The Tradition Continues...
Where Western Illinois University Music Business Alumni Are Employed
Adler Theatre/RiverCenter, Davenport, IA
Evan Esser (13), Event Coordinator & Technical Director
ADP National Accounts, Chicago, IL
Heidi Swanson (98), Solution Center Consultant
AT&T, St. Louis, MO
Lisa Carpenter (07), Sales Support Representative
AT&T, Chicago, IL
Jeffrey Alex Bartholomew (08), Account Manager
Advanced Technology Services, Inc., Peoria, IL
Jarod Hazzard (04), IT Buyer
Allstate, Chicago, IL
Ronald Paniak (96), IT Specialist
Americall Group, Chicago, IL
Andy Scaife (98), Database Specialist
The Araca Group, New York, NY
Julie DeCaro (08), Customer Service Representative
Aspen Marketing Services, Carol Stream, IL
Nicole Coconato (11), Account Coordinator
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
Backstop Solutions Group, Chicago, IL
Kelsey Peterson (10), Client Contract 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
BMI, Nashville, TN
Jeremy Smith (94), Senior Director of Financial and Operational Analysis and Licensing
Bodine Environmental, Mt. Zion, IL
Jacob Baker (12), Laborer
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 Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Alysse (Anderson) Hunter (08), Accounting Assistant
Citibank, MALAYSIA
Florence Pui (03), Customer Relationship Executive
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
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
"The Drum Experts" (http://www.thedrumexperts.com/)
James Spenner (91), Founder
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
Fergusson/Florissant School, Florissant, MO
Caitlin Peach (08), Music Teacher Violin/Viola
G & W Electric, Bolingbrook, IL
Greg Martin (09) Electrician, Sound Engineer
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)
The Guitar Center, Chicago, IL
Jeffrey Loehrke (09), Drum Department Manager
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
Hutchison School, Memphis TN
Brandon Knisley (05), Annual Fund Director
IBM - Lotus Development, Boston MA
Glenn Kelley (89), General Manager
Ideal Media, Chicago, IL
Adriana Rameriz (05), Classifieds Account Executive
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Jeffrey Alex Bartholomew (08), MBA Candidate 2012
Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Canton, IL
Trista Trone (11), Community Corps Member
Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Canton, IL
Anita Darwish (02), Broker/Dealer
Interactive Brokers Corps, Chicago, IL
Anita Darwish (02), Broker/Dealer
Intrapromote, Hudson, OH
Mary Sutter (94), Social Media Specialist
Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, Chicago IL
Brady Lavin (12)
Jan-Air Inc., Richmond, IL
Kyle Enright (11), Shipping/Receiving
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
Kelly Mitchell Group, St. Louis, MO
Sarah (Walker) Lounsberry (09), Program/Project Manager
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
Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Hillary Pieper (13), Administrative Assistant
McCluskey Engineering, Naperville,
Sam Page (13), 2D Drafting
McNally's Irish Pub, St. Charles, IL
Laura Antolak (09)
Meinl USA, Nashville, TN
Adam Anderson (06), Associate
Metlife Insurance, Tulsa, OK
Shane Connor (91), Customer Service Representative
Midwest Suburban Publishing, Inc., Tinley Park, IL
Tze Joe (Joey) Hwang (98), Assistant Zone Manager
Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI
Barry Applewhite (88), Music Curriculum Supervisor
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
Music & Arts, Chicago, IL
Adam Weems (93), Education and Sales Representative
Music & Arts, Naperville, IL
John Walton (12), Sales Representative
Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
Curtis Spencer (04), Customer Service Representative
New Balance, Malaysia
Siok Tian (Shirley) Tay (98), Marketing & PR Assistant Manager
Nick Rail Music, Santa Barbara, CA
Neal McFarland (10), Sales Manager
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Benjamin Gold (11), Live Sound Engineer
OPUZ Studios, Singapore
Min Gen Ho (96), Audio Engineer
Orr Safety Corporation, Elmhurst, IL
Patrick Connor (96), Key Accounts Coordinator
Panera Bread, Naperville, IL
Jonathon Velez (12), Shift Manager
, Chicago, IL Matthew
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
Louis Giacobbe (13), Ottawa, IL, Michael Musto (10), Chicago, IL 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
Quinlin & Fabish Music Company, Fort Wayne, IN
Matt Clemens (02), Marketing Manager
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
San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco, CA
Kari Gregg (06), Associate Manager, Corporate Partnerships
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
Sound Devices, Reedsbury, WI
Jim Koomar (89), Director of Sales
Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association, Virginia
Jacqueline (Ferrel) Roskos (01), Manager, Marketing and Foundation
Spinning Discs Entertainment, Schaumburg, IL
Clint Parchem (11), Emcee/DJ
Springfield Music, Springfield, MO
Susan (Crane) Lewin (96)
State St. Properties, Chicago IL
Erik Carlson (09), Leasing Agent
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
The Woodwind & Brasswind, The Guitar Center, Washington, D.C.
Tony Lapsansky (09), Visual Merchandising Manager
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Kathleen (Tetour) McCauley (06), Faculty Services Coordinator
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
University of Northern Colorado
Daniel Reem (10), Graduate Student, Vocal Performance
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), Project Manager
Warner Chappell Music SDN BHD, Ampang, MALAYSIA
Shee Ling Tan (96), Creative Executive
WDBR Radio – Springfield, IL
Sarah Smerz (08), Morning Show Co-Host
West Music, Moline, IL
Patrick Downing (09), Steinway Piano Consultant
Nicholas Janssen (05), Print Music Buyer
Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Dana Miller (04), Admissions Operations
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
Yale University, New Haven, CT
Clinton Singley (03), MBA, 2013
Yamaha Corporation of America, Buena Park, CA
Matthew Clemens (02), Product Specialist, Wind Instruments
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