Peggy Roettger, wife of Lyon College President Dr. Walter Roettger, has accepted the position of interim director of alumni and parent services at Lyon College, replacing Donald Taylor who began his new assignment as registrar July 2.

Her first official responsibility was facilitating the Batesville chapter’s annual Couch Garden picnic June 26.

Peggy comes with considerable experience in special events and alumni planning. She held various positions at the University of Hartford where she served for 11 years. These included director of University Summer Programs, director of Intercollegiate Athletic Marketing (NCAA Division I), and assistant to the vice president for Academic Support Services. After she and Dr. Roettger left Hartford, she became the Player Relations and Resources Coordinator for the New England Patriots NFL football team.

Upon their move to Westminster, she served for two years at the interim director of the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library.

Peggy can be reached through her e-mail address: proettger@lyon.edu, or by calling her office at 870-698-4238.