Class Notes

Name: Joe Dominski

Class Year(s): 1990

Note: Joe Dominski ’90 (KGCOE) purchased Abrading Methods, Inc. He is proud and humbled to be joining the phenomenal group of machinists, craftsmen, and professionals at Abrading Methods, Inc. and looks forward to continuing the 30 legacy of quality lapping services and building even stronger relationships with customers. Visit www.Lapping.com

Submitted on: July 23, 2021

Name: Dan Horowitz

Class Year(s): 2009, 2011

Note: Dan Horowitz ’09 (CIAS) took a chance on the Hemp and Cannabis industry in 2019. He now sells equipment within this space and loves working with processors who need integration and systems designed to their needs. Everyday is different and he loves working in a growing industry (pun intended.)

Submitted on: July 23, 2021

Name: Todd Hess

Class Year(s): 1996

Note: Todd Hess ’96 9CAST) has started a new chapter in his career. He is now Director of Business Software for Protective Industrial Products, a fast growing global provider of personal protective equipment headquartered in Latham, N.Y.

Submitted on: July 23, 2021

Phil and Anna Rodriguez at Lake Shore Country Club

Name: Philip Rodriguez

Class Year(s): 2013

Note: Philip Rodriguez ’13 (GCCIS) MS ’21 (GCCIS) and his wife, Anna, were married on June 26, 2021 at St. Nicholas Church. Anna, I’m so grateful for you and looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together. I love you!

Submitted on: July 23, 2021

Name: Nathan Gardner

Class Year(s): 2004

Note: Nate Gardner ’04 (COS) completed his Doctor of Medical Science degree through AT Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences in May of 2021. Dr. Gardner is currently the Program Director at the Center for Physician Assistant Studies at Albany Medical College.

Submitted on: July 12, 2021

Wil Sylvince, host of the New Jokes shows at the Comedy Cellar, snaps an on-stage selfie with Tom Willard. Tom was marking his fifth anniversary in standup comedy while making his fifth appearance at the world-famous NYC comedy club.

Name: Tom Willard

Class Year(s): 1985

Note: Tom Willard ’85 (GAP) celebrated his fifth anniversary in standup comedy on July 5, 2021 by making his fifth appearance at the famous Comedy Cellar in New York City. He is pictured with Wil Sylvince, host of the New Jokes shows on which he has performed. Tom started doing standup at age 58 with no stage experience after a long career in arts administration and journalism. He talks and uses sign language in his act.

Submitted on: July 9, 2021

Name: Marc Raco

Class Year(s): 1988

Note: Marc Raco ’88 (GAP) recently became the Head of Audio for Linktree, the technology platform to connect your entire online ecosystem (ranked 4th Most Innovative Social Media Company by Fast Company, 2020). Marc had most recently led the audio-for-business company and podcast network MouthMedia Network, which he cofounded, as CEO.

Submitted on: July 7, 2021

Name: Ken Staffan

Class Year(s): 1984, 1993, 2015

Note: Ken Staffan ’84 (CAST), MS ’93 (CAST) retired after a 38-year career in software engineering, teaching, and systems engineering at Xerox, Redcom Labs, St. John Fisher College, and Eastman Kodak/Johnson & Johnson/Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. He and his wife, Mary (Higby) Staffan ’83 (FAA), will now have more time to enjoy their first grandchild.

Submitted on: July 1, 2021

Name: Scott Saldinger

Class Year(s): 91

Note: Scott Saldinger ’91 (GAP) joined PeopleGrove as Director, University Partnerships in March 2021. PeopleGrove is a leading provider of higher education communication, connection, mentorship and career platforms. He is proud to see RIT using the platform to engage students and alumni as a PeopleGrove partner.

Submitted on: June 30, 2021

Avery Jax Herrman (Left) and Sawyer Allen Herrman (right)

Name: JACQUALYN Schulman

Class Year(s): 2012

Note: Jacqualyn Schulman ’12 (COS) and Tyler Herrman ’13 (GCCIS) welcomed identical twins boys, Sawyer Allen Herrman and Avery Jax Herrman, on February 1, 2021.

Submitted on: June 19, 2021