Doug Goodnough Archives

Mission Fit: Rodgers Brings Career Experience to Alma Mater

In describing men’s tennis at Hillsdale College in the late 1990s, Matt Rodgers, ’00, said his team could be summed up in one word: Underdogs. However, Rodgers said the Chargers thrived on being underestimated.

Best of Both Worlds: Academics, Shooting a Perfect Combo for Lieske

Being first comes naturally for Drew Lieske, ’18. As a member of the fledgling Hillsdale College shotgun team, Lieske won an individual ACUI Collegiate National Championship and was a member of four ACUI national champion teams as a Charger. The competitive fires still burn for Lieske, but now as a businessman and entrepreneur.

A Month in the Life of the Alumni Office

It’s always a busy time on campus during the academic year. April is an especially hectic time, when students and faculty are rushing to the finish line. The Alumni Office is running a race of its own, trying to host current events and plan for future ones all at the same time. Here’s what a “typical” month looks like for the alumni team.

Dual Allegiances: Parr Has a Special Relationship with Hillsdale, Northwood

Brian Parr, ’76, came back to work for the College in admissions and fundraising after graduating. It was that experience that helped propel him to a career in higher education. Returning to Hillsdale’s campus as part of the 50/60-Year Plus Reunion in April of 2026, Parr said he is grateful for his time at Hillsdale.

Smart Investment: Jamison Values His Hillsdale Experience

To Matt Jamison, ’93, college athletics and investment banking have a lot in common. As a former two-sport student-athlete at Hillsdale and current president and managing director of PCMF Investment Banking for more than 25 years, he should know.

Standing Tall: Wiesen Dunlap Still in a Leadership Position at GM

Mary Wiesen Dunlap, ’03, may stand just a shade over five feet, but during her time on the court as a Hillsdale Charger, she stood tall. The gritty point guard who helped captain the Hillsdale women’s basketball team to success during her playing career is now leading in her career with General Motors.

Hillsdale from an Alumni Perspective

When Doug Goodnough, ’90, started his role at the College, one of his priorities was to talk about Hillsdale from an alumni perspective. Whether it was people, places, or things, being able to provide alumni a glimpse into the College has been one of the most rewarding areas of his job. In some small way, he hopes this blog has helped that effort.

Lone Star Lawyer: Tira Jones Holcomb Wears Many Hats

Tira Jones Holcomb, ’95, wears many hats. Lawyer, wife, mother, elected official, part-time rancher, and budding golfer. Being from Texas, those hats happen to be Stetsons. At age 12, the Lubbock native knew a legal career was what she wanted, and attending Hillsdale College was part of that plan.

Excel-ing at His Career: Mount Thriving as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor

George Mount, ’10, is a teacher, but he does not have a classroom. At least not in the traditional sense. However, he has more than 400,000 “students” throughout the country in various careers and professions. What binds them all together is Microsoft Excel.

Four Years and Counting

Four years. A lot can happen during that time. It certainly has for Doug Goodnough, ’90. Heading into Year 5 of his role at the College, he’s excited to see the growing Alumni Office in action.

The Hard Things: Muellers Carve Out Community Life in Colorado

“Family, church, and local community” was the mantra of longtime (and now retired) Hillsdale College history professor John Willson. Paul and Kathryn Williams Mueller, ’09, ’09, are living that reality in the remote mining town of Leadville, Colorado, nestled in the Rocky Mountains.

A Hillsdale Love Story: Reed and Natalie Kent Lawe, ’21, ’22

Reed and Natalie Kent Lawe, ’21, ’22, met well before either one of them attended a class at Hillsdale College. Growing up as neighbors in the bedroom community of Ave Maria, Florida, the now-married couple reflects on their unique paths to the College.