Veterinary Report Vol. 25 No. 2: Alumni

Alumni Listings
In Memoriam
What’s new?
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ALUMNI LISTINGS
State Convention Is a Winner
The new officers for the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association were installed at its annual convention in Chicago in February. They are Rosemary LoGiudice ('81), president; Emil Baukert ('76), president-elect; Kenneth W. Albrecht ('67), chairman of the board; Jeaneyl Hazlett, treasurer; Raymond O. Hill, past-president; Eve C. Larocca, executive director.
Hundreds of veterinarians and technicians visited the College of Veterinary Medicine booth in the conventionÕs exhibit hall. Visitors could view the new Internet access to cases at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, pick up a staff directory from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and fliers for upcoming Executive Veterinary Programs, and enter a drawing for prizes. Prize winners were Dr. David Fitzpatrick ('86), of Kankakee (complimentary VDL necropsy); Dr. Lynemarie Treat, of Oak Park (complimentary Fall Conference registration); and Drs. Steve Rohrback ('76), of Wheaton, Herb Hernandez, of Chicago, and Sharon Cisneros, of Chicago (round barn posters).

Chicago Veterinarians Honored
Several honors were awarded at the Installation Dinner Dance of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association in January:
Dr. Elise Ciribassi ('84) received the President's Service Award; she and her husband, CVMA immediate past president Dr. John Ciribassi ('84), practice at Gary at North Veterinary Center in Carol Stream, Ill.

Dr. Marla Minuskin ('85), veterinarian at Family Pet Animal Hospital in Chicago, received the Merit Award.

Dr. Dick Velders (MSU '68) received the Lifetime Merit Award.

The 2001 slate of officers for CVMA is Susan Ferraro, president; Byron de la Navarre, president-elect; Marilyn Mikiciuk, secretary; Sandra Faeh ('96), treasurer; Patrick Baker, Donald Sedlacek, and Andrea Wurzer ('80), 1-year directors; Joanne Carlson ('93), Al Glater ('81), and Kathleen Heneghan, 2-year directors; and Shannon Greeley ('94), Joseph Hahn ('98), and Sue Nelson ('92), 3-year directors. ISVMA representatives are J.B. Bruederle ('91), Glenn Mayer ('77), Dan Parmer, and David Reed.

EVP Reunion Furthers Veterinary Professionals' Pursuit of Goals
Fifteen veterinarians and consultants attended the first Small Animal Executive Veterinary Program (EVP) reunion at Orlando, Fla., in February.

The two-day get-together was a lively blend of continuing education, personal and professional updates, and goal setting. Roger Cummings from Brakke Consulting, Inc., was the featured speaker, with special presentations by EVP alumni Dr. Greg Ekdale and Ms. Susan Markham. Class president Dr. Jay Nadler led the group in interactive exercises.

Attending were Doug Carithers, Lisa Chassy ('94), Clyde Dunphy ('74), Greg Ekdale, Ronald Gill ('75), Susan Markham, Ed McGinniss ('84), Lydia Miller ('94), Jay Nadler ('82), Peter Nichols, Linda Randall, Steven Sandino ('83), Sue Schmitt ('82), Shelly Stevens ('82), and John Trimble ('70).

A second reunion featuring a practice visit and advanced communication training is planned for this fall.

For more information about the Small Animal EVP, contact Dr. Christine Merle or visit the Web site: www.EVPillinois.org.

Dr. Linda Tollefson ('80) in February became deputy director of the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Tollefson had joined the FDA in 1984 and moved to the Center for Veterinary Medicine in 1993, most recently as director of the Office of Surveillance and Compliance.

During her tenure at the Center, Dr. Tollefson provided outstanding leadership in the direction and oversight of many Center activities in the area of food safety. She had primary responsibility for managing the Center's role in the Food Safety Initiative, with its focus on antimicrobial resistance. Food safety issues account for about 80 percent of the Center's budget.

Dr. Tollefson helped to found the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System for Enteric Bacteria, a collaboration of federal agencies that monitors development of resistance among zoonotic enteric pathogens. It was formed in response to concerns over approval of use in food animals of antibiotics important to human medical therapy.

Dr. Stephen Sundlof ('80), director of the Center, says "Dr. Tollefson is the CVM senior manager best suited by training and experience to deal with the complexities of food safety issues, in general, and antimicrobial resistance issues, in particular. I look forward to working with her in her new role as Deputy Center Director."

Dr. Donald Ernat ('85) and his wife, Christine, announce the birth of their son Andrew James on January 2. Andrew was welcomed by siblings Rebekah Ann and Matthew John. Dr. Ernat is the medical director at VCA Naper Ridge Animal Hospital in Naperville, Ill. The family resides in Lombard, Ill.

Dr. Diane Voss ('88) showed her rottweiler, Ch Acosta's Adventures of Ivan, at the 125th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February and won the best of breed competition. Dr. Voss is the owner of the Greenacres Veterinary Clinic in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Dr. Joanne Carlson ('93) and her husband Michael Hopkins announce the birth of their daughter Theresa Grace on December 18. Dr. Carlson is the owner of Loving Care Animal Clinic in Rolling Meadows, Ill.

Dr. Dee Ann Kuster ('98) and Ametist, a College Trakehner, competed in the Regional Championships of the United States Dressage Federation in Batavia, Ohio, in September. Ametist is among the top horses at training level in the United States. Ametist has already achieved one qualifying score for the 2001Regional Championships, which will be held in Springfield in September.

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Paul B. Doby died on February 10 in Springfield. Dr. Doby received his DVM from Kansas State University in 1949. He served as superintendent of the division of animal industries in the Illinois Department of Agriculture from 1962 until his retirement in 1992. Dr. Doby received the Career Achievement Award from the College in 1992, and then established the Paul B. Doby Endowment. His many other honors included the Special Achievement Award from Governor Jim Edgar in 1992, the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association President's Award in 1993, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrative Award in 1996.
Memorials may be made to the University of Illinois Foundation and earmarked for the "Dr. Paul B. Doby Endowment Fund."

Dr. T. J. Lafeber, one of the world's foremost authorities on pet bird care, died January 14 at his home in North Carolina.
Dr. Lafeber ran his own veterinary practices in Niles, Ill., for 35 years. Among his many awards and commendations was a University of Illinois Service Award in 1977. The Service Award is given annually to a non-alumnus who demonstrates meritorious service to the profession of veterinary medicine. Dr. Lafeber had served as a guest lecturer at the College for a decade, speaking on his pioneering achievements in bird care.