Name:  Brothers John & David Marbaugh

What year did you graduate from STA: 

• John: I was St. Thomas Class of 1980.
• David: I graduated from St. Thomas Class of 1981.

After STA, you graduated from: 

• John: I went onto Cathedral High School, class of 1984 and then earned my Marketing degree from IU and graduated from IUPUI.
• David: I attended Cathedral & IUPUI.

Where do you live now? 

• John: Dawsonville, GA, about an hour north of Atlanta.
• David: I am here in Indy.

What have you been up to since STA? 

• John: My parents agreed to send me to Cathedral where I played football and wrestled. My first legitimate job was in high school as a shift manager at Chicago’s pizza at 54th and Keystone. I believe Keystone Sports Review is located there now. After graduating, I was lucky enough to go to lunch with a friend of my parents who helped me get into animal health industry. This fateful lunch resulted in a lifelong career in animal health and 30 of those years with the same company. I started in sales where I took on three different territories in three states before being promoted to a corporate marketing job in Woodbridge NJ. In 2000, the company relocated to Georgia where we have been for 26 years. Over these years, I had the opportunity to develop multiple $100M dollar brands, years of international travel, and develop skills in what I love to do – coach and develop sales teams.
• David: Married in 2000 to my wife, Mary; we have two sons, 23 and 21 years of age. After college (including a three-year break) I backpacked across Europe by myself for six months, which sparked a life-long love of travel and adventure. I then worked at Lilly for nearly 28 years in communications and philanthropy. I retired from Lilly last year to join Humana, where I am the director of Community Impact.

Please tell us about your family:  

• John: I have been married to Sara Turner Marbaugh, 1983 Carmel graduate, for 35 years. We have three children, Caitlin, James and Michael. Caitlin and her husband are expecting our first granddaughter in spring of 2026 and James, and his wife are expecting a little boy in early summer 2026. Michael is gainfully employed and lives in Atlanta. My three siblings, Mike, Kathleen and David live in Indianapolis.
• David: Mary has worked at Lilly for more than 35 years (we re-met there in 1994). Declan is our oldest and studying psychology at IU; Sean is studying sports marketing and management, also at IU. We are all still VERY excited about the Hoosiers’ national championship! My parents, who sent me and my brother, John, to STA, have passed away. No grandkids yet, but hopefully some day!

What is your favorite STA memory? 

• John:  I have so many, but truth be told, St. Thomas and my first-grade teacher, Carol Jean Kinghorn, played a profound role in rebuilding my confidence and reconstructing me as young man. I was held back in first grade at another school because my eyes would not focus and therefore, I could not read. I was hurt, confused and very down. My parents decided to move me to STA to retake 1st grade. Carol Jean, Carry Landry, Mr. Weber and all of my teachers helped put my pieces back together. To this day, I believe my teachers at STA redirected the course of my life. Thank you!
• David: There are many. But some that rise to the top: Getting on the cover of Hi God;  Peace Time in Ms. Kinghorn’s first grade class and singing songs with Carey Landry; the 1-2-3 reading “fort” in Ms. Marsh’s class; hot dog day; my first communion party in the old music room; “Kill Ball” during lunch, which would likely be illegal now and should have probably been illegal then; creating and living out a mini-economy with “tagars” in the 6^th grade; 8^th grade graduation  (which was never a given for this youth who lacked focus at that time).

What do you like to do in your spare time?  

• John: I live on a reservoir, so I try to slalom ski 2-3 times a week. I enjoy golf, traveling, and being outside. I am counting on these priorities changing when grandchildren arrive.
• David: I love to boat and water ski with my brother, John, and two other siblings. Travel. Live music. Playing the guitar.

What words of advice would you offer a current STA student?  

• John: Stay true to yourself and focus on the things you love and are good at. And, when you get knocked down, which you will, get up and keep going with a positive attitude. If you do, you will be amazed at what life rewards you with.
• David: St. Thomas taught me so much more than just history, math or English. The teachers, administrators and clergy (shout out to Father Marty and Father Cos!)  taught us about love, compassion, understanding, empathy, equality and community. My world view and even my profession have been built on these core values. So, absorb everything you can in your eight years there, and become the change you want to see in the world.

Is there any other information you would like to share about yourself?  

• David:  I am forever grateful that our parents sent me and John to St. Thomas. My experiences there have been an anchor in my life. Go Tigers!