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Alumni

2023 Honorary Alumni Award

steveSteve Silberer

Silberer is a Macomb native, a °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ alumnus and a lifetime supporter of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼. He began his career as an electrician and then bought and established the Macomb Dining Company. He received his real estate license in 1997 and broker's license in 2000, and he is currently a broker with Century 21 Purdum-Epperson, Inc. He has been active in the real estate field and is a multi-million dollar producer. He is a graduate of the REALTORY institute, holds the GRI designation and has earned many Illinois Association of Realtor awards.

Silberer has attended nearly 70 alumni and friends events, including many outside of Macomb. He has supported the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Alumni Association's Leatherneck Legacy program, served on the PAS Board and been a longtime member of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Athletics Leatherneck Club. He was also a member of the Performing Arts Society (PAS).

"He is a familiar face at numerous °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ events. He is always in the front row at basketball games, cheering the Leathernecks on. He is an avid supporter of many causes that are important to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ and in our community," a nominator said.

Another added, "I can't think of anyone more deserving or qualified for this honor."

The Honorary Alumni Award is presented to an individual who is not a °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ graduate but who has provided exceptional service to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ community. Previous recipients include Tate Lindahl (posthumously, 2022); Bill Howard (2021); Dr. Kenneth Wright (2019); LaVern McEntire (2018); C. Don Weston (posthumously, 2017); Jeff Mabrey (2016); Garry Johnson (2015); John Biernbaum (2014); Dan O'Neill (2013); Lisa Ward (2012); Al Goldfarb (2011); Gil Belles and Marion Blackinton (2010); Bob Anstine (2009); Jack Stites (2008); Bill Brattain (2007), Marilyn Johnson (2005); Donald Dexter (2004); Mark Martin (2003); Mel and Judy Kerr (2002); Charlene Callison (2001); Ed Holzwarth (2000); Donald S. Spencer (1999); Laura Kent Donahue (1998); Cathy Early (1997); Dick Miller (1995) and Dennis Iversen (1994).