Alumni Council
Mission Statement:
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Alumni Council is organized to assist the School in the support and advancement of its mission for the mutual benefit of the University and its alumni. To this end, the Association will:
- Advise the School and University of opportunities to serve and support the needs of its alumni and assist with the promotion and coordination of such programs;
- Encourage alumni to contribute their time, talent, and material support to the School and University’s programs of instruction, research, and service;
- Communicate the progress and needs of the School to its alumni;
- Foster a spirit of pride in the School, University and its alumni, and
- Provide opportunities for fellowship among alumni.
Council Leadership:
- Dean Drake, President, Class of 1975
- Darryll Beard, Vice President, Class of 1983
- Margaret (Meg) Bircher, Secretary, Class of 1991
- Kathie Renner, Treasurer, Class of 1997
Council Membership:
- Darren Altadonna, Immediate Past President, Class of 1995
- Ronald Ames, Class of 1991
- Elizabeth Watkins Clary, Class of 2005
- Dale Claussen, Class of 1976
- Stefanie Dougherty, Class of 2004
- Michael Hesterberg, Class of 1983
- William Koentz, Class of 1983
- Christopher Larsen, Class of 1988
- Cynthia Littlefield, Class of 1984
- Randall Markarian, Class of 1992
- Keith Robinson, Class of 2011
- Lori Trost, Class of 1986
- Michael Watkins, Class of 1984
- Lawrence White, Class of 1989
- Scott Wolter, Class of 1990
Council Ex-Officio Membership:
- Bruce Rotter, School of Dental Medicine Interim Dean
- Keith Dickey, School of Dental Medicine Director for CE and Alumni Services
- Stephen Schaus, School of Dental Medicine Director for Development
- Tyler Crews, School of Dental Medicine Student Council President
