17 Notable alumni of Lindenwood University
Updated: June 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
Lindenwood University is ranked #2,870 in the world and #740 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 17 notable alumni from Lindenwood University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Lindenwood University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Martha Ackmann
1951-. (aged 75)
journalist
writer
Martha Ackmann is a journalist and author. Her books include The Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight (2003), Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone (2010), and These Fevered Days: Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickinson (2020), and Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: the Life and Times of Dolly Parton (December...
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2. Gary W. Schenkel
military officer
Gary W. Schenkel is, as of June 2011, the Executive Director of the city Office of Emergency Management and Communications in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to this position Schenkel was the director of the Federal Protective Service(FPS), one of the six divisions of the National Protection and Programs Directorate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from March 2007 until July...
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3. Scott T. Rupp
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Scott T. Rupp is a former Republican member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 2nd District from 2006 to 2014. Previously he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2002 through 2006. In the Missouri Senate, Rupp represented all of Lincoln County and portions of St. Charles County. Elected to the Missouri Senate in a special election...
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4. Fabian Florant
1983-. (aged 43)
athletics competitor
Fabian Florant is a Dominican born Dutch triple jumper. Florant qualified to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the men's triple jump.
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5. Thom Donovan
1974-. (aged 52)
musician
songwriter
Thom Donovan is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and writer. His first novel The Twin Affair was published by Pegasus on September 28, 2023.
6. Geoff Hartlieb
1993-. (aged 33)
basketball player
baseball player
Geoffrey Thomas Hartlieb is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Athletics organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers.
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7. Adrián Vázquez Lázara
1982-. (aged 44)
politician
Adrián Vázquez Lázara is a Spanish politician, MEP elected first for Ciudadanos in 2019 and re-elected in 2024 after agreed to join as an independent on the Partido Popular's list for the European elections following Feijoo's offer and the political disappearance of Cs.
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8. Randy Karraker
1962-. (aged 64)
journalist
sports commentator
Randall James Karraker is an American sportscaster in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the former host of The Fast Lane, the top-rated sports radio show in St. Louis, on 101 ESPN, with former St. Louis Cardinals player Brad Thompson and Chris Rongey. He was also the host of the St. Louis Rams pregame shows on 101 ESPN up until the...
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9. Dan McLaughlin
1974-. (aged 52)
sports journalist
Daniel Edwin McLaughlin is a professional sportscaster who is a co-host of Golf with Jay Delsing on ESPN Radio in St. Louis and nationally syndicated. His co-host is former PGA Tour professional, Jay Delsing. Their parent station is 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He formerly worked on the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues telecasts on the cable television...
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10. Mike Rio
1981-. (aged 45)
mixed martial arts fighter
Michael Alexander Rio is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in 2014. A professional since 2008, he has competed for the UFC and was a competitor on the 15th season of The Ultimate Fighter.
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11. Nicole Hensley
1994-. (aged 32)
ice hockey player
Nicole Hensley is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Minnesota Frost of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team.
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12. Shandi Finnessey
1978-. (aged 48)
television presenter
beauty pageant contestant
model
Shandi Ren Finnessey is an American actress, model, TV host and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for winning the Miss USA title, as Miss Missouri USA. She previously held the title of Miss Missouri 2002 and competed in Miss America, where she won a preliminary award. She placed as first runner-up at the Miss Universe 2004 competition.
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13. David Beaty
1970-. (aged 56)
head coach
American football player
David Beaty is an American football coach who is the head football coach at Denton High School in Denton, Texas. He was the head football coach at the University of Kansas from 2015 to 2018.
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14. Wesley Bell
1974-. (aged 52)
lawyer
judge
politician
Wesley Jonell-Cleavon Bell is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 1st congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as prosecuting attorney for St. Louis County, Missouri, from 2019 to 2025.
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15. Lee Daniels
1959-. (aged 67)
film producer
film actor
showrunner
film director
television producer
Lee Daniels is an American film producer, director, and screenwriter. He made his directorial film debut with Shadowboxer (2005), followed by Precious (2009) which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. He has since directed The Paperboy (2012, which he co-wrote), The Butler (2013), The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021), and The Deliverance (2024). He...
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16. Marjorie Finlay
1928-2003 (aged 75)
master of ceremonies
opera singer
television personality
radio personality
Marjorie Moehlenkamp Finlay was an American opera singer and television personality. A coloratura soprano, Finlay performed concert and opera singing. After winning a talent contest in 1950, she toured on the ABC radio network show Music With the Girls. Finlay later had her own television program and served as an MC for El Show Pan-Americano in Puerto Rico. She toured...
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17. Mike Rodgers
1985-. (aged 41)
athletics competitor
sprinter
Michael Rodgers is an American professional track and field sprinter who specializes in the 100 m and the 60 m. He won the gold medal in the 100 m relay in Doha 2019. He is also the Pan-Am Games Champion.
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