Class Notes

Ryan Preston and Katie O’Leary Preston welcomed their fourth son, Oliver, in February.

Robin Kozic McCann and her husband, Chris, welcomed their second child on March 10. Quinn Joseph and big brother Sage are keeping Mommy and Daddy very busy!

Aaron Zielinski and his wife, Lisa, celebrated 10 years of marriage in October. Their son Ben had a superb first grade school year and clearly gets his smarts from his mom. Aaron celebrated his second anniversary at Capital One in April, leading a team in the Digital Operations department. Also in April, Aaron took the lead as the Associate Engagement Manager for Capital One’s Chesapeake, Virginia, site.

Matt Paxton visited Minnesota for business in February, surviving below-zero temps and a trip down memory lane with me. I always enjoy catching up with classmates, and had a great time sharing both crazy stories and business ideas. If life ever brings you to the Twin Cities, please let me know!

Keeth Monta Apgar and his partner, Nala Walla, run a nationally acclaimed and Parents’ Choice Gold Award-winning children’s music band called The Harmonica Pocket. They’ve just released Sundrops, their third all-ages recording. The Harmonica Pocket is an active member of the acclaimed Seattle area Kindiependent collective of family-centric musicians. Their albums Ladybug One and Apple Apple won national acclaim, awards, and radio play. They recently performed with the Seattle Symphony, and they plan a full slate of spring and summer concerts around the Pacific Northwest.

Marcie Pierson Brandriff moved to New Jersey in September, where her husband Kevin is the Dean of Students at the American Boychoir School. Marcie is getting used to dorm life again, and her daughter Lily is enjoying having a bunch of big brothers around.