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Class News: May 2026

In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.

By Lina Giles

May 13, 2026

A grid of Rollins alumni.

Welcome to the May 2026 edition of Class News, our snapshot of personal achievements and professional journeys in your alumni community.

Each month we’ll share a collection of the most recent submissions, so don’t forget to keep us up to date on your latest news.

A grid of Rollins alumni.
Clockwise from top left: Gary Ullo ’81 and his granddaughter; Ralph Riedel ’82MBA; Angel Whetstone ’17 (left) and the Madison College women's basketball team; and members of Chi Omega during Rollins Alumni Weekend 2026.

Gatherings & Milestones

Earlier this year, Gary Ullo ’81 retired from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He is now enjoying spending time with family and grandchildren.

Ralph Riedel ’82MBA retired after more than 20 years as a founding partner at Accenture and 10 years teaching at Ohio University. Riedel now lives in Palm Beach, Florida.

Angel Whetstone ’17 earned Region 4 Coach of the Year honors after leading the Madison College women’s basketball team to its first Region 4 Championship in 10 years during her third season as head coach.

Members of Chi Omega gathered at Rollins Alumni Weekend 2026 to celebrate the sorority’s 86 years at Rollins College, where it has remained active without interruption since 1940.

A grid of Rollins alumni.
Clockwise from top left: Lisa Rolls ’89 and Jason Momoa; William Green ’95; Greg Morley ’96MBA ’00MHR; and April Navarro ’09.

Making Moves

Lisa Rolls ’89 joined the International Seabed Authority as special adviser on strategic initiatives and external relations. Over the course of her career, she has worked in advertising, founded a safari company in East Africa, and spent 15 years with the United Nations advancing global advocacy initiatives related to climate change and ocean health. She is pictured with Jason Momoa at the UN Ocean Conference, where he was designated a UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador.

William Green ’95 co-founded Treseño Golf, a Barcelona-based golf lifestyle brand inspired by the culture of the Iberian Peninsula.

Greg Morley ’96MBA ’00MHR published his second book, Rally: A Guide to Building Resilience. Drawing on his leadership experience and stories of resilience, the book explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty and pressure while staying connected and clear-headed.

April Navarro ’09 started a new position as consumer experience consultant at AdventHealth.

Fellow tars hugging on Mills lawn.

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May 27, 2026

Fetscherin and Marashi ’21 Publish Brand Perception Study

Business professor Marc Fetscherin and Rollins alumna and international business major Dafina Marashi ’21 have co-authored an article accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing, a prestigious journal with an acceptance rate of only 12 percent.


Fetscherin and Marashi ’21 Publish Brand Perception Study

May 22, 2026

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

Gary McKechnie ’26MLS, Rollins Graduate Studies’ 2026 outstanding graduate student, reflects on a journey shaped not by a single path, but by the courage to keep designing it.

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

May 21, 2026

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address

Jeannine Saady ’26, Rollins Professional Advancement’s 2026 outstanding senior, shares how confronting her inner critic unlocked a path to purpose and proved that we are all capable of more than we believe.

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address