Brad '05 and Courtney Music Lackey '06

Brad ’05 and Courtney Music Lackey ’06 are two of the 9% of Alumni that have fallen in love with one another at Elmira College. The college sweethearts have taken a brief look back on their most favorable times that Elmira College had offered them. Below they describe their most influential and valuable recollections that have impacted their life, career, and relationship thus far.

What have been the highlights of your life and career?
Courtney '06: The highlights of my personal life thus far have consisted of marrying my husband Brad ’05, buying our first home together, and taking an amazing three week backpacking trip through Europe. My professional highlights thus far include, attending graduate school, which will be finished in the summer 2010, my job as a communication specialist working with 3-5 year olds with special education needs, experiencing the “ah ha” moments when children learn a new skill for the first time and sharing in the lives of families. These are the things that continually reward me professionally and I truly love my job.

Brad '05: I have been married for 3 years now to my lovely wife Courtney '06, whom I met at Elmira College. Professionally, I am currently working toward my MBA with a focus in Marketing. I now have 4 years of experience as a Territory Sales Manager for Wrigley.

Tell us about your three week backpacking trip to Europe.
C: We started our backpacking extravaganza in London, followed by Amsterdam, Switzerland, and Italy. We had an amazing time and can’t wait for our next opportunity to travel the world.


Are you involved in community service or have you received any Awards?
C: In the Spring of ’09 I began volunteering at The Arc of Washington County which is a community based program that provides after school and daytime care and activities to adolescents and adults with disabilities.

B: I was recently the recipient of the Wrigley Globe and Spear Award for outstanding performance in my career. 


What are your fondest memories of your days at Elmira College?
C: Some of my fondest memories at Elmira College go all the way back to Freshman Orientation, Mountain Day Singing, The Branch, Midnight Breakfast, and end with a memorable graduation. Some of the best times were getting ready with my girl friends prior to a night out. It was certainly the relationships I developed that made EC an even more wonderful place.


Which class, club, activity, individual, organization or team do you believe best prepared you for your career?
C: All of the courses in the speech and hearing field were crucial in my preparation to continue on to get my Master’s. I also found that SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) as a whole prepared me in marketing myself as a professional.

B: SIFE is a highly beneficial program that provided me with real world experience and contacts that helped me to get my current position at Wrigley.


What advice would you give students about preparing for graduate school or careers?
C: Don’t get discouraged…everything happens for a reason. Go after your dreams with dedication and confidence. Embrace new challenges and experiences, and don’t be afraid to take those roads less traveled.

B: Always continue to network. Building contacts will bring new opportunities.


Do you have a favorite quote that embodies your beliefs or values?
C: “Live. Laugh. Love….it’s that simple!”
B: “Every man dies. Not every man really lives.”