Gutierrez (BSBA 2009, MSF 2010) is among the Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs, which recognizes local leaders who have demonstrated a strong vision for their companies and a commitment to the community. Gutierrez is the CEO of Passport, a
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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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Leslie Giscombe (BSBA ’13) | April 2025
Giscombe (BSBA 2013) is President and Chief Business Officer at Phemotron Systems Corp., a pioneering space engineering startup. In his role, he drives the company’s mission to revolutionize the small satellite market and further position Phemotron as a key player
Kimberly Noble (BSBA ’95, MBA ’99) | April 2025
Noble (BSBA 1995, MBA 1999) is the chief financial officer of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. She will serve as the interim director and CEO while a national search is conducted for the role, as the current director
Sandy Hostetter (BSBA ’81) | April 2025
Hostetter (BSBA 1981) has been appointed to the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation board. A veteran in banking and community development, Hostetter is VP of Asset Development for Lift Orlando and former Central Florida Regional President for Truist. Her expertise in financial
Laura Pichardo (MBA ’21) and Abel Alvarado (MBA ’21) | March 2025
Pichardo (MBA 2021) and Alvarado (MBA 2021) are founders of Fragaria, New Zealand-style ice cream. The plant-based, unique dessert is made by blending premium vanilla ice cream with real fruit, using a special machine that produces an airy and velvety
In Memoriam | February 2025
Gloria G. Bender | BSBA ’78 | 2025 | Bender, of Orlando, Florida, passed on January 25. Born in Gainesville, Florida, on January 2, 1950, she earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida alongside her husband, Bruce. The
Thomas Zhang (MS-ISOM ’15) | March 2025
Zhang (MS-ISOM 2015) was recognized by BestAgents.us as a 2025 Top Agent. He is a realtor with Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners in Jacksonville, Florida. In just eight months since entering the real estate field, Zhang has closed an impressive
Seth Ruhter (DBA ’24) | March 2025
Ruhter (DBA 2024) is among the Idaho Business Review Excellence in Finance winners for 2024. The Idaho Business Review Excellence in Finance awards program celebrates financial professionals in Idaho whose fiscal accomplishments set a high bar for their company and Idaho’s
Rama Bondada (MBA ’05) | March 2025
Bondada (MBA 2005) was appointed Vice President of Investor Relations at StandardAero, a leading pure-play provider of aerospace aftermarket services for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. In this new role for StandardAero, Bondada will be responsible for developing and executing a
Toby Spill (BSBA ’96) | March 2025
Spill (BSBA 1996) is a senior real estate development executive with over 30 years of experience as a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and Certified General Contractor. He is currently developing large scale mixed-use and multi-family communities in Central Florida
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