In the spirit of faith and fellowship, I want to extend a warm welcome to the latest edition of our alumni newsletter. As spring blossoms around us, it's a perfect time to reconnect with the values and community that unite us as graduates of Marion College/Indiana Wesleyan University. In this issue, we're delighted to announce a new academic program, upcoming events, celebrating our alumni, and opportunities to stay connected with our alma mater. Join us as we celebrate the timeless bonds of faith, friendship, and the enduring legacy of our shared journey. Together, let's continue to shine the light of our faith wherever life may lead.



In Christ,

Jaclyn Gidley - MS, (Roorbach '12 BA)

Director of Alumni & Church Relations

University Advancement

Jaclyn.Gidley@indwes.edu

A nine-year veteran of ADI, Neuman was promoted to EVP and enterprise officer and is responsible for ensuring that all functions of Operations work continuously and efficiently including supply chain, internal manufacturing, and customer satisfaction. Previously vice president of Operations & New Product Planning, Neuman has steadily advanced within management and executive ranks in the Quality and Engineering departments. Before his shift to the automotive industry, Neuman had a successful career in higher and secondary education. His previous experience as a varsity and collegiate basketball coach, a school director, and a behavioral consultant provided him with skills that he uses daily to enhance the operations, workforce, and workplace expectations at ADI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hanover College, where he remains active in alumni leadership activities and with the Engineering & Athletic Advisory Boards. Neuman earned a Master’s Degree in Management and a special education license from Indiana Wesleyan University. An active community member, Neuman still coaches multiple youth sports teams and is involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs. He resides in Madison, Indiana.

Having graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017 with bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Writing, Bethany Neese has gone on to become a Certified Public Accountant at BGBC Partners where she focuses on helping small businesses, trusts, estates, and nonprofits to manage their taxes. She also teaches professional communication to new hires, helping them to get the hang of things as they’re still starting out. Bethany is newly married and when she thinks back on her time at IWU, she values most the way it deepened her love of learning. This, Bethany knows, is something that anyone can benefit from, regardless of career path.

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Completing this graduate certificate allows students to move into elementary education positions, opening new opportunities. Thanks to the CBE modality, students can also complete the program at their own pace. Does it sound like a switch you may want to make? Spread the word or enroll yourself today!

NAIA National Championships

Indiana Wesleyan University Athletics & Alumni invite you to join us for this special event!

James Blaine '51 wrote "The Rollout of the Messiah" which was published in December of 2023. The book traces the entire scriptural narrative of Christ's Messiahship.

Barbara (Strait) Schenck '85 is retiring after 24 years in Adrian Public Schools.

Jackie (McCracken) Rangel '99 received her Ph.D. in Urban Leadership from Claremont Graduate University.

Amy (Weitzel) McFarland '07 was named First Commonwealth Bank's regional president for the Cincinnati market.

Rachel (Pfeiffer) Hayden '09 is currently pursuing an MA in Pastoral Ministry from Northwest Nazarene University. Slated to graduate in mid-2025.

Amber Deaven '09 has been accepted into the Master's of Divinity program at Wesley Seminary and scheduled to be ordained in June of 2024.

Stephanie (Mathews) Frakes ‘11 and husband, Jarryd Frakes welcomed their second son, Caleb.

Elizabeth M. Woodrow '13 has published two novels, Mending Broken Roads in 2021 followed by Finding Redemption Ranch in 2022.

Alyssa (Horne) Campbell '15 welcomed a son in January.

Becka (Pellerin) Turnbow '19 was promoted to Vice President and Enterprise Risk Management Officer with Lake City Bank in Warsaw, Indiana.

Your IWU Alumni team cares about your journey after graduation and wants to make sure we stay in touch. If it has been a while since you have updated your information with us, it only takes a few quick minutes to do so here! Be sure to follow and like us on social media to stay informed.

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