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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beth Alvis
Class of 1994
Nina Andrews
Class of 2023
Dan Atwell
Class of 1997
Lara Bissett
Class of 1997
Laura Farmer
Class of 2003
Megan Furlong
Class of 2007
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.”
Leslie House
Class of 1987
Ronnie Howard
Class of 1994
Stephen Howard
Class of 2012
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.”
Autumn Szewczyk Mohr
Class of 2011
Jacob Neff
Class of 2019
Jennifer Upshaw Porter
Class of 2008
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.
| 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
