RE Log Spring 2021

62 Ransom Everglades LOG SPRING 2021 Class Notes Heidi Howard Tandy , see Alejandro Miyar ’99 Michiel “Monkey” van de Kreeke writes, “Kids still doing their things, and we are still chasing them: sailing, foot- ball, ballet and spending time with their grandparents. The van de Kreekes made their annual pilgrimage to the Villano house in Maine during the summer, and we are blessed to be together and wish everyone well during these crazy times!” Vicki Carbonell Williamson , see Sergio Mendoza ’96 1989 Class Agents: Rosalie Berg (rosalieberg@strategicvantage.com ), Michael Choi (mchoi1270@yahoo. com), Sharon-Jo Nachman (cat5sharon@gmail.com ) Rosalie Berg writes, “I’m loving living in the Grove! I have been enjoying the great outdoor bars and restaurants with my friends (socially distantly!), paddle boarding whenever the conditions allow and playing Ultimate Frisbee every week. I have two awesome sons, ages 17 and 18 (RE classes of ’20 and ’22), and own a marketing and PR agency. Life is good! Reach out to me if you’d like to hang out at RosalieBerg@StrategicVantage.com .” Matt Marcus writes, “It’s been more than 30 years since I graduated, and I have yet to really find my rhythm. I have acquired a rescue dog (see handsome photo), and she is poised to coach me towards achieving some goals this year. Unfortunately, I have not been able to identify any interesting objectives for the moment. If you are a motivated goal setter and feel you could help me reach my potential, please don’t hesitate to reach out.” Photo by LM Photography Roland Samimy was named the first Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer for the Village of Key Biscayne in April 2020. Roland is a coastal systems and water resources scientist with a PhD in Coastal Systems Science, an MS in Water Resources Engineering and an MA in Environmental Policy. He has held the position of Senior Scientist - Water Resources Technical Manager with Atkins North America (Miami Office) while also maintaining his 18-year long professional association with the University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth, where he continues to hold the position of Senior Research Manager for the Coastal Systems Program within the Department of Estuarine and Ocean Science. Alex Martinez Tornek , see Scott Tornek ’83 Jeff Williamson , see Donald Lutton ’87 1987 Class Agents: Adriana Atwill (lafuente@bellsouth.net ), Todd Poses (tsposes@aol.com) Michael Hochman is Deputy Staff Secretary of the new White House staff. Michael is a member of the law firm Monzack Mersky Browder and Hochman, P.A., in Wilmington, Delaware. He is a litigator with extensive experience in both state and federal courts. Hochman has also served as a trial lawyer with the State of Delaware’s Office of the Public Defender. Hochman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Boston College Law School. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and their three children. Donald Lutton writes, “ Jeff Williamson ’86 and I are gold medalists in the State of Florida Senior Games. I won five medals (one gold, three silvers and a bronze) in swimming in Cocoa Beach December 5 and 6. Jeff won three medals (one gold and two silver) in Melbourne, Fla., for track and field the following weekend.” Andy Schine writes, “Hi everyone! I hope this finds you all well. I am swimming in the ocean, sharing loads of time with my family — Ava (18), Dashiell (15), John and the pets — and working as a writing coach and a college counselor. I’m so lucky to get to see Heather Snider on the regular! I hope we can all gather again sometime in the near future, in the warm and delightful evening air of Coconut Grove!” Carlos Watson , see Kelly Capen Douglas ’85 1988 Class Agents: Adam Gelber (Aagelber@bellsouth.net) , Heidi Howard Tandy (heidi8@gmail.com ), Sunny Schleifer (sunbinder@hotmail. com), Dana Arnold Startt (danastartt@bellsouth.net ), Cornelia Taudt-Ehrling (ctehrling@gmail.com) , Allison Turk (turkallison@aol.com ) Justin Elegant , see Alejandro Miyar ’99 Adam Gelber writes, “Working and recreating in the Everglades has been truly rewarding and delivering great experiences with family and friends. Doing well.” Photo of Adam and his father Ed camping in the Everglades. Paul Erickson joined Parks Associates as a Senior Analyst at the beginning of 2021 and contributes to its entertain- ment research portfolio, focusing on consumer electronics and video distribu- tion. He joined Parks Associates after more than 15 years in the industry as an analyst, covering numerous topics across the consumer electronics and service provider landscape for Omdia, IHS Markit and NPD DisplaySearch. Paul