Inspire, Summer 2008

a lumnotes 36 summer 2008 Linda Knauer ’01 and Michael Steppenbacker were married May 8, 2007, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Linda is a commercial insurance producer, and Mike is a commercial lender. They reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Erin (Lee) Medley ’01 and her husband, Joel, announce the birth of Brandt Jackson on November 13, 2007. After nearly seven years of teaching, Erin is thankful to be able to stay home with Brandt in Willow Spring, North Carolina. Joel is a consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Charles ’02 and Rebecca (Amstutz) Aman ’02 announce the birth of Evan Peter on July 6, 2007. Chuck is an NVH lab manager at Paulstra CRC, and Rebecca works one day a week as a pediatric urology nurse. They live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brian Basner ’02 and Jennifer Winiecki were married August 25, 2006. They reside in New Jersey, where Brian is a financial analyst and budget manager and Jennifer is an elementary school teacher. Mark ’02 and Melanie (Kurzen) Boertje ’03 announce the birth of Addison Renee on March 16, 2008. After teaching for five years, Mark plans to work in a school psychology position. Melanie stays at home with Addison in Franklin, Ohio, after teaching for four years. Benjamin DeLong ’02 and Danielle Marzano ’02 were married July 20, 2002. Ben is an ordained minister and started Focus Community Church in September 2007. Danielle will complete her doctoral studies in August 2008. They live in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Adam ’02 and Michelle (Drumheller) Dennis ’03 announce the birth of Charles Andrew on June 7, 2007. Adam is the worship pastor at East Bay Calvary Church, and Michelle enjoys staying at home with Charlie. They reside in Traverse City, Michigan. Matt ’02 and Sarah (Daniels) Peeler ’03 announce the birth of Olivia Kathryn on February 28, 2008. Alaina (2) welcomed her home in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Matt is a senior systems engineer with an IT consulting firm, and Sarah enjoys staying at home. Keith ’02 and Karin (O’Connell) Peters ’03 announce the birth of Miriam Elizabeth on January 13, 2008. Big sister Lianna (2) welcomed her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. Karin passed the CPA exam and received her certificate the day after coming home from the hospital.