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ongratulations to Gamma Theta's most
recent recipients of the Significant Sigs
award! Robert Stuart '75, Kyle Bachus '89,
Brad Culpepper '92, Wesley Tibbals '95, and
John Kampfe '80 were honored at last year's
Chapter Grand.
James D. Wiltshire '54 shares that his wife,
Susan, passed away on August 13, 2021, from
a stroke. He still resides at Oak Hammock
(CCRC) in Gainesville, Fla.
Email: jwiltshiresr@gmail.com
Theodore J. Staub '57 is battling Parkinson's
disease and moved to assisted living in Austin,
Texas, in August 2023. He suffered a small
stroke in October 2023 but is recovering nicely.
George E. Greene III '58 retired from Florida
Power Corp. as senior vice president in 1994 and
became the executive director of No Casinos,
which defeated a pro-casino movement in
Florida. He then worked as a senior consultant
to Saudi Consolidated Electric in Saudi Arabia.
George lives in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Email: ggreeneiii@aol.com
Jefferson B. Miller Jr. '58 serves on the
board of directors for the St. Mary's United
Methodist Church Foundation. His son, Tripp,
is employed by UF Athletic Association. Jeff
resides in Saint Marys, Ga.
Email: jbm1937@gmail.com
Kenneth M. Krassy '64 shares that his son, Matt
'90, is also a Gamma Theta Sig. Ken is a Rotary
Club member in Fernandina Beach, Fla., where
he resides. "Our mayor, Bradley Bean, is a big
Gator fan and past Rotary president. Fishing and
playing pétanque, along with YMCA physical
fitness routines, keep me busy!"
Email: ken.krassy@gmail.com
E. William Growth '67 shares, "John Ehrlick
'67 and I still tailgate in Lot C! Been doing
it since 1981. Come by if you're in the area!"
William lives in Saint Louis, Mo.
Email: bill.groth67@gmail.com
Bob L. Nash '67 is proud to share the Gamma
Theta brotherhood with his brother, Richard
'64, and nephew, Don Briggs '87. He lives in
Hillsborough, N.H.
Email: bobnash66@gmail.com
Wendell G. Coffee '69 resides in Peachtree City,
Ga., and shares that he still teaches golf lessons at
Wendell Coffee Golf Center in Tyrone (which he
owns) in addition to playing in GA section PGA
golf tournaments. Email: wcoffee1@gmail.com
Kenneth D. Driggs '70 shares: "I may soon have
a scripted fictional TV show based on my career
as a death penalty defense lawyer in Florida,
Texas, and Georgia." He lives in Atlanta, Ga.
Email: kendriggs@comcast.net
Edward L. Nienaber '70 resides in Miami, Fla.,
and shares that he's excited about new chapter
house. "Much warmer than the current house!"
Email: julianne.nienaber@gmail.com
Jerry Hoover '71 is still practicing law in
Houston, Texas, where he resides. "I have eight
grandchildren now that we love to spoil!" He
and his wife celebrated their 40th wedding
anniversary in June 2023 with a Western
Mediterranean cruise.
Email: jerryhoover@adrtexas.com
Robert F. Bokern '79 is a financial advisor and
managing director at Ameriprise Financial.
He has been in the business for 40 years and
resides in Saint Louis, Mo.
Email: rbokern@ampf.com
James E. Emmons '82 lives in Deland, Fla., and
shares that he's been working in recreational
boating and water sports as a boating safety
advocate in partnership with the U.S. Coast
Guard since 2011. "Currently managing our
41st outreach project to educate boaters to be
safer on the waters through the Water Sports
Foundation (watersportsfoundation.com).
Email: jim.emmons@yahoo.com
Jon P. Neill, Ph.D. '84 moved to Rockville,
Md., from the Washington metro area. He
works in Wilmington, Del., at JP Morgan in
risk management. "My son, Connor (USF),
became a Sigma Chi in 2014; the fourth
generation. My son, Alex, and his wife, Rachel,
live nearby with my grandson, Zachary.
Email: jonpneill62@gmail.com
Todd A. Light '87 takes a yearly trip to New
York for the Belmont Stakes horse race; he saw
Justify win the Triple Crown in 2018. "My son,
Joshua '19, graduated from UF with a finance
degree in December 2019."
Email: jbrjosh@gmail.com
Steve K. Barbarick '90 recently accepted a
position as president and CEO of Rural King,
a retail company headquartered in Illinois. The
company has 134 stores across 13 states. "We are
always looking to recruit great people at both our
corporate office and in the field," he said. Any
alumni or soon-to-be graduates are welcome to
reach out. Steve resides in Franklin, Tenn.
Email: steve.barbarick1@gmail.com
Timothy "TK" Knight '97 lives in Sarasota,
Fla., with his wife, Stephanie; they have two
children. Tim is COO of John Cannon Homes
and an elder at Gulfgate Church.
Email: timremax@aol.com
Brooks Patrick Allen '13 is a three-time
Emmy-nominated video, film, and digital
content producer for brands and boutique
businesses worldwide. His company, Hurricane
Studios, is headquartered in Tampa, Fla.
Email: hurricane@brookspatrickallen.com
A L U M N I N E W S
Alumni weekend is a perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and
make new memories. Mark your calendars and join us on November 16-17, 2024.
