. Kirsch, ’04, is the newly elected sheriff of Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

Dr. William D. Layman, ’95, was inducted as a fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international dental honorary society.

CDR Jeffrey S. Hoel, USN, Ret., retired after 40 years of federal service, 20 as an active-duty Naval officer and 20 as a Navy civilian supporting ocean research projects. He was presented the Department of Navy Superior Civilian Service Award for more than nine years of exceptional performance while serving […]

Daniel S. Villarreal, Ph.D., spoke at the Swiss Information and Management Institute’s graduation ceremony in August 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Jason M. Lambert joined Fairfield Glade Community Club in Crossville, Tenn., as chief financial officer.

Col R. Dean Stickell, USAF, Ret., ’63, (second from left) was featured on a panel discussion held by the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., celebrating the F-16’s 50 years of flight. Stickell, who flew the YF-16 prototype aircraft in 1974 as […]

John F. (Jack) Kosmicki III was selected as a 2024 inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement to wrestling.

James S. (Jay) Jennings-Gresham was elected Greenville County clerk of court on Nov. 5, 2024, the youngest clerk of court elected in Greenville history.

Harold O. (Trey) Mathisen III, ’91, joined William Means Real Estate’s team of realtors in Charleston.