Archives: Class Notes
Katherine Johanns, BJ ’02
Katherine Johanns, BJ ’02, is the communications director at the Association of Texas Professional Educators, the nation’s largest independent educator organization.
Tim Fenton, BJ ’65
After a long career in advertising and direct marketing in New York – and a brief one in Connecticut in real estate – Tim Fenton, BJ ’65, has been retired for five years and living in Davis, Calif. Fenton’s “retirement gig” is working in California state Democratic politics. “I am proud to say we had … Continued
Lynn Weddle Judkins, BJ ’93
Lynn Weddle Judkins, BJ ’93, is the membership chairman for the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel. A seasoned trial attorney, Judkins handles primarily business and construction-related disputes of all sizes in Missouri and Kansas.
Major Garrett, BJ ’84
Major Garrett, BJ ’84, has recently been named Chief White House Correspondent at CBS News. He will report to all of the station’s broadcasts and platforms and will occasionally substitute as Anchor of “Face the Nation.” Garrett also will continue to contribute to National Journal as a correspondent-at-large and write a weekly column.
Daxton “Chip” Stewart, PhD ’09
Daxton “Chip” Stewart, PhD ’09, had his first book, “Social Media and the Law: A Guidebook for Communication Students and Professionals,” published by Routledge in December. Stewart edited the book, which features chapters by 11 authors, including one of his own on developing social media policies and guidelines for journalism organizations. In 2012, he was … Continued
Georgina (Karas) Flores, BJ ’99
Georgina (Karas) Flores, BJ ’99, BA ’99, was recently inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Achievement. This recognizes leading young advertising professionals age 40 and under who are making a significant impact in the marketing industry through their leadership, career achievements and personal qualities that motivate others to excel. Flores is the director … Continued
Colleen Cusumano, BJ ’07
Four J-School alumni staff the public relations department at Columbia College in Columbia, Mo. From left: Michael Kateman, MA ’91; Whitney Dreier, MA ’10; Colleen Cusumano, BJ ’07; and Brandi Herrman, MA ’08.
Sheila Robertson, BJ ’82
Sheila Robertson, BJ ’82, died Nov. 6, in Columbia, Mo.
Richard M. Cottam, BJ ’55
Richard M. Cottam, BJ ’55, died Dec. 24, 2011, aged 81. Cottam served in the Marines during the Korean War and received the Purple Heart decoration. He was an instructor at the Missouri School of Journalism from 1956 to 1963, and co-hosted “Conversations with Dick and Doris” on KFRU from 1961 to 1963. Cottam was … Continued
Karen L. Miller, MA ’07
Karen L. Miller, MA ’07, business editor and assistant news editor at the Reading (Pa.) Eagle, is also now an adjunct professor of communications at Alvernia University, also in Reading. She earned her master’s online from Missouri while working as a mid-career professional. Miller teaches writing for the media, intercultural communications and public relations.