Alumni News Roundup: Business Gators going greater in 2019
In 2019, Warrington College of Business alumni proved why they are difference makers. With their eyes set on innovation and results, Business Gators across the world made a positive and robust impact on their businesses and in their careers. From being named among the 40 Under 40, building successful businesses and empowering female employees, read more about how Warrington College of Business alumni made an impact in 2019.
Alumni Accomplishments
Warrington alumni accomplishments know no bounds. Here are just a few of the impressive achievements made by Business Gators this year.
Seven Warrington alumni named to inaugural 40 Under 40
Business Gators own or lead 42 of the 2019 Gator100 companies
Bergstrom Center presents inaugural Lifetime Service Award to Richard Bezold
Two Fisher alumni receive prestigious CPA award
Financial services expert named Bergstrom Center’s Alumnus of the Year
Master of International Business alumna selected for UF Hall of Fame
Three lessons from entrepreneurs who rode the fantasy sports wave to a $35M valuation
This $20 billion Chinese tech giant empowers female leaders
UF MBA alumna earns prestigious Proctor & Gamble honor
Alumni Spotlights
Our alumni make their mark around the world. In 2019, we put the spotlight on some of our talented alumni to learn more about where they are today and how they got there.
Todd Hoffman (BSBA ’02, MS-ISOM ’03) | Startup success never tasted so sweet
George Pollock (BSAc ’89, MAcc ’90) | Racing for a personal cause
Michelle Ebanks (BSBA ’83) | The essence of success
Charles Carmakal (BSBA ’02, MS-ISOM ’03) | Guardian of the cyber galaxy
Keith Koenig (BSBA ’73, MBA ’75) | “City” CEO, community champion
Ricky Caplin (BSAc ’05, MAcc ’05) | Lessons in leadership
Art Jacobs (MBA ’75) | Business Gators come back, give back
Bruce Brandes (BSBA ’88) | Business Gators come back, give back
Kylo Williams (DBA ’18) | A higher calling for higher education
Charlie Paulk (BSBA ’62) | The gift of giving
Emily Fodor (BSBA ’18) | The gift of giving
Class Notes
We want to stay in-the-know with our alumni. Through Class Notes, we encourage alumni to tell us what’s new and exciting in their lives, both personally and professionally.
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Jose Molina (BSAc ’96, MAcc ’97) was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Spanish Broadcasting System.
Omari Sealy (BSBA ’04) joined Holland & Knight as a partner in Miami.
Brad Bondi (BSBA ’95, MBA ’98, JD ’98) is Partner at Cahill, Gordon and Reindel and was named to the 2019 National Association of Corporate Directors 100 list.
Melinda Barwick (BABA ’06) is CFO of Bolay and was named to the 2019 South Florida Business Journal 40 Under 40 list.
Ophir Rotem (BSBA ’19) started in her role as an Account Manager at Proctor & Gamble in Seattle.
Daniel Castro (BSAc ’06, MAcc ’06) expanded his leadership role to serve as the Tax Office Managing Partner at BDO’s Miami and Fort Lauderdale offices.
Calvina Bostick (BSBA ’03) is Partner at K&L Gates’ New York office.
Oren Kantor (BA ’10, MSE ’11) launched Perfect Practice by OKH Sports, a golf training aid product line.
Doyle Bartlett (BSBA ’80) is Managing Director at GrayRobinson’s Government Affairs and Lobbying office in Washington, D.C.
Adam Mopsick (BSBA ’93) is Partner and Co-Founder of Amicon Construction.
Samuel Lopez, Jr. (MBA ’12, DBA ’20) retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of service.
Madison Grasty (BSBA ’18, MS-ISOM ’19) started her career as a Software Engineer for Comcast-NBC Universal.
Evan Jenkins (BSBA ’83) was named Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia beginning in 2021.
Kim Kaupe (BA ’08) received the EY Young Innovator of the Year Award from the Junior Achievement of New York.
Gina Kinchlow (MBA ’00) is the President and CEO of Kinchlow & Co., a professional consulting services company, and an instructor of marketing at Florida A&M University.
