Alumni in the Media

Calvo promoted to assistant manager of guest relations at the Beverly Hills Hotel

Apr. 27, 2025

The Guam Daily Post

The Beverly Hills Hotel has promoted Eduardo Tomas Calvo '22 to assistant manager of guest relations effective this month. He will oversee and enhance guest experiences and coordinate personalized services to ensure that the hotel delivers five-star service.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists appoints new executive director

Apr. 25, 2025

Worldoil.com

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists is pleased to announce that Thomas Wilker '89 has been appointed as its new executive director.

Bishop Diego Announces Caleb Richey as Boys Basketball Head Coach

Apr. 18, 2025

Santa Barbara Independent

Caleb Richey '20 graduated from Bishop Diego in 2013. After one year playing at William Jessup University, he moved on to Citrus College, before finishing his collegiate career at Cal Lutheran University.

Staff Saturday: Nathaniel Fernandez, PhD, Lives Out Jesus’ Care Through Counseling

Apr. 5, 2025

Azusa Pacific University

Therapists can truly change their clients’ lives by listening to them, providing effective mental health tools and having a heart to connect with others. “People matter so much,” Nathaniel Fernandez '11, PhD, said while reflecting on his life and career as a psychologist.

Marlen Torres: Gold Coast Health Plan

Mar. 19, 2025

Pacific Coast Business Times

Gold Coast Health Plan named Marlen Torres, MBA '12, as its Chief Member Experience and External Affairs Officer. A longtime Oxnard resident, Torres brings years of public policy and community engagement expertise to her role.

Moorpark gets new chief of police

Mar. 15, 2025

Moorpark Acorn

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Nick Odenath '01 has been selected as Moorpark’s next chief of police. He will assume the position officially on April 13.

McEnroe resigns after leading Thousand Oaks to historic consecutive CIF-SS semifinals

Feb. 11, 2025

Ventura County Star

Ben McEnroe '93, MA '99, is closing the book on his historic two-year run at Thousand Oaks High School. He stepped down as the Lancers’ head football coach Monday, informing his players during a morning meeting.

Heritage Christian hires Ben McEnroe as new football coach to show ‘new level of commitment’ to program

Feb. 10, 2025

SI.com

The San Fernando Valley had some high school football coaching changes this offseason. Just when most thought the dust had settled, the biggest splash hire came from Northridge Heritage Christian when the school announced the hire of Ben McEnroe as its new football coach.

Heritage Christian (Calif.) reportedly hires Thousand Oaks’ Ben McEnroe as new head football coach

Feb. 10, 2025

on3.com

Heritage Christian in Northridge has tabbed Ben McEnroe '93, MA '99, as the school’s new skipper. McEnroe's resignation from Thousand Oaks High School follows two successful seasons as the head coach.

Who Is Omari Hardwick’s Wife? Jennifer Pfautch’s Kids & Relationship History

Jan. 26, 2025

Comingsoon.net

Omari Hardwick and Jennifer Pfautch '04 have been married for over a decade, sparking curiosity about their long-lasting relationship. Here are details about their relationship and growing family.

L-Acoustics Appoints Bryan Bradley As CEO Americas

Jan. 22, 2025

Pollstar.com

On the heels of celebrating its 40th anniversary and welcoming its 1,000th team member, L-Acoustics is celebrating the new year with a new hiring — Bryan Bradley, MBA '01, as CEO Americas, overseeing the manufacturer’s operations in North, Central and South America.

Ryan Huisenga resigns as Moorpark High head football coach after eight seasons in charge

Jan. 8, 2025

Ventura County Star

Ryan Huisenga '97 resigned Monday after eight seasons as Moorpark High head football coach. With his twin sons approaching graduation and poised to continuing playing football on college campuses, Huisenga is planning on joining the family in the stands.

Ventura City Council Appoints Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios as Mayor

Dec. 21, 2024

Noozhawk.com

The Ventura City Council, on Dec. 17, appointed Deputy Mayor and District 4 Councilmember Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios, EdD '23, as the new mayor.

Preparing local players for first Senior All-Star football game ‘easy’ for Ben McEnroe

Dec. 19, 2024

Ventura County Star

Ben McEnroe '93, MA '99, is feeling nostalgic. The Thousand Oaks High head football coach was Cal Lutheran’s first head coach to lead the Kingsmen at William Rolland Stadium — where the West team is preparing for the National Football Foundation Senior All-Star Game.

Sascha Lee Joins Eastern Florida State College as Director of Collegewide Communications

Dec. 4, 2024

Space Coast Daily

Eastern Florida State College recently announced that Sascha Lee '20 has been hired as the Director of Collegewide Communications.

‘I’m excited for change’: Gabriela Rodríguez joins wave of new Oxnard City Council members

Nov. 23, 2024

Ventura County Star

Gabriela Rodríguez, MS ’18, is part of a wave of new faces set to join the seven-member Oxnard City Council following the Nov. 5 election. By Nov. 21, Rodríguez, 38, had all but buttoned up the wide-open, five-way race for the District 4 seat representing the city's center.

Mr. C.L.U.

Nov. 22, 2024

Thousand Oaks Acorn

Those who know Karsten Lundring, Class of 1965, know that his impact at Cal Lutheran University is beyond measure. However, administrators said it is his six decades of service that has had the greatest impact on current and future students.

Paid internships support future public health leaders

Oct. 29, 2024

Kaiserpermanente.org

California Lutheran University alumnus Anthony Garay '24 uses bilingual-bicultural fluency to connect with community clinic patients who set him on a course for his chosen career.

Trackdown Management’s Picking Up the Pieces

Oct. 11, 2024

Publicceo.com

Cal Lutheran alumnus David W. Rowlands '90 has been named the new city manager for Santa Maria, California.

Port Washington’s Lutheran Church of Our Savior announces new Pastor

Sep. 9, 2024

Port Washington News

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Port Washington has announced Pastor Rebekah Swanson as its new full-time pastor. Swanson received her master of divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary of California Lutheran University in 2017, and has served congregations in Bellingham...

TOArts board welcomes members

Aug. 9, 2024

Thousand Oaks Acorn

The fundraising and presenting partner of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center’s performing arts center is getting some new leadership. Joining the TOArts board of directors are Karen Davis, MBA '95, and Keith Wintermute.

Martinez, Nakisozi motivated by Noble’s dedication

Jul. 24, 2024

Monitor (Uganda edition)

As rower Kathleen Noble rolls out for her second Olympics, she will leave two cheerleaders on the “shores” of Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Uganda: her coach James Martinez, EdD ’15, and team leader Batenga Nakisozi.

Chamber reveals its 40 Under Forty

Jul. 12, 2024

Thousand Oaks Acorn

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s installment of the 40 Under Forty Awards, which include Cal Lutheran University's Destiny Lewis, MS '23.

Hanley new principal at Mesa Verde Middle School

Jun. 29, 2024

Moorpark Acorn

Moorpark Unified School District announced that alumna Erin Hanley, Administrative Services Credential ’23, will assume the duties of principal at Mesa Verde Middle School, effective July 1.