Alumni Profile

Ben Menke
Austin, Texas

A passion for sports brought Ben Menke to UE's exercise science program. His classes and internships provided him with the skills to share his enthusiasm with others. "My course work has been challenging, yet it has given me what I need to accurately train others and assist them in improving their overall health and wellness."

Ben's internships have given him the opportunity to put what he has learned in class into practice. "At the Children's Museum of Evansville, I put together fun and interactive activities about basic nutrition and health. Working as a camp counselor, I planned activities for kids ages 6-13 and modified sports and games to age appropriate levels. My internship at the YMCA pertained the most to my major, as I developed an adaptive soccer program and worked as a personal trainer. I really enjoy looking at the science aspect of exercise."

Ben is spending a semester in Costa Rica before entering UE's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. "I've taken numerous Spanish classes, so I'm excited about immersing myself in the language and culture. As I think about the future, I'm considering how I can combine this experience with my degree to serve others — perhaps as a physical therapist in a bilingual environment."

Alumni Professionals

UE School of Health Sciences alumni are employed in a wide range of career fields. Below is a listing of alumni and their professional position.

• MacKenzie Alsip
  Athletic Training Graduate Assistant, University of Tennessee
• Jenna (Hayes) Alspaugh
  Senior Sales Professional, Eli Lilly
• Ryan Barrett
  Ticket Sales Executive Director, Indianapolis Indians
• Tom Benson
  Assistant Athletic Director and Producer - Purple Aces Productions, University of Evansville
• Josh Bisher
  Senior Program Director, Recreational Services, Ball State University
• Devin Brennan
  Environmental Health Specialist, Hendricks County Health Department, Indianapolis
• Phil Broshears
  MD, Deaconess Health System
• Jamie Carroll
  Professional baseball player
• Wes Carroll
  Head Baseball Coach, University of Evansville
• Terry Collins
  Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, University of Evansville
• Samantha Conrad
  Assistant Soccer Coach, Ashford University
• Hailey Craig
  Physician Assistant (PA) Program, Indiana State University
• Jessica (Reeder) Gibson
  PA Program, University of Kentucky, Deaconess Health System
• Laura Graybrick
  Manager, Corporate Partnerships & Events, Indiana University Health
• Liz Gregg, PhD
  Assistant Professor of Sport Management, University of North Florida
• Holly (Wimberg) Happe
  PA Program, Indiana State University
• Erik Hemenway
  Athletic Trainer/PTA, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• Staci Hodges
  Team Leader, The Heart Hospital Cardiac Rehab, Deaconess Health Systems
• Olivia Kohrman
  Clinical Trials Specialist for Duke Office of Clinical Research
• Thomas Knox
  Director of Player Performance and Rehabilitation, Washington Wizards, NBA
• Joni Johnson
  Head Athletic Trainer, Austin Peay State University
• Kavon Lacy
  Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, University of Evansville
• Matthew Larson
  Wellness Director, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
• Lisa Letterman
  Lab Assistant at Vanderbilt University
• Chris Lindeman
  Executive Director, Hamilton Central YMCA, Great Miami Valley YMCA
• Amanda McClain, PhD
  Post-doctorate Fellowship, Public Health Department, Harvard University
• Brooke (Robinson) Mickens
  Ticket Office Manager, The Ford Center, Evansville, Indiana
• Nicole Moyen
  PhD student, Exercise Physiology, University of Arkansas
• Craig Phifer
  Director of Rehab Services, Orthopedic & Sport Medicine, Owensboro, Kentucky
• Niki Rahming
  University of Nevada-Las Vegas Dental School
• Aaron Reis
  Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kansas City Royals Minor League System
• Shelbi Reynolds
  Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Western Michigan University
• Skyler Richards
  Head Athletic Trainer, Dallas FC Major League Professional Soccer
• Adam Rogers
  South Central Regional Manager, American Junior Golf Association
• Christiana Schmidgdall, ATC
  Assistant Athletic Trainer, University Athletic Association, University of Florida
• Mark Sutherlin
  PhD student, Kinesiology, University of Virginia
• Zach Taylor
  Practice Manager, Visiting Physicians Association of Greater Indianapolis
• Dexter Wolf
  Police Officer, City of Evansville