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	Mary, Zoe and Mark Mikel (EMP-57) at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, China

Patrick Herguth and his wife Sunny moved to Sudbury, Mass. Their two boys (6 and 7) are keeping mom and dad busy with lots of activities!

Ash Brooks, global CIO for Arrow Electronics in the enterprise computing solutions division, completed the largest system transformation in Arrow’s history and was subsequently named a Premium 100 IT Leader by IDG’s ComputerWorld. The award spotlights individuals who “have made a positive impact on their organization through their work in technology.” Congratulations, Ash!

Mary and Mark Mikel adopted their daughter, Zoe Elizabeth Xu Mikel, in February. Zoe was born in Jiangxi, China on Feb. 27, 2010.

Charles C. Zhang was named one of the nation’s Top 100 Financial Advisers in 2011 by Barron’s. Charles has received this honor many times since 2004. Additionally, Zhang Financial was ranked West Michigan’s No. 1 Certified Financial Planner by the Grand Rapids Business Journal. So, when is the next book coming out, Charles?

Rahul Mahna returned from a two-month sabbatical in India, where he rejuvenated his mind, body and soul as he hiked the Himalayas, visited several religious sites and frolicked in the source of the Ganges River. Refreshed and renewed, Rahul is back in the States.