Decade: 1990-99
Kim Kavin
What do you do in your current job? I do freelance writing, editing, photography, and online content. I work for a dozen or so magazines and websites, I ghost-blog, I build my own websites that generate income, and I write books. Most of my work is in the area of boats and travel, but I … Continued
Renee Hultgren, BJ ’91
Renee Hultgren, BJ ’91, is an events manager at Kansas State University in Olathe.
Dave Ihlenfeld
What have you done in your career? I’ve written on a wide variety of television comedies, including “Malcolm in the Middle,” Nickelodeon’s “Supah Ninjas,” and “Family Guy.” I also wrote a non-fiction book called “Dog Days” about my first job out of college – driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. The book makes for a great … Continued
Nick Iannitto
On his career: I am the vice president of business development for Reputation Management Associates in Columbus, Ohio. On the benefits of working in public relations: Public relations is the best career to have if you’re married and need to focus on others, like your family and your clients. I love my job in sales and … Continued
Terry Heifetz
What do you do? Instructor of telecommunications and journalism at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. How did you get your job? Worked in local and network TV since graduation. Then, I heard the call to give back by training tomorrow’s journalists. What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? How to … Continued
David Groves
What do you do? I produce the 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. newscast, Monday through Friday. Competition is very intense in our market in the morning, so I’m a veteran presence. It also allows me more time for my other, non-paid, “job,” that of a youth soccer coach and administrator. How did you get your … Continued
Angie Fox
What do you do? I am a New York Times bestselling author of popular fiction. Published titles include The Accidental Demon Slayer, The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers, A Tale of Two Demon Slayers, The Last of the Demon Slayers, My Zombie Valentine, So I Married a Demon Slayer and Vampire County. More info at … Continued
Rachel Ebeling
What do you do? I run a nonprofit organization called “The Angel Band Project.” Our mission is to promote hope and healing through music for those affected by sexual violence. This project was founded after the rape and murder of a dear friend, Teresa Butz, in her home in Seattle. It was inspired by her family’s … Continued
Amy Bannister DiGiacomo
What do you do? I’m in charge of the marketing and public relations for a 140-bed hospital outside of Charleston, S.C. How did you get your job? My husband and I wanted to move to S.C. to be closer to family, so I posted my resume on Monster, CareerBuilder, and a number of marketing and … Continued
Jay Dade
What do you do? I am currently a shareholder in the law firm of Polsinelli P.C. in the firm’s Springfield, Mo. office. I’ve focused my practice on management-side labor and employment relations law. As such, I counsel clients on a broad array of day-to-day personnel management and union-management issues. I also provide management training programs in the areas … Continued