The alumni listed below have recently contacted the Military Science Department to update their fellow alumni on news, promotions, change of addresses and other important information that is of interest.

Connie Colter retired after 36 years with the ROTC Department in 2004. She remains Secretary of the ROTC Alumni Association and loves hearing from alumni. If you would like to drop her a note, her email is ccolter@glasgow-ky.com or use this online form.

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CHAPPELL, COL Carl Leon, Jr. ('79) emailed on 26Sep06:  "Carl (Leon) and Monica Chappell are back at Fort Lewis, WA barely six months after moving cross country to New York City in August 2005.  They had a great time in NYC at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, but shortly after Christmas the call came to come back to the Pacific Northwest to command the 201st Military Intelligence Brigade, I Corps back at Fort Lewis.  So six months later (as well as $70,000 in PCS costs to tax payers and 10,000 additional miles on Carl's new truck), the Chappell's are back two blocks away from where they started.  Don't you just love the Army personnel system!  Luckily all the kids are grown and at college and we came back to a place we love.  Brigade command is a blast, especially given all the history they have with the unit and Fort Lewis."  His email is carl.chappell@mac.com

INMAN, LTC (Ret) Michael T. ('75) -  Mike is currently retired from the Army and lives with Linda, his wife of 33 years, in Salvisa, KY, about 2 miles from where he was born.  His most recent position was a 27 month stint as Commissioner of Technology/State CIO for Kentucky, and head of the Commonwealth Office of Technology.  He supervised over 600 employees and contractors in delivering IT services to state government, and for setting state policy on IT.  Before moving back to Kentucky,  Mike held a position with the Federal Division of Computer Associates International (in Virgina) for 4 years.  Prior to his joining Computer Associates,  he served for over twenty-five years in the U.S. Army,  first as a communications officer, and later as an aviator,  air traffic services and aviation plans officer, and a strategic and joint plans officer.  He commanded the 3rd Bn, 58th Avn Rgt (ATS) in Germany.  He retired from the Army in 2000  after serving as Chairman of the Military Science Department at the University of Kentucky.
  Mike’s civil schooling includes an Associates Degree in Business from Troy State University, a Bachelors of Arts degree in Government from Western Kentucky University, a Masters of Science degree in (Information) Systems Management, from the University of Southern California, and a Masters of Military Arts & Science degree from Command & General Staff College’s School of Advanced Military Services.  Linda  (WKU '75), is currently employed at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.  They have three children.  Leslie, 31, is COO of Winchester Federal Bank in Winchester.  James, 28, is a second year student at the UK College of Law.  Nicki, 25, is a Plant Pathologist on staff at the UK College of Agriculture.  Mike and Linda have a 14 year old step-granddaughter and a 15 month old grandaughter.  Mike can be reached by personal email at inman_mike@yahoo.com .

FREEMAN, COL Bradley D. (’76) Currently the Commander of the 32nd Medical Brigade at Ft Sam Houston, Texas. This is a training brigade that trains all the officer and enlisted Soldiers in the Army Medical Department.  Counting the students, the unit has over 5,000 Soldiers assigned at any given time.  My best email is  bradley.freeman@us.army.mil
 

PHILLIPS, COL Joe ('78) emailed in Jul05 that he will retire on 1 Sep 2005 with 25 years.  In Jan05 he was assigned to FORSCOM G1, Director, Plans and Operations, Fort McPherson, GA.  After retirement, "I will be recalled as a retiree for one year to go to Iraq to help tell the Iraq reconstruction story."  His email is Joseph.Phillips@forscom.army.mil

LTC (Ret) Larry Ground ('75) emailed in June 2005 that he is now with Raytheon Support Team; he's part of the on-site team at the Defense Program Office for Mission Assurance in Dahlgren, VA.  He lives in Fredericksburg.  His best email is larry.ground@us.army.mil, or he can be reached at larry.ground@navy.mil

COL (Ret) William Kennedy (Cadre ’78) emailed in Feb04.  “I have been working for MPRI since spring 1999 on a program in Kuwait.  We organize and conduct/evaluate NTC like force on force and live fire training exercises for units deployed to Kuwait.  From 1999 through the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom we trained 19 battalions including all but two of the line battalions of the 3rd ID.  Since the war we have been running convoy live fire exercises for combat service support units in Kuwait and Iraq.  I work the program from the US and go to Kuwait during surge periods.  Last year we had a 9 month surge as units prepared for the attack into Iraq.  This is very rewarding work and commanders assure us we are saving lives. This fall I starting working a series of efforts at Fts Hood, Lewis & Bliss to assist units preparing to deploy to Iraq.  March and April are surge periods due to the switch out of units in Iraq which will cause me to miss your "retirement" ceremony on 28Feb04.  I retired once...didn't take.
Bill Kennedy”  COL Kennedy’s email is MILPRIBK@aol.com

Lynn Fraker ('74) retired as a USAR Major in Jun98.  He now works for a firm called SCIREX headquartered in Horsham, PA (Philadelphia suburb).  The company does contract clinical trials for the Pfizers, Mercks and other large companies.  His wife, Glynn, is director of Quality Programs with the Deveraux Foundation in Villanova, PA.  They have two daughters, Shannon, a graduate student studying Statistics at VA Tech University, and Devon, a middle school student.  Email is rfraker@earthlink.net

LTC (Ret) Robert "RB" Brown (Dec73) emailed an update.  He's a USAR Retired LTC.  He and his wife, former Rebelette, Bobbye Belwood, work for State Farm Insurance and Financial Services in Frankfort, KY.  His email is rb.brown.b1s6@statefarm.com

MAJ (Ret) Ken Talley ('74) retired in 1994. He earned his doctorate in Educational Administration (Ed.D.) from the University of Louisville in 2000. He and Pat currently live in Louisville where he's employed as Coordinator of Magnet Programs at Iroquois High School
Magnet Career Academy in Jefferson County Public Schools.  Pat is Director, St. Mark Preschool.  His email is ktalley2@jefferson.k12.ky.us

O'Bryan, David  ('70) has worked for the Memphis Police Department for the past 29 years.  He was on active duty with his Air National Guard Unit from 1Oct01 to 15Apr03.  He was in charge of the night security detail as part of the Homeland Defense measure at the Air Guard Base in Memphis for his tour. He returned to the Police Department in May03.  He emailed that he has National Guard drill scheduled for Homecoming weekend, "so I will not be able to make it to Homecoming 2003. Perhaps next year or if I am through the area maybe I can stop in sometime. Thanks for the invitation and for keeping me updated on events. Say hello for me to my former P/R buddies. I'll be in touch. David."  His email is dirsh2@usanet.com

Brigadier General Joseph A. Smith ('76) is the Commanding General of the US Army Safety Center at Fort Rucker, AL.  His email is Joseph.Smith14@us.army.mil

Brigadier General Joseph A. Smith ('76)
 

Fogle, Stephen ('76) sent the following news announcement in Sep03:  "Jackson Walker, L.L.P. announces Stephen Fogle, partner in the Litigation section, has been appointed to Leadership San Antonio.  Mr. Fogle is one of 45 individuals chosen to participate.  Leadership San Antonio is a jointly sponsored program of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  The program provides an
experience to learn about the challenges facing the San Antonio community and its leaders.  Mr. Fogle is a frequent speaker at CLE seminars conducted by the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and the San Antonio CPA Society.  He serves frequently as a faculty member of Trial Advocacy programs through various bar associations and has authored several papers on litigation and mediation topics.  Mr. Fogle received his B.A., cum laude, from Western Kentucky University and his J.D. from Baylor University Law School."  Just days after this
announcement, Steve was selected to become a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (of 5000+ attorneys in San Antonio, only 90 are members).  It's an honor based upon high ethical standards and a minimum of 20 trials as lead counsel to jury verdict in the state and federal courts and requires a nomination and an affirmative vote  of 75% of the current members.  Steve's email is sfogle@jw.com

 
Stephen Fogle '76
 

LTC (Ret) Matthew Ransdell ('78) retired in Mar02 and took a position with Computer Sciences Corporation, CTSF Operations at Ft Hood.  He emailed in Sep03 that he's now  working in Tikrit, Iraq with the 4th Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and will return to Texas about early Mar 04.  He sent best wishes for our Homecoming 2003 and said he hopes to participate in Homecoming 2004.  His e-mail is
Matthew.Ransdell@hood-ctsfmail.army.mil  or  matthew.ransdell@us.army.mil

Dan Cross ('75) called in Apr03.  He's been on active duty with the Iowa National Guard since January.  Prior to that, he worked with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  He promised to send me his email and more info...but I haven't heard from him....Dan, please!

MAJ (Ret) Johnny Owens ('76) is an Associate Professor teaching math at Elizabethtown Technical College.  He was at the WKU 2000 Homecoming to visit us and, more importantly, to cheer for his daughter, Jennifer, who was a homecoming queen candidate.  His email is wkutopper2000@hotmail.com

Lynne Berry ('77) completed two years on active duty and four years in the Reserves.  Since then, she has been a legal secretary, currently working for the firm of Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs in Lexington, KY.

Mark Jaffre (SF 78-81) keeps busy with his business, American Toner, here in Bowling Green.  His email is atsales@american-toner.com

Bruce Bohanon ('78) is a Nursing Supervisor at Methodist Medical Center of Illinois in Peoria, a 400+ bed acute care hospital.  "...love the work and responsibilities, high stress and low praise."  You can email him at bohanon413@email.msn.com

LTC (Ret) David Rose ('75) retired in Nov98 and started working for the Circuit Court of Jackson County (Kansas City), Missouri.  His email is drose@courts.mo.gov

Dawn Pursley Goodrum (Rebelettes '78-79) is a professional artist and lives in Glasgow, KY with her husband of 20 years, David, and their two sons.  While recuperating from a car accident, she's returned to her oil painting, genealogy and is researching a book about Barren County history.  You can check out her web site or email her at goodrum@scrtc.com

Rick Pogrotsky ('79) left active duty in Jan93 after serving 13.10 years.  He moved to Frankfort, KY to work for the City as the Purchasing Agent/Risk Manager. In Jul99 he left city government to become the Executive Director of the United Way of Franklin County.  He'd like to hear from you.  Email is uwfc@dcr.net

LTC Ted Burfict ('79) signed in on our guest page and said he would PCS from Camp Smith, HI to Ft Bragg in Oct99.  We're still waiting for his new email address!

MAJ (Ret) Thomas D'Amico ('75) retired in Jul99 in the Atlanta area.  He works for American Express in Peachtree City.  His email is Thomas.j.damico@aexp.com

MAJ (Ret) Phil Purdy ('74) has retired in Leavenworth, KS.  He's started a new career working for Altec Industries, Inc. as the Technical Publications Manager.  You can email him at ppurdy@MAIL.LVNWORTH.COM

LTC (Ret) Brian Durbin ('76) retired Apr99 in Connecticut.  He completed his Master's in Organizational Behavior in May99.  You can email him at DURBINJBD@aol.com

LTC Edward G. Miller ('79) is assigned to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) as Assistant Deputy for Community Support (i.e., policy POC for all issues relating to morale, welfare, and recreation programs for the Army).  He's working on his second book about WW II.  You can email him at MilleEG@hqda.army.mil

Bryan Pitney (Rifle Team '71) is a state trooper assigned to the Madisonville, KY post.  You can email him at pitney@vci.net

Jan Davenport (Dec'77) lives in the Florida panhandle (Chipley, FL) and works for the post office.  She asked classmates to write or call: 818 8th St, Chipley, FL  32428-2325,  (850) 638-7411.

LTC (r) Barney  Owens ('79) sent an update on May 17, 2007. He retired in January 2004 and is currently Chief, Special Programs at US Coast Guard Headuarters, Washington, DC. His email is bowens@comdt.uscg.mil

Assmann, Ron (’78) emailed in Jan 2004 that he’s been working in law enforcement in Port Charlotte, FL for the past 15 years, but is interested in changing to a GS job, perhaps in Homeland Security.  He also wants to get into real estate on the side.  He’s married, no children.  His email is almrauscher1@comcast.net

COL (r) Joe Phillips ('78) emailed in March 2007: "Currently in Iraq serving as the Director, Capacity Development for Versar International Assistance Projects(VIAP). I retired in Sep 2005 and then did another year on Active Duty in Iraq as a retiree recall from Sep 05-Oct 06. In Nov 06 I accepted my current position with VIAP helping to reconstruct Iraq and Iraq Kurdistan. I will be transferred from Iraq to Manila in June to assume the position of Director, Business Development for International Operations. Family is doing great with oldest son Joseph serving as an XO 1/1 AR CAV in Germany, Jonathan attending school and daughter Jenavieve graduating from BYU this year. Our two labs Rosco and Blue are doing great too. Jackie and I enjoyed our military life and look forward to our next adventure in life in Manila." His email is coljjp1@hotmail.com

COL Dwight ('78) emailed on May 4, 2007: Good to see so many great officers on the Alumni list! I will retire in Aug 2008 from the USAR. After a lifetime with INSCOM, I accepted a GS15 position last Oct with the ARNG as the Deputy, Force Management. I have had a great time in the Army, commanded the 345th MI BN (the first commander) and commanded a Joint Element at Norfolk for almost three years. My service to the war effort was at Norfolk, VA as the Director, Joint Transformation. Now I am a DIMA at INSCOM...until Aug 08. Keep in touch everyone!" His email is mibods@aol.com

Recent Updates

LTC Cody Donald Grundy ('73) emailed on 6/21/2007: "I retired in 1994 and took up the field of Virginia Colonial History, working for a time for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. I have also taught German in middle school. I'm currently spending much of my time as president of the Williamsburg Chapter (Chapter 957) of the Vietnam Veterans of America (I qualified as an enlisted soldier in the 1960's). Love to Connie, always!". His email is yvecody@cox.net

COL (Ret) Kenneth LaPlante Ken ('72) returned to public service in 2003 and now serves as Deputy Director for the DoD Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies in Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Norma, are now permanently entrenched in Northern Virginia; their daughters, Nicole (LaPlante) Wilkinson and Michelle LaPlante left the nest. Ken and Norma dote on their grand daughters, Emma Victoria and Lauren Caroline.

MAJ Johnny Owens ('76) sent update update on 1/9/2008: "Currently a professor of mathematics at the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethown, KY". His email is owens.johnny@insightbb.com

Lynn Fraker ('70) sent an update on 3/4/2008: "I am semi-retired working for St. Peter's Management Corporation in Phoenixville, Pa. I am responsible for maintenance and repair contracts, insurance and other administrative functions. The company manages Section 8 and other residential properties for the elderly and disadvantaged in Southeastern Pennsylvania under various HUD programs." Her email is fraker@verizon.net.