Mick Kleinick recently received a promotion that came with a move home to Chicago. Mick’s been with FileMaker, Inc., an Apple subsidiary, for two years. He started as a team lead on the Sales Team in San Francisco and since then has moved up the ranks including a four month move to China developing the company’s business in the region.
His new role is in outside sales as an Account Manager where he’ll focus on delivering innovative software that helps companies create custom business solutions for iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web.
Lauren M. Waidzunas ’05 has joined the law firm of Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, P.C. as a trial attorney. She concentrates her practice on professional negligence cases, particularly those involving the medical profession, representing physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other health care providers.
Congratulations, Lauren!
Katie (Forristall) Hermann ’05 recently accepted a position as Manager, Market Analytics at Kohler Company. She and her husband, Chris, met at University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and live in Milwaukee with their daughters Lila, 3, and Liesel, 1.
Tom Bequette and Kristy Rygiel, both 2005 IWU grads, were married in San Diego, CA on October 23, 2015. Many Illinois Wesleyan graduates were in attendance.
Chelsea Yontz-Duke ’05 and husband Jamie welcomed Calvin Christopher Duke to their family on September 8, 2015. Calvin joins big sisters Grace and Caroline. Calvin’s grandparents are Mark Calvin Yontz ’72 and Sandra Ward Yontz ’72.
Katie (Lauritson) Paine ’05 and husband Bill welcomed their first child, Joseph William, on October 29, 2015.
Chelsey Hillyer ’05 received her Master of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary in 2015 and serves as pastor of Union United Methodist Church. Her husband, Jordan Ault ’04, was promoted to partner at Husch Blackwell LLP. Jordan practices product liability and mass tort litigation in the firm’s Technology, Manufacturing, & Transportation business unit. He is active in the community and serves on the board of directors of Grace Hill Settlement House. They live in St. Louis with their daughter, Jo.
#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, groups and individuals around the world are coming together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
As you consider giving this holiday season, please consider giving the gift of bright futures to current Titans. Your gift supports all the things that make an IWU experience unforgettable and unique! Gifts can be made online at www.iwu.edu/give or by calling 309-556-3091.
Thanks for keeping Illinois Wesleyan in mind this holiday season. Go Titans!