Alumni Info

Not sure what happened to old GFC'ers? These GFC alumni are busy shining their light in their workplaces, communities and in their homes. If you are a GFC alumni and would like to be placed on the list, email Donny at donny@gatorsforchrist.org with an update on your whereabouts, activities and contact info.
 
    
    
 
    Marshall & Robyn Baker:
I have moved back to New Mexico, Rio Rancho to be exact, to start an environmental academy/FFA program at a really cool new high school. Many of you may not know, but after leaving Gainesville, I got pretty active in outdoor/experiential education, and this program allows me to connect agriculture with the outdoors and wilderness areas.

Robyn and I are on year three as a married couple, and loving every minute. We had some struggles because of the economy in Indianapolis, but God was amazing in how he delivered us out of the mess and into this great new change. We just placed membership at Sandia Church of Christ.

Robyn is studying for the bar exam and I am hiking, biking, kayaking and getting ready for the new job!

Come and see us! It is beautiful and a great place to visit!

Marshall Baker
2841 La Luz Circle NE
Rio Ranho, NM 84177

317-656-9750
 
Jason Alexander:
Jason graduated from UF in 2006 witha  BS in Business Administartion and moved back to the Orlando Area. He currently works for Grace Medical Home and to find out more about this wonderful work go to http://www.gracemedicalhome.org.  
 
Brent Barnhill:
Brent graduated with his Juris Doctorate from UF Law Scholl in May 2010 and is now working at L-3 Communications in Crestview as a Contract Administrator.  He will be overseeing contracts dealing with C-130 modifications.  You can contact Brent at shadowload20@yahoo.com  

Ricky & Melissa Barrow:
Melissa has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for 7 years now!  Ricky works for Boeing and they live in Huntsville, Alabama since both finsihing UF in '03.  They have one little boy!  Contact at bmelissa@ufl.edu.

Jamie Becker:
jamie got her AS in Dental Hygiene in May 2011 and is currently working as a Dental Hygienist in Palatka, FL. Her email is jamiebecker89@yahoo.com.   
 
Petey Bingham:
Petey graduated May 2010 from UF in Health Science and now teaches math & science at Baker County Middle School in Jacksonville!  Email petey1213@ufl.edu or phone #904-613-0834.

Sable Bowman Lee:
Sable graduated from SFC in 2007 and is happily married working for in medical care near Pensacola.
 
Wess Brooker:
Graduated from UF in 2009 with a Masters in International Relations after attending Stetson University.  Currently located in Washington DC, Wess can be reached at wess080@hotmail.com.  He currently attends Fairfax Church of Christ in Virginia.

Kristen Brooks:
Kristen graduated in May 2010 with her MA in Elementary Education and is a kindergarten teacher at Talbot Elementary here in Gainesville - best job in the world!
 
Tiffany Burgett:
Tiffani recieved her RN in Nursing from Santa Fe College in 2009 and is currently working as a nurse at North Florida Regional in Gainesville.  You can reach Tiffany at email cburgett@windstream.net.
 
    Chris & Lindsey Cargill:
We bought our first house in a cute little suburb of Columbus, Ohio. We are enjoying the summer, but are not fond of the winters as two Florida kids. We love our house and have a guest room waiting to be occupied by visitors! Chris earned his BS in Business Administration and Lindsey earned her MA in Speech-Language Pathology in the Spring of 2005. Chris still works for Nationwide Insurance and Lindsey works for Columbus Speech and Hearing Center, which is a pediatric outpatient clinic.

    Andrea Gillen Chapman:
I would be happy to fill you in on what I have been up to. I am a married lady living in Lake City, but working in Gainesville, as a speech pathologist. I graduated from UF in May of 2002 and then from Valdosta State Univ in Dec 2003 with my masters in speech path. Rob Chapman (the tall guy I was dating when I was attending UF) and I were married in August of 2004. We attend Lake City Church of Christ, which is the church where I grew up. I hope all is well with you. Take care!

Alex Cruz
Alex graduated with a BS in Bio-Chemistry and Microbiology in December of 2010 and will begin Med School at University of Central Florida fall 2011.  His email is solice@ufl.edu.  

    Philip Cunningham:
I was a student at UF & a part of Gators for Christ for 2 years (Fall '99-Spring '01). I transferred to Harding University to pursue a career in full-time ministry. I graduated in the Spring of 2004 with a B.A. in Bible & Religion and Preaching. After beginning a year of grad studies at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX, I was hired as the full-time preaching minister at the Emerald Beach Church of Christ in Panama City Beach, FL. It's a young church plant that is around 7 years old and just moved into their newly-built 14 months ago. We have about 80 members. The emerald coast of northwest Florida is a high-growth area right now, so there is excellent potential for evangelism & growth. I'm thrilled to death to be in my hometown and a part of such a great, up-and-coming church. I'd love to meet up with any & everyone who might like to be a part of reunion-of-sorts at Gulf Coast Getaway here in Panama City, FL in January. You can contact me at (850) 774-1914, or E-mail at feetwasher3@hotmail.com.

    Matt & Missy Dabbs:
In May 2006 we both graduated with a Masters from Harding Graduate School of Religion. Matt has an M.Div and Missy has her M.A. in Counseling. At graduation we had our uhaul packed and we headed back to the sunshine state. Matt is currently the associate minister at Northwest Church of Christ in Saint Petersburg, FL. He is working with life groups and involvement. Missy is counseling at two private practices while pursuing the marriage and family licensure in the state of Florida. We bought our first house and have had a great time doing home improvement projects. Our address is 6421 5th Ave. North. Saint Petersburg, Fl. 33710. Our phone number is 727-344-3198. Please come visit us and share what the Lord is doing in your life. 
 
Brittany Davis:
Brittany graduated from UF in May 2006 and was a four year letter winner for the Lady Gator basketball team.  She played basketball in Australia for the Logan Thunder of the Australian Women's Professional Basketball League.  She currently resides in Gainesville and enjoys coaching kids basketball, doing missions work and helping others - you can email Britt at britt32@cox.net.   

Jerome Dees:
Jerome graduated from UF in History in May 2010.  He is currently on a full academic scholarship at the University of Alabama Law School!  And yes, he is still a huge Auburn fan - War eagle!  Email: alfordjdeesii@gmail.com or call #334-220-6936.

Ana Devine:
Ana graduated with a BS in journalism and is pursuing her masters at Florida State University.  She misses her hometown of Daytona and Gainesville, but is enjoying her new home in Tallahassee - her email is adevine@ufl.edu.  
 
Jon & Cait (Benson) Demory:
Big Jon graduated in May of '09 with a BS in Bio Chemistry from UF.  He has moved back to his family's hometown of Toledo, Ohio to do medical school at Toledo University.  His phone # is 904-673-2155 and email is jonathan.demory@utoledo.edu, and he just got married Dec. 31st, 2011 to a special gal in our group - Cait Benson who graduates with her masters in education this Summer!

    Everitt & Naomi Doddington:
We were blessed to be joined in marriage on Feb. 19th, 2005 at UCCC. At the end of the Spring '05 semester, Everitt graduated with a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and then accepted a job with Bosch Corp. in Charleston, SC to test their anti-lock brake systems. Meanwhile, Naomi (Theatre Set Design - Fall '03) is pursuing her passion for photography full-time through her own studio, Gnome Photo (http://www.gnomephoto.com). Our address is 2605 Elms Plantation Blvd., Apt. 1028, North Charleston, SC 29406. You can contact us by e-mailing to everittd@truejoy.com or naomi@gnomephoto.com.

Forrest & Sarah Doddington
Forrest works at Freed-Hardeman University as an instructor of Media and Sarah owns her own design company.  They have two kids and are very happy in Henderson, Tennessee.

    Daniel Farnum:
After graduating from UF in 2003 with a B.S. in Telecommunications I was offered a job in Austin, TX where my parents and sister's family all live! In the winter of 2005 I met Amanda, the woman I was to marry. We were married on 02/04/06 (www.farnum246.com) and are enjoying the blessings of married life. I am still working in the mortgage industry with D.R. Horton homes in their finance division at their corporate office across the street from our home! I would love to hear from ya'll out here in the Lone Star State. (512) 789-6431 dfarnum@hotmail.com

Alison Griner:
Alison graduated from UF in May 2011 with a BS in Family, Youth & Community Sciences.  She is currently working for American Red Cross in Birmingham, AL.  You can email Alison at agriner@live.com.

Kwame Gyimah:
Kwame got his degree in Political Science from UF in May 2011 and is now attending law school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  You can reach Kwame at #239-248-5548.

    Greg Haines:
Greg graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science in December 2006. He is currently married and working for Ned Davis Research, Inc. as a Java Programmer in Venice, FL. Greg's website is http://www.greghaines.net/.

Cheltse Hale (Quinn):
Since graduation in May 11 with a BA in Business Administration, Cheltse just recently got married in September to Travis Quinn and is now living in High Springs.

Grant & Mandy Harrell:
Grant graduated in 2009 from UF Medical School and is doing his residency at U. of Kentucky while Mandy is full time mom for their beautiful new daughter Lily.
 
Dupree Hatch:
Dupree's new address is 3277 Harpeth Springs Drive, Nashville, TN 37221. I graduated from UF with an MD in May 2008 and I after finishing my residency at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in 2010, got married to wonderful girl named Brittany and accepted a position here at the hospital.  My phone number is #386-984-0305 and email is leon.d.hatch@vanderbilt.edu.

Rachel Heartsfield
Rachel Heartsfield graduated in April of 2011 with a degree in Interior Design and also obtained accreditation as a LEED Green Associate while at UF.  She is currently working at a furniture store in Perry while she awaits an interior design position.  Rachel is also currently working as a leader of the Timberlane church of Christ's college and young pros group in Tallahassee.
 
    Amy Jo (Green) Hepworth:
Amy Jo graduated from SFCC in 2006 and is now is married with a baby, Athena Faith, in Franklin, Indiana! Her address is 1503 South SR 135 Franklin, Indiana 46131. Her email is ladybird10479@yahoo.com and contact number is (317) 908-9360

Bailey Herring:
After graduating May 2011 with a BS in Psychology and Animal Sciences, Bailey is currently in graduate school at LSU.

Alan Hettinger
Alan owns his own graphic design company in Atlanta and is happily married to another of our lovely alumni.  They are doing great and say hi to everyone!

    Tiffani Hill Hinaman:
My husband Brian and I currently live in Clearwater, Florida. I graduated from UF in Spring '02 with a Bachelor's degree and from East Tennessee State University with a Master's degree in Fall '04, both in speech. My address is 2413 Indigo Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33763. My email address is tiffani80@gmail.com.
 
Ben Holway:
Ben graduated in '07 from St. Leo University extension in Gainesville and is currently working for Florida Farm Bureau Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida.  Before that he worked with Nationwide Insurance in Gainesville.  His email is holway5@yahoo.com and phone #339-6135.  Ben is engaged to alumni Brooke Hudson who graduated from UF in 2008 with a MS in Nursing.
 

Chad & Alexandra Holway:
Chad gaduated in '07 from UF and is working as an officer for University of Florida's police department.  His wife Alexandra graduated with an MA in Elementary Education from UF in May '09 and is teaching at Alachua Elemntary School.  Email is alexandra.holway@yahoo.com.
 
 
    Jimmy & Emily (DeVane) Hurst:
Jimmy ('05 BS in Entomogy) and Emily ('06 MA in Education) live in Lake Wales, Florida. Jimmy owns Hurst Pest Services and Emily teaches at Lake Wales High School. Jimmy's contact email is hurtsman13@yahoo.com.

Phillip & Kim (Moss) Hutcherson:
We both graduated in 1997 from UF - Phillip earned a BS in Civil Engineering and began work as a Roadway Engineer for DRMP Engineering in Orlando, FL. I earned a BA in Elementary Education and began teaching 6th grade in Orlando.
In 1999 we decided God had plans for a move in our future so Phillip
accepted another engineering job in Columbia, SC and I began teaching 2nd
grade at a private school. We have been living in the Columbia area ever
since.
Although it can sometimes be tough living amongst tons of Gamecock fans
Smile....Phillip and I love the area and have been blessed with 2 beautiful
children, Maddie (age 9) and Carson  (age 6). We also have a wonderful
church family at Palmetto CoC. Phillip currently works for his original
firm, DRMP, in their Columbia satellite office as a Project Manager and I am
stay-at-home mom.  Go GATORS!
Contact us at: pkh129@bellsouth.net

    Alison Jordan:
Alison graduated from UF in 2007 with a BS in Youth, Community & Family Sciences. She is currently working on her masters at UNF, after serving for a year in Nigeria, Africa as a full-time missionary. Alison served each summer in college as a missionary in Guyana, South America. You can email her at alisonjordan@comcast.net.
 
Tony & Tara Justice:
Tony graduated from UF in 2008 with a MS in Political Science and Tara graduated the same year with a BS in Sociology.  They married in July 2010.  Tony works as a property tax analyst and Tara as a staff asistant for the legal section.  They attend Meridian Woods C of C and you can contact them at aj_529@hotmail.com or tara1022@ufl.edu.    

    Clay & Dana Kear:
Clay (UF Masters in Elementary Ed - 2000) & Dana (UF Bachelors in Elementary Education - 1998) both teach in Gainesville, FL after teaching in North Carolina for three years. They are both from the area, and their families live nearby. Clay teaches at Wiles Elementary and Dana is a full time mom with their daughter Kaylee. They are members at University City and their contact information is 9905 SW 90th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608, phone #495-8501, email claykear@yahoo.com

Aimee Kent:
Aimee graduated in May 2011 with a BS in Physiology and Kinesiology. She is currently living in Birmingham, Alabama working in a PT clinic, and plans to attend UAB for graduate school in PT next fall.  You can call Aimee #239-877-1190 or email at aimeek14@ufl.edu. 

Allen & Rachael (Boone) Kent:
Rachel graduated in 2009 with a MS in Ag and Bio-Engineering, and Allen graduates this year with a masters in Geology.    Rachel is working for a private owner of livestock enginnering better ways to keep cows stalled.  You can contact Rachel at #904-502-5358 or email rboone@ufl.edu or Allen at #239-877-2261 or email akent927@yahoo.com. 

    Brain & Sarah Lawson:
Brian Lawson is teaching 4 Chemistry classes and 1 Biology class this school year as a high school science teacher at Apoka high School in Orlando. Sarah (Wimpee) Lawson finished up a physical therapy internship the last week in July and starts another internship Sept 12. Brian and Sarah live at 175 Pearl Lake Causeway N. Unit #208 Altamonte Springs FL, 32714; and Sarah's cell phone number is the same (352) 256-0045.

Kelly Liddon
Kelly graduated with a BS in Public Relations in May 20101 and currently lives in her hometown of Orlando.  She is employed as a faculty advisor for Envision EMI, LLC and travels around helping students.  She can be reached at kliddon@gmail.com. 
 
Gabe Lopez
Gabe graduated from UF in 2010 in Journalism and is currently working as an manager for car rentals in the Tampa Airport.  H eis attending  teh Northwest church of Christ in St. Pete.  Gabe can be rached on his cell #305-742-4964.  He is also recently engaged to Joy Koger of Miami - and will be getting married in 2012.

    Brian & Stephanie McCullough:
Brian & Stephanie just moved to Gainesville after living in the Tampa Bay area. Brian graduated in May 2004 with a degree in Chemistry and May 2010 from UF Pharmacy School, and is currently working at the Shands pharmacy.  Stephanie graduated from USF and is third year med school at UF.  They are members at University City and Brian's email is of course brianjmccullough@msn.com and phone number is 850-509-4034.

Savanna McGhghy:
Savanna accepted a position as a nurse at Shands Hospital in Gainesville after attaining her ASN in Nursing in April - she is living with her sister and new UF student Annie in town and you can contact Savanna at vannajo89@yahoo.com.

    Kaitlin Nelson:
Kaitlin graduated from UF in December 2005 with a BS in Psychology. She is currently living in Palo Alto, CA working at Starbuck's and the Cheesecake Factory, and will be attending grad school in the fall to pursue a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her phone number is 650-815-5692.

    Nick & Melanie (Woods) Paden:
Nick and Mel did full time missions work in Costa Rica and are living and working in Lexington, Kentucky. Nick (BS in History) graduated from UF in '06 and Melanie received her masters from UF in '07 (MS in Lingusitics).  Nick's number is #352-359-7846.
 
Lerin Pierce:
I left Gainesville in May of '09 and graduate from UF in May '10 after completeing my internship in Youth, Family & Community Sciences in New York City.  I played defensive back for Gators football from '05-'07.  My email is lpierce09@yahoo.com and phone #239-822-4509.  

Jamie Rivers:
I graduated with my BSN from UF in May of 2010.  I just got a job at Wolfson Hospital in Jacksonville in the intensive care unit for children!  I am a part of the Lakeside Church of Christ where Adam Garner is from.  Email bigjamiejay75@yahoo.com.

    Jessica Rivers:
I graduated with my Masters in Elementary Education. I am currently a fourth grade teacher at Frontier Elementary in Clearwater. I am also am part of the congregation at Northwest Tampa Church of Christ. My email is jrivers@ufl.edu and phone number is 727-667-2391.  I am getting married in April 2011 to a great incredible Christian guy!

    Giovanni Ruiz:
I've been working for the Beck Group in Tampa, Florida. In 2004, I worked for the same company working on a project in my hometown of Miami. I am working in construction management and attend the Bay Area Church of Christ. My phone # is 352-514-2441 and my email is giovannibuilds@hotmail.com
 
Garrett Russell:
I am finishing up studies at Harding after studying in Gainesville, and plan to get married in June 2011 to Tawna Williams, formerly of High Springs!  We will be living in Searcy, Arkansas!  My phone number is 352-514-0174 and email is garrettjrussell@gmail.com.  
 
Chris Sergio:
Chris just graduated from Santa Fe in Nursing in 2010 and looks forward to working at Shands this summer and is happily married to another one of our wonderful GFC alumni!   

    Haylee Slaughter:
Graduated from UF in August of 2003 and then got an MA in Sports Administration from UNC-Pembroke in December of 2005. After chasing the neon rainbow and trying to live the honky-tonk dream with my music didn't work out, and since I wasn't playing rugby anymore, I got serious about moving back home to Florida. Praise God for letting me be an hour from my family and closer to old friends. Living back in Gainesville now working and worshipping with University City - my phone 352-461-7846. My music stuff is starting to bust out again, see my website, www.hayleeslaughter.com, and I'll be playing sevens with the Gainesville Women's Rugby team this summer. Hurrah! :)
 
Luke & Ashley Sloan:
Ashley graduated in 2008 from UF with a BS in Dietetics and is currently working at North Florida part-time in dietetics and working part-time with the UCCC youth group as female intern.  She married Luke Sloan, firefighter in Orlando, in 2007 and they had their first child in June - Luca Benjamin Jr!  You can reach Ashley at ash5864@yahoo.com.

    Matt & Laura Smeltzer:
Matt (Dec. '03 - Masters in Stats from UF) works in Memphis, Tennessee at St. Jude's Children's Hospital as a Research Statistician. He and Laura (May '05 - Bachelors in Nursing) were married on July 16th. Email: matthewsmeltzer@hotmail.com

    Autumn Smith Morgenstern:
Autumn Smith Morgenstern graduated from Florida in 2004 with a B.S. in communications. She was also baptized into Christ her senior year here as a member of Gators for Christ. She got married last year to a wonderful Christian man and has worked as New York City Rockette the last few years. Her contact information is:
www.autsfamily.blogspot.com
14 Bedford St. Apt 1
New York, NY 10014
917-612-2843
www.autumnsmith.com
 
Kari (Anderson) Oliver:
UF College of Pharmacy 2008
I am working in Panama City at Bay Medical Center as an inpatient hospital pharmacist.
My home address is 6700 Raylene Road, Grand Ridge, FL 32442.
My cell # is 850-209-5768.
 
 
Daneille Ostrowski:
She graduated in 2007 with her BA in Psychology, and will graduate in Dec. 2009 with her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree. Daneille was a member of GFC from Aug. 07 to April 09, and loves and appreciates the time she spent in Gville. She is currently in Corpus Christi, TX (May to July) for her 1st 3-month internship at a Long-term acute hospital. She is an active member in the CIA Corpus Christi college group, and plans to be in the CIA Tampa college group. She will be moving back to Tampa, FL in Aug. to start her 2nd and last 3-month internship at TGH in pediatrics. After graduation, she plans to work as an OT in the state of FL...Or wherever the Lord leads me :)  contact: sweets42385@aol.com

    Dana Stripling:
Dana Stripling graduated from UF in May 2006 with a Pharmacy Doctorate. She is currently working for excelleRx. Her new address is: 727 South 22nd St Apt 1, Philadelphia, PA 19146. 352-870-3611

    Justin & Kristen (Gentry) Thomas:
Justin and Kristen Thomas had been living in Memphis, TN, while Kristen finishes up her 3.5 year Masters program in Counseling at the Harding Graduate School of Religion. She graduated in May, 2007, and then, as God would have it, they both moved back to Gainesville, FL, to stay and work with Unievrsity City. Justin's Orlando-based concrete-formwork company is allowing him to continue to work from home for as long as he'd like, and Kristen has worked as a counselor in town and are expecting a baby girl this fall. Contact info: Justin - justinpthomas@hotmail.com, and Kristen - ladygatr@earthlink.net.

    Doug & Lauren (Scheu) Ward:
Married UF and GFC Alumni and living in Knoxville, TN and we love it so far. Graduated from UF back in 2004 and doing consultant work now.   

Jay & Samantha Webster:
Jay graduated from UF Dental School in 2005 and he and Samantha live near Pensacola with their beautiful daughter Ella Jay.

    Ashley Wills:
'07 UF Grad - BS in Microbiology & Cell Science. She has moved to Boston to work as a Data Associate at Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group on clinical trials for cancer. She also is working on her Masters in Public Health at one of the colleges in the area. Taking my leap of faith and excited about where it will lead me!  Phone #617-412-1790
 
Tom & Susan Wiri:
Tom is '04 UF Grad in Business Management.  Working at Dell Inside Account Management in Austin, Texas.  Loving the Lord, living in Texas, hunting and fishing and our Gators!  Cell 512.294.8104 and email: tom_wiri@yahoo.com.    
 
    Jeremy Woodall:
UF Master of Physical Therapy Graduate 2003. I'm now working for Healthsouth Rehab Hosp of North Alabama in Huntsville as a Physical Therapist. Address: 1320 Grandeview Blvd Apt 2124 Huntsville, AL 35824 Email: forjus@hotmail.com

Elizabeth Worley:
I got my BA in History in 2005 and my MA, also in history, in 2008.  I am currently working on my PhD at FSU.  I study gender, emphasizing masculinity, in the late 19th and through the 20th century.  Email is: elizabethdean@gmail.com
 
 
    Matt & Amy (McKinnon) Wright:
Graduated with a BA in Business Administration from THE University of Florida in 2000. Majored in Marketing. Works for UBS Financial Services Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL as part of a Financial & Investment Planning team along with his father-in-law & brother-in-law (former Gator QB, Kevin McKinnon) who specialize in Retirement and Estate Planning. Work Contact: 954-525-5550, 800-252-5562, matt.wright@ubs.com. Amy graduated in 1999 from THE University of Florida with a BA in Public Relations. Worked in the Publicity Department at Universal Orlando for 2 years before becoming a Piano teacher and full time mom upon Moving to Ft. Lauderdale 5 years ago. Matt & Amy have 2 daughters, Eden - 4 and Chloe 2 years. The Wright Family lives at 1523 NE 39th Street, Oakland Park, FL 33334 954-561-5452

Josh Zimmerman:
I graduated from UF with B.S. Chemical Engineering 12/01 and an M.S. Materials Science and Engineering 04/05. I am working as a patent examiner for the US Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA, and am currently attending the church of Christ at Falls Church, Va. Address: 2316 Riverview Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22303, Phone#: 352-871-5121, Email: joshzimmerman@gmail.com