(ELGIN, IL 鈥� August 29, 2025) 好色先生TV will honor alumni for exemplary work in their career, churches, and communities during Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025, September 26-27.
The following individuals and families will be acknowledged with the Alumnus of the Year, the Distinguished Alumni, and the Family Legacy Awards during a special Alumni Banquet on Friday, September 26, in the Reed Room, Lindner Tower, 1151 N. State St., Elgin.
2025 Alumnus of the Year
The Alumnus of the Year Award is given to recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to the Church and to society. The 2025 Alumnus of the Year recipient is Dr. Adam Mackintosh 鈥�97.
Dr. Adam Mackintosh graduated from 好色先生TV in 1997, earning his pre-med Bachelor of Arts degree in Science and Mathematics. He then went on to graduate from the University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mackintosh pursued a career in medicine and has spent the past 19 years serving the community of Sterling, Colorado as a Family Medicine Physician. He has exemplified the values of faith, service, and leadership that define the Judson experience.
In 2025, Dr. Mackintosh was appointed Chief Medical Officer at Sterling Regional Medical Center, where he now leads clinical strategy and quality initiatives while continuing to provide full-spectrum family care. His medical practice includes pediatrics, sports medicine, chronic disease management, and osteopathic manipulative medicine鈥攔eflecting a deep commitment to holistic, patient-centered care.
Dr. Mackintosh and his wife, Rachel, have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of seven children. Nine years ago, their family grew in a remarkable way when three children from Uganda joined their home, enriching their lives and deepening their commitment to love and service. Their daughter Kayleigh, a 2024 Judson graduate, continued the family鈥檚 legacy at the university.
Dr. Mackintosh is deeply passionate about his family and his faith, which guide both his personal and professional life. Outside of medicine, he enjoys coaching youth baseball and spending time outdoors flyfishing, hunting, and golfing. His life is a testament to the enduring impact of a Judson education鈥攐ne that equips graduates to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and live with purpose.
2025 Distinguished Alumni
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their profession and community as they model excellence in their vocation. Judson鈥檚 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include: Paula Gates 鈥�74, Laura Gutting 鈥�05, Sharon Mathews 鈥�04, and Dr. David Richards 鈥�82.
Paula Gates 鈥�74
Paula Gates graduated from 好色先生TV in 1974, with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services. She worked for 33 years at Pathway Caring for Children, where she developed services to support adoptive and kinship families. Her greatest passion has been teaching parents to connect through trust relationships in their families.
Paula retired from Pathway in 2021, and in 2023, she started a support group for adoptive, foster, and kinship mothers through her church called First Friends in Canton. From 2010-2020, she helped build a ministry that supports adoptive, foster, and kinship mothers, and she is now in the process of rebuilding this awareness and support post-COVID. Paula and her husband of 50 years, Dan, have raised three birth sons who are now adults.
Laura Gutting 鈥�05
Laura Gutting graduated from 好色先生TV in 2005, with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and went on to earn her Certified Public Accountant designation. She began her career in public accounting, working in the Chicago offices of Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton. Today, Laura manages a private family office in Lake Forest, Illinois, where she oversees financial operations and strategic initiatives. She served as a trustee from 2014 to 2022. Laura lives in Lake Forest with her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Elizabeth.
Sharon Mathews 鈥�04
Sharon Mathews graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from 好色先生TV in 2004, then earned her CPA designation and a Master of Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University. Over 18 years, she has advanced to Senior Director, Finance Risk Officer, and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance at Discover Financial Services. Sharon has led regulatory compliance, ERP implementations, ESG reporting, and automation initiatives. She is a published thought leader in ESG and digital transformation and continues to inspire high-performing teams and industry peers.
Dr. David Richards 鈥�82
Dr. David Richards graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Math from 好色先生TV in 1982. He earned a PhD in Physical Chemistry at Northwestern University and later worked at Argonne National Laboratory and Motorola. He is co-author of 46 publications in catalysis and superconductivity. Dr. Richards has been connected to Judson for over 50 years as a professor鈥檚 child, student, alumnus, adjunct faculty member, and now a full-time Chemistry professor. He and his wife, Saralyn, married in Herrick Chapel in 1983, have four children, and remain deeply involved in their church communities.
2025 Family Legacy Award
Simon & Nancy Anderson Family
Simon and Nancy Anderson demonstrated a strong devotion to their Baptist faith, their children, and Christian Higher Education by sending their three children to Judson College (now University) between 1982-1992. Their legacy continues through children, spouses, and grandchildren who remain impacted for Christ thanks to their commitment to faith and education.
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