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Class of 2008

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Class of 2007

Kevin Calahan
Engineer
Kevin has recently got a job with NBC Universal as an engineer. He will be going to Beijing, China for 2 months, to help with the NBC coverage of the summer olympics.

Allison Rockwell
Operations Tech
Allison is currently emlpoyed at ESPN as an Operations Technician. She misses us terribly, and wishes that she could spend more time with STN's current members.

Brian Cutino
Business and Tech Analyst
After graduating, Brian got a job at The Hartford as a business and tech analyst. He resides in Hartford with his fiancee. (ed. note: Brian and Jessica were married August 2, 2008)

Class of 2006

Aaron Fellman
He currently is employed at ESPN.

Lee Simmons
Internet Account Executive
Lee is currently the Internet Account Executive for WTNH News Channel 8 in New Haven, CT. Lee sells advertising and and helps market new business using wtnh.com.

This is a complete career change from when Lee graduated from STN. Lee started his career in the broadcast industry in only his junior year in college. He worked at WFSB Channel 3 in Hartford for almost three years. He started as an Operation Technician, then worked his way up to being a director. From there he moved on to his WGGB Channel 40 in Spingfield, MA as a full time newscast Director. Lee felt it was time for a change, which brought him to WTNH. Lee works with STN Alumni Bob Cushing (96').

While involved with STN Channel 2 in college, Lee served as
the General Manager for two years, the Newscast Director for three years, and the Sports Director for one year.

Class of 2005

Jecoliah Ellis
News Reporter
In January 2008, Jecoliah started a reporting job at WROC/WUHF News 8 Now, the CBS & FOX affiliate In Rochester, NY.

Before that, Jecoliah was the Morning Anchor/Producer at WENY-NewsChannel 36, an ABC affiliate in Elmira, NY.

She started there in June 2005, right after leaving STN. You can check Jecoliah out at www.rochesterhomepage.net.

Garett Martocello
Editor
After graduation Garett took a job as an assistant editor at New Screen Concepts doing post-production on Extreme Makeover. Although he is having a great time with this he still misses his pal David Honeywell.

Antonio Peronace
Antonio is currently employed as the Electronic Communication Coordinator for the House Leadership at the Conneticut State Capitol.

Class of 2004

Amanda Backer
Account Executive
Amanda was an active member of STN from freshman through senior year. She was a reporter, anchor, Assistant News Director and Advertising Manager. Since her big break as Advertising Manger, she has pursued a career in advertising. She has worked in New London, CT for advertising agency called Akins Marketing & Design. There she managed large accounts on a regional and national level, handling radio, tv, and print advertising for clients. Amanda recently moved to CT after working in NYC for a year at an interactive firm called HUGE. There she worked on web accounts for JetBlue, Atlantic Records and IKEA. Currently,
Amanda is an Account Executive for Cronin and Company, an advertising company in Glastonbury, CT. She manages the daily correspondence between the client, the creative team, and ensures all advertising campaigns are implemented on the time and within the budget. She works on campaigns for CL+P Liberty Bank + Twinings Tea.

Jake Cross
Writer/Producer
Jake is now a Writer/Producer for Discovery New Media, working on producing content for distribution to mobile devices, over broadband connections, and for video-on-demand. He's been working for Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, Maryland since the summer of 2004, previously in production and development at Discovery HD Theater. Check out his website www.jacobcross.com.

Jeff "Curly" Kolan
Videographer/Editor/ENG Truck Operator
Jeff joined STN at the beginning of his junior year of college, and finally found what was missing his first two years...great times & great friends. From there, he became STN's Chief Engineer his senior year.

Currently, Jeff is glad to make it back to the Hartford area, after accepting a position at WFSB, the CBS affiliate in Hartford. Prior to that, Jeff spent a year at WTEN, the ABC affiliate in Albany, NY as a videographer/editor/truck operator, and worked vacation relief at WFSB in Hartford.

Some of the news events Jeff has covered include: The Ethan Allen Capsize on Lake George, The Landslide on The NYS Thruway, The Michael Ross Execution Battle, The US Women's Olympic Soccer Team Visit to CT, an Anna Kournikova Charity Fund-raiser, John Kerry’s Primary Campaign, and a great many other local news stories in the Albany & Hartford markets. Some of his footage has been seen Nationally on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, and The Weather Channel.

You can reach Jeff at JKolan@aol.com

Tom Nelson
Lead Videographer/Editor
Tom Nelson is currently employed with Essex Television Group in Old Lyme, CT, assigned to Pfizer Video Productions and Operations as a Videographer/Editor. His job often takes him to far reaches of the United States, and offers such perks as free Listerine and a significant discount on Ben-Gay and Rogaine. He resides in Mystic, CT, where it's crowded but lovely in the summer and festive but really cold in the winter. He encourages fellow STN alumni to visit him, and offers a sturdy air matress to any weary travelers.

Nelson can be reached at his website, www.tnel.tv, where he posts sweet videos all the time.

Lauren Feinberg
Leasing Consultant/Self employed
Lauren is living in Meriden with STN alumn Marty Lichtel. She is currently working... 5 jobs. She started her own businesses; scrapbooking, catering & personal assisting. She is also a leasing consultant and a clubhouse monitor at the aparment complex that she lives in.

Marty Lichtel
Systems Administrator
Marty has been active in information technology since graduation. He has worked in small, medium, and large business environments supporting windows server systems, and is currently employeed at IBM. He resides in Meriden, CT, with former STN Sr. Producer, Lauren Feinberg. He enjoys photography and attending car shows in his original '84 Pontiac Firebird. He also continues to enjoy videography and editing on the side.

Class of 2003

Heather Ball
Public Relations Account Executive
After four years working in various positions such as Producer, news and entertainment reporter and anchor, Heather finally understands the countless STN 2 engineers’ pleas to “wrap that cable correctly!” She is an account executive at a public relations firm on Long Island that specializes in promoting audio and video cables, acoustical designers, and other AV related products. Every day she uses the knowledge she received working on camera and behind the camera as she interviews production studio staff and TV engineers in their use of her client’s products.

Prior to her current position, Heather worked as an account executive at another Long Island public relations firm which specialized in not-for-profit and school PR as well as government relations. It was here that she received two awards from the National Schools Public Relations Association; “Award of Excellence-Financial Publications” and “Award of Merit – External Newsletter (Print)” for her newsletter writing for the Port Jefferson School District.

Heather can be reached at heathereball@hotmail.com

Jeff Dougherty
Editor
After graduation Jeff worked for WFSB as Photojournalist/Editor/Live Truck Operator and Freelance Editor in the Hartford area. After two years in local news he decided it was definitely time to move on and relocated to the nation's capital. He now works for Comcast Sportsnet as a promotions editor as he continues to lay the foundation for M it H productions. You can contact him at www.jeffdougherty.net

Danielle Freni
Senior Communications Associate
After four years of award-winning reporting and anchoring with STN, Danielle pursued a career behind the scenes as a producer for News 12 Connecticut and NY1 News in Manhattan. She currently serves as the director of communication for Central Synagogue, a reform congregation of more than 6,000 members in New York City. In this role she oversees the organization's internal communications strategies and is responsible for pushing audio/visual content via digital media. She is also a freelance writer. Danielle and her dachshund, Luca, live in Midtown Manhattan. Neither of them ever answer the phone, so the best way to get in touch is via Facebook or email: dfreni@gmail.com

Meara Lebovitz
Producer
Meara found her love for producing after 4 crazy years in STN. After more than a year in no man's land (Nevada,) she has returned home to the East Coast to launch and produce a new morning show for the UPN affiliate in Philadelphia. UPN57 WakeUPNews is produced from the traffic.com studios in a Philly suburb.

Previously, Meara produced the 6:30 pm, Weekend and morning newscasts for KTVN Channel 2 News in Reno, Nevada. She didn’t hit the jackpot but is still a huge fan of Lake Tahoe.

You can reach Meara at mil798@yahoo.com.

Philip Manners
Assistant Editor
Philip was famous at STN for being the former lighting designer, trained by none other than Reza, AKA Dude!!! Since graduating in 2003, Phil took his experience from STN 2 and built an impressive resume.

Phil began work in the crazy world of television production as a tech intern for True Entertainment. They enjoyed having Phil around, so before his internship ended, they hired him! He was a tape logger for their reality show, Town Haul.

When Town Haul’s season ended, Phil fell into an assistant photographer position for the US OPEN. Though he’s not a sports fan, Phil says that this was an admazing experience. His work can be found by searching USOPEN.ORG.

Currently, Philip is completing production as an assistant editor/transcriber on Number One Single, a reality show staring pop rock star, Lisa Loeb. The show airs on E!

To contact P. Manners, email: PManners@techie.com.

Andrew Pometti
ENG/SNG Truck Operator / Photojournalist
After a brief stint at a Satellite Uplink Provider, Andrew is back at FOX 61, WTIC-TV. He is working the new FOX 61 Morning News, and just loving waking up to be at work at 3:30am everyday.

Andrew is one of the "Alumni who just won't leave", but that's only because he works right down the street at FOX 61, WTIC-TV as a ENG/SNG Truck Operator and Photojournalist.

Andrew's travels for FOX 61 have taken him to the ALCS, World Series, WNBA Finals, backstage for the Dave Mathews Band, Bruce Springstein, the KISS/Aerosmith World Tour Kickoff, and the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinment.

"It's amazing where I've run into STN Alumni", said Andrew. He's run into Brad Cheney, Mike McCarthy, the TV Studio's Mike Martin, Joe Brocato, Chris Donovan, David Mongeau, and Jeff "Curley" Kolan.

This is not to mention the Alumni he saw when Andrew had to head back to UHa during Spring Fling 2004 because, as he puts it, "UHa students decided to be more like students at UConn, and light the place on fire".

Andrew is currently single and available, however if you mention the "Evil One" in connection with this, he will, as the 2001 STN Stud, Kevin Bilodeau would say, bend your soul.

Class of 2002

Tim Robinson
Video Producer / Editor
After 5 years of working at local TV stations, Tim Robinson has left television news producing to explore more of what he can do with his UHA communication degree. He moved back to home in North East PA to raise a family! Tim's wife gave birth to a 9lbs 8oz boy, Garrett William Robinson on February 11th, 2006. You can read more about that at www.timandtracy.net.

Tim is now producing videos for Pride Mobility Products (Based in Exeter, PA, between Scranton & Wilkes-Barre. They are the worldwide makers of the JAZZY MOTOR SCOOTER! (among other "mobility products"). The company has it's own in house marketing department, which Tim now develops & edits all the video projects for... be it national commercials (now w/ Ed McMann)... or installation videos... provider sales videos... showroom videos... website videos...etc.

Tim is starting his own media company, but can't seem to deside on the name. The prospect is to design websites, create print adds, shoot local commercials and create public relation/marketing campaigns. On the side of all that, Tim also does some computer tech support and shoots wedding videos in the summer months. www.robinsonweddings.com

You can contact Tim at Tim_Robinson@verizon.net and of course add him at a friend at www.myspace.com/timbotango.

Ken Walz
Graphic Artist/Drummer
After graduation, Ken worked for WTIC as a graphics artist for the FOX61 News at Ten. Upon relocating to New Jersey, he began freelance graphics, editing, and effects work for nationally and internationally released videos. Ken decided to put video aside briefly and play the drums for a few NYC-based rock bands. He is currently merging his two interests, (music and video), by producing effects for music videos. He also continues to play the drums on several artists studio albums. Ken can be contacted at kendoubleu@gmail.com.

Class of 2001

Mike Baldyga
News Reporter
Mike Baldyga is a 2001 graduate of UHA. He was STN news director for 3 years and co-general manager for one. Currently, He works for WZVN, ABC-7 news in Fort Myers, Florida as a General Assignment/Crime Beat Reporter. He's been in that position since July of 2004, starting 3 weeks before Hurricane Charley hit the area. (The eye passed over my location at the Punta Gorda Airport...Cat. 4, 145mph winds) Since he's been in Florida, Mike's covered about 5 hurricanes, Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Dennis, and Wilma (another in the eye moment.) I've also covered murder investigations, political races, as well alligator and shark attacks.

Before he was in Florida, Mike was in a weekend anchor/reporter at KSVI in Billings, MT. for two years.

Kevin Bilodeau
Sports Reporter
A 2001 Graduate (and former winner of the prestigious STN Stud Award), Kevin now works as a sports reporter for WCSC in Charleston, SC. The position is the third job for Kevin after working at KSTF in Scottsbluff, NE and KMID in Midland, TX. In 2005 he received his first Emmy nomination as he anchored sports for Live 5's nominated Best News Show in the Southeast and was called "The Best Sports Anchor I've Ever Seen!!!" by not one, but both of his grandmothers. You can reach Kevin at bilodeau12@email.com, or if your a pretty girl you can just come right up to his door.

Class of 2000

Ron Bishow
Sports Editor
Currently I am the sports editor of CO-ED Magazine, the only national magazine for college students, based out of Hoboken, NJ, and live in Northern NJ. The magazine can be found at the University of Hartford bookstore for anyone who wishes to check it out. I can be reached at bp2000@aol.com

Class of 1999

Jeff Trelewicz
Disney Cast Member
Good morning, afternoon, or evening from former Ch. 2 Entertainment Director Jeff Trelewicz. I served as a member of Ch. 2 from 1996-1999 and my scary image still remains on the website. I am currently working for Mickey Mouse down at Epcot in Orlando Florida. My roles are anything from a game show host to a tour guide to your average every day cast member. I work in Innoventions. I am also a trainer, training new cast members. I can be contacted at Trel67@aol.com. Hope to hear from other alumni or current Ch. 2 members soon.

Class of 1998

Chris Boccia
Maintenance Engineer
Chris Boccia
Maintenance Engineer
WTIC-TV - Fox 61 / Tribune - Hartford, CT
Cboccia@tribune.com

Anne Clampet
Associate Producer / Videotape Assistant Director
Anne Clampet
Associate Producer/Live Videotape Assistant Director
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment - Stamford, CT
anne@saffronmusic.com or anne.clampet@wwfent.com

Josh Lafayette
Marketing Consultant
Josh Lafayette
Marketing Consultant
WMRQ 104.1 FM - Hartford, CT

Mike Maczko
Disk Jockey
Mike Maczko
Disk Jockey
WQGN, Q105 - New London, CT
mikemckenzie@q105.fm

Dave Markowitz
Service Representative
Dave Markowitz
Service Representative
Great West Life and Annuity - Boston, MA
MarkowitzDave@netscape.net

Rob Melick
Director
I am with FOX News now Director FOX News Sunday and Multiple shows on FOX News Channel

Address:
400 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 550
Washington DC 20001

www.robmelick.com

Todd Moskowitz
Advertising Sales Executive
Advertising Sales Executive
CBS - 1010 WINS
New York, NY
Mosquie@aol.com

Jessica Nowasacki
Radio News Anchor/Writer
Jessica Nowasacki
Radio News Anchor/Writer
Metro Networks - Providence, RI

Lon Seidman
Political Consultant
Lon Seidman
Management, Part Time Politician
The Safety Zone, LLC - Westbrook, CT
lonuha@yahoo.com

Class of 1997

Keith Andrew Cohen
Senior Account Executive
Keith Andrew Cohen
Senior Account Executive
The FYI Network and Radius Communication - Langhorne, PA
215-673-8106
kacohen@juno.com

Bob Cushing
Account Executive
Bob Cushing is an account executive for WTNH News Channel 8 - New Haven, CT.

Albert Hutagalung
Freelance Engineer / Video
Albert Hutagalung
Freelance Engineer / Video
ESPN & CBS
fialcomm@hotmail.com

Allen Pollack
Creative Director of Design & Programming
Allen Pollack
Creative Director of Design & Programming
WebMasterUSA - River Edge, NJ
allen@webmasterusa.com

Class of 1996

Alex Goldman
Account Executive
Alex Goldman
Account Executive
Corinthian Media - New York, NY
Alexg@mediabuying.com

Class of 1995

Dave Finer
Training and Operations Manager
Dave currenty is the Training and Operations Manager at Falmouth Community Television on Cape Cod.
Here is his in for to keep in contact with Dave 310 Dillingham AvenueFalmouth, MA 02540. Phone number 508-457-0800, fax is 508-457-1604. You can email him or see his his website at david@fctv.org and www.fctv.org.

Jill Courville Mongeau
Freelance Producer
Jill Courville Mongeau
15 Indian Rd.
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-8664
Freelance Producer (and new mom)
WLVI WB56 / Tribune - Boston, MA
Jcourville@msn.com

David Mongeau
Special Projects Photographer
David Mongeau
15 Indian Rd.
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-8664
Special Projects Photographer
WFXT Fox 25 / Fox O&O - Boston, MA

John Pence
Manager of Programming for Discovery HD Theater
John Pence is the Manager of Programming for Discovery HD Theater -- Discovery Networks' 24-7 high definition service -- based in Silver Spring, MD. In his role, John devises the network's broadcast schedules and works closely with network development on the creation and introduction of new program titles. He also meets regularly with network marketing, communications, online and ad sales representatives for the design and execution of strategic promotional concepts. In addition, Pence oversees the program acquisition process for the network.

Away from the desk, Pence represents Discovery HD Theater at industry trade shows, enjoys his season tickets to the Washington Redskins, plays in-line hockey and works in a round of golf from time to time. He resides in Washington, DC.

Dan Ruth
IT Manager
Dan Ruth
IT Manager
Pearson Education - San Francisco, CA
dan_ruth@hotmail.com

Class of 1994

Michael Bies
Media Specialist
Michael Bies
Media Specialist
Capital Community College - Hartford, CT
mbies@ccc.commnet.edu

Jeremy Clowe
Communications Assistant
Jeremy Clowe
Communications Assistant
Norman Rockwell Museum - Stockbridge, MA
jclowe@hotmail.com

Michael Cohen
Production Director
Mike started at Cine-Med upon graduation in 1994 dubbing tapes. Within a few months, I started a position shooting and editing surgeries. Today, as production manager, I am in charge of all multimedia projects, educational design and new business development.

Jason Powell
Master Control Operator/Supervisor
Jason Powell
Master Control Operator/Supervisor
Comcast SportNet - Philadelphia, PA
jaspowell@comcast.net

Eric Saranik
Radio Producer/Reporter/Sports Color
Eric Saranik

Morning Show Producer
WELI-AM - New Haven, CT

Weekend News
WTIC-AM - Hartford, CT

Color Commentator
UH Women's Basketball - Hartford, CT

sowah32@aol.com

AJ Vittone
Sports Reporter
AJ Vittone ('94) is one of STN's "Founding Fathers/Co-Creators" and the station's first Sports Director/Anchor. As one of the original members of STN, AJ served on Channel 2's first executive board from the fall of 1992 to the spring of 1994.

Currently, AJ is a Television Boxing Commentator for the "New England Ringside Boxing Series", a Boxing Writer/Columnist for New England Ringside Magazine and a Sports Anchor/Reporter at WRGB-TV (CBS) in Albany, NY. Prior to that, AJ served as the Host of "Sports Page Live," a sports news/talk television program in Providence, RI, he was also the Sports Director/Anchor at WENY-TV (ABC) in Elmira, NY and a Feature Reporter for "Real to Reel," a weekly television magazine program based out of Springfield, MA.

You can check out AJ's web site at www.vittonezone.com. You can also contact him via e-mail at aj@vittonezone.com

Sean Withers
Technical Director
Sean Withers
Technical Director
QVC, Inc.
West Chester, PA
swithers@ptdprolog.net

Class of 1993

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