Hall of Fame

The Sport & Exercise Studies Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 2006 with the inaugural class of inductees for the SES Alumni Hall of Fame.

The first year class consisted of 10 individuals who the committee felt represented the history of the program. Each subsequent year there will be no more than five inductees selected.

The committee felt that the inaugural class needed to reflect the history of the SES program. Each honoree was selected for their unique professional and personal story that has made the tapestry that is Columbus State Sport & Exercise Studies.

We congratulate each of the honorees and their families on their amazing professional and personal achievements! Please find below a current listing of the members of the Sport & Exercise Studies Alumni Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame

2006 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Kristen M. Barth, M.Ed. (2001) Proctor, Vermont
Physical Education Teacher, Proctor Elementary School

Peter B. Cook, A.A.S. (1996) Dublin, Ohio
Owner, KEJ Pharma

Wendy Fraley, A.A.S. (1996) Powell, Ohio
Director of Tennis & Spa, New Albany Country Club
      *2013 Outstanding Alumnus

Velma Garnes, B.S. (1997) Gahanna, Ohio
Owner/Trainer, Studio Temple Fitness

Dale A. Gresson, M.B.A. (1997) Columbus, Ohio
Assistant Professor Sport Studies, Urbana University
      *2014 Outstanding Alumnus

M. Christopher Hill, M.Ed. (2001) Columbus. Ohio
Physical Education Teacher, Upper Arlington City Schools

Daniel Kambel, B.S. (1996) Plattesville, Wisconsin
Sport Information Director, University of Wisconsin-Plattesville
     *2019 Outstanding Alumnus

Susan Kasley, J.D. (1994) Ludington, Michigan
Judge, Mason County Michigan
     *2016 Outstanding Alumnus

Dr. Curt C. Laird, Ph.D. (1995) Rock Hill, South Carolina
Coordinator & Associate Professor of Sport Management Program, Winthrop University
     *2023 Outstanding Alumnus

Catherine L. Padgett, M.SM. (1998) Fort Knox, Kentucky
Financial Analyst, U.S. Army 

2007 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Connie Coughenhour, M.S (2000) Columbus, Ohio
Retired, City of Columbus Recreation and Parks
     *2015 Outstanding Alumnus

Penny Oyer, A.A.S., LMT. (2000) New Albany, Ohio
Paralegal & Analyst, Residential Finance Corporation

Jeff Sheppard, B.S. (1995) Columbus, Ohio
Associate Director of Student Activities & Athletics, Columbus City Schools 

2008 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Mary E. Bass, B.S. (2001) Columbus, Ohio
Exercise Physiologist, The Ohio State University Medical Center

Kornell D. Battle, A.A.S. (1994) Syracuse, New York
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Syracuse University

Johnna E. Kay, M.S. (2002) Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Teaching Assistant, Columbus State Sport & Exercise Studies 

2009 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Crystal R. Sims-Carrera, M.S. (2000) Columbus, Ohio
Center Director, City of Columbus Recreation & Parks

Calvin E. Green, B.S. (1998) Lancaster, Ohio
Regional Director, Upward Bound

Dr. Mark P. Purcell, Ph.D. (1998) Columbus, Ohio
Financial Analyst, Chase 

2010 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

George W. Coleman III, M.S. (1999) Atlanta, Georgia
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Atlanta, Georgia

Kristy Graham-Kamer, B.S. (1996) Portsmouth, Ohio
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, Shawnee State University
     *2020 Outstanding Alumnus

Kenneth A. Pitts, B.S. (2004) Columbus, Ohio
Instructor, Columbus State Sport & Exercise Studies 

2011 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Mandi A. Cecil, M.S. (1997) Columbus, Ohio
Coordinator, Columbus State Sport & Exercise Studies Human Performance Center

Jeff Gerardo, B.S. (1997) Bonita Springs, Florida
Proprietor, Fit Forever Training Center

Dr. Brian P. Hoffman, D.M.D. (1995) Sarasota, Florida
Proprietor & Dentist, Advanced Dental Health

Lara Kahn, B.S. (1998) Columbus, Ohio
Exercise Physiologist, McConnell Heart Health Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital

Raychad J. Vannatta, B.S. (2002) Hilliard, Ohio
Captain & Aircraft Pilot, U.S. Army (Ohio National Guard) 
     *2017 Outstanding Alumnus

2012 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Miriam Baldwin-Burton, M.S. (2004) Fort Myers, Florida
Healthcare Professional

Aubrey R. Bush-Miller, B.S. (2000) Raleigh, North Carolina
Fitness Specialist and Life Coach, Angels with Wings

Timothy M. Davis, M.S. (2003) Pickerington, Ohio
Coordinator of Off Campus Services, Columbus State Community College
     *2018 Outstanding Alumnus

Kory J. Hartman, M.Ed. (2008) Lima, Ohio
Head Baseball Coach, Northwestern Ohio Univesity

Gregory A. Smith, MBA (2002) Pataskala, Ohio
Financial Manager, Department of Defense 

2013 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Michael A. Fleming, M. Ed. (2000) Westerville, Ohio
Special Education Teacher, Basketball Coach, Columbus City Schools

Luanne M. Kornegay, A. A. S. (2001) Columbus, Ohio
Recreation Manager, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Kelly Vanhorn, M. Ed. (2000)
Administrative Assistant/ Project Manager/ Training Developer, United States Tennis Association

Andy Zastudil, B. S. (1997) Westerville, Ohio
Territory Manager, Moog Medical Devices 

2014 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Jason Hill, A.A.S. (2007) Austin, Texas
Director of Stadium Operations, Fanatics Retail Group

Terrence Lawrence, M.S. (2005) Columbus, Ohio
Compliance Coordinator, Columbus State Community College Intercollegiate Athletics

Jeffrey M. Lenczowski, M. Ed. (1998) Marysville, Ohio
Physical Education Teacher, Marysville Schools

Angela Miller-Barton, B.S. (2003) Columbus, Ohio
Owner, Evolve Wellness

Oleatha Waugh, A.A.S. (2001) Columbus, Ohio
Gang Violence Intervention and Mediation Professional 

2015 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Amy Kanuth-Shawley, RN (2007) Delaware, Ohio
Owner, Meridian Wellness LLC.

Mitchell D. Potterf IV, BS (1995) Westerville, Ohio
Owner, Fit Club

Dawn E. Skedell, MBA (2006) Marysville, Ohio
Recreation & Wellness Specialist, Department of College Recreation & Wellness, Columbus State Community College

2016 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Chad M. Bornhorst, M.A. (2000) Russia, Ohio
Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Mary Bova-Ervin, A.A.S. (2003) Grandview, Ohio
Grandview Recreation and Parks

Mary Jane Wellnitz-Timmons, B.A. (2009) Columbus, Ohio
Director of Wellness & Lifestyles, Arc Industries

Derrick A. Wright, Esq. (2001) Phoenix, Arizona
Lawyer of Civil and Business Litigation

2017 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Sir Gregory J. Powell, Sr., A.A.S. (2010) Columbus, Ohio
Supervisor, Columbus Recreation & Parks
     *2022 Outstanding Alumnus

Margaret Power, A.A.S. (2008) Columbus, Ohio
Specialist, Columbus State Community College

Frank H. Price II, B.S (1997) Westerville, Ohio
Director of Education, Sportsmen’s Alliance

Ryan Wiggins, B.A. (1999) Columbus, Ohio
Education & Coaching, St. Francis DeSales High School

2018 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Michele K. Cook, A.A.S. (1998) Pickerington, Ohio
Co-owner, Body Ache Escape Massage Center

Daniel F. Mazzulo, MBA (1998) Columbus, Ohio
Administrative Manager of Employer Based Services, Mount Carmel Health

Marie Miller, B.S. (2013) Columbus, Ohio
Owner, 614Fitness

2019 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Lisa Marie Beuselinck, MPT (1997) Columbus, Ohio
Physical Therapist, OhioHealth

Tina L. Fellows, A.A.S. (1997) Pataskala, Ohio
Executive Director, Non-profit Organization

Brock Thomas, M.S. (2006) Pickerington, Ohio
Firefighter, Columbus Division of Fire

2020 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Jason Apt, M.S. (2007) Columbus, Ohio
Athletic Conditioning Specialist, Columbus State Community College

Mandi Skedell Dellinger, A.A.S. (1996) Plain City, Ohio
Executive Assistant, Orthopedic Surgeon

2021 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Sarah M. Towning, MSW (2001) Columbus, Ohio
Social Worker

Maurice Bryant Sr., MBA (2012) Columbus, Ohio
Financial Analyst Supervisor, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections

Andrew J. Hargus, M.S. (2007) Columbia, South Carolina
Deputy Director, U.S. Army Physical Fitness School

2022 HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Theologos Sakellaris, A.A.S. (2012) Powell, Ohio
Co-owner, T&J No Limit Fitness

Beverly Shirk Simkins, A.A.S. (1995) Liberty Township, Ohio
Front Desk Coordinator Lead, Cassinelli Shanker & Baker Orthodontics

2023 HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

Maurice B. Anderson, B.S. (2013) Columbus, Ohio
Accessibility & Testing Supervisor, Columbus State Community College

Dustin Iacovone, M.S. (2009) Grandview, Ohio
Learning & Development Coordinator, Columbus State Community College

Elizabeth Katsares, A.A.S. (2002) Columbus, Ohio
Owner, FITPlus+