Doug Goodnough Archives

Ongoing Involvement: Former Healthcare CEO Mark Taylor Remains Engaged with Alma Mater

Mark Taylor, ’74, has had a long and distinguished career as a healthcare administrator, including the role of CEO at several large healthcare organizations. During his time at Hillsdale, he made connections at Hillsdale Hospital, that eventually affected his future career path.

A Passion for Policy: Cassidy Syftestad Klutts’s Mission to Advance Classical Education

To say Cassidy Syftestad Klutts, ’18, is passionate about education is an understatement. After graduating with a degree in American Studies, Klutts is completing her doctoral studies in education reform. Klutts is excited about the future, especially advancing Hillsdale’s K-12 Program.

Front and Center: Jim Beley Directs Legislative Affairs for Congressman Matt Gaetz

For Jim Beley, ’10, a career in politics is a chance to be a part of history. The former director of Presidential Writers under former President Donald Trump helped write, edit, and direct policy, proclamations, and other personal presidential communications from 2017-2020.

Charge On: Rediscovering Hillsdale’s Fight Song

After some conversation and consternation, “Charge On!” was declared the official winner of Hillsdale’s fight song. Written by a man named Jerry H. Bilik, it apparently debuted during the 1968 football season when the “Dales” officially became the “Chargers.”

Driven to Succeed: Kraig Heeter Advances Career in Industrial Real Estate

After a successful collegiate golf career, Kraig Heeter, ’01, became a professional after graduating from Hillsdale College and played in California’s Pepsi Tour. However, he ultimately decided to take on a career in industrial real estate.

Holding Court: Jerry Hewitt Helped Hillsdale Restart Men’s Tennis

When Hillsdale College decided to restart men’s tennis as a collegiate sport in 2015-16, Jerry Hewitt, ’19, was the very first recruit to commit to the Chargers. By the time Hewitt graduated, he had helped build the Chargers into a championship program.

Judge of Character: Eric Tamashasky Works to Improve Justice System

Eric Tamashasky, ’96, the former prosecuting attorney and current magistrate judge for the St. Joseph County Superior Court in Indiana has found his legal career in law enforcement and the justice system far more enriching than his original plan.

Fresh Fingers: Piano Teacher Cate Larsen Bryan is Impacting Iowa

Cate Larsen Bryan, ’06, lets her “fingers do the walking.” Playing and teaching piano isn’t just an interest or a career for the Iowa native, but a way of life.

Finally Finding Those “Lost” Friends

College is where you start with a core of friends, and then expand into a very large contingent of folks by the time you graduate. Graduation comes, and you go your separate ways. The Alumni Office may be able to help our alumni find those “lost” classmates and friends with a new online directory coming in 2024.

Charger Catalyst: Katie Kish Hall Helps Hillsdale Back to Championship Status

Katie Kish Hall, ’19, wasted little time making her mark on the Hillsdale College Softball program. Hall was one of the most decorated players in program history and helped guide the Chargers to a conference championship and NCAA Division II tournament berth.

A Winning Formula: Baseball, Accounting Brought Troy Salvior to Hillsdale College

Baseball and the accounting program were a winning recruiting formula for Troy Salvior, ’90. The pitcher, who was a former draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals, said the opportunity to play collegiate baseball and study under an accounting faculty legend were the deciding factors in his decision to attend Hillsdale College.

Camaraderie and Competition: Kristen Farling Pigg Remembers Chargers Tennis, Good Times

Kristen “Kiki” Farling Pigg, ’90, looks back at her Hillsdale College years with fondness. A member of the team that finished second in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference during her senior year, Pigg said college tennis was more than the competition.