Alumni Briefs

Z. Altug, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, owner, Z Performance and Therapy, has published “Sustainable Fitness: A Practical Guide to Health, Healing and Fitness.” He has more than 25 years of experience in his field.

Debra Berkey celebrated 33 years of service at Western Michigan University this past spring. The Department of Human Performance and Health Education recognized Berkey for her professional service, research and teaching to promote healthy, active lifestyles.

Charlie Estey continues a career in worksite health and fitness following graduation and an internship in health management. He has developed health programs for major corporations and is involved in two start-ups in Chicago. He is active in the Association for Worksite Health Promotion (iawhp.org).

Thomas Habegger has accepted a new role as the associate vice president for Student Success at Columbus State (Ohio). WVU Sport Management MS graduate Curt Laird replaces Habegger as the dean of Health and Human Services at Columbus State.

Martin Josie has earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sports Management Leadership from Concordia University-Chicago. Since graduating from WVU, Josie has interned with D.C. United, the Baltimore Orioles (since 2004) and Coppin State University (since 2005).

J.T. Mellendick, 2018 ACE degree, has earned a position at Marshall University. He currently works with the baseball, men’s soccer, softball, women’s track and field and cross country. He also coordinates the tutoring program for all student-athletes.

Chip Zimmer writes a monthly column for The Journal out of Martinsburg, W.Va. His most recent article discussed the State of West Virginia’s new advertising and branding campaign.