Roger L. Bertholf (Grad ’81, ’85) is professor of pathology in the University of Florida College of Medicine and director of clinical chemistry, toxicology and point of care testing at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville. He is a past president of the Association of Clinical Scientists and received that group’s awards for Clinical Scientist of the Year in 2003 and Diploma of Honor in 2005. Mr.  Bertholf is a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, with certificates in clinical chemistry and toxicological chemistry. In 2007, Mr.  Bertholf was appointed by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist to the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, which he now chairs.

Posted 02/12/2009

Dennis Cate (Col ’81 L/M) is an attorney with the Northern Virginia law firm of Compton & Duling, specializing in land use, zoning and development. In March, he was appointed to the City of Fairfax Planning Commission. Mr. Cate and his family have been residents of Fairfax for 11 years.

Posted 05/12/2009

Robert F. Clark (Col ’81) and Lauren Rose Clark (Nurs ’82) announce the birth of their first grandchild, Kathryn “Kate” Donaghey Clapper. Kate and her parents, who are Loyola University grads, reside in New Orleans. Kate’s aunt Kathryn is a member of Auburn University’s Class of 2009 and is an Air Force nurse.

Posted 07/07/2009

Charles M. “Chip” English (Com ’81, Law ’84 L/M) practices law with the firm of Ober/Kaler in the commercial litigation and government relations practices in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. He has worked for more than 15 years in organic farming regulation and represents processor and producer groups in USDA hearings. He is active in the American Agricultural Law Association and the Administrative Law and Litigation sections of the American Bar Association. He lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Posted 05/12/2009

James Matthew Halverson (Col ’81, Educ ’84 L/M) opened the James River Family Practice with Dr. Tammy J. Beavers in August. Dr. Halverson is a diplomat of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners and was selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, receiving the degree in October. He was named one of five featured Top Family Medicine Doctors by Hampton Roads Magazine in its July/August 2009 issue.

Posted 10/22/2009

Laura A. Heim (Arch ’81 L/M) was elected president of the Queens, N.Y., chapter of the American Institute of Architects for a two-year term. The theme of her 2009 term will be “Connecting Queens: Fabric and Future,” highlighting innovative architecture and design in Queens and the greater metropolitan area. Her firm, Laura Heim Architect, received 2008 design awards from both the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Queens & Bronx Building Association for a historic Astoria row house renovation. 

Posted 05/12/2009

John Luessenhop (Col ’81 L/M) directed “TAKERS”, a movie starring Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Paul Walker, Hayden Christiansen, T.I., Chris Brown and Michael Ealy. The movie was produced by Sony/Screen Gems and opens in theatres Feb. 26, 2010.

In this photo: Elizabeth Bullington Carlton (Col ’81), Ashley Lickle O’Neil (Col ’82), John Luessenhop (Col ’80) and Margaret Izard Valentine (Col ’81). Elizabeth, Ashley and Margaret join director John Luessenhop at Sony Pictures in Hollywood while he was editing “TAKERS”.

Posted 10/15/2009

Brownie E. Polly III (Col ’81 L/M) of Roanoke, Va., has joined Wood & White Investment Advisors, LLC, based in Lynchburg. He previously was a senior vice president and private client manager with U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management.

Posted 09/11/2009

Edward Sheehan Jr. (Col ’81 L/M) is president and chief executive officer of Concurrent Technologies Corp., where he has served as chief financial officer for years. Concurrent Technologies is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization. Mr. Sheehan and his wife, Julie, have been married for 27 years and have four daughters.

Posted 05/12/2009