2008 Alumni Award Recipients
Kent Stuckey '79
Kent Stuckey is a successful attorney, business executive, entrepreneur and community leader. He earned his undergraduate degree at Otterbein in Political Science, Psychology and Music Performance, went on to get his law degree, and attained an M.B.A. in finance. He founded Internet Transaction Solutions (ITS), built it into a multi-million dollar company, and then merged it with publicly traded Online Resources. He has since founded other companies, and currently serves as CEO and Chairman of QuanComm, Inc.
A former General Counsel and Secretary to CompuServe and VP of CompuServe Ventures in the 1990s, he was on the cutting edge of Internet-related issues such as intellectual property, privacy, e-commerce, security, parental content control and infrastructure expansion, and authored the leading treatise "Internet and Online Law."
At age 29, Kent was named Chairman of the Board for Prevent Blindness Ohio, and two years later, was selected to chair the national organization. He currently chairs the board of the local non-profit Vaud-Villities Productions, and serves on corporate boards as well. His community service was recognized in 2005 when he was awarded the "Service Above Self" Award by the Upper Arlington Rotary Club. Professional Awards include E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in 2005 and TOPCAT (Top Contributor to the Advancement of Technology) Small Business Executive of the Year in 2004. He currently serves Otterbein College as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Peg Harmon has been a part of the Otterbein community since she moved into her house next door to the Country Club fraternity house 34 years ago. Whether it's volunteering for community service projects, providing a willing ear and sympathetic advice, or just giving friendly greetings on her daily walks, Peg and her two bulldogs, Moe and Ms. Charlie, have become fixtures on campus.
Peg received her Masters from OSU in American, World, and Ethnic Studies. She taught for nearly 20 years at Columbus South High School, a vocation that she loved, until her health forced an early retirement. She wanted to continue to learn and help others in retirement, and Otterbein was the place to do it.
For many years, Peg has let students live in her small extra bedroom free of charge. At least 20 students from every ethnic group, religion and sexual orientation have lived with her. All she requires is that they demonstrate love and kindness. Peg has also vigorously defended diversity on campus, and worked to raise awareness of the need to accept others.
Cindy Loudenslager is a Managing Director in the Private Wealth Management Division at Deutsche Bank in New York City, where she advises her clients on all aspects of financial management, from investing to risk management to philanthropy. Worth Magazine recognized her as one of the Top 100 Wealth Advisors in 2005. She has been recognized internally as well, completing the bank's prestigious International Leadership Program and being named as a Deutsch Bank Ambassador for 2007, a role in which she serves as a mentor to colleagues and ensures consistent corporate culture and methods across the company's business divisions.
While attending Otterbein, Cindy played intercollegiate field hockey, basketball, and softball and was very active in her sorority (EKT), serving as President her senior year. She graduated in 1977 with a degree in Business Administration, and received her M.B.A. from Columbia University in 1994.
Cindy has supported the Girl Scouts of Greater New York for many years, and became involved with Student Sponsor Partners (SSP) a few years ago. She has been matched with an at-risk Bronx student for whom she pays tuition at a private high school and personally mentors to increase the young girl's odds of completing a college education. Currently a junior, her student is enjoying academic success and is researching colleges.
Al Waterhouse '82
Al Waterhouse has shaped a varied and impressive business career around his ability to streamline operations, resulting in increased efficiency, higher product quality and greater profitability. Working in industries as varied as automotive and pharmaceuticals, Al successfully manages both people and systems on a very large scale.
In 1982, Al graduated from Otterbein with a degree in Business Administration followed by an M.B.A. from Xavier University in Cincinnati. Beginning his career at General Motors in Dayton, Al was recruited to run operations for Pyxis Corporation in San Diego. After Pyxis was acquired by Cardinal Health, Al was tapped to turn around Cardinal's PCI Services, a worldwide packaging operation with 4000 employees. Most recently, having readied Asteres,Inc.'s ScriptCenter retail prescription vending unit for wide market distribution as the startup company's first president and CEO, Al joined Advanced Medical Optics as its head of global operations, once again putting his operational talents to work for the bottom line.
Along the way, Al has given back to the community, volunteering for United Way and Junior Achievement. He still holds the longevity record in the Dayton chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, mentoring his little brother for twelve years. He was appointed to the Otterbein College Board of Trustees in 2007. Of all his achievements, his greatest pride is reserved for his three children.
Dennis L. Mammana '73
Dennis Mammana is a noted and accomplished sky photographer whose stunning images capture the motion, majesty, and mystery of the heavens. His photographs have appeared in many electronic and print media as well as art exhibitions. He is a member of TWAN (The World At Night), an exclusive international group of the best sky photographers in the world.
Dennis graduated from Otterbein in 1973 with a degree in Physics and Astronomy. The following year, he was selected as the 1974-1975 Intern at the world-famous Strasenburgh Planetarium in Rochester, New York. In 1979, he received his M.S. in Astronomy from Vanderbilt University.
The author of six books, hundreds of magazine and encyclopedia articles, and numerous planetarium scripts, since 1992 Dennis also has written Stargazers, the only nationally-syndicated weekly newspaper column on astronomy. He frequently leads expeditions to view and photograph cosmic spectacles, and has shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for the heavens with thousands of people on six continents.
Following his 1955 graduation from Otterbein with a degree in Sociology and Psychology and a minor in Greek, Harvey went on to the United Theological Seminary for his Master's of Divinity. During his 40 years of active ministry, he served six Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist congregations in the Dayton, Ohio area.
Harvey has served his community beyond his ministerial duties in diverse ways. From volunteer fireman to park commissioner to board chair of a multi-million dollar neighborhood development corporation, he has centered his life around helping others.
A charter member of the Rotary Club of Centerville, Ohio, Harvey held many district offices and served as Governor of the Southwest Ohio District. For 23 years, he was a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park District. In 1993, he was invited onto the board of the new St. Mary Development Corporation, which provides high quality affordable housing options for low-income seniors and working families in the context of a caring community. He was elected Chair of the SMDC Board of Directors in 2001.
Imodale Caulker-Burnett '63
Imodale Caulker-Burnett has focused her life on healing others. She graduated from Otterbein with a degree in biology and moved on to the Presbyterian School of Nursing (now part of Columbia University) in New York to get her Bachelors of Nursing. In 1972 she became certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and also received the Public Health Association of New York Award of Merit. In 1973, Imodale was one of the recipients of the Outstanding Young Woman of America award.
In 1987, she earned a Masters Degree in Nursing Education from Teachers College, and in 1990, received the "Special Recognition for Excellence in Nursing" award. Imodale then moved to Virginia with her husband, Clive, and worked at the Medical College of Virginia in the Division of Substance Abuse. In 1995, she became certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner.
After her retirement in 2003, Imodale wanted to do something to help her people in Sierra Leone, who were recovering from a devastating ten year rebel war. During her first visit to Mambo, the village where her father grew up, she established Lesana Community Development/Rehabilitation Services. Upon her return to the United States, she formed a non-profit organization to help build a community center and increase housing in the village. There are now plans to expand the school, add more teachers, provide adult education, and build a health center and church. Imodale visits Sierra Leone frequently to supervise the work in Mambo.