Gloria Romero-Roses serves as role model for students.

Alumni Circle member Gloria Romero-Roses ( BBA ’92) of The Continental Group experiences the classroom in a different way—as a role model for students. Romero-Roses headed back to the classroom recently to share her insights and experiences during Management and International Business associate professor Deborah Vidaver-Cohen’s Strategic Management class. Through a fun exercise, students were […]

Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held May 16.

The college would like to congratulate the honorees of its 2007 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, held May 16, 2007. Margarita M. Gonzalez (BBA ’06) President and CFO AccuBANKER Founder, Inductee Antonio L. Argiz (BBA ’74) Managing Partner Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP Builder, Inductee Miriam Lopez Chairman and CEO TransAtlantic […]

Alumni Circle’s Spring Social brings members together.

Distinguished Alumni Circle members gathered for a Caribbean-themed spring social and membership drive at Elam’s home on April 18, 2007.  Pictured, from left:  Monique Catoggio (EMBA ’03), college director of alumni and partner relations; Elam; Alumni Circle Chair Demian Bellumio (BBA ’00), CEO, Hoodiny Entertainment Group; and Natalia Sol, college director of corporate relations

Affinity Alumni groups gather for networking at exclusive Havana Club.

From left:  Representing U.S. Century Bank, Dante Salas, Josue Rios, Karla Perenzuela, Ruth Jímenez, and Frank Fernandez; Business Alumni Chapter President Manny Matalón, and Larissa Ramos, director of development, FIU Honors College More than 100 alumni from the business, real estate, law, and Honors College chapters gathered on March 27, 2007, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at […]

Business Alumni Conference draws enthusiastic audience.

On March 23, 2007, South Florida executives and business alumni attended the second annual Business Alumni Conference held at the college’s Downtown Center.  The half-day event included panel sessions on real estate, corporate governance, healthcare, insurance, and family business. Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam addresses attendees at Alumni Conference. Robert Garcia (EMBA ’97), college director […]

Catherine A. Minnis dedicates her talents to helping county residents.

Catherine A. Minnis Catherine A. Minnis (MBA ’97, BBA ’93) is an alumna who works hard to improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade residents. Currently, she serves as regional coordinator of the Team Metro Kendall office, responsible for managing a service center that provides outreach, education, and service excellence throughout districts 7, 8, 9, […]

Alumni Notes

Ramon Ferran (BBA ’79), senior vice president of corporate lending at TotalBank, has been elected to Florida international University’s Alumni Association’s board of directors. The Related Group has appointed Matthew J. Allen (MBA ’91) executive vice president and chief operating officer. Previously he was the executive vice president and chief financial officer. American Express announced […]

2007 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored on May 16th.

The Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame will be celebrating its 8th annual Luncheon and Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Parrot Jungle Island. The Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees were selected by a panel of judges representing the business community and previous honorees. Margarita M. Gonzalez (BBA ‘06) President and CFO of AccuBanker, will […]

Alumni Circle demonstrates engagement at its best.

The Dean’s Alumni Circle—now in its fourth year—not only has adopted and sponsored the Recruiter’s Lounge in the college’s new building complex (a combined pledge of $25K), but it has broken into sub-committees to do some critical hands-on work for various college constituents—students, faculty, alumni and members of the business community. Monique Catoggio “Among the […]