RSM McGladrey, one of the country’s leading providers of tax and consulting services under the McGladrey brand, recently promoted Sergio de la Fe (BACC ’90) to national leader, strategic accounts. In his new role, de la Fe will be responsible for leading the firm’s consulting line of business new strategic accounts program, which will focus […]
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Alumni Notes: April 2011
Margaret Tanis (BACC ’89) was recently been named senior vice president, chief compliance officer for Pacific National Bank. Carnival Cruise Lines named Lourdes M. Pineda-Garcia (BACC ’91) vice president and controller. Eduardo Duarte (BACC ’98) recently joined Mallah Furman. Joni Deckert (BBA ’10) has become marketing consultant/account manager for MSSmedia.
Torch Awards handed to two distinguished College of Business Administration alumni.
The spotlight shone on two College of Business Administration alumni during the recent Florida International University (FIU) 10th Annual Torch Awards Gala held at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. The Torch Awards recognize selected individuals for the positive impact they make on their profession, the community and the university. They were created to […]
New organization meets, greets, offers programs.
In the short time since its first meeting in October 2010, the Chapman Executive Women’s Association (CEWA) has been building its membership and laying plans for offering public events on leadership. “Our current primary membership target is graduates of either the Executive MBA (EMBA) or Professional MBA (PMBA) offered in the College of Business Administration […]
Alumnus runs 50 miles to benefit autism school.
If you’ve ever crossed the finish line after running a marathon of 26 miles, can you imagine then going another 24? But a 50-mile run is exactly what Florida International University (FIU) alumnus Damect Dominguez (Evening MBA ’09, BBA ’03) accomplished for the ISMILE School for Autism. Dominguez, who recently co-founded Dare2Live Events and Adventures […]
MIT Enterprise Forum teams with FIU Business Alumni Chapter for a sold-out marketing education event.
When an educational event sells out three weeks in advance, it’s obvious the subject matter has strong appeal. The “Marketing Innovation: Back on the Offensive! What’s Your Playbook?” forum played to a packed house in March at Miami’s Epic Hotel. Ninety attendees heard expert panelists give specific ideas about how to build a business and […]
Alumni Notes: March 2011
Gibraltar Bank recently placed Angel Medina (BBA ’92) on its executive team. Jorge Flores (MACC ’98) has been hired by Ocean Bank as a vice president and audit manager in the internal audit division. Previously, he worked as an independent banking advisor and consultant. TD Bank has named Bradford K. Bettelli (BBA ’02) Homestead store […]
Author and alumnus wins prestigious AXA Advisors Award.
Without a doubt, Gerald C. Grant Jr. (MBA ’89, BBA ’78) stands at the pinnacle of his career. Grant, who serves as branch director of financial planning for AXA Advisors’ South Florida Branch, recently received the company’s 2011 National Honor Associate Award. The annual award is granted to a financial professional who represents the “total […]
Pilot Roger Figueroa offers frank reasons for strengthening ties with his alma mater.
“When I see the amazing changes in the university, in the business school, when I see the energy and diversity on campus, I feel such a sense of pride,” said Roger B. Figueroa (BBA ’84). “Oh, yes, and it was outstanding to see the Panthers win the conference championship and the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.” […]
It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you, participants at networking workshop learn.
The number of business cards you collect or the length of your email address book doesn’t indicate true connectivity. Rather, business success comes when people know you. That was a key message in the “Networking Rocks: It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You” event held at Florida International University (FIU) on February 9, […]