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2014

Daniel Gherardi ’14 was elected to the partnership of Latham & Watkins LLP, where he is a securities litigator in the Bay Area offices.

1985

James Robin Peoples ’85 has published his first novel, The Tavern Prince. It is a historical/fantasy/sci-fi story, set in the Ruritanian European country of Kolande, about a very special young man who is recruited for a special mission by his king.

1990

After serving in the United States Army and spending 30 years in law enforcement with the Los Angelos Police Department and the Livermore Police Department, Captain Matt Sarsfield ’90 has retired from policing. His experiences range from patrol to specialized tactical teams. Matt and his wife, Sherri, moved to North Carolina, where they are active […]

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2009

In February 2026, Sean Wilkinson ’09 will be made partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. Based in Palo Alto, Wilkinson advises on all aspects of commercial real estate, including acquisition, development, disposition, financing, and leasing. He also supports corporate clients with real […]

2013

In February 2026, Hin Au J.D. ’13 will be made partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. Based in Palo Alto, Au advises clients on intellectual property strategy and patent asset creation across life sciences and deep tech, including AI tools […]

1978

Kevin Brown ’78 has been inducted as the president of the National Associations of Realtors. The NAR represents 1.5M Realtors nationally. He follows in the footsteps of his brother, William Brown ’74, who also served as NAR president.

1984

Kevin Dowling ’84 was re-elected to the First Walnut Creek Mutual Board in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek. Kevin moved from Hayward to Walnut Creek in June 2024 .

2020

Katya Fairchok ’20 and David Francis were engaged on Aug. 16, 2025. They will be married on Oct. 31, 2026.

Katya Fairchok ’20 and David Francis engagement photo

2002

Steve McShane MBA ’02 retired after 14 years on the Salinas City Council and in agricultural business to pursue faith based addiction recovery. McShane joined the Bridge Restoration Ministry and recently led an effort to acquire a seven-acre, 21,000-square-foot assisted living facility from the Catholic Diocese of Monterey. The new facility will expand work to […]

1979

Rob Adams ’79 lives in Burlingame and is enjoying his sixth year of retirement. In addition to wine, food, and art related travel with his wife, Beth, Rob plays electric bass guitar for rocking band Back By Thursday (fronted by classmate Jim Galli ’79). Rob recently published his first book, Cardboard Heroes—Favorite Baseball Cards from […]

1963

In addition to being a proud Bronco in his own right, Tharan “Terry” John Lanier ’63, MBA ’74 was the father, father-in-law, grandfather, and family member of many other Broncos, including Greg ’85, Chris ’86, Crystal ’86, Brian ’90, Katie ’11, and Erin Lanier ’15. Terry also taught accounting at Santa Clara in the 1980s. […]

1978

The book San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History by David D. Schmidt ’78 was published on November 1 by Backcountry Press. It covers history from all nine counties of the Bay Area plus Santa Cruz, from Native Tribes to missions, agriculture, industry, fishing, wildlife, transportation, pollution, saving the Bay, and the Bay Area’s environmental movement.

1977

William P. Clarke ’77 grew up in Nyack, NY, and graduated from Fordham Prep before moving across the country to attend Santa Clara University. William enjoyed a career in banking and worked for Wells Fargo, then was the VP of loan services for Rockville Bank which became United bank before his retirement in 2017. He […]

1995

Tom McCarthy MBA ’95 died on September 14, 2025. After earning a B.S. in mechanical engineering from UC Santa Barbara in 1987, Tom began his career designing enclosures used in NASA Space Shuttle experiments in the San Jose area. After many years in the engineering field, he moved on to sales and marketing positions at […]

1963

George U. Ramos ’63, formerly known as “Bud,” died in July 2025 of leukemia. At Santa Clara University, George served a year as vice president of the student body. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in computer science and make a career in high tech. George was dedicated to his family, and strove to […]

2010

Vincent Tong J.D. ’10, founding attorney of TONG LAW, was named one of the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 10 Civil Rights Trial Lawyers, recognizing his outstanding advocacy for California employees and his strong trial record. Throughout his career, he has paired legal excellence with service, from volunteering at workers’ rights clinics to serving as Board […]

1973

The owner of Headlesburg, Calif., winery MoniClaire Vineyards, Peter Smiderle ’73, died Aug. 17, 20205. Peter lived a full rooted in family, faith, and the vineyard he poured his heart into. He will be remembered for his warm smile, generous spirit, and the zinfandel, petite syrah, and sauvignon blanc vines he nurtured. His legacy will […]

1980

Raised in a music-filled home, Owen Haggerty ’80 developed a deep love for records as a kid, eagerly sharing his favorites with his siblings. He also made a name for himself in the neighborhood with his athleticism and admired sportsmanship at Nibley Park. After graduating college, Joe built a fulfilling career in IT, spending nearly […]

1997

Qi Guo M.S. ’97, also known as Henry, has been appointed chief financial officer of Tungray Technologies Inc. He brings more than two decades of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, and investment management, along with 10 years of technical expertise from his time in Silicon Valley. Before joining Tungray, he served as […]

1966

Mario Farana ’66 devoted 54 years to the San Francisco Diocese, spending 32 of them as pastor of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. After completing ROTC training, Mario served as an Army chaplain before entering St. Patrick’s Seminary and being ordained in 1971. In 1993, when St. Paul’s Parish was slated for closure, his determination saved […]

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