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Alumni Profiles

For 150 years, Ohio Northern has produced alumni whose impact on society cannot be overstated. We invite you to learn about some of these remarkable people and the contributions they have made to our world.

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Jason Trusnik, BA ’07

A pro's pro.

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Benjamin Fairless, BSCE, Hon.D. ’35

Industrial titan that helped win World War II.

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William Esser, BSEE ’58

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Jessica Price Smith, JD ‘97

Her Honor.

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Benjamin Brafman, JD ’74

Counsel to the stars.

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Stacey Hairston, BS ’89

Gridiron great.

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Ervin Pierstorf

Pharmacist, entrepreneur and favorite "adopted" ONU son.

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Stephanie (Spirer) Crandall, BA ‘03

Government policy director

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Bob Peterson, BSME ’83

Award-winning storyteller.

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Andrea (Kalchik) O’Rear, BS ’14

Teaching and research at St. Mary’s College

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Dr. George W. Crile, BA 1885

Surgical pioneer.

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Frank Willis, LLB 1893

Former Ohio governor.

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William M. Powell, BSCE ’47

Served heroically in battle and faithfully at home.

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Michael Turner, BA ’82

Representing Ohio in Congress.

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Bruce Mays, BSEd. ‘65

Dallas Cowboy.

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Katie Cochrane

Flexibility of graduate accounting program a huge plus

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Rick Keyes, BSPh ’92, PharmD ’19

CEO of Meijer.

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David Rakestraw, BS ’83

National defender.

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Dr. Karen (Keyse) Fields, BA ’78

Renowned medical oncologist.

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Anthony Celebrezze, LLB ’36

Beloved mayor of Cleveland.

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Traci (Ishler) Meade, BS ’16

Managing operations at a leading autism therapy provider

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Robert Gronlund, BA ’64, Hon. D. ‘09

A forward-thinking leader.

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Carey (Wurgler) Smith, BSEE ’85

Cybersecurity CEO.

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Emily Richards, BS ’18

Nine-time national champion.

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Oscar Dicke, BSEE 1911

Prolific inventor who helped usher in the modern age.

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Jim Cates, BA ’67

Information technology pioneer.

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Thomas Evans, PHG 1894

College of Pharmacy patron.

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Floyd Keith, BSEd. ‘70

NCAA-recognized coach and administrator

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Gov. Mike DeWine, JD ’72

Ohio's 70th governor.

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Helen (Spar) Ludwig, BSEd ‘44

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Pamela Hershberger, BSBA ‘87

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Lori (Burgett) Gillett, BSCE ’96

A leadership trailblazer.

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Dr. John Stauffer, BS '01

Award-winning surgeon

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Clay Mathile, BA ’62

Philanthropist entrepreneur.

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Ian Smith, BS ’20

Doctoral student in neuroscience at the University of Delaware

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1993 Men’s Basketball Team

They won it all.

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Judy (Monastra) Davis, BSBA ‘81

Health Care executive.

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Dr. Carla (Bender) Kim, BS ‘97

Renowned researcher.

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Robert Kerr, BFA ’02

Accomplished opera singer.

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The Dicke Family

Great patrons to ONU.

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Dr. Peggy Piascik, BSPh ‘74

Professor emeritus.

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Jennifer Counts, BS ‘91

Head of Procter & Gamble's Global Product Stewardship for baby and family care products.

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Thomas Barbee, BS ’85

Senior research scientist for Exxon-Mobile.

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Laurence Neal Woodworth, BA ’40

Renowned expert on federal tax policy.

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Albert A. Sebok, BS ’53, Hon. D. ‘88

Renowned business pharmacist.

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Jim Halderman, BSEd ’68

Innovative problem solver.

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