Tammy McLeod: A lot has happened since my last update! I continue to serve as CEO of the Flinn Foundation in Arizona, where we support translational bioscience research and entrepreneurship. In addition, I’ve been expanding my work in board governance – currently serving on the boards of Viridi Parente and Calico Energy, and as an advisor to Woodchuck.ai. I’ve particularly appreciated the professional community and learning opportunities through Wharton Alumni for Boards and the Philadelphia chapter of the NACD. On the personal side, John and I are spending more time in Philadelphia, with two of our sons nearby. Our youngest, Tanner, is entering his final year at the U.S. Naval Academy. And we’re thrilled that our oldest, Gabriel, and his wife are expecting their first child – our first grandchild – this October! It’s been a joy reconnecting with so many fellow alumni this year.

George Hongchoy: After 16 unforgettable years working side-by-side with tremendous colleagues at Link Asset Management, I have decided to retire as its Group CEO and begin a new chapter in life. Leading Link for the past 16 years has been the highlight of my 40-year professional career.  Asset Value has been increased from US$4.3 billion to US$29.4 billion.   We have expanded the portfolio from one city to a footprint with properties in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and U.K.  With gratitude and anticipation, I will finally have more time to devote to my family and other personal interests.   

Kacey Carpenter: This summer has been a wild and wonderful ride: I was promoted to “Grandpa” with the arrival of my beautiful granddaughter, adopted a rescue Chiweenie named Wilbur from Texas, and soaked up Oregon’s outdoors with hikes, paddles, and adventures. Volunteering and coaching continue to fuel my passion for giving back. I’m also deep into writing the next book in my National Park Mystery-Thriller series—this one set in Acadia National Park, Maine, and coming later this year. I still share weekly stories in my Life is a Journey newsletter—travel, nature, and purpose all wrapped into one: https://lifeisajourney.substack.com/

Peter Doherty: In June, my wife, Jan, and I travelled to San Francisco for the Wharton Global Forum. Before the event, we spent a few days with Carrie Ericson, who kindly arranged visits to several companies — including Joby Aviation, the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft company, where her son works. One evening, we had a lovely dinner with Carrie and her husband, Ed, along with Frank Wheeler and his wife, Christine (WG’94). At the Forum, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Mark Thomas, Sean Crotty, Karen Fukumura and Burt Rea. It was wonderful to catch up with so many classmates, and to continue learning. While in San Francisco, we also took several rides in Waymos — a fascinating glimpse into the future of transportation. After San Francisco, we headed to Honolulu. While there, I caught up with Jane Page, as I do most years — we try to make it there annually. I’m still active in mining and continue to explore new opportunities in the sector.

Heinan Landa: Excited to share that my son’s band is on tour and having a blast and a half selling out all sorts of venues up and down the East Coast! AND they just hit a million streams on their new EP. Check them out at strutmanlane.com 🙂