Class News: May 2026
In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.
By Lina Giles
May 13, 2026
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of Class News, our snapshot of personal achievements and professional journeys in your alumni community.
Each month we’ll share a collection of the most recent submissions, so don’t forget to keep us up to date on your latest news.
Gatherings & Milestones
Earlier this year, Gary Ullo ’81 retired from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He is now enjoying spending time with family and grandchildren.
Ralph Riedel ’82MBA retired after more than 20 years as a founding partner at Accenture and 10 years teaching at Ohio University. Riedel now lives in Palm Beach, Florida.
Angel Whetstone ’17 earned Region 4 Coach of the Year honors after leading the Madison College women’s basketball team to its first Region 4 Championship in 10 years during her third season as head coach.
Members of Chi Omega gathered at Rollins Alumni Weekend 2026 to celebrate the sorority’s 86 years at Rollins College, where it has remained active without interruption since 1940.
Making Moves
Lisa Rolls ’89 joined the International Seabed Authority as special adviser on strategic initiatives and external relations. Over the course of her career, she has worked in advertising, founded a safari company in East Africa, and spent 15 years with the United Nations advancing global advocacy initiatives related to climate change and ocean health. She is pictured with Jason Momoa at the UN Ocean Conference, where he was designated a UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador.
William Green ’95 co-founded Treseño Golf, a Barcelona-based golf lifestyle brand inspired by the culture of the Iberian Peninsula.
Greg Morley ’96MBA ’00MHR published his second book, Rally: A Guide to Building Resilience. Drawing on his leadership experience and stories of resilience, the book explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty and pressure while staying connected and clear-headed.
April Navarro ’09 started a new position as consumer experience consultant at AdventHealth.

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Recent Stories
July 13, 2026
Voicu, Vidovic, Montoya-Chang ’26 to Present Paper at Business and Economics Conference
María Montoya-Chang ’26, Martina Vidovic, and Anca Voicu of the 2023 Women in Finance cohort will present their paper on female leadership in finance at the 43rd Business and Economics Society International Conference.
July 10, 2026
Parker Appointed NACDA President
Pennie Parker, associate vice president of athletics, will serve as president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) for the 2026–27 academic year.
July 10, 2026
Hume House Receives Grant from ELCOC
The Hume House Child Development & Student Research Center has received a $21,000 grant from the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) to help strengthen early childhood education across Central Florida through a new professional development initiative.