Heather Freeland (IMBA ’03, BBA ’00) has moved up in the world: to 8,000-plus feet. In her new position as special events and sales manager for The Club at Cordillera (cordillera-vail.com) in Vail, Colorado, she has a different perspective on the value of her experiences in the college—experiences that helped her win the job and […]
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Alumni Notes
F. Antonio Puente (BBA ’92) has joined Fairchild Partners as senior vice president for commercial sales and leasing. Rick Escudero (BA ’92), former Alumni Circle member, and his wife, Ale, are happy to announce the birth of their son Matthew Evan. Mattie was born Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at South Miami Hospital. He weighed 6 […]
Chapman Alumni Holiday Party to take place December 7.
Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam and Chapman Dean José de la Torre extend an invitation to Chapman alumni for the annual Chapman Graduate School Alumni Holiday Party on December 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the MARC Pavilion at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Hor d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Visit the alumni events page on […]
"A Night in Paradise" promises brilliant launch to holiday season.
The Business Alumni Chapter invites anyone interested in a great event to attend “A Night in Paradise” at Parrot Jungle Island on November 22, 2006, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. It promises to be the most amazing party of the year, with live music from one of the hottest local musicians, Winter Music Conference […]
South Florida CEO Speaker Series features alumnus Albert Santalo.
From left, William Plasencia, editor, SouthFlorida CEO magazine; Joyce J. Elam, executive dean, College of Business Administration; Albert Santalo (EMBA ’97), president and CEO, Avisena; Manny Mantalon (BAAC ’01), president, Business Alumni Chapter; Monique Catoggio (EMBA ’03), director, alumni and partner relations, College of Business Administration; and Michelle Joubert, marketing manager, alumni and partner relations […]
Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council enjoy networking event.
Thanks to Fortune House International Realty, the Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council (REACC) enjoyed another successful Networking Happy Hour. Leading real estate professionals gathered on September 28, 2006, to socialize and to hear William G. Hardin III, associate professor in the college’s Department of Finance, speak about South Florida’s commercial real estate industry. REACC’s board […]
Alumnus Alfredo Lardizabal helps grow family business.
Have you enjoyed sweet plantain slices, fried plantains, stuffed plantains, or yucca fries lately? If so, the plantains or yucca probably originated from a company called Mercadagro International Corporation (MIC Food). College alumnus Alfredo Lardizabal (BBA ’94) is vice president of sales and marketing for his family’s business, MIC Food. MIC Food, a large umbrella firm […]
Alumni Notes
The International Bank of Miami has promoted Ana Navas (BBA ’98) to vice president and senior portfolio manager in the real estate financing division. Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant CPA & Consultants promoted Joshua P. Heberling (BA ’99, MS ’00) to tax manager. David P. Johnson (MS ’94) has been promoted to chief financial officer […]
Alumni Career Fair draws graduate schools, firms, and alumni.
The second annual Alumni Career Fair was held on Monday, September 25, 2006, in the GC Ballrooms at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Thirty graduate schools were represented and 59 companies were present to recruit employees, leading to many conversations and ample opportunities for alumni to benefit. The fair was one of the most successful of […]
Alumnus selected as South Florida CEO speaker.
Albert Santalo The Business Alumni Chapter, along with South Florida CEO magazine, will present the South Florida CEO Speaker Series on October 19, 2006, from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Biltmore Hotel. Albert Santalo (EMBA ’97), president and CEO of Avisena, will be the featured speaker. Santalo is one of South Florida’s youngest and most […]