Tom Mayes

President Emeritus (Club President 2000-2003)

I graduated from UofL in 1962 with a BA in Chemistry, although I did put in a lot of time at the bridge tables in the old “SUB”.  I then spent a tour of duty in the U. S. Air Force as a launch officer on the Titan II ICBM at Vandenburg AFB in California.  The weather appealed to me a lot so I stayed.  Eventually I earned an MBA degree from California State University, Long Beach & a Ph.D. from University of California, Irvine.  I returned eastward to spend a few years as an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.  I met my wife, Mary Barton, there & we returned to California where I am now a Professor of Management at California State University, Fullerton.  Mary & I have a blended family with her two sons and my daughter from previous marriages.  The “kids” are now all in their 30’s and doing well.  When I am not rolling back the tides of ignorance at the university, I like to play tennis and sail around the Southern California waters in my Ericson 35 sailboat. 

You can reach Tom at wam@fullerton.edu

Bob Hoertz

President Emeritus (Club President 1994-2000) and  Scholarship Coordinator

Bob is a graduate of Speed Engineering School (1954) who "lettered" on the Cardinal Baseball team.  After graduating, he went to work for Amoco; first in Whiting, Indiana, then in Seymour, Indiana, in 1957, and finally to Southern California in 1967. He retired in June of 1990 after 36 years with the company.  Bob and his wife, Margie, reside in Placentia (Northern Orange County).  Bob served as president of our club  from 1994 to 2000, and is presently the person to speak to regarding anything involving the William Caldwell Scholarship Fund. In addition to his love of UofL, Bob enjoys golf, travel, bridge and his and Margie's 16 grandchildren.

Bob isn't just crazy about the internet, but can be can be reached by email at hoertzgr@hotmail.com

Neil Fischer

Neil graduated from UofL in 1978 and came to Southern California in 1981.  He has an adult daughter and is the chief financial officer of a major Southern California Charity.  Neil is also active as a member of the Board of Directors and co-founder of the Downed Officers Support Foundation (raising funds for the families of slain and ill law enforcement officers and firefighters) a member of the executive committee of the Love Ride, the largest single one-day charity motorcycle event in the world (just imagine 20,000 Harley riders in one spot, awesome!!), and as you might have guessed, active in his local Harley Owners Group.

 Neil can be reached at neilf@pacbell.net

Joseph Willenbrink

Past  President (Club President 2003-2013)

I began college while my high school class was still in their senior year, but took my own sweet time (about 10 years of it) earning my degree part-time at night while working full time (BS Chemistry [A&S] 1985).  After moving West, I got my MBA (also while working full time) from UCLA's prestigious Anderson School in 1991.  Since then, I have gone on to underachieve. 

 Email Joseph at joseph@purewhitelight.com

 

 

Cherri Chilton

President

I graduated from UofL in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing while living in Louisville for over 10 years. I have spent the past 18 years of my career in the aviation industry and currently work at an avionics company in Irvine as a Program Manager in the In-Flight Entertainment division. While Louisville is a fine town, I could no longer resist my desire to bask in the California sun and moved to SoCal in 2006. As a way of meeting new people, I decided to attend a UofL SoCal Alumni event and found the group to be most welcoming. We have a lot of fun, so come join us!!!  Oh, and besides hanging at any of the many wonderful beaches here, I also like to travel and still enjoy Kentucky's fine bourbons.

You can reach Cherri at cherrichill2@aol.com

 

Gina Davis  

Vice President

Bio forthcoming

Kelli Barnett

Treasurer

Kelli graduated from UofL  in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.  After receiving a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 1997, she moved to Los Angeles to practice and enjoy the Southern California weather.  In 2001, she received a Masters in Molecular Pathology at University of California, San Diego.  She is now employed as a Lab Animal Veterinarian.  In her spare time, she enjoys the beach, plays golf, and roots for the Cards at the local sports bar.

You can contact Kelli  at  ksbncali@gmail.com

Casey Krawiec

San Diego County Representative

I graduated with an MBA from UofL’s College of Business and Public Administration in 1991.  I was born and raised in Louisville and went to Trinity High School.  I received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UK (be nice).  I moved to San Diego in 1993, where I have been involved with the sale of microelectronics in the U.S. and abroad.  I live in La Jolla with my wife, Jamye, and our two sons.  I like to golf, ski, cycle, raise funds for the William G. Caldwell Scholarship, and wrestle with my kids.

You can reach Casey at  krawiec33@sbcglobal.net

Mike Davis  

Secretary

Bio forthcoming

Vern Meurer

Board Member and Treasurer Emeritus

I received a BChe from Speed School in 1961 and after moving to California in 1973 attended Pepperdine University receiving an MBA in 1977. I currently reside in Fullerton, Cal. and am Vice-President and owner of Con-Tech Plastics located in Brea, Cal. Mariana (my wife) and I have 3 grown kids and 5 grandchildren, our pride and joy. We are both very active in civic and Church activities, serving on several boards. We are both on the UofL  Southern California Alumni Board and have enjoyed serving you the past 12 years.

You can email Vern  at vmeurer@sbcglobal.net

Joan Leslie Caldwell

As Joan Leslie, I starred with Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Gary Cooper, and Ronald Reagan in films during the 40s and 50s. But after that, my leading man, Dr. William Caldwell (MD ’43), introduced me to UofL, and I have been a proud adopted alumna ever since! I’m still interested in film and keep busy with charity work, gardening, keeping track of my twin daughters who are teachers, and exercising with Jeb Stuart, my beagle!