December 2025

1977

Steven “Steve” Thompson is a Retired Instructor from Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee. Mr. Thompson earned his MPA from the University of South Carolina in 1980 and his PhD in political science from the University of Tennessee in 2019. He and his wife, Christine Peralta Thompson ’77, reside in North Charleston, SC. 

1979

Sharon Wood is a Social Worker who earned her MSW from the University of South Carolina in 1983. Ms. Wood resides in Charleston, SC.

1997

Courtney Feuers Mann is a Solution Architect at MetLife. She and her husband, David Mann ’02, reside in Greenville, SC.

2000

Christopher “Chris” Sanders is an Executive Solution Architect at SSP Innovations, LLC. He and his wife, Megan, reside in Charleston, SC, with their two children. 

2002

Matt Dorsey is a Branch Manager at CMG Home Loans. Mr. Dorsey currently serves on the board of the James Island Youth Soccer Club. He and his wife, Jenny Peterson Dorsey ’02, reside in Charleston, SC, with their two children. The Dorseys recently made a generous gift to the Cougar Club. 

Bethany Tyree is a Client Development Manager at The Greer Group, Inc. She resides in Wake Forest, NC, with her daughter.

2010

Rachael Cechak Arora is a Senior Assistant Public Defender with the Charleston County Public Defender’s Office. She earned her JD from the Charleston School of Law in 2013. She and her husband, Salil, reside in Charleston, SC, with their two children. Ms. Arora recently made a gift to the CofC Fund.

Zachary “Zac” Jennings recently founded Southern Exits, an exit advisory practice. He and his wife, Graylyn Steiner Jennings ’10, reside in Charleston, SC, with their three children. 

Craig Schultz is an A320 First Officer at JetBlue Airways. He and his wife, Paige Daugherty, reside in Fuquay-Varina, NC, with their two children.  

2011

Stephanie Zeigler Hart is a Research Coordinator at the Lowcountry Center for Veterans Research. She and her husband, Christopher Hart ’10, reside in Johns Island, SC. 

James Helton is the Director of School Counseling at Gregg Middle School. He and his wife, Kelsie Helton ’14, reside in Summerville, SC. 

Marissa Paolini is a respiratory therapist at Northside Hospital. Ms. Paolini resides in Atlanta, GA. 

2012

Stefani McGee Davis is the Director of Marketing at FETCO. She and her husband, Dylan, reside in Long Beach, CA. 

Katreena Lynnette Davis and her husband, Taverious, welcomed their first child on November 4, 2025. The family resides in Mableton, GA. 

Rebecca Read is a Senior Associate Underwriter at Amwins. Ms. Read resides in Hollywood, SC. 

Allison Jahries Rogers was recently honored as one of the Post and Courier of the Pee Dee’s Twenty Under Forty award recipients. Ms. Rogers opened her private practice, Still and South Counseling, LLC, this past summer. She resides in Florence, SC, with her two children. 

2013

Carolyn Barnick is the Global Director of Customer Marketing at DXC Technology. She was recently recognized in Charleston Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list. Ms. Barnick resides in Charleston, SC. 

Evan Berke is an Operations Manager at AlphaSense. Mr. Berke resides in Nashville, TN. 

Alyssa Maute Smith, MA is the Executive Director at Charleston Wine + Food. She and her husband, Emmett, reside in Charleston, SC. 

2014

Brooks Clark is a Broadcast Associate at FOX Sports. He and his wife, Claire, reside in Costa Mesa, CA. 

Kaitlin Foran married Josh Duffey on September 30, 2025. She is a Legislative Affairs Assistant for the South Carolina Department of Public Health. The couple resides in Lexington, SC. 

William “Chase” McGraw married Pauline McGraw on October 17, 2025. Mr. McGraw is the Owner of Coastal Golfaway. The couple resides in Charlotte, NC. 

2015

Savannah Anderson is an association operations director at the YMCA of Upper Palmetto. Ms. Anderson resides in Clover, SC. 

Master Bines is a Trusted Real Estate Advisor at EXP Realty. Mr. Bines resides in North Charleston, SC. 

Christopher “Chris” Wynn is a Material Handler at Gildan. Mr. Wynn resides in North Charleston, SC. 

2016

William Davis III is the Director of Sales at Ethox Chemicals. He and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their first child on October 13, 2025. The family resides in Greenville, SC. 

Hanna Miller Puetter is an Advisor at Windermere Insurance. She and her husband, Daniel, reside in Mount Pleasant, SC. 

2017

Andrew “Andy” Cohen and his wife, Julia Katzman, welcomed their first child on September 22, 2025. The family resides in University City, MO. 

Haley Phillips is a Physician Assistant at the Medical University of South Carolina Health Florence. Ms. Phillips earned her MS in medicine from North Greenville University in 2024. She resides in Florence, SC. 

Mary Pumper is an Actor and the Associate Producer of the thriller/crime feature Paradise Disturbed, in which she also appears in a supporting role. Ms. Pumper earned her MFA in Acting from CalArts in 2021. She resides in Colorado Springs, CO. 

2018

Jonathon “Johnny” Derryberry is a Pediatrics Resident at Jacobi Medical Center. Mr. Derryberry earned his MD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2024. He resides in Bronx, NY. 

Tanner Malkasian is a Manager at Charleston Outdoor Adventures. He resides in Charleston, SC. 

Grace Finlay Patterson married Charles Patterson on November 11, 2025. The couple resides in Charleston, SC. 

2020

Min “Bryan” Ko is a Senior Technical Consultant at Adaptavist. Mr. Ko resides in North Charleston, SC. 

Mary “Hunter” Altman Lambert is an Occupational Therapist at Roper St. Francis. Ms. Lambert resides in Charleston, SC. 

2021

Mary Griffin is a Marketing Associate at the Roseate Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. Her team was recognized by Forbes on the 2025 Top Wealth Management Teams: Private Wealth list. Ms. Griffin resides in Charleston, SC. 

Kayshawn McCoy is a System Employee Experience Leader at the Compass Group. Mr. McCoy resides in Charleston, SC. 

2022

Hallie Conrad is a Graduate Admissions Coordinator at Clemson University. Ms. Conrad resides in Pendleton, SC. 

Troy Johnson is a CNC Team Lead at Sportsman Boats. Mr. Johnson resides in Summerville, SC. 

Kendall Pereless is an Event Operations Coordinator at Stradley Davidson Linen Collective. Ms. Pereless resides in Charleston, SC. 

Wyatt Slominski, MS is the Founder of the marketing company 843Hub, partnering with organizations such as the Charleston Battery, the Stingrays, and Disney. He also is a Computer Science Instructor at the College. Mr. Slominski resides in Charleston, SC. 

2023

Connor Cozad is an Account Manager at Esri. Mr. Cozad earned his MS in data science from the University of Colorado Boulder in July. He resides in Atlanta, GA. 

Raechel Irby is a Planning and Operations Specialist at Iron Oaks Wealth Advisor. She resides in Acworth, GA. 

Charleston “Charlie” Smith is a JD Candidate at Mercer University School of Law. Ms. Smith resides in Macon, GA. 

2024

Carly Bell is a Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker Realty. Ms. Bell earned her real estate license from the Real Estate School of Charleston in June. She resides in Charleston, SC. 

Samuel Carl is an Operations Manager with the United States Air Force at Joint Base Charleston. He is recently engaged and will be getting married in January. Mr. Carl resides in North Charleston, SC. 

Darby Ewing is a Marketing Associate at Brackish. Ms. Ewing resides in Charleston, SC. 

Sean “Christian” Gibson II is a Software Engineer at EZ Home Search. Mr. Gibson resides in Conway, SC. 

Ally Thumpston Hallman married Wyatt Hallman on October 17, 2025. The couple reside in Charleston, SC. 

2025

Caroline Fines is a Graduate Assistant for Family Engagement at William and Mary. Ms. Fines is pursuing her MS in clinical mental health. She resides in Fairfax, VA. 

Lucas LeMaster is a Research Technician at the Medical University of South Carolina. Mr. LeMaster resides in Charleston, SC.