The Western Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors continuously works to strengthen the bond between WMU and its alumni, to support and enhance the student experience, and to help shape the future of WMU. This group of dedicated volunteers inspires alumni to deepen their connection to and engagement with Western by attending events, donating their time and talents, and providing regular philanthropic support. Alumni Board Directors may serve up to three, consecutive two-year terms.
Board of Directors
Jeff Winkler '20, President
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI - VP of Wealth Management, Raymond James
Lindsay McCall '04, Vice President
Richland, MI - Chief Operations Officer, Consumers Credit Union
Tom Byrum '76, '92
Galesburg, MI - Retired
Leslie Connelly '99
Chicago, IL - Sales Training & Development Manager
Touline “Lulu” Elshafei '14
Chicago, IL - Senior Attorney, DLA Piper
Thye Fischman '17
Dexter, MI - Legislative Director, Michigan House of Representatives
Trolisie Fletcher '97
Detroit, MI - Supervisory Accountant IV, City of Detroit
David Flickinger '09 '12
Portage, MI - Engagement Director, Salesforce
Larry Herron '05
Sylmar, CA - Actor & Voice Over Artist, Burnt Hashbrowns, Inc.
Todd Hufford '94 '99
Portage, MI - Director, Center Commercial IT Business Relationship Manager for Marketing, eCommerce, Privacy Kellanova
Vanessa Jimenez '08
Grand Rapids, MI - Founder/CEO, Mezcla Mosaic Collaborative
Rick Lucas '98, '01
Los Angeles, CA - Snapchat, Sr. Manager Head of US Verticals
Casey Nelson '05
Du Quoin, IL - President, Eclipse Insurance Agency and Founder, Agency X
Tim Nendorf '06
Kalamazoo, MI - Sr. Sales Director, OpenText
Reed Rallojay '06
Molalla, OR - Manager of Customer Success, Smarsh
Jamishia Smith '02
Laurel, MD - Executive Assistant, Young, Black and Fabulous, LLC
Jennifer Sobie '99 '04 '07
Lowell, MI - PIO Part Time Instructor I, Western Michigan University
Erin Sudrovech '01, '04
Chief of Staff, City of Rochester Hills
Mitch Zajac '12 '13 '17
Howell, MI - Shareholder, Butzel Long