Dr. James Reinhard '79 - Psychiatrist

James Reinhard, a 1979 GC graduate, is the director of the State Mental Hospital in Gatawba, VA. Recently, he was elected into the fellowship of the American Psychiatric Association for his outstanding acheivements in the field of psychiatry. Described by one as "an excellent example of both 'effective leadership and redemptive servanthood,'" Reinhard acquired his MD from the University of Illinois and completed his residency at Dartmouth.

David Robertson '00 - Medical Student, University of Kansas Medical Center

After graduating with a BA in both chemistry and biology, David decided to go to medical school. Being a dedicated Jayhawk, he went back to his homeland and is currently a second year medical student at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

"Often, I look back at my GC days with much appreciation. I wouldn't trade those four years for anything else. Academically, I was very well prepared for medical school. The Greenville faculty are great, and they really poured the foundation for what I am learning today. Unlike many of my current classmates, I have a chemistry degree, and occasionally that gives me better insight into medical school material.

Although Greenville science is outstanding, that's not what I appreciate most about the school. At Greenville, professors are not only mentors and teachers, but they're also friends. And because of this, they are genuinely interested in seeing science students succeed not only academically but as good, kind people. This relationship between professors and students is one that really helps students to succeed even after they leave Greenville College. Right now, I don't know what specialty I might choose. I will allow myself to be influenced by my experiences and by God as I make these decisions in the coming years."

Peter Samuelson '90 - Management Consultant

After graduating from Greenville College in 1990 with a BA in Mathematics an Political Science, Peter Samuelson now works as a Management Consultant with McKinsey & Company in New York. His responsibilities include working with a company's budget process, developing pricing strategies for a health care company, and developing retail strategies. His past experiences include working as an associate at the Hughes Hubbard & Reed law firm in New York as well as traveling to Sudan for the Ford Foundation and to Hong Kong as a legal researcher. He also served as a team leader for Open Doors, a non-profit human rights organization.

Kenneth R. Smith '53 - Neurosurgeon and Educator

Dr. Smith currently serves as the Director in the Division of Neurological Surgery at the St. Louis University Health Sciences Center as well as a Professor of Surgery at SLU. His illustrious medical career spans over 30 years and includes a fellowship in Anatomy and Physiology at Oxford University in England. He has authored numerous scientific publications and abstracts and frequently speaks at medical conferences and conventions. Smith, who received his MD from Washington University attended Greenville College until 1953. His wife Marjorie is a Greenville College trustee.

Dr. Robert "Ish" Smith '57 - President, International Baseball Association (1981-1993), President, Greenville College (1993-1998)

A dedication to both quality education and athletics characterizes the professional life or Robert "Ish" Smith. A 1957 graduate of Greenville College, Smith returned to Greenville as both teacher and administrator, appointed President in 1993. As part of his work in the International Baseball Association, Smith introduced baseball into 42 new countries and was active in establishing baseball as an Olympic sport.

Tim Stephens '83 - Wildlife Biologist, Wyoming Bureau of Land Management

Stephens, a 1983 graduate, has worked as a wildlife biologist with the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) since1991. In the last decade, he has designed, obtained funding for and implemented a variety of wildlife habitat improvement projects. He received the Wyoming Wildlife Federation Habitat Conservationist of the Year Award for 1999-2000.

David VanWingeren ’98 - Floor Coordinator, Argonne National Laboratory

David VanWingeren was one of 51 applicants for a position at the prestigious Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago, to work in the newly constructed Advanced Photon Source Facility, so the odds were not in his favor. What was in his favor, however, was his double major at GC in Chemistry and Physics, and his hands-on experience of helping to complete GC’s very own ion accelerator in the Physics lab, a project that many students worked on over a period of more than 21 years. Even though GC’s version is small in size and energy compared to the major accelerators of the world, it nevertheless contains many of the basic elements needed to produce, focus, and detect charged particles. David’s first-hand experience gave him the edge he needed to stand out from the other 50 candidates and land the position. The job and the location also allowed him to begin graduate study at the University of Chicago. He is currently a floor coordinator at the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, and is attending University of Chicago Graduate School.

Dr. Howard Zahniser '28 - Environmentalist

Today 104 million acres of designated wilderness areas have been preserved and protected thanks to the work of Howard Zahniser, a 1928 Greenville College graduate. Known as a passionate, determined environmental lobbyist, Zahniser's work brought about the Wilderness Act in 1964, effectively securing wild places as national lands. Zahniser died a few months before the act was signed into law, leaving behind a legacy of unswerving commitment to conservation.