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Bridgewater College Alumni Association

The BCAA was formed in 1899, believing that “the associations of school life are too precious to be allowed to die.” The organization has existed since then with the purposes of connecting alumni with one another and with the institution, and promoting the interest and welfare of Bridgewater College.

Nominate Bridgewater College Alumni Association Board of Directors

Directors are nominated by the entire alumni body to serve as their representatives for the alumni body. The Board is an advisory council to the Office of Alumni Relations, particularly, but also to Bridgewater College, regarding the needs and desires of the BC alumni. Board members provide valuable assistance to the office of alumni relations staff, helping this office meet its goals and objectives. The support of board members is vital to extending the outreach of the College staff. The Board of Directors meets multiple times per year and is proud to represent you and your concerns.

We hope you will nominate an alumnus to serve on the BC Alumni Association Board of Directors.  Please use our online nomination form or contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

BCAA Current Board Members

Executive Board Members
Jill Dellinger Early ’91 President
Amanda Curry Graziano ’95 President-Elect
Tina Lowe Brockman ’11 Secretary
Bradley S. Hallock ’86 Past President

Term Ending 2025
Jacob M. Neff ‘19
Jennifer Upshaw Porter ‘08

Term Ending 2026
Beth Gammon Alvis ‘94
Laura Boyd Farmer ‘03
Johnny Haizel-Cobbina ‘19
Autumn Szewczyk Mohr ‘11

Term Ending 2027
Lara Rosier Bissett ‘97
Megan Powell Furlong ‘07
Leslie Smith House ‘87
Stephen Howard ‘12

Presidential Appointees
Ronnie Howard ‘94
Dr. Daniel (Dan) Atwell ‘97

Permanent Class Presidents
Alexia Werner ‘22
Nina Andrews ‘23
Molly Louderback ‘24 

BCAA Board Member Bios

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Jill Dellinger Early
Class of 1991
President

Jill graduated Bridgewater College with a degree in biology. She continued her education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., graduating with a master of science in quality engineering. She is currently a Quality Manager with the McKesson Corporation. While a student at BC, Jill was an active member of both the women’s volleyball and women’s lacrosse teams, served on the Student Senate, was class secretary and a student counselor, and was also involved with the Lambda and Pre-Med Societies. Jill serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors and is an active presence at many BCAA events, including the Career Fair and Athletic Career Fair. In her community, Jill works with Meals on Wheels and is a member of her church choir. She and her husband, Kevin, reside in Fishersville, Va. 

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Amanda Curry Graziano
Class of 1995
President-Elect

A 1995 graduate of BC, Amanda earned her bachelor of science in psychology and early education. She also went on to earn her master of education in reading from James Madison University. Amanda works as an Early Literacy Coach at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Literacy Institute, and she is also an Orton Gillingham tutor in Richmond, Va. During her time at BC, Amanda served on the Student Senate and SVEA, worked on the Ripples yearbook and was a Resident Counselor. She was also a representative of the Homecoming Court. Amanda is part of a BC Legacy Family, as she is a second-generation BC attendee/graduate, and she serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Amanda is a member of Saint Bridget Church, Gamma Psi and the Capital Pediatrics Project. She and her husband, John, live in Richmond, Va.

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Tina Brockman
Class of 2011
Secretary

Tina, a 2011 graduate of BC, earned a B.A. in both biology and Spanish. She went on to earn her doctor of pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015. She currently works as a pharmacist at Brightview Health in Roanoke, Va. She also works as an emotional wellness coach with Lyra Health in Roanoke. While a student at BC, Tina was a member of many clubs and campus organizations, including Concert Choir, Chorale, Oratorio Choir, the Brethren Student Movement, TriBeta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Phi Omega, Spanish Club and the Nininger Nuts. Her husband, Paul Brockman ’12, and father-in-law, Bob Brockman ’80, are also BC graduates. Tina serves as a board member and Sunday School teacher at the First Church of the Brethren, performs with the Roanoke Baroque Chamber Choir, and is a member of the triathlon group, Sports Broads. She and her husband, Paul, reside in Roanoke, Va.

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Bradley S. Hallock
Class of 1986
Past President

Brad graduated from Bridgewater College in 1986 with a bachelor’s in business administration. He furthered his education at James Madison University, earning a master of business administration in 1991. He works for Equipment Development Co., Inc., in Frederick, Md, as a Corporate Controller. While a student at BC, he was a Student Counselor and a member of the Concert Choir, Chorale, Oratorio Choir and the Ski & Outing Club. As a member of the BCAA, Bradley enjoys participating in various Homecoming activities, supporting the Annual Fund, and attending local alumni events. He is an active member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren and a past church board chair. At the church, he is also chair of the Long Range Planning Committee, a member of the Strategic Planning and Finance Committees, and a member of the Chancel Choir and handbell choir. He can also be found teaching Sunday School and working as a youth leader at his church. Brad’s wife, Karla McCray Hallock, graduated from BC in 1986, and his two daughters, Katelyn (Katey) and Jenna, graduated in 2016 and 2020 respectively. Brad lives with his wife, Karla, in Frederick, Md. 

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Beth Alvis
Class of 1994

Beth graduated with a degree in Biology. Having a passion for children she obtained her elementary education certification from Mary Baldwin University. Beth has been teaching for 24 years with Goochland County Public Schools. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 27 years and have identical twin 18 year old girls. Beth is currently working on a Master’s in Degree in Educational Leadership at JMU.
“My favorite memories from Bridgewater are the lifetime friends that I made and small class sizes which made it possible to get to know the faculty and advisors better. I loved being Class President my Junior and Senior years. I have a passion for Bridgewater College and I am excited to continue to make connections with Alumni and have them connect with current events and the vision of the college.”
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Nina Andrews
Class of 2023

Nina graduated in April of 2023 with a degree in Communication, Technology and Culture. Nina currently serves as Coordinator of Diversity, Education and Advocacy at Bridgewater College while she is also proudly serving as the Permanent Class President on the Bridgewater College Alumni Association Board.
During her undergraduate career, she was a Digital Scholarship Guru, BC Voice Social Media Manager and Senior Class President. As Coordinator of Diversity, Education and Advocacy she works closely along with the Associate Dean for DEI and collaborates with the College Chaplain and Student Engagement team, to support campus initiatives that foster diversity and inclusion. In her free time she loves to sing, read and spend time with her family.
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Dan Atwell
Class of 1997

Dr. Daniel Atwell graduated with a Health Science degree. He met his beautiful wife Shannon Harrison ’97 in their 2nd year at BC. Upon graduation, he pursued a Doctorate of Chiropractic in St. Louis Missouri from Logan University. Dr. Atwell now resides in Penn Laird with his wife and three children Christian, Abrey, and Gabrielle ’26. He opened his private family chiropractic, wellness, and sports injury Chiropractic practice in Harrisonburg in 2001.
“I look forward to contributing to the growth and expansion of our students connections with alumni and engaging our alumni to get connected for our Alumni events! It’s a great day to be an EAGLE!”
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Lara Bissett
Class of 1997

Lara graduated with a degree in Biology and continued her education at West Virginia University earning a graduate degree in Law in 2000. She is an Administrative Law Judge, wife, and mother of two daughters, living in Charleston, WV.
“My favorite memory from BC has to be the big snow storm of 1996. We were all stuck on campus, eating cereal and bagels 3 meals a day, prank calling each other, and attempting to sled on cafeteria trays. I’m not sure Joan the Clicker Lady ever forgave us for destroying her trays.”
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Laura Farmer
Class of 2003

Laura is a mom to three young children and works as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing therapy to individuals and couples. She has a private practice in Roanoke, Va., and offers virtual consultation and training. She specializes in the use of expressive therapies, trauma healing, and subconscious change modalities. She loves her work because she is always learning, studying, and witnessing incredible transformations. She also leads a volunteer organization called Youth SAGA, a peer-based support group for LGBTQ+ youth. In her down time she enjoys writing, gardening and playing volleyball.
Some of her best memories from BC involve playing volleyball for Coach Heishman. “We won the ODAC conference championship in 2000 and competed in the NCAA tournament in Atlanta. I have at least a few nicknames I earned in my years of playing volleyball at BC and we had a number of great traditions I will always cherish.”
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Megan Furlong
Class of 2007

Megan graduated with a Business Administration degree (concentration in Accounting) and is a CPA & Tax Partner at YHB CPAs and Consultants (Top 100 accounting firms in US).
“I love everything about BC! The small school atmosphere that truly feels like home! I would encourage current students and my fellow alumni to get involved in community activities. You can make a difference!”
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Johnny Haizel-Cobbina
Class of 2019

Johnny graduated with a major in information systems management. He is currently a supervisor in analytics and business intelligence for a bank in the Northern Virginia area.
“In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, I love everything about aviation. If I am not doing one of these three, I am playing the drums, bass guitar or indulging in the globally enjoyed pastime activity of Netflix. I loved my time at Bridgewater, the connections and relationships I formed during my time at the BC continue to be some of the most important and impactful to date.”

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Leslie House
Class of 1987

Leslie graduated with a Business Administration degree and has spent her career working in accounting, supply chain/sales forecast specialist, payroll, and database administrator. Leslie lives in Waynesboro, Virginia with her husband, James.
“I would like to encourage all fellow alumni to stay active in the alumni events at BC and to visit the campus to see the renovations which have taken place.”
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Ronnie Howard
Class of 1994

Ronnie graduated with a BS in Economics and Business Administration and was on the football team for four years. He now works as a Senior Cost Analyst for Augusta Health Medical Center. He is married to Melissa Pence-Howard ’96 and they have two children, Kaylin and Lawson. His daughter, Kaylin, will graduate with the Class of 2024 and is a fourth generation at BC.
“It’s home away from home for our family and looking forward staying apart of BC via BCAA.
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Stephen Howard
Class of 2012

Stephen graduated with a degree in Communication Studies and works with Nielsen Builders as well as helping to run a small business, HowardTime Productions, with his wife Avenlea Thomas Howard ’13.
“I love BC because it truly is a “bridge” for those that allow it to be. Bridgewater for me was a place that held me up over troubled water, and helped connect me to awesome people and my purpose.”
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Molly Lauderback
Class of 2024

Molly is the Permanent Class President for the Class of 2024 to the BC Alumni Association. Molly graduated in May 2024 with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. She says “Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, that’s how you make some of the best memories.”

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Autumn Szewczyk Mohr
Class of 2011

Autumn graduated with a B.A. in Spanish and International Studies. She currently lives in Winchester with her fiancé Tom. Autumn manages a homeowners’ association in Alexandria, Va., and in her spare time enjoys skiing, traveling, practicing piano and going to Caps games.
“I’m really looking forward to being on the Alumni Board and getting to see BC from a different perspective. I work with a board in my job every day, and I think it will be fun to be on the other side of the table and contribute my small part in keeping BC at the top and helping it grow and improve every year!”
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Jacob Neff
Class of 2019

Jacob is the Digital Outreach Coordinator for the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. He is also actively involved in supporting local charity and nonprofit efforts through the Knights of Columbus.
“When two Bridgewater alumni meet away from campus, they don’t have to work very hard to discover connections they share, whether they knew each other from their time on campus or not. That’s a really powerful thing that is a testament to the sense of community that is fostered here.”
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Jennifer Upshaw Porter
Class of 2008

Jennifer graduated from BC with a degree in Communication Studies. Jennifer was just promoted to the Tourism Sports & Visitor Services Admin Assistant for Destination DC, Washington DC’s destination marketing organization.
A favorite memory of BC was that “I loved being in the stands with the pep band at football games as well as the opportunity to go to London, Amsterdam and Paris with Dr. Pierson and the Interterm European Media and Culture class. Some of my favorite memories were with friends in my honor house too.”
“I say Bridgewater is like the Mayberry of colleges. I hope current students know how unique this is and don’t take it for granted. For alumni, I would give the advice to slow down from the hectic pace of life and come home to Bridgewater – it will do you good to come back.”
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Lexia Werner
Class of 2022

Lexia graduated from BC with a degree in elementary education and a minor in Spanish in 2022. She is the Permanent Class President for the Class of 2022. She is a 2nd grade teacher in Harrisonburg and teaches an acro class at InMotion School of Dance. Lexia is also the cheerleading coach at BC. One thing she loves about BC is the new Learning Commons and the commitment from professors (especially within her major) to stay in contact as she starts her career. A piece of advice she would like to share with fellow alumni is to reach out to close friends in your graduating class right after graduation and plan to come to 2-3 BC events in the next year after graduation. This really helped get people back on campus for events.

Alumni Scholarship

In 2007, the Bridgewater College Alumni Association founded the Alumni Scholarship, which is given annually at the College Awards Ceremony, held near the conclusion of the spring semester. The scholarship provides awards to students meeting the award criteria with a preference for a student whose parent or parents attended Bridgewater College.

Learn More
Year President
2021-23 Bradley S. Hallock ‘86
2019-21 R. Jeff Postans ’79
2017-19 Jeff Miller ’93
2015-17 Sherrie K. Wampler ’85
2014-15 Melvin Williams ’95
2013-14 Ina Fitzwater Baker ‘69
2012-13 Anita Hall Waters ‘78
2011-12 Debby Moyer Allen ’78
2010-11 R. Ted Barker ‘79
2009-10 Krista Kerns Shonk ’98
2008-09 Eric R. Gehr, ’72
2007-08 Robert E. Thurston ’81
2006-07 Kathy G. Wright ’81
2005-06 W. Craig Waters ’78
2004-05 Jeffrey McCartney ’77
2003-04 * A. Edward Burgess, ’62
2002-03 Catherine Slusher ’80
2001-02 Geraldine Garber Rigney ’74
2000-01 R. Alan Shull ’80
1999-00 William S. Earhart ’66
1998-99 Ellie Hodge Draper Flory ’72
1997-98 * H. Harold Lehman ’56
1996-97 Beverly Thompson Armbruster ’75
1995-96 * John B. Curry II ’66
1994-95 Mary Hooker Weybright, ’54
1993-94 Curtis B. Nolley ’76
1991-92 Robert I. Stolzman ’83
1990-91 * Benny D. Gunter ’56
1989-90 Lawrence M. Johnson ’75
1988-89 Marion F. “Bo” Trumbo ’74
1987-88 * Doris Niswander Albaugh, ’55
1986-87 Mensel D. Dean Jr. ’67
1985-86 Allen F. Schwender ’75
1984-85 James E. Upperman ’68
1983-84 Jerry M. Wampler ’59
1982-83 * Richard A. Claybrook Jr. ’74
1981-82 Ellen K. Layman ’65
1980-81 Jack W. Heintzleman ’56
1979-80 Lavonne Ikenberry Grubb ’59
1978-79 * Anna Myers Harman ’35
1977-78 Fred A. Diehl ’60
1976-77 Phillip C. Stone ’65
1975-76 Violet Siron Cox ’59
1974-75 * R. Coleman Reid ’60
1973-74 James L. Keeler ’57
1972-73 Nathan H. Miller ’65
1970-71 * W. Wallace Hatcher ’55
1969-70 * Harold D. Smith ’43
1967-68 * R. Lowell Wine ’41
1964-65 * Jesse D. Robertson ’45

* Deceased

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