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:
	Our address is: 2186 Williams Glen Blvd, Zionsville, IN 46077
Chris & Lindsey Cargill:
	We bought our first house in a cute little suburb of Columbus, Ohio. We are enjoying the summer, but are scared to see what the winter holds for 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!
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.
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.
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
Greg Haines:
	Greg graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science in December 2006. He is currently working for Ned Davis Research, Inc. as a Java Programmer in Venice, FL. Greg's website is http://www.greghaines.net/.
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
Alan Hettinger & Lindsey Palmer:
	Lindsey and I moved to Atlanta in 2005 after Lindsey was accepted to Emory Law School and I found a job working for Tube, a film and video post production house. Lindsey moved to Gainesville from Tampa, and graduated from UF with a major in finance and is now in the corporate law program at Emory. She's just completed her first semester, and upon wrapping up the first year, she'll be seeking her first law internship for the summer. I graduated from Full Sail (a film & video specialty school) in Orlando before moving to Gainesville where I worked mostly for Atlantic.Net, and later, CBS 4. Now at Tube, I do motion graphics for a number of clients and just recently did my first national commercial for The Weather Channel. We're enjoying Atlanta and hope you'll get in touch with us if you're ever in the area. (We know where all the good food is) Lindsey: 404.556.9416 Alan: 404.295.1130
Tiffani Hill:
	I currently live in Dade City, 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 37736 Tiffany Road, Dade City, Florida 33525. My email address is tiffani80@gmail.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.
Alison Jordan:
	Alison graduated from UF in 2007 with a BS in Youth, Community & Family Sciences. She is currently 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. Please keep Alison in your prayers and you can email her at alisonjordan@comcast.net.
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 teaches at Hidden Oak. 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
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.
Brian McCullough:
	I am currently living in Lakeland, FL as a chemist with the Florida Department of Agriculture. I graduated in May 2004 with a degree in Chemistry. My address is 1475 Woodlake Dr. Apt.# 106 Lakeland, FL 33803. My email is of course brianjmccullough@msn.com and my phone number is 850-509-4034.
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 just returned from a 6 month missions work in Costa Rica and are living and working in St. Petersburg. Nick (BS in History) graduated from UF in '06 and Melanie received her masters from UF in '07 (MS in Lingusitics).
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
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
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. My new job, with Coastal Conservation Association Florida, began Sept 5th and I've never looked back. Praise God for letting me be an hour from my family and closer to old friends. Living in Orlando now, address is 4540 Lake Holden Hills Drive, Orlando, FL 32839, 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! :)
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:
	Autumn Smith 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 is has been touring as an entertainer on a cruise ship, along with being a 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
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 have 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 graduates this May, 2007, and then, as God would have it, we will both be moving back to Gainesville, FL, to stay. 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 will be searching for a job related to Marriage and Family Therapy. Contact info: Justin - justinpthomas@hotmail.com, and Kristen - ladygatr@earthlink.net.
Doug & Lauren (Scheu) Ward:
	Recently married and move to Knoxville last weekend went well and we love it so far. Our new phone number and address is 865-274-9051 and 709 Casey Lane, Maryville, TN 37801
Ashley Wills:
	'07 UF Grad - BS in Microbiology & Cell Science. I'm moving to Boston to work as a Data Associate at Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group on clinical trials for cancer. Next fall, I plan to start my 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. I don't have a physical mailing address yet, but I would appreciate emails at anwills07@gmail.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
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 - 2 and Chloe 2 mos. 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 began working in June 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