The Alumni Magazine for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. (WPI)
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classnotes Pete Fenner '64 writes, "We just launched a new website, Relative to Tobacco) e-cigarette workshop. There were almost patentsrealfast.com, to help lawyers, researchers, and engi- 80 attendees from the U.S., Canada, Europe, India, China, neers get started and perform patent searches faster. This is a Japan, and Korea. The workshop was co-hosted by Tobacco result of five years of part-time development. Suzan and I still Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association and Lauterbach & live in the North Dallas, Texas, area and have two grandsons, Associates LLC." ages 1 and 3. Robert Lisauskas '66 retired as chief scientist for Riley Bradley "Duke" Gale '64 was awarded a business pro- Power Inc. in December 2012. cess patent, "System and Method for Pricing a Product," patent number US8, 108, 246, B2, on Jan. 31, 2012. Patent John Cahalen '67 is currently working on his third career— attorney was Sig Ep brother Ralph Gelling, Esq., '63. With as a home improvement contractor in Virginia under the trade co-inventor, Donald Swire, Duke designed and developed the name Repairs-R-Us. Value-Strategy Toolkit software for product line positioning, WPI trustee Curt Carlson '67 writes of the board's recent pricing, marketing, and management. His company, Custom- meeting, "WPI is making superb progress—SATs above er Value Inc., leases the software to companies including 1300, new facilities, world-leading R&D;, and excellent Boise Paper, Fairchild Semiconductor, Freescale Semicon- new staff. The entire WPI community can be very proud of ductor, John Deere, Linde Gas, Syngenta, Stanley Black & these accomplishments." Decker, and Telstra. Duke and his wife, Jane, split time between their newly constructed home in Chatham, Mass., Steve Frymer '67 writes from Lexington, Mass., that he and their condo in Naples, Fla. recently reached Silver Master level in duplicate bridge. Gary Goshgarian '64 announces that he has re-edited his first three novels, and they are now available as e-books through Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and other outlets. "Took out 3 the deadwood, clunky phrases, and excessive modifiers—all Robert Kennedy '67 says, "Enjoy biking and hiking with the SEM (Southeastern Mass.) and Boston chapters of the AMC. I miss Bill Grogan's Saturday 8 a.m. EE circuits classes. Wish I could do them again." the stuff I tell my writing students to avoid," he says. "They're Dick Olson '65 writes, "My professional career spanned leaner, meaner, and available for the first time under my pen 34 years, during which time I was a real estate developer, 3 In November, Steve Halstedt '68 and his wife, Susan, name, Gary Braver." His website, garybraver.com, has a com- manager, and broker. I sold my businesses in 2002. My wife, enjoyed a spectacular day of golf at The Boulders in Scotts- plete listing, as well as news and events. Jane, and I married in 1993. This is a second marriage for dale, Ariz., with Bill McAvoy, WPI's VP for Development and both of us. We have five daughters, three of whom are mar- Alumni Relations. Steven Mittleman '64 retired after 30 years of government service in the Air Force Research Laboratories. Nick Barone '65 is retired and enjoying sailing on Long Island Sound near his home in Milford, Conn. "Hello to Don ried, and five grandchildren. Our extended family has become a major focus of our lives. We keep a home in Bra- Richard Kung '68 is retired and is now spending his time denton, Fla., and one in Norwich, Vt. We enjoy playing dupli- building and restoring violins, as well as playing in a com- cate bridge and attending a few operas and plays. Jane is a munity orchestra. Tassone '64 and Gene Sweeney '65," he writes. successful real estate agent, and I have maintained some business interests that occupy just enough of my time to Cary Palulis '68 writes, "Still working full time as VP of lubri- Mike Oliver '65 writes, "This was a busy and exciting year allow me to feel productive. I enjoy outdoor activities, includ- cants at Heritage-Crystal Clean LCC. We recycle used motor for us. When my daughter, Allison, returned home, we were ing hunting and snow skiing." oil into high-quality lubricant base oils. My daughter, Lauren, faced with a challenge of finding her both a job and a home. Having a very strong interest in animal protection and services, an ad in our local MLS listings advertising a dog kennel and a three-bedroom house on two acres of land piqued her interest. After extensive analysis, negotiations, and interactions with local banks, I was able to purchase the property and business for her. So, now in the middle of retirement, I'm a will graduate from Simmons College with a master's degree Ron Wood '65 retired from Northrop Grumman in December this spring. Susan and I split time between Avon, Conn., and 2012 and is doing consulting and volunteer work around Port Saint Lucie, Fla. Both of our moms are still in New Mobile, Ala. England, doing great at 91 and 96." Phil Hopkinson '66, president of HVOLT Inc., was elected Frank Posselt '68 was able to retire three years ago, an IEEE fellow in 2001 and won the IEEE Standards Medal in "thanks to the excellent education at WPI," he says. "Special 2012. thanks to Professor John Mayer, whose strength course partner in the dog kennel business. Allison runs the day-to- proved valuable beyond belief." Frank lives in Somers Point, day business, and I handle the financial and property mainte- Pete Kudless '66 says, "As project manager for the Vine- N.J., where he enjoys fishing, traveling with his wife, Joan, and nance responsibilities. I never thought at my age, I'd be land, N.J., municipal electric utility, I recently completed a having fun with his grandchildren. running a business like this. It is especially rewarding that 60 MW dual-fueled simple cycle CT6 project, on schedule and it has made my daughter extremely happy. My WPI education under budget." that led to a very good job and career has enabled me to achieve this personal objective." Craig Barrows '69 and his wife, Dianne, live in Manhattan, Kans. He is retired after 25 years as a physics teacher and John Lauterbach '66 writes, "On Nov. 8, 2012, I led the head of an independent school. first CORESTA (Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Winter 2013 77