Alumni in the Media

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB), recently announced that Jim Loree '80, a seasoned executive and a member of the SSB Board of Directors, has been appointed as chief executive officer. He is the former chief executive officer of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

The Motion Picture Association has hired Larissa Knapp '91 to lead its fight against worldwide piracy. She previously led the FBI's National Security Branch.

Linda Boff '83, who spent almost 10 years as chief marketing officer at General Electric, is now chief executive at marketing agency Said Differently.

Phil Beuth ’54 will be recognized by the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame with the Service to Community Award. He was also featured in "WTEN-TV 70th Anniversary...A Look Back."

Pat Seftel '80 was recently featured in the New York Times story, "How FaceTime Calls With Mom Became a TV Hit."

Kate White '72 has written a new psychological thriller. The Last Time She Saw Him was released May 14.

Danna DeBlasio '08, who has served as managing director for CMW Strategies, a lobbying firm based in New York City, has been named a partner at the firm.

Concordia University Irvine recently honored Rev. Dr. Arthur Just '75 with the Great Commission Award. He is s a professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary.

Nick Conway '97 was recently featured in a Times Union newspaper story, "Debilitated by Lyme, elite runner Nick Conway flying again."

On April 20, Peter’s Place honored Andy Walsh '76, for his longtime dedication to the organization. Walsh is an emeritus member of the organization's board of directors. Peter's Place is a small nonprofit founded on the premise that no child should ever grieve alone.