Marshall Magazine Summer 2022

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Distributing in Charlotte. After several years as a journalist, Hupp went into the beer and wine industry at the convincing of a few family members already in the industry. Dr. Chris Treadway (’06, ’15) was appointed vice chancellor of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System in September 2021.

U.S. Air Force as a JAG Officer. Cross is currently a Captain and is Chief of Military Justice on Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sean Timberlake (’19) and Hayley Drabish (’19) were united in mar riage on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, Rhode Island. He is currently a Navy Supply Officer onboard USS Carl Vinson, and she is a managing market repre sentative for Monat Global. The couple resides in San Diego, California.

William Hosaflook (’01) was selected to serve as superintendent of Jackson County Schools in West Virginia. He will take over the position on July 1, 2022. He was previously the superintendent of Wood County Schools and previously served as a teacher and in administra tive positions in Jackson County. Jason Frye (’00) released his 15th travel guide in May 2021 — Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip , third edition. Frye has written for “Moon,” an imprint of Hachette Book Group, for nearly a decade, researching and writing guide books including Moon North Carolina, Moon North Carolina Coast, Moon Spotlight on Asheville and Moon Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Jillian Gajtka (’07) and Matt Gajtka (’08) welcomed their second son, Henrik Anthony Gajtka, on July 9, 2020.

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Brandon Huff (’11) was promoted to senior vice president, process efficiency officer of Ohio Valley Bank. Brooke Stull (’15) has been named the new manager of the Wheeling Centre Market. Jacob Cross (’16) graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law (’19) and was commissioned into the

2020s

Charles Walker (’21) has been named new deputy director at the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority. He gradu ated from Marshall University during the pandemic and immediately went into a position with Sen. Joe Manchin’s office before accepting this position.

Michael Hupp (’06) was recently named district manager for Tryon

IN MEMORIAM

retirement together in Fort Myers, Florida, filled with sunshine, family and good times!

Richard W. Wright , 88, died on Feb. 4. He was born Oct. 16, 1933, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Leo and Marie (Moruney) Wright. After serving in the United States Army, he graduated from Marshall University, Class of 1957, and was mar ried to the love of his life, Avis U. Joseph, for 64 years. Together, they raised their family in Concord, Massachusetts. Richard, the perfect “Daddy” of girls, was known for his devotion to his four daughters, oth erwise known as the “4Ks” (Kendra, Kateri, Kim and Kirsten). Recognized for his dedication, wisdom and mentorship of young engineers throughout the years, Richard spent his entire professional career work ing for Raytheon Corporation as a systems engineer, where he developed the Patriot missile. In 1996, Richard and Avis lived their dream, enjoying a 25-year

George Schmauch , 76, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24. He served as a captain in the United States Army and was stationed three years in Frankfurt, Germany, as a nuclear weapons specialist. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and graduated from Marshall University with a B.B.A. in 1968. He was a four-year member of the Marshall ROTC. George was a loving husband and father. He was an elder and dedicated member of Parkview Presbyterian Church. George is survived by his wife of 54 years, Tamma (Elkins) Schmauch, and daughters Christie (Mark Bidinger) and Karin (Pete Dragonette) .

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