The following updates were shared in JMC's March alumni newsletter. Subscribe to the newsletter online. Share an alumni-related update (including your own!) via Qualtrics:
Jonathan Andrews (IR ’25) was selected as a finalist for the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship Russian program this summer. Andrews is a graduate student at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
Sean Goebel (CCP ’19) is a recipient of the 2026 Tomorrow’s 20 Awards, presented by the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce. These awards recognize influential professionals, ages 21–40, who are driving meaningful change through leadership in the workplace, forward-thinking innovation in business and impactful service in their communities. Goebel is an Assistant Branch Manager with MSU Federal Credit Union and Oakland University Credit Union.
Sue (Karczewski) Hounsel (METRO ’92) was elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). Hounsel is a Senior Manager in the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development (OED).
Max Olivero (SRP ’13) received the MSU Award for Outstanding Service to Education Abroad. Olivero is the Assistant Director of Global Support Services for Eli Broad College of Business.
Reginald Pacis (JMCD ’92) received the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MAPABA) Trailblazer Award in February. The award honors a distinguished Asian American and Pacific Islander attorney in Michigan whose exemplary leadership, mentorship and dedication have advanced the legal profession. Pacis is an immigration law attorney with Butzel.
Ben Schroff (CCP & SRP ’17) has a short film titled Sequester, which is an official selection for the Red Hook Brooklyn Film Festival. Schroff is a lawyer from Michigan and the Executive Creative Director of Hobby Horse Productions.
Paul Stern (JMCD ’75) wrote a book titled Dante’s Political Philosophy: Rethinking ‘Paradiso,’ published in March by Cambridge University Press.
Bill Stone (IR ’05) has joined the Michigan Catholic Conference as the Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy. He will serve as the primary liaison between the state government and the Catholic church in Michigan.
Noah Wofsy (JMCD ’83) has retired after serving more than 39 years with the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the U. S. House of Representatives. The last seven years, he served as the Deputy Legislative Counsel. The Office provides legislative drafting and related legal services on a nonpartisan basis to the Members, committees and leadership offices of the House.