Jobs & Graduate School

At Roanoke College, approximately 95 percent of seniors receive job offers within six months of graduation or continue their education in graduate programs across the country. Here are some examples of where our alumni have ended up.

Graduate Schools

Employment

Recent Graduates

2018

• Soyeon Chun: Finance Department, Carilion Memorial Hospital
• Zac Croft: Virginia Tech, Chemistry graduate school
• Johnathan Getz: Web developer, Zurka interactive
• Sean Gilley: Data scientist, Booz-Allen Hamilton
• Lynn Luckenbaugh: Research assistant, Novozymes
• David Matheny: Digital Signal Process Engineer, Leidos
• Joey Miller: George Mason University, Data Science graduate school
• April Raab: Veterinary assistant, then graduate school
• Damian Ream: Virginia Tech, Physics graduate school
• Nick Rinaldi: Web developer, 540 Company
• Zach Rodgers: Insurance agent, Asheville
• Kaitlin Sine: California
• Menghan Wang: Rutgers University, Biostatistics graduate school
• Eric Whittie: seeking employment
• Michael Wynn: Video game developer

2017

• Jacob Barfield: University of Arkansas, Physics graduate school
• Victoria Brown: Mathematics teacher
• Calvin Bryant: Quality Control Lab Analyst, FAREVA
• Josh Carr: University of Colorado, Physics graduate school
• Kolton Cooper: Accountant, Barthelmai Tax & Export
• Sarah Dvorak: St. Olaf University, assistant soccer coach
• Taylor Ferebee: Clemson University, Mathematics graduate school
• Justin Giguere: N.C. State, Computer Science graduate school
• Matt Gladfelder: Software engineer, Humana
• Rachel Guilliams: Franklin County High School, Mathematics Teacher
• Kimi Halverson: Software developer, Carahsoft Tech Corporation
• Emily Huffman: Auditor, Commonwealth of Virginia
• Jason Karaffa: Network technician, ROHM Semiconductor
• Linnea Kremer: University of Nottingham, Medical Physics graduate school
• Maria Kuchenbuch: Agent manager, Intracoastal Realty
• Derek LaFever: George Washington University, Computer Science graduate school
• Stephanie LaFever: Data analyst, BAE Systems
• Anderson Lidz: N.C. State, Statistics and Data Analytics graduate school
• Christian Moore: working in Leesburg, Virginia
• Becky Muolo: Information Technology, Google
• Mutahir Nadeem: Software engineer, Boeing
• Luke Poore: working for New Millenium Building
• Connor Ricks: Software engineer, WillowTree
• Connor Sampson: Broadwater Academy, Mathematics and Physics teacher
• Tyler Strouth: working in Tampa, Florida
• Hunter Suthers: Appalachian State, Engineering Physics graduate school
• Chris Teeple: pursuing excellence
• Darren Walters: Hanover Insurance, underwriter
• Sky Weber: Boston University, Statistics and Data Analytics graduate school

2016

• Phillip Barbolla: George Mason University, Mathematics graduate school  
• Dionys Beck: Colorado University, Civil Engineering graduate school  
• Camden Croy: applying to Physics graduate school  
• Melissa Eckert: Ellwood Thompson, IT Staff 
• Mahmoud El Hazzouri: NASA, internship  
• Darius Ford: Restaurant Manager  
• Peyton Lambert: Virginia Tech, Engineering graduate school  
• Thomas Lux: Virginia Tech, Ph.D. Computer Science  
• Hagan Neal: Wells Fargo, Financial Analyst  
• Randall Pittman: North Carolina State, Ph.D. Computer Science  
• Maya Shende: George Washington University, Ph.D. Computer Science.  
• Cole Sinclair: seeking employment  
• Natalie Wilkinson: Princeton University, Ph.D. Computer Science  
• Greg Wise: University of Virginia, Physics graduate school  
• Amanda Wright: Meteorology and Oceanography, writer

2015

• Cam Cassidy: Benedictine College Prep, Mathematics Teacher
• David Crush: ESPN, Web Developer  
• Morgan Elston: Clemson University, Mathematics Masters program
• Kristin Emrich: Roanoke City Public Schools, Mathematics teacher
• Chris Evans: seeking employment  
• Will Groth: Hanover Insurance, Underwriter  
• John Guidry: TEKSystems, software developer  
• Aaron Jackson: Virginia Tech, Statistics grad school  
• Caleb Johnson: Roanoke College, Telecom Manager  
• Jennings Logan: Exelis/Harris, Payroll specialist  
• Kayla Lynch: Hanover Insurance, Underwriter    
• Samantha Parsons: Flint First Wesleyan Church  
• Julian Ramirez: European Basketball Tour  
• Brian Ruane: Rutgers University, Biomedical graduate school      
• Chris Valentine: Lintec Nanoscience Center, Contractor  
• Chelsea Webb: seeking employment
• Reem Zeidan: Salisbury, Maryland, Mathematics Teacher

2014

• Rachel Andrews: CVS, Pharmacy Technician
• Jen Baker: ACE Insurance Group, Underwriter  
• Andrew Bowers: Multivision, Java Developer  
• Stephanie Chittum: graduate school  
• Lizzi Ciskowski: O'Neal School, Mathematics Teacher  
• Heather Cook: University of Virginia, Ph.D. in Statistics  
• Keith Corey: Medeco, Programmer  
• James Deyerle: Software Techniques, Systems Designer  
• Peter Griffin: Roanoke Memorial Hospital  
• Kat Jansen: Praecipio Consulting, Mathematician  
• Taylor Kemper: Multivision, Java Developer  
• Allen Kirby: One Beacon, Programmer  
• John Khandan-Barani: Nuvotronics, Process Engineer  
• Jonathan Marino: Social Security Administration, Analyst  
• Melissa Rickman: seeking employment

2013

• Ryan Britton: Blueridge Interactive, web application developer
• Tyler Cockey: Corridor Martgage Group, analyst
• Kelsey Fisher: GSM Consulting, mathematical consultant
• David Guynn: Astronomy PhD program, North Carolina - Chapel Hill
• Colleen Hayes: Brighthouse Financial, product consultant
• Austin Howard: JDSU, test engineer
• Ed Hrinya: Advancement Foundation, grant coordinator
• Joe Jackson: seeking employment
• Anne Kyner: Materials Science PhD program, University of Virginia
• Sean Mathiesen: Virginia Beach, firefighter
• Jared Meadows: Roanoke College, information technology
• Fred Phillips: seeking employment
• Jimmy Riggs: Houston Academy, math teacher/coach
• Chris Rosa: Enterprise, management training
• Marc Sandoval: seeking employment
• April Saul: Mathematics PhD program, Virginia Tech
• Brandon Shelton: Robertson Marketing
• Elyse Teeney: IZOD, sales associate
• Jon Thompson: seeking employment
• Scott Thurston: mathematics teacher
• Travis Torres: seeking employment

2012

• Jon Anthony: Norfolk Southern, Atlanta
• Ahmad Dahche: Mechanical Engineering graduate school, SUNY Bingamton
• Dumar Daniel: Clarity Innovations, mobile web apps engineer
• Justyn Dooley: HyperGen, software developer
• Trent Kincer: finish teacher licensure
• Jarret Longenecker: attend graduate school
• Avery Makel: obtain engineering job
• Patrick McDonough: underwriter for Hartford Insurance
• Stephanie Morford: obtain government job using mathematics
• Jon Ostrander: starting summer computer camp
• Michael Rawlings: project manager for Blue Ridge Interactive
• Akram Sublouban: Mechanical Engineering graduate school, Virginia Tech
• Brandon Vaught: seeking employment
• Paul Vines: attend Computer Science graduate school, University of Washington
• Sarah Witt: attend Statistics graduate school, University of Kentucky
• Emerson Wooge: statistical analyst, Carilion of Roanoke

2011

• Timmy Balint: Computer Science PhD program, George Mason
• Shawn Caton: HyperGen, senior consultant
• Chris Conner: HyperGen, software developer
• Amanda Coughlin: Statistics Masters program, Virginia Tech
• Noah Davidson: flight school
• Greg Fielder: Affinity Consulting
• Lizzie Franz: Mathematics teacher, Cave Spring Middle School
• Nick Guendel: finish teacher licensure
• Bonnie Gumpman: Scott Insurance
• Natalie Horvath: HyperGen, software developer
• Brian Jackson: seeking employment
• Jared Jones: Rackspace Hosting
• Michael Kluge: Roanoke County Public Schools IT
• MiaoJing Li: return to Singapore, attend graduate school
• Tim O'Brien: Dual Degree program at Virginia Tech
• Michael Stark: Mathematics teacher and soccer coach
• Heather Thompson: financial industry
• Lindsay Van Leir: University of Vermont, Nonlinear Systems graduate school

2010

• Jared Anthony: Accounting and Information Systems Masters program, Virginia Tech
• Chris Bosley: Lenscrafters
• Anne Brown: Carilion Health
• Matthew Browning: Mathematics teacher at Lord Botetourt High School
• David Colwell: seeking employment
• Marcy Conner: Softwise Medical
• Rob DelVecchio: Advance Auto
• Andrew King: attend graduate school
• Klayton Kress: attend Police Academy
• Alan Moore: Mathematics teacher at Cave Spring High School
• Beth Nicoll: attend law school
• Steven Nunnally: Information Sciences PhD program, University of Pittsburgh
• Matthew Potts: Senior Research Analyst, Lassiter Marketing Group, Atlanta GA

2009

• Kyle Black: Pursue graduate school in computer science
• Reed Carlstrom: Relax!
• Mohamad El Charfa: CAD developer at Dar Al Handasah
• Derek Hardison: Software engineer, Washington, DC, area
• James Kohlhaas: Datatel, northern Virginia
• Mark Lucas: Computer Science PhD program, George Washington
• Alex Moore: Structural Engineering Masters program, Virginia Tech
• Adam Peters: Mathematics teacher, Franklin County HS, Virginia
• Michael Reichelt: Employed in computer-related job
• Nate Wilson: Athletic department, Roanoke College

2008

• Kyle Allen: Tennis Instructor in Roanoke, pursue undergraduate building construction degree
• Britney Barrett: Job with CMR Institute creating instructional materials for health industry
• Ivanka Barzashka: Research assistant, Federation of American Scientists
• Jake Bennett: High Energy Physics PhD program, Indiana University
• Blaire Conner: Mathematics teacher, Liberty High School, Virginia
• Ashley Francis: Job Center for Army Analysis, pursue graduate school in operations research
• Casey Gearheart: Statistics PhD program at Virginia Tech
• A.J. Haynes: Management training, Dick's Sporting Goods
• Mathew Miller: M.S. Applied Physics program, Johns Hopkins University
• Brittany Shelby: Mathematics teacher, Boston, Massachusetts
• Jack Tompkins: Special education teacher

2007

• Laura Cassels: Physics PhD program, University of Delaware
• Cassie Cotter: Job financial analyst, ING
• Jared Egger: Pursue career in financial analysis
• Ikenna Elechi: Physics degree
• Andrew Fleming: Computer consultant, CGI
• Edward Fuller: Pursue physics graduate school
• Perry Hardin: Mathematics teacher, Rockbridge High School, Virginia
• Chris Hott: Pursue career as computer programmer
• Jordan Klein: Pursue physics graduate school
• Andrew Lumsden: Engineering program, Virginia Tech
• Josh Morris: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
• David Myer: Mathematics Masters program, Clemson University
• Michael Olson: Pursue employment in insurance industry
• Alex Renjel: Employed by United States Senate
• Stephen Rinker: Mathematics teacher, CCHS
• Hampton Smith: Computer Science PhD program, Clemson University
• Scotty Smith: Computer Science PhD program, George Washington University
• Nate Unroe: Leadership consultant, Pi Kappa Phi
• Jared Walters: Youth pastor, New Century Church
• Tom Ward: M.S. Applied Physics Program, University New Orleans
• Jessi Whitenack: Statistics PhD program, Virginia Tech
• Jessica Young: Computer Science PhD program, N.C. State