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1970s
Michael Carter ’72, 78 has been selected for induction into the Detroit Central High School Alumni Organization Trailblazer Hall of Fame.
1980s
Attorney Miles J. Murphy III ’85 has joined Summit Law which serves Michigan residents from its Grand Rapids office. His specialties include family law, personal injury and insurance disputes, veterans’ law, Social Security appeals, criminal matters, license restoration, and general civil litigation.
1980s
Paul J. Jacobs, D.D.S. ’83 has been named president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the leading national professional organization representing dentists who treet sleep apnea and snoring. It is a two-year term.
1990s
James A Bono ’93 received the Pioneer Award for individuals who have played a pivotal role in advancing the composites industry through hands-on innovation, technical expertise and dedication to excellence. He is a technical manager for Polynt Composites USA, Inc.
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority named Kristen Deuben ’94 its senior vice president, deputy chief financial officer. She has been with the Authority since 2018.
Hon. Diane M. Druzinski ’94 was awarded the 2026 Lifetime Judicial Achievement Award by the American Board of Trial Advocates in Michigan recognizing her many years of service, professionalism and integrity while on the Circuit Court bench.
Daniel Puscas ’90 has been named CIO of FirstEnergy Corp, an investor-owned electricity company.
Susan E. Sweeney ’90 was named vice president and chief human resources officer at Tredegar Corp., a global manufacturer of aluminum parts and packaging films.
2000s
Maria Messina Wiersma ’07 has joined Fuller Special Needs Law. She has worked with The Arc Michigan and The Arc of Macomb County and the State Bar of Michigan’s Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, where she has served as chair.
2010s
Mikyia S. Aaron ’15 was elected chair of Grand Valley State University’s Board of Trustees. Aaron is a labor attorney from Westland.
Hon. Robbie J. Gaines Jr. ’15 was appointed by Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County. He is a founding member of Gaines Law Firm, PLC.
Zachary Hicks ’19 has joined the Troy office of Butzel working in corporate transactions and commercial real estate.
Laura Osmano ’12 has been named Human Resources director for NoMad Detroit, a luxury hotel opening in Detroit’s Michigan Central district. She was previously with Cicero Hospitality Group.
Texas A&M International University named Aleczander M. Whitfield ’11 its first associate vice president for student engagement and dean of students.
2020s
Ekow D. Amakye, D.D.S. ’24 has joined Family Health Care, a Michigan-based healthcare provider that offers comprehensive primary and preventative medical services for patients from newborns to seniors
Haley Gavigan ’26 has been named an assistant producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET.
Antonia Giles ’21 received the Association for Corporate Growth Detroit’s Igniting Inspiration Award. The award acknowledges the contributions and achievements of women in the mergers and acquisitions community. Giles is an attorney with the Detroit-based firm Dykema.
Carley N. Kavanaugh ’22 has joined the Birmingham office of Stinar Lannen, PLLC as an associate attorney. She works in litigation representing children and adults in criminal and child protective matters.
Natasha L. Mazahreh ’23 has been promoted to clinical research coordinator I at Profound Research.
Rabab Meen ’22 has joined Scalzi Law LLP as a real estate lawyer.
Veronica Shaykhet ’25 has joined the Troy office of the law firm Butzel.
Shannon (Brown) Zolotny ’20 has joined the Troy office of Butzel specializing in estate planning, probate and trust administration.