Alumni Spotlight

Daniel Dehner ’83

Associate Presenter for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries in Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Church Music

Marla Klopfer Taylor ’05

Treatment Family Care and Transitional Living Scattered Sites Supervisor for MBCH Children & Family Ministries in Springfield, MO

Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Kelly Stutler ’14, M ’22

University Relations Recruiter for Answers in Genesis [Ark Encounter/Creation Museum] in Northern Kentucky

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, MAL - Business Administration

Julie Blankenship Meranda ’17

Assistant Director/Director at Redeem Project Ministries/Captive Grace Serving Mid-Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Joel Booth ’09

Vice President/Business Development and Commercial Lending at F&M Bank and Trust Co in Hannibal, MO

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

April Young Skelly ’07

Mom, Teacher, Author, CEO of Quill & Flame Publishing House

Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Education-English

Cary Perrin ’05

President & CEO of Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce in Alvin, TX

Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Education-Physical Education

Elizabeth Baker Polzin ’05

Assistant Vice President of Academics and Assistant Professor at Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor, Mequon, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science in Christian Education

Rebekah Schwartz Chamberlin ’13

Missionary with Africa Inland Mission in Tanzania

Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts

Kaleb Mosley ’16

Pastor at Bethany Baptist Church in Marceline, MO

Bachelor of Arts in Bible

Jordan Argo ’08

Web Content Manager at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR

Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts

Matt Jones ’06

Executive Director of Gateway Region YMCA in O'Fallon, MO

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management

Brittany Counterman Hosmer ’15

English Educator at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, MO

Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary English Education, Theatre Minor

Jeriod Turner ’07

Certified Financial Planner at Benson Financial Group in Hannibal, MO

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Dr. Giana Dalben ’07

Physician for Northwell Health in Long Island, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Bible

Tomi Lowes ’02 M ’10

Mark Twain Elementary Principal for Hannibal Public School District in Hannibal, MO

Bachelors in Education, Masters in Education

JacQueline Vaughn Roe ’02

Author and Author Coach in Owens Cross Road, AL

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Theatre

Isaac Ellis ’14

Apprentice Electrician at Meyer Electrical, CrossFit Level 2 Coach at Fringe CrossFit, and a small Wholistic Farmer in Columbia, MO

Bachelor of Science in Bible

Justin Janes ’04

Small Ag Product Manager at SN Partners in Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bryan Bross ’91

Vice President, Director of IT at Klingner & Associates PC in Burlington, IA

Associate of Science in PreEngineering

William Friese ’85

Owner of Prime Solutions, LLC an Insurance provider through Equis Financial and Pastor at Oak Hill Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Anna Burden Lange ’17

Blogger/Content Creator in Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Beth White

Education Program Manager at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, TN

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

Melissa Meredith

Development Officer and Women's Auxiliary Coordinator at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education

Bo Jennings

General Manager of Side Street Hospitality in Bar Harbor, Maine

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies

Edwin Dominguez Alvarez

Diplomatic Counselor for Public Affairs for the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Korea

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Eryka Mabus

Founder and Executive Director of Kairos Hope INC. in Monroe City, MO

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Sociology

Gwendolyn Jenkins Reece

High School English Teacher at Western High School in Barry, IL

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education-English

Joshua Gregory

Third-Grade Teacher at A.D. Stowell School in the Hannibal, MO School District

Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education

Jordan Troeger

Children's Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Arts in Bible, English Minor

Molly Briggs

Youth Services Librarian for Marion County Library in Palmyra, MO

Bachelor of Arts in English

Mitch Canote

Media, Technology & Events Specialist at Missouri Baptist Convention in Jefferson City, MO

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration minor

Cole Peck

Assistant Pastor at Hampstead Baptist Church in Hampstead, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Bible

Alex Baum

Media Director at Connection Point Church in Raytown/Lee’s Summit, MO

Bachelor of Science in Media Communication, Computer Information Systems minor

Beth Miller Baum

HR Generalist for Miller Management in Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Arts Media Communication with a minor in Business Administration

Devin & Charity Vester Schlote

Missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators currently serving in Papua New Guinea

Nekoda Gerding

IT Helpdesk I at Whitetail Properties Real Estate in Pittsfield, IL

Computer Information Systems

Eric Graham

Information System Administrator for the Hannibal Police Department in Hannibal, MO

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Cameron Moeller

Cyber Defense Analyst at RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, CA

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Kailea Griffen

Teaches 6th Grade Choir, 6-8th Grade LEAP (Gifted Education Program), and Computer Science for Innovators & Makers through Project Lead The Way at Hannibal Middle School in Hannibal, MO

Bachelor of Science in Education with a Specialization in Vocal Music

Kelvey Vander Hart

Development Assistant & Interim Outreach Coordinator at Show-Me Institute in Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Troy Black Pace

Primary Care Physician Assistant at The Villages Healthcare in The Villages, FL

Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology and Minor in Psychology

Steven Hodge

Associate Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL

Bachelor of Music

Francisco Jose Rivas Jimenez

Strength and Conditioning Trainer for the Detroit Tigers Gulf Coast League in Lakeland, FL

Exercise & Sport Science - Pre-Professional Concentration Physical Therapy

Emma Jacobson Schroeder

Medical/Surgical RN at Reedsburg Area Medical Center in Reedsburg, WI

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Matt Leach

Senior Procurement Representative at Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Molly Dohm

High School Social Studies Teacher for the Poplar Bluff School District in Poplar Bluff, MO

Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education-Social Studies

Lissie Youse Wade

Communications Specialist, MO Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Jefferson City, MO

Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Public Relations

Matt Brennan

4th Grade Teacher, L.E.A.D. Academy Classical School in Pace, FL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Dr. Emma Hayden Wright

Resident Physician - Pediatrics, University of Missouri Healthcare, Columbia, MO

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Amy Admire Nolan

High School English Teacher and English Department Head, Commerce ISD in Commerce, TX

Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education - English; Bachelor of Science in Theatre

Brooke Kicklighter Pace

Graphic Designer, R. Nichols Stationery & Gifts, Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Art, Business Administration Minor

Shelbie Hagge

Talent Coordinator & Photo Stylist, Bass Pro Shops Corporate--National Headquarters, Springfield, MO

Bachelor of Science in Media Communication