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Where Western Illinois University Music Business Alumni Are Employed

Alumni and Bart

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