Class News: October 2025
October 10, 2025
By Lina Giles

In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Class News, our snapshot of personal achievements and professional journeys in your alumni community.
Each month we’ll share a collection of the most recent submissions, so don’t forget to keep us up to date on your latest news.

Gatherings & Milestones
David Lord ’69 ’71MBA was presented with the 2025 Spirit of Colorado Springs Lifetime Achievement Award during the State of the City event on September 25. The honor is the city’s highest recognition, celebrating his years of service, dedication, and philanthropy.
Jeff Storer ’75 received the Omicron Delta Kappa’s 2025 Pillar of Leadership Award in Creative and Performing Arts for his leadership in theater and excellence in artistic endeavors. Through his work founding Manbites Dog Theater and his professional directing career, he has led more than 150 productions, many of which challenge convention and explore the human experience.
Gerald Ladner ’81 is the recipient of the 2025 Raymond Mauk Leadership Award, presented by the Insurance Council of Texas. Jesse Walls ’12MBA and his wife, Cheri, were in attendance.

Making Moves
Kewan Smith ’04MBA joined Palm Beach Symphony as its first director of development and will lead the symphony’s strategic plan and drive donor solicitations.
Founded by Lindsay Muscato ’07, TELETIES was named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking No. 2,805 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.
Tocarra Mallard ’10 co-wrote If Objects Could Talk, a new family podcast by Getty, which explores art and antiquities through imaginative storytelling.
Nicole Solomon ’21 started a new position as a residence hall director at the University of Florida.
Grace Dance ’23 ’25MA joined the Rollins Institutional Advancement team as an alumni engagement coordinator. She recently earned her master’s in strategic communication from the Hamilton Holt School, receiving the Outstanding Graduate Student in Strategic Communication award at commencement.
Camila Cramer Felici ’25 completed her part-time role at Seacoast Bank and began a new position in Miami as a digital channels coordinator at City National Bank of Florida.

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