 A
Career with Interest? Bank on it!
Melvin Branch used to roll the
coins to make sure the bank had enough cash on hand. Now he oversees
loans to make sure businesses have enough on hand.
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 Change
of venue sends Lanigan
to sunshine state
Like thousands of college kids in the 70s, Tom Lanigan loved to hit the
beaches in Florida for spring break.
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 A
luminous career path
You could say a light bulb went on for Gary Misicka that sparked a new
career—and a bright future. While attending Moraine Valley in the early
1990s, Misicka, who had contemplated pursuing a career in law
enforcement, began a part-time job at Lyons and Pinner Electric
Companies, a job that quickly sparked his interest in a new career.
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From Moraine Valley to McLean County
Bob Freitag has been called a lot of names
since his days as a student at Moraine Valley, but he's honored to be called
each and every one of them.
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 Moraine Valley Grad’s Career Takes a Stormy Path
It’s been said that in everyone’s life a little
rain must fall. For Jim Purpura, it’s been more than just a little rain—it’s
been hurricanes, tornadoes and flash flooding. But this Moraine Valley graduate
isn’t complaining.
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 Traveling Calls Now a Good Thing for Former Hoops Standout
For Moraine Valley graduate Bob Lanigan, the
traveling calls used to come from a ref—now they come from customers and ESPN.
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 Parents Picked His First Community College—He’s Picked the Rest
Sometimes—just sometimes—parents
really do know best.
“My father brought me to Moraine Valley,”
said James Grant, reminiscing about his first campus visit in 1975. “I
really didn’t want to be there, but I had no choice. My father made up
his mind and that was that."
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 All of the “write stuff” for this
Moraine Valley grad
While other
kids were watching weekend morning cartoons, Eram Cowlas was tuned in to
CBS Sunday Morning News with anchor Charles Osgood. |
 Keeping businesses safe keeps his
business growing
Jeff Dencek
sure has seen a lot of garbage since his college days, and now thanks to
his booming business, there’s going to be plenty more in his future. You
also could say he’s someone dumpster divers deplore. |
 Wishes really do come true
Everyone who visits Disney World probably
wishes they could stay just a little longer. Former Moraine Valley
student Lauren Salagaj was wishing the same thing when she went to
Disney World in January 2007. She got her wish and, 16 months later, is
still at Orlando’s Magic Kingdom.
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 Her Eye for Color Brings out
the Best at Home
For many, it’s their job to make sure
people are happy and having a good time when they go out. For Beverly Ceko, it’s her job to make sure people are happy when they are home. |
 Brain Injury Doesn’t Deter Former
Student Trustee
It's nothing new for Moraine Valley
graduate and former Student Trustee Brian Kelly to want to be involved
and make a difference. People who know Brian know that when he set his
mind to something, he would do whatever it took to make it happen.
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 Giving Back to the Community
Lori Potter has gone far since her days at Moraine Valley—both
geographically and in her career. Now a prominent environmental attorney
with a prestigious firm in Colorado, Lori’s path to her successful
career began with a Moraine Valley education. |
 Moraine Valley Experience
Leads to
Eventful Career in Radio
Moraine Valley wasn’t part of Melissa
Kennedy’s original plan, but as we all know, plans change. |
 Graduate Wears Several Hats
If Michael Black wearing a badge and has a weapon at his side, he’s at the
Matteson Police Department where he serves as an administrative sergeant
and firearms instructor. If he’s got on his thinking cap and his hands
are tapping a keyboard, he’s churning out another fiction crime novel. |
 Instructor’s Influence Adds up Big for Successful Accountant
Dennis Shannon didn’t plan to attend a community college, but as it
turns out, that was a great decision for his career. |
From Playtime to a
Professional Career
Graduate’s
magical career began at Moraine Valley
