Marshall Magazine Summer 2022

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Emily Burch Harris (’94, ’96) pub lished her debut epic fantasy book with Podium Audio. Shadowplay is set in the Spellmonger Universe and was co written with New York Times bestselling author Terry Mancour. Tyler Norvell (’96) published his first book, Church on the Move: A Practical Guide to Ministry in the Community , published by Judson Press on March 15, 2022. The book explores how walk ing, bicycling and taking public transit can move faith communities (both literally and metaphorically) into their neighborhoods. This move promotes both community renewal and social justice. Robyn Rison Chapman (’98) has released Ordinary Walks with an Extraordinary God , a book of 52 devo tionals. The book was born out of grief following the death of her parents, start ing with a blog exploring her thoughts from her daily walks. Bridget Duda (’00) earned her Ed.D. in spring 2020 from the University of Delaware. Sheila Walker (’00), chief operations officer for Burlington United Methodist Family Services Inc., has retired after 25 years of service. She began her career in 1997 as the resource development manager. She was then promoted to the Beckley campus director, executive vice president and chief operations officer from 2011 until her retirement. Zachary Zasloff (’02) was named vice president of operations for PEAK Event Services, a leading tent and event rental provider in the Northeast. He will be responsible for all core opera tional functions for the business, which includes overseeing three facilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 2000s

Max Rofougar (’88) is the co-owner of United Carpet and Floors, Kitchen and Bath in Waldorf, Maryland. Rondalyn Whitney (’81) is an Appalachian poet, writer, occupational therapist, independent researcher and Marshall graduate. Her writing narrates the lived experience of those various occupational roles, and how one learns to clear a space and listen deeply, and how resonating with the story of one’s life is healing. Patty Deeds (’90) works as a therapist with adults in a 30-day substance abuse program in the Huntington area. Jody Stapleton (’91) was promoted from assistant manager account ser vices to manager account services at Ohio Valley Bank in Gallipolis, Ohio. She began her career at OVB in 2007. G. Robert Cunningham (’91) is the new second-in-command at West Virginia’s Department of Homeland Security as the deputy secretary. He previously served as a senior special agent at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for more than 20 years. Carl Lee (’92) was named head football coach at South Charleston High School. He is a former NFL All-Pro cornerback who spent 12 seasons at the game’s highest level, mostly with the Minnesota Vikings. He is a South Charleston High School and Marshall University alumnus. Michael Hanlon (’95), travel agency franchise owner of Ocean Dreams Travel Dream Vacations in Wilmington, North Carolina, was one of 81 franchise own ers nationwide who was recognized by Franchise Business Review, an indepen dent market research firm that bench marks franchisee satisfaction on the list of Franchise Rock Stars for 2020. 1990s

Connie Reed Beaty (’78) was selected as the president of the South Side Neighborhood Organization, Huntington, West Virginia, with approxi mately 7,000 residents. Peter Wallace (’76) has published a memoir of his three years work ing with Jim Comstock of the former weekly newspaper, The West Virginia Hillbilly : “Comstock & Me: My Brief But Unforgettable Career with The West Virginia Hillbilly .” Charles Hicks Jr. (’84) began a re search course in creativity theory at the University of Cambridge (UK) in October 2020. Toney Stroud (’87) was named Volunteer of the Year by the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized for his work in help ing guide the chamber through the COVID-19 pandemic and for also volun teering to serve as interim president for several months before a new president could be found. PLEASE SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH US Preference will be given to active alumni . 1980s

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