Alumni Council
Mission Statement
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Alumni Council is organized to assist the School in the support and advancement of its mission for the mutual benefit of the University and its alumni. To this end, the Association will:
- Advise the School and University of opportunities to serve and support the needs of its alumni and assist with the promotion and coordination of such programs;
- Encourage alumni to contribute their time, talent, and material support to the School and University’s programs of instruction, research, and service;
- Communicate the progress and needs of the School to its alumni;
- Foster a spirit of pride in the School, University and its alumni, and
- Provide opportunities for fellowship among alumni.
2025-2026 Leadership
- Edward Rose, President, Class of 2003
- Sean Thoms, President Elect, Class of 2013
- Kenneth Meiss, Treasurer, Class of 1997
- Cathy Longos, Secretary, Class of 1989
2025-2026 Membership
- Samantha Arnold, Class of 2011
- Louise First, Class of 1993
- Jocelyn Freeman, Past President, Class of 2006
- Mark Hobbie, Class of 2015
- Michelle Kleinheider, Class of 1997
- Cathy Longos, Class of 1989
- Michael Meier, Class of 2000
- Kenneth Meiss, Class of 1997
- Jeffrey Naylor, Class of 2009
- Ty Parker, Class of 2007
- Kasey Kirchner Pyron, 2016
- Stephen Raney, Class of 1984
- Edward Rose, Class of 2003
- Bruce Rotter, Class of 1982
- Debra Schwenk, Class of 1985
- Jonathan Sones, Class of 2010
- Sean Thoms, Class of 2013
- Charles Zieba, Class of 2000
Ex-Officio Membership
- Saulius Drukteinis, School of Dental Medicine Dean
- Keith Dickey, School of Dental Medicine Director for CE and Alumni Services
- Stephen Schaus, School of Dental Medicine Director for Development
- Nicholas Yuhas, School of Dental Medicine Student Council President
