Mike Taylor, ’85-’90
Mike lives in San Jose, CA.
Family
I met Jan In 1988 and little has change since. In 2008 I have the same wife, house and even the same phone number.
Career
Founder and CEO of Waterdogs Corporation
What do you do for fun?
flying, diving, gardening
somethings never change
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
About 25 brothers from mid 80s, including but not limited to
John Blenio, Briam Smith, Brett Scott.
Anyone see Kevin Delaney?
Comments:
I still use my THETA mini fridge, that I paid Randy Kardos $60 for, under my work bench to chill cokes and beers. $60= 22 years…what a deal.
Ray Mason, ’52-’56
Ray lives in Kelseyville, CA.
Family
One Daughter
Single (divorced)
Career
– Manager, Aviation Fuels, Phillips 66
– Pilot CFI rated
What do you do for fun?
Play tennis 3 times a week, and occasionally fly.
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
Tom Barton and late Hank Ramp who was best man at my wedding.
Tom “Termite” McClelland, ’53-’59
PLEDGED: 1953
GRADUATED: 1954 and 1959 (grad)
Roseville, CA 95747
Web Site: mcclellandfamily.com, Son’s family webpage
Family
Wife Gretchen, 2nd marriage, since 1976.
Four grown offspring: 3 boys, a gal
Career
Advertising and PR, still handling some PR clients. Also taught journalism at Sacramento City College. Worked one season in WFL in Honolulu.
What do you do for fun?
Hack away at golf, travel, Kiwanis,etc.
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
I was best man for Roger Poe and Bill Harvey. Rich Hill was my best man. Others:
Mo Stevens, Jim Mart, Ed Thibon, Bob Crider,and dozens of others via e-mail, including Terry Murphy, Pete Silva, Tom Barton, Vern Perry, Bill Boggie. Hope I don’t offend anyone by leaving them off list.
Comments:
Still love the brotherhood. Like the involvement and enthusiasm of current alumni group. I helped plan big reunion of 50s & 60s in September of ’07.
Fresh Pics of New Deck
Construction is well under way, and the new deck is looking great.
Check out the gallery of pics.
More to come when it’s done.
Aaron Riche, ’94
Family
Met my wife Allison at an Alpha Phi serenade in Fall ’95. We’ve been together for almost 13 years now and married for 7 years. We have two beautiful daughters, Summer who is 3 and Brooklyn who is 3 months.
Career
I work for XO Communications as an Enterprise Account Executive. (Tech Sales)
What do you do for fun?
Watching football, going to Tahoe, working out, golfing…
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
Quite a few, and now thanks to Facebook I have re-connected with a lot more.
70′s Alumni at Homecoming 2008
Thanks to Mark McKinstry for sending along these pics of him and his boys from the 70′s enjoying SJSU’s 2008 Homecoming. If you’ve got pics of you and YOUR boys having a good time, please send ‘em my way!
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- Top Row: Jesse Reuter, Scott Calahan, Kevin York. Middle Row: Ross Meiklejohn, Dave Imwalle, Brad Healey, Bob Bergen. Bottom Row: Ronny Salas
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- The chapter house on 11th Street all decked out for homecoming.
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- Brad Healey and Tom Safley
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- Brad Healey, Mark McKinstry, Tom Safley and Bob Bergen
Thomas Safley, ’74-’78
Family
I have been married to Donna since 1980.
I have two adult children, Erin (26) and Brandon (23).
I also have three grandchildren, Natalie (age 7), Sean (age 5), and Sam (age 2)!
Career
I work in hospital administration as a Chief Financial Officer. I am starting a new job in Lewiston, ID on 12/1/08.
What do you do for fun?
I like to golf, travel, read, and I still collect comic books! 
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
Mark McKinstry, Bob Bergen, Brad Healy, Jesse Reuter, Joe Indelicato.
Dick Conzelmann, ’51-’55
Family
Wife Shirley (Gamma Phi Beta) 53 years in January
Four Children: Diana, Kirk, Sandy, Heidi
Seven Grandchildren 4 guys, 3 gals
Career
36 years Administator for public Parks and Recreation for Cities and Districts in California
What do you do for fun?
Golf, reading, travel, work on cabin in the Redwoods.
Involvement with Community Association
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
Tom McClelland,Bob Banfield
Comments:
Had a fun time at the 08 reunion!l
Jeff Realini, ’85-’90
SOCIAL NETWORKING: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1646910247
Family
Wife: Monica Son: Keith (14) Daughters:Soreya (9) & Isabella (5)
Career
Financial Analyst with Robert Half International, Running for City Council in Patterson (2008)
What do you do for fun?
Take care of my garden
Calvin Wang, 02-05
SOCIAL NETWORKING: in facebook
Career
District Service and Parts Manager for Toyota Motor Sales
What do you do for fun?
Snowboard, workout, running, biking, drinking, hanging out, and driving
Comments:
I’m the new Chapter Advisor.
Micah Harrel, 86-89
SOCIAL NETWORKING: Facebook; LinkedIn
Family
Wife-Kaye; Michaela, age 6 and Benjamin, age 4
Career
Still at JH Technologies after 15 years, now as part owner.
What do you do for fun?
Soccer, Waterskiing
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
more and more every day
Update on Deck Rebuild
The replacement of the decrepit old deck is well underway. Here’s some pictures that Nate Kong took last week on a visit. New pics of a completed deck coming soon.
More Info About All ’60s Reunion June 2009
Brothers, what has happened to your wingmen? Come to Reno and see the ones who can still fog a mirror! The big TC party will be at Steve Brennan’s house on Saturday, June 27th. We are reserving a block of rooms at a hotel from Thursday 6/25 through Saturday 6/27. The hotel is just a short walk to Brennan’s house overlooking the Truckee River in Reno.
Reno is hosting Brewfest that weekend. You can buy a bottomless mug for a few bucks – and refill it with suds from micro-breweries.
More details later. For now mark your calendars, and pass the word to brothers who were actives in the SJSC house during the 1960’s. Please register your interest in participation by calling Ron Smith at (775) 230-0642 or emailing him at smithistry(at)aol(dot)com.
Homecoming ’08 Tailgate; Summary and Pics
The Theta Chi 2008 Homecoming tailgate was a huge success, with over 50 paid attendees and dozens more alumni stopping by just to hang out for a bit. We had guys from all eras enjoying each other’s company (along with the beer provided by brother Dave Coburn and professionally made-to-order tacos) before heading in to enjoy San Jose State’s pounding of Utah State. Here’s a few pictures to save me from typing thousands of words. (The only pics I have so far are totally 90′s centric, so if you were there and got pictures of the 60s, 70s, or 80s guys that were in attendance, send ‘em to me at gregbarr23@yahoo.com.)
The chapter sold over 60 of the awesome blue and yellow shirts you see in lots of these pictures. A preview of the artwork is shown here. The shirts will soon be available as appreciation gifts for alumni that contribute to the 2009 capital campaign.
Quinn Honore; 89-96
Quinn lives in Manteca, CA with his wife Melinda, and two children; Dominic (11) and Natasha (8). He works as a firefighter, and says he’s recently gotten back in touch with a whole bunch of pledge bro’s and other Gamma Xi’s through Facebook.
Marcello Lagosh
I was initiated at the Theta Mu chapter at Hayward State/East Bay then transfered to SJSU in 2003.
I am currently working as a Game Test Analyst for Sony Computer Entertainment America.
I haven’t kept in touch with a lot of Gamma Xi’s since I graduated, but am looking to become an active alumni once I get this career thing more settled. While I was an active member of Gamma Xi, I worked in the Fraternity and Sorority Life department at SJSU.
Alumni can contact me via Facebook.
Ethan Pepper; 97-01
Family
Married for 4 years to Janina and we have a little girl named Ella.
Career
I help smart people stop doing stupid things with their money. Fee-only wealth management.
What do you do for fun?
Hang with my family, golf, fish, mixed martial arts.
Reconnect with Ethan on LinkedIn.
Updates on a Bunch of 40′s Alumni
Thanks for this great info provided by Tom “Termite” McClelland…
Keith Medeiros (Beta Chi Sigma pledge winter of 46) taught only five years before becoming a principal. A widower for seven years, he runs a B&B in Fremont, far from his La Selva Beach residence. A 30-year Rotarian, he is a past president. A Citizen of the Year in Fremont and a talented toastmaster, he has acted in local plays and did travel info on local TV.
Ray Yonce (48) was in tire retreading until 1969 when he went into real estate, selling single family homes in Contra Costa County.
Jim Van Houten (49) retired from 26 years in the Navy, mostly as a reservist. Graduating from Cal, he worked 27 years in various Bay Area cities in public works and as a city engineer.
Joel Thornley (49) had 36 years in public education and rose to become superintendent of Hayward Unified in 1991.
Herb Lister (49) spent 36 years with Allstate Insurance, retired as chairman and CEO.
Dick “Six Finger” Garcia (49) lives in Santa Cruz.
Don Curry (49) was an engineer for KSJO while finishing studies. Then he spent 20 years in the USAF, followed by 16 years teaching middle school.
Ed Case (48) taught eight years and refereed football and basketball in Healdsburg. He became executive director of teacher associations in Stockton and Oakland. His expertise led to starting Pacific Research Associates where he served school districts in collective bargaining. Not only does he hunt, but he puts on wild game dinners for charities.
Craig Kohlruss; 86-88
Family
I have been married to my DZ wife, Donna, since 1991. We have two great sons, Randy and Jack, and have been residing in Clovis, CA since 1999.
Career
I am still currently on staff at The Fresno Bee newspaper as a photographer. I am working on a freelance photography career and will probably begin doing weddings soon.
What do you do for fun?
I like to hang out with my family, travel to the coast or mountains, wine, jazz, theater, cycling and just chillin’ in the backyard.
WEB SITE: http://www.craigkohlruss.com
SOCIAL NETWORKING:
http://www.myspace.com/fresnofoto
http://www.linkedin.com/in/suggers
http://www.flickr.com/people/craiger66
http://www.youtube.com/user/cek4966
http://twitter.com/suggers
Mark Bochow; 91-94
Family
Wife Sheila, sons Matthew & Ethan
Career
Operations Manager for Cisco Systems
What do you do for fun?
Cycle, golf, and procrastinate.
Prat Amin; 02-05
Career
Business Development Manager for a software company which specailizes in Text-To-Speech.
What do you do for fun?
Participate in Triathalons; learning to golf, working with children, hanging out with the bros & family.
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
Too many to write down; contact me for further detail. I’m in Facebook and LinkedIn.
Late 60′s Reunion in June 2008
Sukhdeep “Suki” Atwal; 96-01
Suki pledged Gamma Xi in 1996 and graduated in 2001 with a kinesiology major and business minor.
He lives in San Jose and works in the family business, a sheet metal shop.
Dave Mercer; 66-69
Dave, also known as “Stump” and “No Legs,” pledged Gamma Xi in 1966 and graduated in 1969 with a social science major and P.E. minor.
He lives in Ben Lomond, CA with his wife Chris Colivotti, a former daughter of Theta Chi, and has three children, Brian, Mark and Jeff.
He is a teacher, football coach and golf coach.
Randy Luckman, 80-85
Shane and Randy at SM
Randy, also known as Luck-Boy, pledged Gamma Xi in 1980 and graduated in 1985 with an industrial engineering degree.
He lives in Folsom, CA with his wife Alexa and has two children, Amanda and Shane.
He has enjoyed a 23-year career as a fire protection engineer, and in his free time he enjoys ATV riding, camping, high sierra fishing, and playing softball, racquetball, tennis and weightlifting.
John White; 89-92
John pledged Gamma Xi in Fall 1989 and graduated in 1992 with a social science degree.
He lives in Hollister, CA with his wife Janelle and has four children: Jessica is 11, Julianna is 9, Jason is 8, and Joshua is 5.
He is a middle school P.E. teacher. In his free time he enjoys golf, camping, travel, and spending time with his family.
Richard L. Greeno; 53-56
Richard, also known as Dick, pledged Gamma Xi in 1953 and graduated in 1956 with an industrial arts major and a business minor. Retired from the Air Force a few years ago.
His first wife Susan (Sue) passed away 2001. He remarried in 2003, and lives in Vacaville with his wife Darlene, and has three grown children. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, travel and golf.
Dave DeFehr; 55-58
Dave pledged Gamma Xi in 1955 and graduated in 1958 with a major in political science and a minor in public administration.
He lives in Merced with his wife of 40 years, Patricia. He has three children, Patrick, William and Cindy.
He is retired after a career working for the state of California in the department of corrections. He is now most active as a fan of the SJSU Spartans, San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49ers.
Ray Yonce; 48-52
Ray pledged in Spring 1948 and graduated in 1952 to serve in the military.
He lives in Walnut Creek with his wife Donna. He has two sons, Jeff and Brett.
Bill Hult; 62-66
Bill pledged Gamma Xi in 1962 and graduated with a B.S. in engineering in 1966. He also has an MBA.
Bill is retired and lives in Los Gatos with his wife Vicci.
Before retirement, he worked for IBM as a financial analyst and business planner, for Applied Materials as the Santa Clara regional facilities manager, and for Greater Bay Bancorp as the VP of real estate and facilities services.
He is now a community volunteer, and serves on the board of directors for Big Brothers & Sisters, Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley and Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc.
