University of Denver Spring 2026

CLASS NOTES

60s 1968 Harry Hollines (BS ’68) has been selected for the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026. Harry was an All American basketball player for the Pioneers in 1967 and 1968. 80s 1982 Eric Friedman (BA ’82), president of Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, was awarded the Booker T. Washington Education Award from the NAACP Metuchen Edison Area Branch. Eric was recognized for his commitment to providing transformational educational opportunities for all members of the community. 1988 Linda Conrad (BSBA ’88) has joined Adient in Plymouth, Michigan, as vice president of financial planning and analysis and investor relations. 00s 2000 Imran Khan (BSBA ’00) has been named a 2026 Horatio Alger Award recipient. The award honors leaders who have overcome significant adversity, achieved remarkable success, and demonstrate a deep commitment to expanding educational opportunities. Imran is the founder and chief investment officer of Proem Advisors. He was inducted in April in Washington, D.C. 2001 Rachel Keith Espinosa (BSBA ’99, MS ’01) was named National e-Sports Coach of the Year. Rachel coaches middle and high school esports at STEM School Highlands Ranch.

90s 1994 Scott Campbell (JD ’94) has joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Denver office as “of counsel” in the litigation department. Scott focuses on energy and natural resources litigation and has successfully litigated

multimillion dollar cases.

1994 Paul Upsons (JD ’94) has

joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Denver office as “of counsel” in the firm’s energy and natural resources department. Paul has expertise in closing transactions and litigating cases involving water law, zoning, and land use.

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