Rick Sommer and Maia Beth Gill
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sommer of Ridgefield have announced the engagement of their son, Richard S. Sommer, to Maia Beth Gill, daughter of Mareen and Paul Gill of Springfield, Mo.
The engagement took place in Charleston, S.C., on Sept. 27.
Mr. Sommer is working for the Department of Natural Resources on the research vessel the Palmetto in Charleston.
Ms. Gill graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in psychology and fine arts followed by a doctor of philosophy in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University.
They met many years ago at the University of Massachusetts and have been friends ever since sharing life experiences.
A beach wedding is planned for April 26 in Charleston.