Ruth recently joined Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City as director of community relations. She handles all public relations and marketing for the social service agency, as well as donor relations. She is also a regular freelance writer for the Kansas City Star. In addition, she will appear in a production of the musical “Oliver” this summer.

has been promoted to Vice President of Finance for Clear Channel Outdoor – Orlando Division. J.D. has been with this leader in the Outdoor Advertising business for nearly 18 years. He resides in Orlando with his wife Christine and their 3 children.

Just published “Cleanup of Chemical and Explosive Munitions” William Andrew Publishers). This book guides stakeholders and regulators through the correct process of assessing a military site, finding munitions, and cleaning them up. It lists scores of chemical and explosive munition constituents as well as ranges unknown to the military.

After graduating at the end of 2003, Ambyr moved to St. Louis where she attended SIUE and worked at the Center for Outcomes Research at St. Louis University. Ambyr has returned to the University as an analyst in the Health Management Research Center.

This alum has been appointed to serve on the Fund Board (Board of Directors) of Queensborough Community College, Bayside, New York.

Joshua Aaron, class of 1995, will be expanding his business, NYC-based Business Technology Partners, with the opening of a regional office in Michigan. Business Technology Partners, Inc. (BTP), is a premier New York City IT consulting firm. BTP is a partner with many leading companies including Microsoft, Cisco, HP, Dell, Symantec, Lenovo and APC. “Getting IT done” for over a decade, BTP helps its customers dramatically improve productivity and efficiency in their businesses through its technology expertise, proven designs and solutions.

Dan Matlow has recently made partner at the law firm of Ruden McClosky. Ruden McClosky is a full service, business law firm with offices throughout the State of Florida. Dan handles civil litigation (mostly contract disputes) and practices in the Fort Lauderdale office.

After nine years in Grand Rapids, I have moved my urology practice to Holland, Michigan and joined Western Michigan Urological Associates as a partner. I am still living in east Grand Rapids with my wife Barbara, son J. and daughter Claire, while our oldest son Will is finishing his sophomore year in Ann Arbor.

is currently training to complete the Washington DC 40 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, May 3-4th. With a Columbia University MBA, Mary worked in financial services in NYC and internationally, including a couple years in Paris. Mary is now an executive search professional in finance and technology in the DC area, and enjoys volunteering for the U-M Alumni Club.