Alumni News: July 2026
See inside for the Warner University Alumni Newsletter: July 2026. Check back frequently for even more updates.
Alumni Spotlight
Warner Love Stories: Eden and Will
They say of love, “when you know, you know.” Fortunately for Eden Londot and Will Cochlin, they had a little help from their friends. Before Eden ever set foot on campus as a student, Will’s best friend was already convinced he had met Will’s future wife. What began as a casual comment at a recruiting event would, over time, turn into a story of friendship, commitment, and a shared life that began at Warner.
Warner Love Stories: Rosie and David
Some love stories begin with a spark. Others begin with friendship, laughter, and a shared sense of calling. For Rosie Carter and David White, both Class of 1996, their story started the way many great Warner stories do: surrounded by friends, faith, and the daily rhythms of campus life.
Alumni Event: MLB Spring Training & Picnic
The Warner University Alumni Association invites alumni and friends to an exclusive MLB Spring Training experience featuring a matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, plus a private pre-game picnic and reserved game seating. A Special Spring Training Event for Warner Alumni The experience begins at 11:00 am, two hours before first pitch … Read Post
WU Alumna Abby Crawford Selected for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group
Warner University sends our congratulations to alumna Abby Crawford for her selection for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group! The Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Program is a two-year program operated by the Florida Farm Bureau for selected individuals ages 18-35 working in the agriculture industry. The program provides members with leadership opportunities, service …
Warner University Alumnus Andrew Klein to Present at the 2025 Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting
Warner University is proud to celebrate the achievements of alumnus Andrew Klein, who has been selected to present his latest biblical scholarship at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), the world’s premier gathering of scholars in biblical studies. Klein’s research focuses on Isaiah 40-55, and his work positions him among … Read Post
Warner Alumna Named Rookie Teacher of the Year
You’ve seen her work and likely heard her name over the last several years and yet Warner alumna Maxely Perez continues to color our world with the overflow of her talent as an artist and educator. This fall, we had the honor of adding her name to the growing list of Warner alumni whose schools … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Michael Shares How She Uses Her Biology Degree in Her Field
Part of Warner University’s mission statement is that we aim to equip students to serve. Recently, we had the privilege of having an alumna demonstrate her ability to serve by returning to campus and educating our current students. Sarah Michael graduated with honors from Warner University in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Chris Weatherly
Chris Weatherly, a Warner alumnus from the class of 2010, was recently promoted to head pastor at Christ Community Church in Winter Haven. He takes over the role from George Gasperson, who served Christ Community as lead pastor for fifteen years. Chris has been serving at Christ Community for many years, and we are proud … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Alona Robillard – Inspiring the Next Generation at West Bay Elementary
Warner University is proud to shine a spotlight on Alona Robillard, who graduated in 2021. Recently recognized with the Golden Apple Award, Alona is making waves at West Bay Elementary School, where her classroom has become a safe haven for her fourth-grade students. The Golden Apple Award is presented by WJHG News Channel 7-Panama City … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: Herbert Murphy
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Ben Davis
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Kerry Kaminski
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Johnson
By WU Student, Delaney Elder When we’re just kids, the world can seem so small. The more days we witness on this earth reveal new layers to it and everything within the world is constantly changing. Just when we think we have life figured out, the world is there to remind us how there’s always … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: Felix Lugo
By Delaney Elder, WU Student Too often in life, we look at an individual’s accomplishments on a sheet of paper and choose to see them in their simplest form–an accomplishment. Just another detail of someone’s life that we can look over with a nod and deem them worthy or unworthy of a job position. There’s … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: David Black
By Delaney Elder, WU Student We can all agree that God’s plan can look a whole lot different than what we have in mind for ourselves. For some of us, we find our callings early in life and feel at ease knowing just a portion of what that plan could look like. But it’s not … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Austin Shaner ’17
Austin Shaner graduated from Warner University in 2017 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Ministry with a minor in Coaching and Sport Management. “Going into my studies at Warner University the Lord was calling me to the sports ministry. Warner’s Interdisciplinary Ministry degree was the perfect choice to prepare me to use sports to build relationships … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Catherine Lind
Since the age of 12, Catherine Lind has been “serving” on the court. In 2015 her journey at Warner University began, playing on both the indoor and beach volleyball teams and serving as an intern coach her last year. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management. Coaching was something she knew she … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Ainalem Bruny
Moving from Haiti to Naples, Florida at the young age of 11, Ainalem Bruny didn’t quite know the new world of opportunities coming his way. Fast forward to high school when it was time to look at colleges, Bruny played football and had a pretty good stat record so coaches from a few schools were … Read Post
Alum Spotlight: Ivelisse Saint Clair
Warner has seen quite a few exceptional students pass through its doors, and Ivelisse Saint-Clair is no exception. In high school, she was in the international baccalaureate program, a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, the National Society of High School Scholars, Student Council, not to mention playing school volleyball and club volleyball. … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly, an Orlando native, graduated from Boone High School in 2009. He was an avid volleyball player, which he continued through his college career as well. Sean graduated from Warner in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. While playing volleyball at Warner, Sean was able to attend many tournaments out of state … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Rogers BA’91
Do you know that Warner University has two baseball jersey numbers that are unofficially retired? This is because Jeremy Rogers and Stacy Landress decided one night before baseball season started, that retiring their numbers would be a fun prank. Along with retiring their numbers, they may or may not have made some changes to the … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Sonya LaBosco BA’04
Sonya Hightower LaBosco BA’04 lives an active life of giving back in Orlando, as she volunteers with her Rotary Club for the “Gift of Life” program. She and her fellow Rotarians fundraise to bring young boys and girls with heart defects from Belize to Nemours Children’s Hospital for life-saving surgeries. They sponsor a room at … Read Post
Alum Spotlight – Andy Maddux BA’01
18 years since graduating from Warner University with an Organizational Management degree, Andy Maddux has worked his way up the ladder as a successful businessman in Orlando. Andy is currently the Vice President of Wholesale Operations at SunTrust Bank, the company he has been with for 18 years. Andy Maddux BA’01 Before becoming a student … Read Post
Alumnus Spotlight: Bryan Scott
At Warner University we love to celebrate #MyWarner #MyStory and alumnus Bryan Scott has a story that is beyond belief! Bryan Scott attended one of Warner University’s satellite schools in Titusville, Florida, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management. At the time, Scott was working for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as a … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Joe Halman, Jr – Class of 2003
Fifteen years have passed since Joe Halman turned his tassel and started a new chapter in life as a Warner graduate. In 2003, Halman walked across the stage to receive his degree in Organizational Management which he puts to the test in his everyday life. In April of 2017, Chief Joe Halman was named Deputy County Manager for … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Brett Stanton BA’11
Brett Stanton graduated from Warner University in 2011 with a BA in Business Management with a focus in Accounting and is now the Head Assistant Baseball Coach at Western Oklahoma State College as well as a Health, Physical Education and Recreation Professor. Stanton has been at Western Oklahoma for three years, and while there, the … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Mike Potthast, BA ‘04
by Abby Crawford If you’re a native to Winter Haven, or even Polk County for that matter, odds are you have heard of Potthast Studios. A drive down Central Avenue will bring you by the studio with a collection beautifully articulated portraits hanging in the window. Potthast Studios has … Read Post
Alumni Faculty Spotlight: Trevor Hall BA ’03
Trevor Hall, Warner’s Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, is himself a Warner grad, obtaining his BA in exercise science with a minor in biology in 2003. “There’s a real visceral pull in my heart to Warner,” Hall said. Hall’s father, Dr. Greg Hall, was president of Warner University from 1991 to 2015. Trevor Hall actually … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Kaylee Norris BA’16
Kaylee Norris, Frostproof native and Warner Alum, is taking on new heights with her career at Highlands Precision Ag all while completing her Masters in Business Administration, which she is due to graduate with this year! Kaylee was an Agriculture Studies major while attending WU full time. Her drive for agriculture was nothing new for … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Leeks BA’11 MBA ’16
by A.J. Lamb, student intern Jennifer Leeks, Warner’s new Student Success and Career Services Specialist, graduated from Warner in 2011 with a bachelor’s in business administration and also earned her MBA from Warner in 2016. Most of the classes Leeks took were online. “The professors are understanding when you are in the online … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Troy and Blair Blunden
The WU admissions staff tells new students during orientation to look around the room, that their future spouse may be sitting among them or walking the halls of Warner. This stands true for Troy and Blair (Taylor) Blunden. The couple met at and graduated from Warner University. Warner played a vital role in their professional … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Levi Wainwright
Dr. Levi Wainwright graduated from Warner University in 2010 with a degree in exercise science. He now is a chiropractor and CEO of Tallahassee Chiropractic and Injury Clinic. “My degree gave me a great foundation of human physiology and the biomechanics of the skeletal structure,” Wainwright said. Wainwright said that his favorite professor at Warner … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Chase Highley
Chase Highley (BA ‘11) graduated from Warner with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, and he has gone on to become the Vice President & Co-Owner of Greenstone Media and the CEO & Co-Owner at MyTownUSA. “Being a business/finance major, one of the key skills I learned at Warner was how … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: Chrissy Moskovits
Warner University Instructor in Sport Management, Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, and Vice President for the Gimme 4 Foundation, Chrissy Moskovits (BA ‘ 04) has dedicated her talents to the next generation of Warner students and athletes and to a local cause very close to her heart. From the moment Moskovits graduated from Warner, she continued … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: David Dyer
David Dyer (BA ’15) graduated from Warner University with a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Studies. He is now using this foundation as a Graduate Research Assistant while earning his master’s degree in Plant Pathology at Auburn University and plans to pursue his PhD. “My degree from Warner gave me the knowledge in agriculture that I need … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: Emily Spencer
Emily Spencer (BA ’14) graduated from Warner University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Communication. Spencer is now a lead missionary working for the organization World Race. “I always dreamed about missions, but it was always very much just a dream and not a reality,” said Spencer, whose been with the World … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Watler
Kevin Watler (BA ’08) graduated from Warner University with a degree in Communication Arts and a minor in Education. Watler is now a Communications Specialist for the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, assigned to Polk County Fire Rescue as its lead Public Information Officer and is also the host for the Commissioners Report, a … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Boehm
Chloe Boehm (BA ’14) graduated from Warner University with a Communication degree and has been putting it to use as the Public Relations Executive at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. Boehm’s responsibilities include hosting media at the resort, planning grand openings, writing content for the resort’s blog and social media channels, and ensuring that LEGOLAND® Florida Resort … Read Post
Alumni Spotlight: Shawn Sherrouse
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Shawn Sherrouse (BA ’02) graduated from Warner University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management, and is currently serving as the Assistant City Manager for the city of Lakeland. “My coursework in Human Resources, Finance, and Leadership at Warner provided me with the foundational knowledge necessary to more finely develop my abilities as … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: Dena Yohe
Warner University alumna Dena Yohe (BA ’74) earned her degree from Warner in Social Work, and is now an author, speaker, and mentor to parents. Dena Yohe (BA’74) Dena and her husband Tom (BA ’75) co-founded their ministry “Hope For Hurting Parents” in 2011, and in July 2016 Dena published her book You Are Not … Read Post
Dr. Omanwa – Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Verna Omanwa (BA’00) is a well-recognized face at Warner University among the students and faculty, and often called “Dr. O” by her students. She is the Associate Professor of Business, teaching in the areas of Finance, International Business, and Management, after finishing her bachelor’s and master’s degree (’02) both in Business Administration from Warner. … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight- Dr. Brenda Longshore
Dr. Brenda Longshore (BA’93) graduated from Warner with a degree in Elementary Education, which she now uses to serve in her newly elected position as Superintendent of Highlands County Public Schools. “In addition to the formal training, the ongoing support and encouragement through the years from the Warner staff has been instrumental throughout my career,” … Read Post
WU Alumni Spotlight: Fontaine & Paula Greene
Fontaine Greene and his wife Paula are both Warner University alumni. Fontaine (BA ’95) graduated Warner with a degree in Organizational Management, and Paula (BA ’96) received her degree in Elementary Education. They have been married for 32 years and have five children- Ally, Katy, Kevin, Sam, and Emily. Oh yeah, and they live in Guatemala. … Read Post
