Alumni Spotlight
Welcome to McMurry’s Alumni Career Spotlight! Each month we feature alumni stories on this page, in the e-newsletter, and on social media.
We want to share YOUR story! Update your business information at the link below and tell us how you’ve worked hard, overcome obstacles, applied your degree, and enhanced your career or started a business.
Chelsea Miller Rico ’13
Rico graduated from McMurry in 2013 and majored in elementary education. While at McMurry, she completed student teaching at Lee…
Harvey Oaxaca ’01
His special bond with the institution started when he was a small child. Some of his earliest memories include stories…
Truman Guinn ’14
In his post-college life, Truman Guinn has felt called to serve others in his profession. After graduating from McMurry…
Dorian Block ’15
Since graduating from McMurry Dorian Block has carved out a successful career path rooted in the arts. Block who graduated…
JoLisa Hoover ’92
After graduating from McMurry in 1992 JoLisa Hoover taught at Bryan ISD for 13 years. During that time, she pursued…
Jonathan McHugh ’17 + Matthew McHugh ’17
Jonathan and Matthew McHugh have always wanted to give back to the community that supported them so well. The identical…
Juliana Fabrizio ’20
Juliana Fabrizio spent her childhood on the McMurry campus. Her father, McMurry Professor of Political Science Paul Fabrizio, instilled in…
Elijah Dawson ’19
For most college students the gap between graduation and finding their first job is something that strikes fear. For Elijah…
Karl Scott ’07
Karl Scott ’07 has found success in embracing all the unique qualities he brings to his job. Simply put, being…
Alexander Orosco ’08
Alexander Orosco ’08 found himself behind the wheel of a historically successful season of Coahoma Softball this last spring. Orosco…
Hannah Way ’19
Hannah Way ’19 is proud to bring creativity to her work every single day. After graduating from McMurry in 2019…
Kenna Hogan ‘13
Kenna Hogan’s history degree led to jobs in curation and development for the Old Jail Art Center in Albany, TX,…
Isaiah Core ‘18
In the 1960s, Isaiah Core’s grandparents founded Instrument Maintenance Co., Inc., an oil and gas business. After graduating from McMurry,…
Bobby Medford ‘93
Bobby Medford ’93 is a program director for Behavioral Health, an outpatient clinic for senior adults and a traditional outpatient…
Will Cooper ’14
Will Cooper ’14 competed as a sprinter for McMurry for 2 ½ seasons, before an injury ended his career. No…
Cam Burton ‘01
Cam Burton ’01 is the Director of Spiritual Care, Clinical Ethics at St. David’s Healthcare – South Austin Medical Center. He…
Sarah Graff Bodner, PhD ‘96
Eight years ago, Sarah Graff Bodner, PhD ’96 founded the Featherstone Group, so she could balance being a mom AND…
Corbett Kesler ‘00
Corbett Kesler’s ’00 career took a few turns before leading to his true passions—art and teaching. He’s now thriving as…
Katanna Wright Zachary ‘73
Katanna Wright Zachary ’73 has a penchant for writing and research. She currently works as a tutor for Midland College,…
Steve Harter ‘78
Steve Harter ’78 graduated from McMurry with a Bachelor of Music Education. He initially planned to teach in public school,…
Stefanie Krantz ’97
Stefanie Krantz ’97 is a climate change coordinator for the Nez Perce Tribe in north central Idaho. She works with…
Heather Gates ‘04
Heather Gates ’04—an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church serves as lead chaplain for the Galveston Police Department, providing…
Steven Bristow ’96
Steven Bristow ’96 is vice president of government affairs for Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC—a leading provider of recreational safety education. Steven…