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The Tradition Continues...
Where Western Illinois University Music Business Alumni Are Employed
ADP National Accounts, Chicago, IL
Heidi Swanson (98), Solution Center Consultant AT&T, St. Louis, MO
Lisa Carpenter (07), Sales Support Representative Advanced Technology Services, Inc., Peoria, IL
Jarod Hazzard (04), IT Buyer Alfred Publishing Company, Inc., Van Nuys, CA
Nicholas Janssen (05), Editorial Administrator, Keyboard Specialist Allstate, Chicago, IL
Ronald Paniak (96), IT Specialist Americall Group, Chicago, IL
Andy Scaife (98), Database Specialist Associated Bank, Peoria, IL
Edmund Lopez (91), Supervisor Lead AT&T Wireless Services, Chicago, IL
Scott Sciarini (89), Global Services Account Executive Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL
Nicole Seery (06), Marketing Associate Austin Symphony, Austin, TX
Craig Hahn (98), Facility Manager/Operations Assistant
Ballet Chicago, Chicago, IL
Anita Darwish (02), Administrator Bank One, Phoenix, AZ
Therese Schwerzler (90), Assistant Manager Betarecs, Kelana Jaya, MALAYSIA
Sook Yeen Chan (95), Operations Manager Big Smith, Spokane, MN
Rik Thomas (91), Gigging Musician Broadway in Chicago, Chicago, IL
Alysse Anderson (08), Operations Assistant BMI, Nashville, TN
Jeremy Smith (94), Senior Director of Financial and Operational Analysis and Licensing Boys & Girls Club, Springfield, IL
Kirsten Terhune (03), Administrative Assistant CAIT (Center for the Application of Information Technology), Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Russell Glaue (00), Technologies Integrator/Audio & Media Engineer Capitol Records, Nashville, TN
Dottie (Hahn) Chamberlain (92), Executive Assistant Caterpillar, Peoria, IL
Katharine Morris (01), Optical Services Specialist Central State Bank, Muscatine, IA
Patricia Brade (98), Teller Charter One Bank, Elk Grove Village, IL
Joanna (Spenny) Perkins (98), Assistant Branch Manager Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, IL
Jeffrey Loehrke (09) Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL
Brandon Knisley (05), Artist Coordinator Christian Life College, Mt. Prospect, IL
James Spenner (91), Director of Admissions Citibank, MALAYSIA
Florence Pui (03), Customer Relationship Executive COFAC Recital Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Dana Miller (04), Recital Hall Manager Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Reality, Champaign, IL
Patricia (Welzen) Curtright (99), Brokerage Coordinator Columbia College, Chicago, IL
Frank Parker (95), Jazz Drumset Instructor & Performing Artist Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
Patricia (Melcher) Martin (91), Assistant Director of Development, Information Systems Concord Group International, Elgin, IL
Erik Carlson (09), B2B Sales Representative Concordia Seminary, Clayton, MO
Marty Mably (92), Seminary Student Computer Sciences Corporation, Moline, IL
Michael Pettitt (97), Computer Operator Dell Computers, Portland, OR
Arcellus Sykes (03), Sales Representative Don Wilson Music, Louisville, KY
Adam Neal (06), Band Representative Drum Headquarters, Maplewood, MO
Moises Padilla (00), Sales Representative Eble Music, Iowa City, IA
Matt Aimone (00) Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Julie (Golden) Baker (05) Emerald Dunes Golf Club, West Palm Beach, FL
Bradley Feeney (01), Golf Professional ExhibitGroup/Giltspur, Roselle, IL
Jill Weiss (02), NSD Coordinator Game City, St. Peters, MO
Todd Peterson (91), Director of Operations Gates Theatrical Arts Company, Ocean Springs, MS
Jessica Bliss (05), Piano Teacher (dancing professionally with Alabama Contemporary Dance) Graner School Music, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO
Anna Aaron (07), Piano Specialist & Lesson Coordinator Greene Music, San Diego, CA
Kathleen Sieracki (09), Administrative Assistant Griggs Music, Davenport, IA
Kassandra Lacy (03), Print Music Manager & Academy Coordinator
Jennifer Krogmeier (04), Music Education Representative Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
Sean Murphy (09), District Sales Manager Hammond Design, Franklin Park, IL
Karl Hammond (91) Human Kinetics, Inc., Champaign, IL
Crystal Myers (06), Marketing Associate IBM - Lotus Development, Boston MA
Glenn Kelley (89), General Manager Ideal Media, Chicago, IL
Adriana Rameriz (05), Classifieds Account Executive Intrapromote, Hudson, OH
Mary Sutter (94), Social Media Specialist Jim Maloof Realtor, Peoria, IL
Donna Hesterberg Jones (94), New Home Sales Kanelane Middle School, Maple Park, IL
Rebecca Stekl (94), Teacher: Music Appreciation, Theory/Composition, Band Karnes Music Company, Elk Grove, IL
Gaylon Karstens (97), Educational Sales Representative Karnes Music Company, Schaumburg, IL
Christianna (Genrich) Hagen (90), Sales Representative Kelley International Sales, Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Kelley (93), Owner Kidder Music, Peoria, IL
Jeffrey Alex Bartholomew (08), Customer Service Representative Kinko's, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN
Howard Behrens (96), General Manager Knitting Factory Entertainment, New York, NY
Jeff Fryer (99), Label Relations & Content Development Manager Meinl USA, Nashville, TN
Adam Anderson (06), Associate Metlife Insurance, Tulsa, OK
Shane Connor (91), Customer Service Representative Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Lincoln Center), New York, NY
Clinton Singley (03), Assistant Director Midwest Suburban Publishing, Inc., Tinley Park, IL
Tze Joe (Joey) Hwang (98), Assistant Zone Manager Mirror Image, Elgin, IL
Jemal Crisp (93), Owner Montage Communication, Indianapolis, IN
Randall Glenn (95), A&R Executive Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Ee Leng Ooi (98), Assistant Administrator Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI
Barry Applewhite (88), Music Curriculum Supervisor Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
Curtis Spencer (04), Customer Service Representative New Balance, Malaysia
Siok Tian (Shirley) Tay (98), Marketing & PR Assistant Manager OPUZ Studios, Singapore
Min Gen Ho (96), Audio Engineer Orr Safety Corporation, Elmhurst, IL
Patrick Connor (96), Key Accounts Coordinator People'n Rich, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Ping Yee Loh (97), Graphic Designer Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
Eric Yarbrough (01), Audio Visual Supervisor Percussion Ltd.
Michael Coers (87), Owner. Endorser of Vic Firth Sticks & Mallets, Yamaha Artist Primerica Financial Services, Indianapolis, IN
Timothy Maguire (00), Associate Professional Musicians
Matthew Longbons (00), Chicago, IL (The Gettobillies)
Matt Murphy (95) Los Angeles, CA ProLine Video, Peoria, IL
Rebecca Rees (02), Replay Operator Purdum-Gray-Ingledue Inc., Macomb, IL
Jill (Walorski) Adair (02), Customer Service Representative Quincy Public Schools, Quincy, IL
Meredith Tripp (06), Elementary Music Teacher Quinlin & Fabish Music Company, Burr ridge, IL
Kathy Dugan (02), Customer Representative REM Iowa Community Services, Iowa City, IA
Tianna Streeter (06), Unit Coordinator Red Box, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Jia Ming Chin (95), Marketing Manager Rhythm MP Sdn Bhd, Penang, MALAYSIA
You Seng Tan (96), Marketing Executive
Tak Pin Seng (97), Marketing Executive-Taiwan RoversAmerica, Nashville, TN
Carrie Bain (03), General Manager of Sales Sally Beauty Company, Austin, TX
Marie Sharff, Sales Tax Audit Clerk San Diego City Schools, San Diego, CA
Brian Swanson (94), Elementary Teacher Sears, Columbus, OH
Rachel Ofczarzak (02), Management Trainee SESAC, Nashville, TN
Molly (McGuire) Heim (99), Manager of Broadcast Licensing Administration Shure Incorporated, Niles, IL
Terri (Johnson) Hartman (94), Director Global Brand Communications Shure Incorporated, Niles, IL
Kari Gregg (06), Marketing Communications Coordinator Sound Devices, Reedsbury, WI
Jim Koomar (89), Director of Sales Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association, Virginia
Jacqueline (Ferrel) Roskos (01), Manager, Marketing and Foundation Springfield Music, Springfield, MO
Susan (Crane) Lewin (96) St. John's United Methodist Church, Santa Fe, NM
Tim Krug (93), Director of Music Ministries SteamwheelerFans.com, Bettendorf, IA
Pete Philhower, Sales Associate Sweetwater Sound, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN
Zachary Neels (10), Customer Sales Representative Swiss Manufacturing Company, Wooddale, IL
Ronnie Putz-O'Donnell (89), Office Manager Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN
Christy (Hall) Warren (97), Director of Ticketing and Customer Service Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Kathleen (Tetour) McCauley (06), Faculty Services Coordinator Tycoon Percussion, Chino, CA
Tony Lapsansky (09), Associate Business Development United States Air Force, San Francisco, CA
Bonnie Schuelke (02), Vocalist University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Nikki Branz (03), Graduate Student, Vocal Performance University of Texas, Denton, TX,
Brian Zeglis (04), Graduate Student, Percussion Performance
Tim Barclay (04), Graduate Student Vanderbilt University Bookstore, Nashville, TN
Heath Warren (96), Assistant Store Manager Vaughan Systems, Madrid, SPAIN
Anna Jansson (02), English Teacher Vicky Beeching (artist on Sparrow Records)
Andrew Lashock (01), Drummer and Manager W Publishing Group, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN
Jeff Loper (96), Director of Marketing The Waco Premier Team, Coldwell Banker, Jim Steward Realtors, Waco, Texas
Eric Zadnik (91), President/CEO Wachovia Securities, IL
David Reilly (03), Broker Warner Audiovisual, Frankfort, IL
Cory Wetzel (04) Warner Chappell Music SDN BHD, Ampang, MALAYSIA
Shee Ling Tan (96), Creative Executive West Music, Moline, IL
Patrick Downing (09), Steinway Piano Consultant Western Illinois Tourism Development Office, Macomb, IL
Joe Butcher (99), Publications Manager Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Mark Pichla (02), Graduate Assistant
Scott Robinson (96), MBA Program Yamaha Corporation of America, Buena Park, CA
Matthew Clemens (02), Product Specialist, Wind Instruments Zildjian, Norwell, MA
Adam Weems (93), Director of Education
Heidi Swanson (98), Solution Center Consultant AT&T, St. Louis, MO
Lisa Carpenter (07), Sales Support Representative Advanced Technology Services, Inc., Peoria, IL
Jarod Hazzard (04), IT Buyer Alfred Publishing Company, Inc., Van Nuys, CA
Nicholas Janssen (05), Editorial Administrator, Keyboard Specialist Allstate, Chicago, IL
Ronald Paniak (96), IT Specialist Americall Group, Chicago, IL
Andy Scaife (98), Database Specialist Associated Bank, Peoria, IL
Edmund Lopez (91), Supervisor Lead AT&T Wireless Services, Chicago, IL
Scott Sciarini (89), Global Services Account Executive Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL
Nicole Seery (06), Marketing Associate Austin Symphony, Austin, TX
Craig Hahn (98), Facility Manager/Operations Assistant
Ballet Chicago, Chicago, IL
Anita Darwish (02), Administrator Bank One, Phoenix, AZ
Therese Schwerzler (90), Assistant Manager Betarecs, Kelana Jaya, MALAYSIA
Sook Yeen Chan (95), Operations Manager Big Smith, Spokane, MN
Rik Thomas (91), Gigging Musician Broadway in Chicago, Chicago, IL
Alysse Anderson (08), Operations Assistant BMI, Nashville, TN
Jeremy Smith (94), Senior Director of Financial and Operational Analysis and Licensing Boys & Girls Club, Springfield, IL
Kirsten Terhune (03), Administrative Assistant CAIT (Center for the Application of Information Technology), Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Russell Glaue (00), Technologies Integrator/Audio & Media Engineer Capitol Records, Nashville, TN
Dottie (Hahn) Chamberlain (92), Executive Assistant Caterpillar, Peoria, IL
Katharine Morris (01), Optical Services Specialist Central State Bank, Muscatine, IA
Patricia Brade (98), Teller Charter One Bank, Elk Grove Village, IL
Joanna (Spenny) Perkins (98), Assistant Branch Manager Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, IL
Jeffrey Loehrke (09) Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL
Brandon Knisley (05), Artist Coordinator Christian Life College, Mt. Prospect, IL
James Spenner (91), Director of Admissions Citibank, MALAYSIA
Florence Pui (03), Customer Relationship Executive COFAC Recital Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Dana Miller (04), Recital Hall Manager Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Reality, Champaign, IL
Patricia (Welzen) Curtright (99), Brokerage Coordinator Columbia College, Chicago, IL
Frank Parker (95), Jazz Drumset Instructor & Performing Artist Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
Patricia (Melcher) Martin (91), Assistant Director of Development, Information Systems Concord Group International, Elgin, IL
Erik Carlson (09), B2B Sales Representative Concordia Seminary, Clayton, MO
Marty Mably (92), Seminary Student Computer Sciences Corporation, Moline, IL
Michael Pettitt (97), Computer Operator Dell Computers, Portland, OR
Arcellus Sykes (03), Sales Representative Don Wilson Music, Louisville, KY
Adam Neal (06), Band Representative Drum Headquarters, Maplewood, MO
Moises Padilla (00), Sales Representative Eble Music, Iowa City, IA
Matt Aimone (00) Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Julie (Golden) Baker (05) Emerald Dunes Golf Club, West Palm Beach, FL
Bradley Feeney (01), Golf Professional ExhibitGroup/Giltspur, Roselle, IL
Jill Weiss (02), NSD Coordinator Game City, St. Peters, MO
Todd Peterson (91), Director of Operations Gates Theatrical Arts Company, Ocean Springs, MS
Jessica Bliss (05), Piano Teacher (dancing professionally with Alabama Contemporary Dance) Graner School Music, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO
Anna Aaron (07), Piano Specialist & Lesson Coordinator Greene Music, San Diego, CA
Kathleen Sieracki (09), Administrative Assistant Griggs Music, Davenport, IA
Kassandra Lacy (03), Print Music Manager & Academy Coordinator
Jennifer Krogmeier (04), Music Education Representative Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
Sean Murphy (09), District Sales Manager Hammond Design, Franklin Park, IL
Karl Hammond (91) Human Kinetics, Inc., Champaign, IL
Crystal Myers (06), Marketing Associate IBM - Lotus Development, Boston MA
Glenn Kelley (89), General Manager Ideal Media, Chicago, IL
Adriana Rameriz (05), Classifieds Account Executive Intrapromote, Hudson, OH
Mary Sutter (94), Social Media Specialist Jim Maloof Realtor, Peoria, IL
Donna Hesterberg Jones (94), New Home Sales Kanelane Middle School, Maple Park, IL
Rebecca Stekl (94), Teacher: Music Appreciation, Theory/Composition, Band Karnes Music Company, Elk Grove, IL
Gaylon Karstens (97), Educational Sales Representative Karnes Music Company, Schaumburg, IL
Christianna (Genrich) Hagen (90), Sales Representative Kelley International Sales, Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Kelley (93), Owner Kidder Music, Peoria, IL
Jeffrey Alex Bartholomew (08), Customer Service Representative Kinko's, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN
Howard Behrens (96), General Manager Knitting Factory Entertainment, New York, NY
Jeff Fryer (99), Label Relations & Content Development Manager Meinl USA, Nashville, TN
Adam Anderson (06), Associate Metlife Insurance, Tulsa, OK
Shane Connor (91), Customer Service Representative Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Lincoln Center), New York, NY
Clinton Singley (03), Assistant Director Midwest Suburban Publishing, Inc., Tinley Park, IL
Tze Joe (Joey) Hwang (98), Assistant Zone Manager Mirror Image, Elgin, IL
Jemal Crisp (93), Owner Montage Communication, Indianapolis, IN
Randall Glenn (95), A&R Executive Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Ee Leng Ooi (98), Assistant Administrator Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI
Barry Applewhite (88), Music Curriculum Supervisor Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
Curtis Spencer (04), Customer Service Representative New Balance, Malaysia
Siok Tian (Shirley) Tay (98), Marketing & PR Assistant Manager OPUZ Studios, Singapore
Min Gen Ho (96), Audio Engineer Orr Safety Corporation, Elmhurst, IL
Patrick Connor (96), Key Accounts Coordinator People'n Rich, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Ping Yee Loh (97), Graphic Designer Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
Eric Yarbrough (01), Audio Visual Supervisor Percussion Ltd.
Michael Coers (87), Owner. Endorser of Vic Firth Sticks & Mallets, Yamaha Artist Primerica Financial Services, Indianapolis, IN
Timothy Maguire (00), Associate Professional Musicians
Matthew Longbons (00), Chicago, IL (The Gettobillies)
Matt Murphy (95) Los Angeles, CA ProLine Video, Peoria, IL
Rebecca Rees (02), Replay Operator Purdum-Gray-Ingledue Inc., Macomb, IL
Jill (Walorski) Adair (02), Customer Service Representative Quincy Public Schools, Quincy, IL
Meredith Tripp (06), Elementary Music Teacher Quinlin & Fabish Music Company, Burr ridge, IL
Kathy Dugan (02), Customer Representative REM Iowa Community Services, Iowa City, IA
Tianna Streeter (06), Unit Coordinator Red Box, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Jia Ming Chin (95), Marketing Manager Rhythm MP Sdn Bhd, Penang, MALAYSIA
You Seng Tan (96), Marketing Executive
Tak Pin Seng (97), Marketing Executive-Taiwan RoversAmerica, Nashville, TN
Carrie Bain (03), General Manager of Sales Sally Beauty Company, Austin, TX
Marie Sharff, Sales Tax Audit Clerk San Diego City Schools, San Diego, CA
Brian Swanson (94), Elementary Teacher Sears, Columbus, OH
Rachel Ofczarzak (02), Management Trainee SESAC, Nashville, TN
Molly (McGuire) Heim (99), Manager of Broadcast Licensing Administration Shure Incorporated, Niles, IL
Terri (Johnson) Hartman (94), Director Global Brand Communications Shure Incorporated, Niles, IL
Kari Gregg (06), Marketing Communications Coordinator Sound Devices, Reedsbury, WI
Jim Koomar (89), Director of Sales Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association, Virginia
Jacqueline (Ferrel) Roskos (01), Manager, Marketing and Foundation Springfield Music, Springfield, MO
Susan (Crane) Lewin (96) St. John's United Methodist Church, Santa Fe, NM
Tim Krug (93), Director of Music Ministries SteamwheelerFans.com, Bettendorf, IA
Pete Philhower, Sales Associate Sweetwater Sound, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN
Zachary Neels (10), Customer Sales Representative Swiss Manufacturing Company, Wooddale, IL
Ronnie Putz-O'Donnell (89), Office Manager Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN
Christy (Hall) Warren (97), Director of Ticketing and Customer Service Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Kathleen (Tetour) McCauley (06), Faculty Services Coordinator Tycoon Percussion, Chino, CA
Tony Lapsansky (09), Associate Business Development United States Air Force, San Francisco, CA
Bonnie Schuelke (02), Vocalist University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Nikki Branz (03), Graduate Student, Vocal Performance University of Texas, Denton, TX,
Brian Zeglis (04), Graduate Student, Percussion Performance
Tim Barclay (04), Graduate Student Vanderbilt University Bookstore, Nashville, TN
Heath Warren (96), Assistant Store Manager Vaughan Systems, Madrid, SPAIN
Anna Jansson (02), English Teacher Vicky Beeching (artist on Sparrow Records)
Andrew Lashock (01), Drummer and Manager W Publishing Group, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN
Jeff Loper (96), Director of Marketing The Waco Premier Team, Coldwell Banker, Jim Steward Realtors, Waco, Texas
Eric Zadnik (91), President/CEO Wachovia Securities, IL
David Reilly (03), Broker Warner Audiovisual, Frankfort, IL
Cory Wetzel (04) Warner Chappell Music SDN BHD, Ampang, MALAYSIA
Shee Ling Tan (96), Creative Executive West Music, Moline, IL
Patrick Downing (09), Steinway Piano Consultant Western Illinois Tourism Development Office, Macomb, IL
Joe Butcher (99), Publications Manager Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Mark Pichla (02), Graduate Assistant
Scott Robinson (96), MBA Program Yamaha Corporation of America, Buena Park, CA
Matthew Clemens (02), Product Specialist, Wind Instruments Zildjian, Norwell, MA
Adam Weems (93), Director of Education
