Crusader Success
Career Services maintains a "Crusader Career Successes Spotlight Display Wall" in the Mabee Student Center and an album filled with success stories of alumni career paths . Read about a few of these UMHB graduates.These achievements serve as inspiration and encouragement to current students of the great things graduates are doing in the world!
- Rhonda Belota Psenick
B.S. Psychology; Class of 2003
Castleberry ISD, Science Teacher/Coach - Rebecca Orona
Class of 1994
Garland ISD, Assisstant Principal - Amy Hillen
R.N., B.S.N.; Class of 2004
Pediatric Services of America, INC - Lacie Carpenter
B.S.N.; Class of 2006
Methodist Health Systems-Dallas, Internship - Stacia Chandler
B.S.N.; Class of 2005
Hillcrest Baptist, ER Specialist - Cody Fredenburg
Four-year letterman for the Crusader football team and a four-year starter as quarterback, Cody Fredenburg accounted for 60 touchdowns and almost 7,000 yards of offense in leading the Crusaders to two NCAA Division III National Championship appearances and back-to-back ASC Championships. Cody graduated from UMHB with a degree in exercise and sports science. Cody is currently serving as a graduate assistant coach with the football program at Oklahoma State University. - Carlson Jenkins
Class of 2004
Hertz Rent-A-Car - Sandra Esqueda
Class of 1993
TRISUN HealthCare, Regional HR Manager - Megan Mosley
B.S.N.; Class of 2004
CT Veterans Health System, Nurse Management - Emily Rahe
B.S.N., R.N.; Class of 2003
Georgetown Healthcare, Medical-Surgical Clinic Nurse Educator - Kristin Rhodes
R.N.; Class of 2003
Hillcrest Baptist Health Center, Resident Nurse - Jeff Thomasan
Head PGA Professional - Chuck Jennings
Assistant Golf Professional - Robert Dominguez, Jr.
B.B.A.; Class of 1980
Robert the founder and president of Ambreco Inc. of Belton was named "2004 Hispanic Entrepreneur" for the use of technology innovations in growing his construction business on a national scale. His wife Jane Pirtle Dominguez was also a UMHB alum from the class of 79'. - Grant Demers
B.B.A. Finance/Economics; Class of 2002
McLane Company-Colorado Springs, CO; Purshasing Specialist
Grant is part of the fast-paced grocery supply distribution team. In education career including a semester of international studies at Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England. While at UMHB, Grant was a members of the Ambassadors, Who's Who Among College & University Students, and the Dean's List to only list a few of his involvements. Grant has been an entrepreneur having owner, co-owned and managed VIP Guides of San Antonio, and Demers & Associates. - Jenny Snow
B.B.A Economics; Class of 2001; M.B.A; Class of 2002
McLane Company, Procurement Officer
Jenny Snow completed her undergraduate degree in 2001and her MBA in 2002. She was an outstanding student being listed on the Dean's List and receiving the Wall Street Journal University Top Finance/ Economics Student Award. Jenny has been associated with McLane's for several years and serves an a procurement officer at the corporate headquarters in Temple. - Melissa Welstead
Class of 2003
Melissa is a 2003 UMHB graduate with a degree in secondary education is teaching in the Fredericksburg ISD. Her major was Spanish with a Minor in Special Education. Melissa was on the National Dean's List , served as an intern at Peaceable Kingdom and served in youth ministry roles during her college career. - Terra Roundtree
B.B.A.; Class of 2003
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Assistant Manager
Terra received her Management degree December, 2003 and completed an internship and management trainee with Enterprise before being named an store assistant manager. - Misty Harrell
Class of 2000
Misty is a December 2000 graduate working as a Outreach Coordinator at Tech Prep of Central Texas. She earned her degree in Psychology and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Management and Leadership at Tarleton State University. - Brandi Hahn
Class of 2003
Brandi, a December, 2003 graduate serves as a workforce development specialist for the Central Texas Texas Workforce Commission in Temple. In this role she assist clients in career document preparations, job searches and completing applications. While a student at UMHB, Brandi was involved in activities of the BSM and was an intern in the Career Center during her four years at UMHB. Brandi is still active in mission outreach with a planned trio to Peru in the coming months. She has recently joined the College of Business/Career Center's Human Resources advisory board. In addition Brandi is pursuing a masters degree in Human Resources. - Jennifer McNeil
Class of 2000
Jennifer earned an UMHB undergraduate degree in Exercise & Sports Science and just recently a masters degree from Baylor, and currently serves as Ladies Golf Coach at St. Edwards University, and instructs golf at the University of Texas in Austin. While at UMHB, Jennifer played 4 years on the Lady Crusaders Golf team and was a member of the Women's National Championship team. As a part of her cooperative education, Career Services assisted Jennifer in obtaining an internship at the Mill Creek Golf and Country Club that included her training in the LPGA club program. - Dr. Rebecca Guess, M.D.
Class of 1986
Rebecca ,a chemistry major at UMHB, completed her medical degree in 1990 at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She completed her residency in anesthesiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Center in 1994. Dr. Guess is currently in private practice in Waco, and has been a member of the alumni board of directors and the M&M's. - Melanie McCarthy
Melanie is a UMHB graduate and completed her CPA designation in November of 1999, and is a partner with the Pattillo, Brown & Hill, CPA and Business Consulting firm. - Sam Henry
Computer Science Major; Class of 1998
Microsoft; Development Advisor - Patricia "Tricia" Stewart Woods
Class of 2003
Tricia is a marketing specialist with Z Options based in Lewisville. Before joining Z Options she served as a counselor for the Central Texas College Career Center. She received her BBA with a major in Marketing and Minor in Management. While a student at UMHB, she was on the Dean's List, member of SIE, Alpha Chi Honor Society, and VP for Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. In addition, Tricia served as an University Ambassador , co-director for Parents' Weekend, and was a top 10 contestant in the Miss UMHB Pageant in 2001. She will be pursuing her Masters degree in Human Resources. Her experience while attending UMHB included; serving as an office associate for FedEx Freight East and lab manager for the Belton Eye Care Center.Tricia is married to UMHB alum, Terrance Woods, who was formerly a recruiter for the university. T is coaching and teaching at the Belton public schools. - Shelly Dodd
Class of 2001
Currently, Shelly is working as a staff nurse at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London, England. This is a 6- month program for the British Universities- North American Council. Nursing major Shelly Dodd was an active student during her time at UMHB by participating in many events, groups, and programs. Graduating in three and a half years, she began her career at the Harris Methodist Emergency Room in Fort Worth, Texas. - Jamie Gilliland
Communications Major; Class of 2001
Jamie serves as the Austin Area Recruiting Manager for Enterprise-Rent-A- Car. While a student at UMHB she was involved with the choir, editor of the Belles, and student worker in financial aid. Jamie revisit the UMHB campus each semester for company showcase days, job fairs, campus interviews and class presentations. - Judie Heartfield
Class of 1967
Judy serves as the Director of Development for the Children's Miracle Network at Scott & White. While a student at UMHB, she participated in the Miss UMHB pageant and the Sigma Tau Delta English fraternity. Judy was the 1997 recipient of the UMHB Distinguished Alumna Award. The Children's Miracle Network has provided internship programs for UMHB students. - Trey Turner
Religion Major with Minor in Psychology; Class of 1992
Canyon Creek Baptist Church, Senior Pastor - Amy Austin
Psychology Major, Class of 1997
Assistant Alumni - Lara Enzor
Biology-Business Major, Class of 1992
Johnson & Johnson, Sr. Clinical Research Associate & Director - Caleb Lee
Class of 2001
Caleb is employed at Camp Timberline, a sports and adventure camp located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, ( 9 miles from Estes Park). He has just recently been promoted to a full-time camp director and is responsible for mountain adventure aspects of the camp. This includes ropes course, zip lines, day hikes and Upward bound treks out in to the Rockies. He also develops programs and devotional material for his staff and campers. You can check Caleb out at www.camptimberline.com. Caleb said," What a blessing it is to serve in Christian camping. I' am right at home here fired up and going nuts every minute.." LOVING ON KIDS". Prior to Camp Timberline, Caleb serve at T Bar M Camp in New Braunfels, Texas, as a Ropes Facilitator and is high ropes certified.
