Jim Fatzinger (DBA ’20) has been honored with the Fulbright Association Excellence in Advocacy Award. The award recognizes his support of the Fulbright mission through his role as Fulbright Specialist with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and
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In UF Warrington’s Alumni Class Notes, you have the opportunity to let your classmates know what’s going on in your life and career.
Did you get a promotion, new job or retire (lucky you!)? Maybe you got married, bought a house or had a baby (congrats!)? Are you just kicking butt and taking names (snaps for you!)? Let your fellow Business Gators know by submitting your Class Note!
Submitting a Class Note is also a great way to expand your network of Business Gators. By sharing what you’re up to, along with a link to your LinkedIn page, you give other Business Gators the opportunity to connect.
Share about yourself and connect with other Business Gators by submitting your Class Note today!
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Steven Blumberg (BSBA ’86) | November 2024
Blumberg (BSBA 1986) was named President & CEO of Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP). Blumberg was most recently vice president of strategy and practice transformation for GuideWell, the Jacksonville-based parent company for FHCP. He began his professional career in 1987
Amber Yoo (BSBA ’04, MBA ’10, DBA ’23) | October 2024
Yoo (BSBA 2004, MBA 2010, DBA 2023) was featured as an Innovative Leader in the November 2024 issue of Modern Luxury magazine. The publication spotlighted her work in the generative AI space. Yoo is Co-Founder and Vice President of SKY
Michael Wilson (BSAc ’95, JD/MAcc ’99) | October 2024
Wilson (BSAc 1995, JD/MAcc 1999), a tax and business lawyer with Williams Parker, was appointed Chair-Elect Designee of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar effective September 15, 2024. Wilson is also the President of Williams Parker, which is celebrating
Brett Ehrhardt (MBA ’17) | October 2024
Ehrhardt (MBA 2017) joined Pyx Health, the leading social health platform addressing loneliness, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ehrhardt spent the first several years of his career in public accounting, where he gained a broad understanding of building and scaling
Steven Hagenbuckle (BSBA ’85) | October 2024
Hagenbuckle (BSBA ’85) was featured on the cover of Naples Illustrated Magazine. Read his story on page 68.
Shannon Bedore (DBA ’25) | October 2024
Bedore (DBA 2025) is CEO of Sightline Retail. She was recently named to AY Magazine’s Intriguing Women 2024 list. Read more about Bedore in this interview with AY.
Tom Jennings (BSBA ’63) | October 2024
Jennings (BSBA 1963), CPA, served 3 years in U.S. Navy before earning his degree in accounting, marrying his wife and beginning his family at UF in 1963. After working for WR Grace for 3 years, Jennings began his career in
Laurie Spector (BSBA ’99, MS-ISOM ’00, MBA ’09) | October 2024
Spector (BSBA 1999, MS-ISOM 2000, MBA 2009) founded the Law Grads of Compass group, with approximately 75 full time Compass Realtors nationwide, who graduated from law school. She was also recently re-appointed as a Florida Realtors State Director, as well
Robert Linder (MBA ’09) | October 2024
Linder (MBA 2009) has served as the chief financial officer of Lazy Dog Restaurants since June 2016, overseeing finance, accounting and supply chain. Prior to joining Lazy Dog, he served in various finance roles at Bloomin’ Brands, most recently as
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