FULTON, Mo. – April 1, 2026: Westminster College is pleased to announce its 2026 Alumni Achievement honorees.
The following highly successful individuals will be officially recognized during Westminster’s Alumni Awards Convocation at 10:30 a.m. on April 11 in Champ Auditorium during Alumni Weekend.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Jack Marshall Alumni Loyalty Award
Established in 2009 and renamed in his honor in 2012, the Jack Marshall Alumni Loyalty Award is bestowed upon alumni who have demonstrated exceptional loyalty, commitment and dedication to the College through contributions of time, talent and treasure.
William Reller, ’56 ΦΔΘ
President, EWS Real Estate Investments
Palo Alto, California
The Young Alumni Achievement Award
The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who demonstrate the Westminster mission through outstanding achievement early (within five to 15 years) in their chosen career and/or dedicated leadership and service to their community.
The Rev. Michael J. Schulte, ’14 ΦΔΘ
Founding Pastor, The Collective
Atlanta, Georgia
Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, ’11 ΚΑΘ
Chief Strategy Officer, Direct Trust
Chesterfield, Missouri
The Alumni Achievement Award
The Alumni Achievement Award honors alumni whose accomplishments reflect the Westminster mission and who have distinguished themselves through personal achievements, professional achievements and/or have made significant contributions to society.
Jessica Bass Bolander, ’05 ΚΚΓ
Partner and Senior Vice President, Lockton Companies
Dallas, Texas
Anthony Laramore, ’07 ΔΤΔ
Attorney, Page Law
St. Louis, Missouri
The Hon. Glenn Norton, ’82 KA
Chief Judge of the Court, Missouri Court of Appeals (Retired)
St. Louis, Missouri
Miner Curtis Paddock, ’73 ΒΘΠ
Director, Will County Land Use Department
Joliet, Illinois
Scott A. Richardson, ’99 ΔΤΔ
Chief Executive Officer and President, Celanese Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Louise Curchin Secker, ’93 ΚΚΓ
Licensed Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Joplin, Missouri
Gerry Wait, ’78 IND
Archaeologist and Anthropologist, Independent Professional
Witney, England
The Remley Award
The Remley Award celebrates women who have shown exceptional passion and support for the women of Westminster College, emulating the spirit of the award’s namesake, Dr. Audrey Remley.
Dr. Natasia Sexton
Associate Professor of Music, Division of Humanities Chairperson, and Vice Marshal of Westminster College
Jefferson City, Missouri
Shelby Rufkahr, Director of Alumni Engagement, says the 2026 Alumni Achievement honorees truly exemplify the broad range of career and personal success found among Westminster’s graduates. She adds that classmates should plan on attending the ceremony, which takes place as the College begins to celebrate its 175th anniversary.
“I sincerely encourage the alumni community to not only reconnect with the honorees but to additionally enjoy everything we have planned during our 2026 Alumni Weekend, including a golf tournament, athletic facility tours, group receptions and fraternity and sorority gatherings,” Rufkahr reflects. “Additionally, everyone should make plans to attend our Party on the Plaza, which is quickly becoming an alumni favorite.”
Likewise, Westminster graduates should watch for more information on the College’s 175th– anniversary festivities, which are tentatively scheduled for this fall.
The Westminster Alumni Awards Convocation has recognized outstanding alumni since 1956. Honorees were nominated by their peers and voted on by the College’s Alumni Council.
Register for the 2026 Alumni Weekend on Westminster’s website, and watch for more information our Alumni Achievement Award honorees in the following weeks!
ABOUT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE: Founded in 1851 and home of Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech, Westminster College is ranked prestigiously by The Princeton Review as one of 151 “Best Colleges in the Midwest” for 2026 and is among a select group of full-participation institutions nationwide in the Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement Coalition, as recognized by the Higher Learning Commission. New graduates experience a more than 90% placement rate within six months of graduation, while Westminster alumni are in the top 16% nationwide for graduate earnings. The only National Liberal Arts college in Missouri, Westminster has long been recognized for its focus on educating and inspiring students to make an impact on the world around them. Find out more about Westminster College by visiting our website.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Sarah Backer at 573-220-9038 or Sarah.Backer@WCMO.edu.
Sarah Rummel Backer is the Director of Media Relations and Senior Writer at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. A proud Westminster graduate, Sarah has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and strategic communications in the areas of higher education, medicine, agriculture, and the private business sector.
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