Alumni Spotlight

Every Warrior has a story worth sharing. This series highlights the journeys of East Stroudsburg University alumni as they reflect on their experiences, achievements, and the impact ESU has had on their lives. Through short video interviews and written features, we celebrate the voices of our graduates and the ways they continue to inspire current students and fellow alumni.

Not every story gets told, but yours just might.

We feature alumni whose experiences truly capture the spirit of what it means to be a Warrior. Share your journey, and if selected, your story will be highlighted across ESU’s platforms to motivate and connect Warriors everywhere.

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Alumni Spotlights

Glenn Clark ’74: From Insurance to Impact - Connecting Warriors Nationwide

11/19/2025

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Glenn Clark ’74 has done a lot in the 50 years since graduating from East Stroudsburg University. He built a successful career in insurance, started a family, lived abroad, and founded a nationally connected professional network for alumni. Even with all that life experience, his roots in East Stroudsburg still run deep.

“I got to be student government president. I was active in fraternity life. I did my share of shenanigans and that kind of thing, but I did have the realization that I'm paying for this,” Glenn said. “It was the first time I was paying for something. And you're not going to goof off too much if you're paying for your credits.

That kind of grounded mentality carried him far. After starting his career with Allstate, Glenn worked his way through the insurance industry and eventually became an entrepreneur, founding Rockwood Programs, a national specialty insurance agency. Today, he teaches complex insurance concepts to clients across the country and sees himself as an educator in every sense.

His passion for leadership and service did not fade with time. Glenn reconnected with the university through the Alumni Association Board of Directors and later joined the Foundation Board. Along the way, he saw a gap between students and alumni in the professional world and decided to do something about it.

He created the Warrior Business Network (WBN), a grassroots LinkedIn group that connects alumni and students for networking, mentorship, and internships. The group launched in 2024 and quickly gained hundreds of members across the country. Glenn can often be found at Homecoming wearing WBN swag and recruiting new “deputies” to join.

“You can beat anybody with hard work. And I'm probably living proof of that,” he said. “So much of my personality was developed. My adult personality was developed in the experience that I got in college.”

Through it all, the Warrior spirit remains.

“Every time I see black and red, I kind of get fired up.”

To learn more about the Warriors Business Network, visit the LinkedIn group.

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Dustin Ghaul ’11: From Gloves to Giving Back: How One Warrior Took a Swing at Golf Culture and Won

9/12/2025

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You might not expect to find East Stroudsburg University gear in Southern California. But for Dustin Ghaul ’11, it’s more than a sweatshirt. It’s a signal.

A signal that even after 14 years, two kids, and a growing business on the West Coast, the values he learned at ESU still travel with him.

After graduating with degrees in Elementary and Special Education, Dustin and his then-girlfriend, Colleen Ruddy ’11, packed up their car and drove across the country. “No jobs lined up,” he said. “Just a dream and excitement.” That leap of faith led them to Huntington Beach, where they still live today. Now, they’re raising a family and running a lifestyle golf brand that’s been seen on everyone from Jake Elliott and Nick Swisher to Zac Efron and David Spade.

Palm Golf Co. is changing the way people see the game.

“We wanted to make golf more approachable. Less serious. It should be fun,” Dustin said.

Palm Golf started with expressive gloves that brought personality to a traditionally buttoned-up sport. Today, it’s a full lifestyle brand blending golf, fashion, and streetwear.

Palm isn’t just about looking good on the course. It’s also about doing good off of it.

The company released a St. Jude collection featuring a glove, hat, and towel, with 100% of profits going directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and is now in talks to launch a similar campaign with the American Cancer Society. That mission to give back isn’t something Dustin adopted when Palm took off. It’s something that’s always been there.

And it started back at ESU.

While studying education, Dustin built more than a résumé. He built relationships. “I still hang out with all my friends from college on a frequent basis,” he said. “We still wear ESU gear often out here.” The bonds he formed at ESU gave him a support system that carried beyond campus. The Warrior spirit shaped how he approaches leadership, branding, and community.

Even though his career veered away from the classroom, Dustin says the mindset he developed at ESU gave him the confidence to explore new possibilities and take ownership of his ideas.

“ESU gave me a foundation. It’s where I started figuring out who I was.”

Palm Golf Co. may be headquartered in Huntington Beach, but its roots are grounded in East Stroudsburg. Its vision reflects the kind of impact Warriors carry with them long after they graduate.

To learn more about Dustin’s work, visit the Palm Golf Co. website .

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