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.
2021-2022 Leadership
- Rebecca Dunn, President, Class of 1989
- Kristiane Naegler, Vice President, Class of 1994
- Rhonda Hanser, Secretary, Class of 1990
- Terence Whitaker, Treasurer, Class of 2009
2021-2022 Membership
- Danielle Csaszar, Class of 2002
- Shannon Cummins, Class of 1987
- Rebecca Dunn, Class of 1989
- Louise First, Class of 1993
- Gary Fischer, Class of 1982
- Jocelyn Freeman, Class of 2006
- Rhonda Hanser, Class of 1990
- Lacey Hauk, Class of 2009
- Cathy Longos, Class of 1989
- Brandon Maddox, Class of 2001
- Kenneth Meiss, Class of 1997
- Margaret Merry-Niebrugge, Class of 1986
- Kristiane Naegler, Class of 1994
- Edward Rose, Class of 2003
- James Schmidt, Associate Alumnus
- Jonathan Sones, Class of 2010
- K.J. Sturhahn, Class of 1996
- Terence Whitaker, Class of 2009
- Jeffrey Whiteside, Class of 2009
Ex-Officio Membership
- Bruce Rotter, School of Dental Medicine Dean
- Keith Dickey, School of Dental Medicine Director for CE and Alumni Services
- Stephen Schaus, School of Dental Medicine Director for Development
- Kevin Kordi, School of Dental Medicine Student Council President
