Jill McDonnell
President

After receiving her degree in magazine journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia, Jill McDonnell moved to Chicago to pursue a master's degree in public relations and advertising at DePaul University.

Jill is a copywriter and the communications director for a local aldermanic campaign. In between studying for the GMAT and doing freelance speechwriting for corporate executives, she loves spending time with her family and friends, who help provide fodder for her own lifestyle blog.

Jill will never forget the kindness of the Lafayette community when her father passed away suddenly her senior year. She feels very privileged to help keep our incredible class connected through harnessing 2002's giving and compassionate spirit to now honor Ryan, Eric, Bobby and David through the scholarships awarded to outstanding Lafayette seniors in their memory.

Rich Finneran
Treasurer

Rich Finneran obtained his degree in philosophy from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill before returning to St. Louis to attend law school at Washington University. He now is a federal prosecutor and an adjunct professor at Washington University, where he coaches the school's National Moot Court Team.

The Class of 2002 Memorial Scholarship is important to Rich because beyond giving him the great privilege of honoring the memory of our departed classmates, working on the Memorial Scholarship has shown him the value of maintaining and renewing the strong bond we all share as members of a truly exceptional class of Lafayette graduates.

Ashley Cook
Secretary

Ashley Cook received her degree in integrated marketing communications from Maryville University. She currently works in accounting for a medical management firm in Chesterfield. She resides in Eureka with her husband, Grant, and their two dogs.

The Class of 2002 Memorial Scholarship is important to Ashley because she feels strongly about preserving the memory of her former classmates, especially Ryan Trigg who was a friend since kindergarten.

Kunal Bhat

After graduating with a degree in design from Missouri State University, Kunal joined the firm VSA Partners in Chicago, and now holds an associate position as an interaction designer with Gravity Tank, an innovation consultancy in downtown Chicago. He currently lives in Chicago's River North neighborhood with his fiance Sarah Outland, and their two dogs, Chuck & Bacon.

The Class of 2002 Memorial Scholarship is important to Kunal because of the opportunities it provides for current and future LHS students, and to honor the memory his former classmates, especially Bobby Maessen and David Meyers, both of whom he had known very early on.

Brian Woll

Brian Woll obtained his degree in sociology and anthropology at Truman State University, then headed to Washington University where he completed his master's degree in nonprofit management. He's now living in St. Louis and is project coordinator in the College Office at Washington University. He also volunteers with the American Red Cross with local and national disaster relief.

The Class of 2002 Memorial Scholarship is important to Brian because it provides us all with a unique way to honor our former classmates and forever friends.

Megan Kimball

Megan Kimball graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Communications with an emphasis in visual media. After working in news broadcast, Megan moved to Washington, DC to work in non-broadcast video productions at a local communications firm.

Megan recently moved back to St. Louis to be closer to family. She is an assistant account executive in the fast-paced world of advertising and marketing at a local creative agency. When she isn’t spending time with family, Megan enjoys yoga, crafts, photography and music.

Shedding a light on those we've lost keeps their memory burning bright. The Class of 2002 Memorial Scholarship Fund is important to Megan because she believes everyone we meet shape who we're destined to become. She is proud to honor our fellow classmates while fostering the next generation of society's leaders.

Crosby Mulwee

Crosby Mulwee graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006 with a degree in Finance and Banking. He then moved to Kansas City to join Ernst & Young's Financial Services Advisory Practice, where he assists clients with expense reduction and balance sheet improvement.

The Class of 2002 Memorial Scholarship is important to Crosby because he said it keeps his classmates' memory and legacy alive while supporting very deserving high school seniors as they make their way into college.

Rebecca Trigg

Ken and Cathy Gabel

Cindy and Bob Maessen

Beth Brasel