Class Notes
Name: John Letteney
Class Year(s): 1983
Note: Thomasville Police Chief John Letteney BS ’83 (CLA) has been sworn in as President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). His term began October 18 at the conclusion of the IACP Annual Convention and Exposition held in Dallas, Texas. He has served on the Board of Directors for IACP in various roles since 2014 and was elected as 4th Vice President in 2018. Chief Letteney was named Thomasville’s Police Chief in January 2021. He retired in 2005 as a Captain for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Rochester, New York. The IACP is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 32,000 members in over 170 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Scott Vile
Class Year(s): 1982
Note: Scott Vile, ’82 (GAP) is the owner of the Ascensius Press in Bar Mills, Maine, one of the largest letterpress composition and printing offices in the US. He was recently named president of the Society of Printers of Boston, MA.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: James TABBI
Class Year(s): 89, 98
Note: James Tabbi BS ’90, MS ’98 (COS) and his musical group, The Heroic Enthusiasts, released Crimes and Passions on December 2, 2022. This the second of their two EPs releasing this year—is out now on Meridian/ECR Music Group. In contrast with—and to complement—that first EP, Crimes and Passions is a collection of five inspired, vibrant and spontaneous songs, meant to take the listener on a journey that conveys emotions—sweet and savory, light and moody, new and refreshing. https://linktr.ee/TheHeroicEnthusiasts
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Gabriel Isserlis
Class Year(s): 2013,2016
Note: Gabriel Isserlis BFA ’16 (CIAS) raised £300,000 for Tutti - the tech company he started immediately after leaving RIT.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Audrey Braun
Class Year(s): 2005
Note: Wyatt Allister Braun and future tiger, born March 2022 to Audrey Braun BS ’05 (SCB) and Jordan Braun of Austin, Texas.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Aaron Heyman
Class Year(s): 2009
Note: Aaron Heyman BS ’09, ME ’09 (KGCOE) has joined the Debra LaMay Insurance Agency in Malta, NY specializing in homeowners and small business insurance.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Kat Bastow
Class Year(s): 2003
Note: Kat Bastow ’03 (CIAS) welcomed a little baby girl, Bailey Maureen Bastow, Sept 10, 2022. She was born eight weeks early, so she was four pounds. Spent a few weeks in NICU and is now almost four months old and doing very well.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Lisa (Sporleder) Stephens
Class Year(s): 1981
Note: Lisa (Sporleder) Stephens ’81 (FAA) received the Community Leadership Award from EDUCAUSE at their annual conference this past October. EDUCAUSE is an international professional association focused on higher education technology. This award was largely in recognition of her efforts launching a global portal that enables educators to share detailed exemplars of technology enabled classrooms to assist with design and renovation planning, as well as ideas for research & pedagogy to better facilitate active and applied learning. More details are available at: https://www.educause.edu/careers/awards-program/community-leadership-award/community-leadership-award-recipients/2022-community-leadership-award-recipient Lisa and her husband Jim continue to reside in Wilson, NY.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Gary Rosenfeld
Class Year(s): 1980
Note: Gary Rosenfeld ’80 (CAST) retired after 13 years with Apple. Prior to working at Apple, Rosenfeld also worked at Calumet Photographic, Fuji Photo Film and more in the photographic industry.
Submitted on: December 27, 2022
Name: Charesse Forbes (Barrett)
Class Year(s): 1998, 2018
Note: Charesse Forbes (Barrett) ’18 (SOIS) has authored and self-published the first of several children’s books that will be a part of the series she created called ’Chasing Chase’. ’Book 1: Where’s My Toy? (Honesty)’ is sure to be a favorite in any child’s library/collection! Charesse attended RIT’s College of Business as a Finance major from the years of 1998 - 2003. Unfortunately, she left before completing her degree. After experiencing many of life’s hills and valleys she returned as a student of The School of Individualized Studies and obtained her Bachelors of Applied Science with a Major in Management & Finance, and a Minor in Social Inequalities in January of 2018. Charesse’s goal is to positively impact the nation’s youth by equipping them with lessons centered around integrity and self-awareness through fun short stories! The content is loosely based on real life experiences with her four children. You can support Charesse by purchasing a book today! The outlets and links for purchase are listed below: - Lulu Bookstore Online: https://www.lulu.com/shop/charesse-barrett-and-malik-whitaker/chasing-chase/hardcover/product-n8k76k.html?q=Chasing+Chase&page=1&pageSize=4 (Use Discount Code: WELCOME15) Amazon - Chasing Chase: Book 1: Where’s My Toy? (Honesty) https://a.co/d/7SMZ9It As we enter the season of giving, purchase this Chasing Chase Book for a Child you know as a gift!
Submitted on: November 30, 2022