Greetings! So much for global warming. I hope everyone managed to weather the winter and enjoy themselves accordingly. Watching different parts of the country through the season made us appreciate the fact that we didn’t have to shovel much here in North Carolina.


Fortunately some classmates have passed along information, as has the College, so I’m not scrounging for news. Brad Agry sent an email explaining that while he’s been in N.Y.C. managing his own career and executive coaching and leadership practice, he’s added a niche to the business working with clergy across several denominations. In the fall of 2014 he was appointed for a three-year term by the Episcopal bishop of the diocese of New York to serve on the commission on ministry. “This body works closely with aspirants seeking ordination in advisory and evaluative capacities.” He finds it “fascinating work and a real honor to have such a strong influence on major career choices for these people.” Best wishes to Brad as he continues with this work.


Congratulations to Scott Simons. Maine magazine has named him one of “50 People Shaping our State.” Scott Simons Architects has been the passion behind the creation of buildings in the region that reflect the nature and character of the local environment and spirit of the community. They have built the Portland Public Library, Casco Bay Ferry Terminal and Waynflete Arts Center and are currently working on the Portland Museum of Art master plan. His peers have awarded the firm 12 American Institute of Architects design awards. I know it must be rewarding to know that he’s created structures that will be admired and enjoyed for years. 


On April 15 Parker MacDonell became the managing director of Ohio TechAngel Funds (OTAF). He is now a full-time employee of Rev1Ventures, a Columbus, Ohio-based venture development organization that the members of OTAF have elected to manage their funds. Rev1Ventures has, in turn, hired Parker to lead OTAF. OTAF invests in Ohio-based high-growth technology companies in the information technology, life sciences and advanced materials industries. OTAF has gathered 340 members, raised four funds and invested $20 million in 48 companies since its founding. Parker has been a member of each of the four OTAF funds and a member of the OTAF executive committee since its formation. Congrats, Speedy.


Timing is everything. Just before this deadline I received a call from Dr. Mark Mullan, who did what I wish more of you would do (pick up the phone, email, etc.). He let me know that he and his family are still in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area, where he is still practicing. He’s cut down to some degree, but still stays active coaching high school sports. At different times he’s coached soccer, women’s basketball and baseball in both private and public schools. His wife, Sally, is also a physician and is practicing in Chicopee, Massachusetts, there in the Pioneer Valley. They’ve been in the greater Springfield area since the early 1980s and it sounds like they’ll be there for a while. Mark didn’t say if they make him wear a baseball hat on the diamond or if he gets a special exemption due to material shortages. (Sorry, Mark.) Best of luck in work and avocation, and thanks for calling.


Best wishes to all for the summer of 2015. Don’t hesitate to send news of yourself or classmates.


—Jay Josselyn, 2006 Golden Belt Parkway, Durham, NC 27703; (919) 452-3928; jayjosselyn@hotmail.com