Inspire, Spring 2008

a lumnotes 30 spring 2008 Tony Pepe ’85 and his family finished their home assignment and returned to France in January 2008. They were encouraged with the time that was spent with their faithful supporters and were pleased to hear that the church in France seemed to do well under the direction of a retired missionary couple. Tony shares that his two daughters, Karie ’09 and Kristina ’10 , enjoy being at Cedarville together, and his son, Andrew, is doing well in the Abeka homeschool program. Mark Horne ’86 has been named CEO and senior partner of Plymouth Venture Partners in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Plymouth is one of the most active venture capital funds in the Great Lakes region, and over the last four years their investments have achieved an annual return of more than 35% for their investors. Mark is leading the efforts to raise a new $60 million fund which will begin investing in spring 2008. He and his wife, Erin (Coffman) Horne ’87 , have three children: Elizabeth (14), Griffin (12), and Amanda (10). They live in Maumee, Ohio, and attend Westgate Chapel in Toledo. Jeffrey Leach ’87 is the senior contracts manager at ACS Government Solutions in Washington, D.C., and has been admitted to the Bar of the District of Columbia. Kelly (Jones) Lee ’87 is the food and clothing closet coordinator at Greer Community Ministries in Greer, South Carolina. This is a ministry that provides emergency food and clothing for the needy of the area. She and her husband, Bob, have two daughters, Rebekah (8) and Anna Mae (6). Deena (Shriver) Rozeboom ’87 and her husband, Dave, announce the birth of Dakota Mae on October 16, 2007. She was welcomed home by her siblings, Drew, Dani, and Desi, in Waco, Texas. Dave ’87 and Val (Hite) Smallman ’85 introduced their Brazilian church to the American tradition of a Thanksgiving meal. It was a great time of sharing about the history of the tradition and listening to the testimonies of thankfulness. Continue to pray for the growth of this church. Dave, Val, and their three children, Adam (16), Ryan (13), and Shelly (9), enjoy ministering with their musical talents and in other ways. Debra (Timco) Kibbee ’88 and her husband, Ken, announce the adoption of their daughter from China on July 2, 2007. Meighan Fu Grace was born September 7, 2006, and joins her siblings, Christopher (16) and Kara (14), in Saegertown, Pennsylvania. Tim Wagner ’89 was elected to the Three Rivers Local School Board in Hamilton County, Ohio, in November 2007. After 17 years in youth ministry, he has transitioned into the pastorate at The Bridge Community Church. His wife, Shari (Leach) Wagner ’88 , teaches part-time at Indiana Wesleyan University (Cincinnati campus). They have two children, James (12) and Hannah (10). 1990s Shelby (Browning) Berg ’90 and her husband, Jonathan, announce the birth of Riley Kenai on May 23, 2007. Shelby and Jonathan were married in 2005 and reside in Reading, Massachusetts. They attend Christ the King Presbyterian Church, where they are involved in worship music. Shelby works in treasury/ cash management and is preparing to become a certified treasury professional. Molly (Reeves) Enos ’90 and her husband, Keith, announce the birth of Kayla Jennifer. She was born June 4, 2007, and was welcomed home by her sisters, Katie (8), Lauren (6), and Nicole (3). They reside in Derry, Pennsylvania. January 11 — Cleveland Chapter Event Dinner at the Embassy Suites in Independence, Ohio, was a great way for alumni and friends to spend an evening. Dr. and Mrs. Bill Brown enjoyed dinner with nearly 100 guests at the first Cleveland Chapter event. December 1, 2007 — South Central Pennsylvania Chapter Event Alumni in the Lancaster area gathered to watch a hockey game. Although the Hershey Bears didn’t win, everyone had a great time. recent events January 1 — Philadelphia Chapter Event Several alumni braved the cold in downtown Philadelphia for the annual Mummer’s Day Parade. The group rang in the New Year with plenty of Starbucks coffee!