Doug received his graduate degree in school leadership (MSL) from Friends University in 2001. He first heard of Friends through his wife, Brenda, who graduated in 1996. When he received a recruitment card for the MSL program, it "sealed the deal."

Doug works for USD 490 in El Dorado, Kan. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dogs, Murphy and Rocky, coaching middle school football, and being a model railroad enthusiast.

Doug said, "I feel serving on the alumni advisory board is an outstanding way to give back to Friends University in a way that is truly genuine."

Nicole attended Friends University from 2005 to 2008 and received her bachelor's degree in psychology / human services. Her favorite class was being a part of the Concert Choir and Kantorei musical student groups, especially when they had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C.

Nicole and her husband, Chris, live in Wichita with their older daughter, Paige, and soon to be newest daughter, Piper. When she's not spending time with them, she enjoys watching movies, knitting, listenting to all kinds of music, and family game night.

As a young alumna, Nicole wanted to be a part of the alumni advisory board to stay involved with Friends University. "I want to continue to be in the 'know' of what is going at the University as well as help encourage current students to stay involved as well."

Marvin received a business administration degree in 1982 and finished his computer science degree in 1984, but he was no stranger to Friends University even before then. "My grandmother attended Friends as well as an older cousin."

Currently working for M6 Concrete Accessories, Marvin is happy to spend his extra time investing his skills into the alumni advisory board because it reconnects him with his past and he hopes to offer solutions that will better help students.

In 2004, Marvin adopted his daughter, Zhou Yong "Wei Wei" from China and has come to love learning about China. It is because of teaching his daughter about her home country that he came to know and marry his wife LiHua "Lily".

When he is not spending time with his family, he loves to write, practice his storytelling skills and participate in Renaissance festivals.

Peggy graduated from Friends University in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. Her husband, Roger, also graduated from Friends in 1973 with a degree in agriculture business. Peggy teaches science at the Andale Middle School in the Renwick school district.

Peggy and Roger have three children, Rochelle Rosenhagen, Meredith Beavers and Ross Gregory. They also have three granddaughters, Greta, Grace and Eliza. Peggy’s hobbies include decorating, traveling and teaching adult computer classes.

Some of Peggy’s favorite memories at Friends University are linked to her teachers. “[Pauline Wine] made Health and P.E. interesting and fun with her many stories,” Peggy said. She also remembers a trip with Dr. Freedlun to the Great Salt Plain on a hot day in July.

This is Peggy’s second term on the Wichita Alumni Advisory Board after serving from 2005-08.

Lisa obtained her bachelor's degree from Friends University in 2009, and in 2010 earned her MBA graduate degree. Some of her favorite instructors as a student were Tony Lybarger and Frank Choriego.

Lisa works at FedEx in Wichita and is also self-employed as a business consultant. She has four children and loves to volunteer, keep fit, go bicycling, and spend time with her kids.

As a member of the alumni advisory board, Lisa hopes to find ways to get students and alumni involved, and encourage traditional and non-traditional students while they attend.

Scott graduated from Friends University in 2000 with his master’s of science in management degree. He works for United Methodist Open Door and lives in Wichita with his wife, Kris, and two daughters, Chelsie and Chloe.

In his free time, Scott enjoys traveling, working on computers, photography and spending time with his family.

As a member of the Wichita Alumni Advisory Board, he hopes to "give back to the school that has played an important role in my personal and career success."