Class Notes

Name: Sam Remp

Class Year(s): 2014

Note: Since joining the United States Marine Corps in 2001, Sam Remp ’14 (KGCOE) has built a successful career in communications technology that has propelled him from the military to an RIT education and now to a leadership role at L3Harris Technologies. Sam currently serves as Director of Test Engineering for New Product Launches at L3Harris’ Jefferson Road Operations Center in Rochester. It was immediately following boot camp, during Ground Communications Maintenance school, that Sam first used an L3Harris radio, and he hasn’t put the technology down since. During his military service and multiple deployments oversees, Sam had the opportunity to field test L3Harris systems and even trained the Iraqi military to use the radios for combat operations. When Sam left the military as a Sergeant in 2007, he was hired by L3Harris as a manufacturing technician and simultaneously started his collegiate education. Sam was quickly promoted within L3Harris, becoming the first technician in his group to receive National Instruments Certification in LabVIEW graphical programming and performing the duties of an engineer as a technician. Upon graduation from RIT in May of 2014, Sam was promoted to an engineer and has since progressed through various roles of increasing responsibility including an international assignment in Algeria and radio launch for the United States Special Operations Command. He recently had the special opportunity to be featured in an L3Harris television advertisement for Senator Chuck Schumer.

Submitted on: February 28, 2023

Name: Robert Ripps

Class Year(s): 1983

Note: Robert A. Ripps ’83 (GAP) was named one of the top 200 digital artists worldwide, as ranked by Lürzer’s Archive! An image from his ongoing Negativityness series is running full page in their Lürzer’s Archive Edition 6, 200best [digital artists] issue, which is available Winter 2023. “I am delighted to receive this honor, and I am grateful to them for their recognition of my work," said Ripps. "Please follow my Instagram, @robertripps, to see some recent work, as well as an overview on my project website, www.negativityness.com.”

Submitted on: February 22, 2023

Name: Netanya Lerner

Class Year(s): 2016

Note: Netanya Lerner ’16 (CIAS) and Leo Kheyn-Kheyfets ’18 (KGCOE) got married on December 4, 2022 surrounded by their RIT friends.

Submitted on: February 14, 2023

Name: Joseph Stevens

Class Year(s): 1978

Note: Joseph Stevens ’78 (GAP) and his wife Janie recently retired and visited the Holy Lands! Joe has also been facilitating for the National Alliance for Mental Health and is on the Seattle Archdiocese Mental Health Ministry Board.

Submitted on: February 6, 2023

Name: Roxanne Hoover

Class Year(s): 2005

Note: Roxanne Hoover ’03 (CIAS) is the proud recipient of the Red Hat 2023 General H. Hugh Shelton Chairman’s Award. The General H. Hugh Shelton Chairman’s Award recognizes the exceptional work Red Hatters do around the world. The award celebrates associates who exemplify our core values, create a positive customer experience, promote collaboration, showcase open management practices, and demonstrate expertise in their fields.

Submitted on: January 30, 2023

Name: Ben Hunt

Class Year(s): 2000

Note: Ben Hunt ’00 (CAST) was awarded the Gerald J. Carroll Exemplary Coaching Award by USA Lacrosse for 2022. The Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award, is given annually to one boys’ high school coach nationwide who reflects the attributes of the award’s namesake and his commitment to give back to young people some of the lifetime of lessons he himself took from the game. Ben was nominated for this award by parents and players from his team who believe strongly that Ben is well-deserving of this honor. Ben has been head coach of the men’s varsity Auburn High School Lacrosse Club in Auburn, AL team since its start-up in 2011. He has been instrumental in growing the sport here in Auburn and received Coach of the Year for the Greater Birmingham Youth Lacrosse Association in 2021 when he brought the team to their first undefeated record during their regular season. Ben and his wife, Jennifer, recently celebrated their 20 year wedding anniversary and currently reside in Auburn, AL with their three children.

Submitted on: January 30, 2023

Name: Anthony Macri

Class Year(s): 2008

Note: Anthony Macri ’08 (KGCOE) and his wife, Alisha, celebrated the birth of their third child, Nicolas Simon, in July 2022. Big sister Maggie, 3.5, and big brother Bennett, 2, are in love with their baby brother!

Submitted on: January 30, 2023

Name: Timothy Wicks

Class Year(s): 2005

Note: Tim Wicks ’05 (CIAS) is the founder of Managed IT & consulting firm, Hyopsys, which has been awarded The Philadelphia100® and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in Philadelphia for the third year in a row.

Submitted on: January 22, 2023

Name: Robert Schott

Class Year(s): 1981

Note: Robert Schott ’81 (FAA) is celebrating the launch of his toy invention called SprawlyWalls - the Dollhouse You Build Yourself! (www.SprawlyWalls.com). He is also celebrating 17 years since launch of my decoration invention for Halloween/Christmas/other called WOWindow Posters - Bring Your House to Life! (WOWindows.com) and eight years with Schwab Retirement Plan Services as the Director Communication Consulting. Robert recently earned two Pensions & Investments 1st place Eddy Awards for outstanding employee communication programs for retirement readiness and financial wellness..

Submitted on: January 20, 2023

Name: Alexandra LaLonde

Class Year(s): 2016

Note: Alexandra LaLonde ’16 (KGCOE) and Nathan Corr ’16 (KGCOE) got married in August of 2022 surrounded by lots of friends, family, and RIT Tigers.

Submitted on: January 17, 2023