Alumni
Where Faith and Learning Inspire Lifelong Impact
A Legacy of Excellence That Continues Beyond Graduation
For generations, UMEI has built a proud tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, and Christian faith, shaping graduates who have gone on to make meaningful contributions across many fields and industries. The UMEI experience leaves a lasting impact, preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. We honour our alumni whose lives continue to influence their communities, churches, and professions in significant ways.
Graduates Making an Impact
Dave Epp
(Class of '79)
Since 2019, Dave Epp has had the honour of serving as the federal Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent Leamington. Prior to being elected, he was a third-generation farmer having been active in agricultural, community, faith and sports organizations his whole life. For Dave and his 4 children, UMEI has always been a small school where opportunities abound for students to develop their own best skills - in academics, sports, leadership, social development, etc. - aided by a dedicated and caring staff.
Mary Fehr
(Class of '05)
Mary Fehr serves as the Vice President at Uni-Fab Custom Metal Fabricating in Leamington. She completed her MBA at Wilfrid Laurier, and played varsity hockey throughout her undergraduate degree. In the summer of 2015, Mary cycled across Canada to raise $321,000 for MEDA's project Greater Rural Opportunities for Women (GROW). She attributes UMEI for strengthening her values of service, leadership and hard work.
Brenna Epp
(Class of '12)
Brenna Epp is a partner at Sawatzky Balzer & Wiens law firm in Leamington, ON. She enjoys practicing in the areas of real estate and land use planning and corporate/commercial law, while specializing in wills and estates. Brenna is an active volunteer in the community, serving on the UMEI Board of Directors and with MEDA.
The UMEI experience, without a doubt, is a doorway to success.
Dr. Tess Huy, MD
Eric Lepp
(Class of '00)
Dr. Lepp is a peace and conflict studies scholar at Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo whose research explores the construction of community that includes the "other" in conflict-affected societies. He credits UMEI with growing in him a desire to explore a world where more peaceful possibilities can be seen and understood.
Tess Huy
(Class of '11)
Dr. Huy is currently completing her General Surgery Residency at UCLA after completing her medical degree at the St. Louis University School of Medicine. Her research centres around quality improvement. Dr. Huy attributes her success in post-secondary studies to UMEI's passionate teachers, who work with students not only to encourage learning, but also help them discover how to learn.
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