Alumni
William Woods University

Deb Weedman '77 lives in St. Albans, Missouri. Deb is very active in the Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament and in hosting alumni gatherings at her home. Deb holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Paralegal Studies from William Woods. During Deb's years at The Woods, she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority, served as an officer on the Panhellenic Council, made the Dean's and Achievements lists, held a membership on the Student Alumnae Board, played basketball and softball, and was the Vice-President of the Young Republican's Group. Professionally, Deb is a member of the American Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, The St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Association and the St. Albans Homeowners Advisory Board. Deb was the recipient of the WWU Alumni Association's Green Owl Award in 2006.

Sally Wharton Frank '74 lives in Town and Country, Missouri. Sally, a WWU Alumni Board member since 2006, holds a BS in Business Administration from William Woods. During Sally's years at The Woods, her interests included Alpha Phi Sorority, Alpha Iota, Jesters, and programming content and music for the campus radio station. After 8 years as a corporate buyer, Sally joined the ranks of volunteers as she and her husband made several job-related moves. She currently works at her children's schools, church, Queen of Peace Center, and the Town and Country Parks and Trails Commission.

Martha Burton Long '88 has been a WWU Alumni Board member since 2004. She graduated with a degree in history and a minor in legal studies from William Woods. While on campus at The Woods, Martha was a member of Alpha Phi and an RA in Swearingen Hall. She received the Distinguished Scholar award for history. In 1990, she received a Law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. A member of the Missouri Bar, she has worked for the state for many years. She is currently the Examiner in Charge of the Market Conduct Title Team at the Missouri Department of Insurance. She is a member in the Insurance Regulators Examiner Society. Martha lives in Rolla, Missouri, and volunteers as a guardian ad litem for children in Phelps County. A member of PEO, she enjoys kayaking and participating in her local quilt guild.

Suzie Swyden '77 lives in Leawood, Kansas. She joined the Alumni Board in 2009. She has lived in the Kansas City area since graduating from William Woods with a BA in Business Administration. After college, she joined a start-up industrial air pollution control company called BHA Group, Inc. headquartered in Kansas City, (later acquired by GE Energy). What started as a marketing position evolved into a 30-year career in the information technology field, where she held various leadership and executive positions. After 3 decades with the same company and eager for change and new challenges, Suzie left the company to become an independent technology and business consultant. Today she provides small, medium and large technology project support and IT management services.