1996

Yet another Kellogg couple, D.J. Mehigan and Kris Kisska, tied the knot in San Francisco on April 29, 2000. It all started in Prof. Ventresca's "Power and Politics" class where D.J. would fall asleep and Kris would try not to look at the drool dripping off his desk. In addition to Ali (Miller) Giacomin who was a bridesmaid, other Kelloggians at the event were Michael Gruber, Dirk Wyngarden, Todd and Renee Ziegenfus, Todd Shelton, Betty Rhiew-Breslin, Chris Winchenbaugh, Melanie Robbins, Mark Ward, Patty Arias, Nancy Roset, John Miller, and John Froman. Kris and D.J. moved back to the Chicago area and bought a house in Evanston -- they just couldn't get enough of their Kellogg years.

 

D.J. Mehigan and Kris Kisska (both '96) were married in San Francisco last April. They trace the origins of their romance to Prof. Marc Ventresca's "Power and Politics" class.

Orazio Costadura writes: "After roasting for two and half years in Dallas, I moved back to Europe. Since April I've been living in Barcelona. Switched from e-commerce to the car industry. Volkswagen Group again. I'm responsible for product management and planning and am having great fun. Barcelona is confirming its status as one of the liveliest cities in Europe. Come and visit!"

Michael Gruber joined Taproot Ventures, an institutional founder of technology-enabled businesses and seed investment firm. Michael is following up on his entrepreneurial efforts in founding a technology start-up and his prior role as vice president of marketing at InsWeb, the online insurance marketplace. The other big news is that Michael recently became engaged to Ilisa Kane. They live in San Francisco.

Timothy R. Wujcik has joined Ray & Berndtson, Inc., the international executive search and management consulting firm as a partner in the firm's business and professional services practice. He leads the firm's e-business team and is based in Chicago.

Sven Zehnder writes: "I'm back in Switzerland after 14 years on the road. Even though I left Nike after four exciting years, I stayed in the sports industry. I am working for one of the world's biggest sports event agencies, as we market the soccer World Cups, the track and field federation (IAAF), the ATP and many more. I'm the account management director of the internet arm of the company (ISMM/ISL). I hope to see you all at the reunion."

Chip Walters writes: "I finally got out of the glamorous world of consulting after four years, having left PwC in September, and joined CIGNA Healthcare where I have the conspicuous title of AVP of finance transformation. I am enjoying the strategic and operational focus of my role as well as the 15-minute commute. Terry and I are enjoying more time together and more equal sharing of parenting responsibilities for Sarah (3) and Sydney (9 months)."

Benoit Rossignol writes: "After four years at the World Bank, I have established in Shanghai, Shiyao Investment Ltd., an investment bank strictly focused on the food manufacturing, food retail and agribusiness for China and Japan.