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.
2022-2023 Leadership
- Kristiane Naegler, President, Class of 1994
- Jocelyn Freeman, Vice President, Class of 2006
- Rhonda Hanser, Secretary, Class of 1990
- Terence Whitaker, Treasurer, Class of 2009
2022-2023 Membership
- 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 (Fecht) Hauk, Class of 2009
- Cathy Longos, Class of 1989
- Michael Meier, Class of 2000
- Kenneth Meiss, Class of 1997
- Margaret Merry-Niebrugge, Class of 1986
- Kristiane Naegler, Class of 1994
- Ty Parker, Class of 2007
- Kasey (Kirchner) Pyron
- Edward Rose, Class of 2003
- James Schmidt, Associate Alumnus
- Debra Schwenk, Class of 1985
- Jonathan Sones, Class of 2010
- Sean Thoms, Class of 2013
- 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
- Noah Kippenbrock, School of Dental Medicine Student Council President
