Taylor (MBA 2024) was named to Influential Women’s 2025 list, highlighting her remarkable contributions at the intersection of healthcare, business strategy, and behavioral health. Taylor is a dynamic leader known for her operational expertise, strategic insight, and commitment to driving
Alumni Class Notes: page 1
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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Diane Childs (BSBA ’81) | August 2025
Childs (BSBA 1981) recently joined the Alachua County Library District as a Library Assistant. After experiences at the University of Florida and Scripps Research Institute, she is back in the college town of Gainesville, enjoying the springs, beach and visiting
Steven McComas (BSBA ’90) | August 2025
McComas (BSBA ’90) is CEO of Responsive Technology Partners, which was named to the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Responsive Technology Partners is No. 4,238 on the list, which provides a data-driven snapshot of
Michael Craven (MBA ’02) | August 2025
Craven (MBA ’02) was appointed President of East Coast Power, a fast-growing electric utility services provider with operations throughout the Northeast region of the United States. Prior to joining ECP, Craven served as Vice President of Electric Operations at Avangrid, where he
Wyn Elder (MBA ’01) | August 2025
Elder (MBA ’01) was to president and CEO of Chainalysis. Most recently chief operating officer, he brings to the role his experience as a corporate strategist and core competencies in budgetary and strategic planning, congressional engagement and interagency collaboration, among
Robyn Crawford (MSE ’25) | August 2025
Crawford’s business Eden Books, an online romance and women’s fiction bookstore, was featured in a recent Forbes article about e-commerce businesses. Check out the story, 15 profitable e-commerce business ideas, today.
Drew Cappello (BSBA, MSF ’14) | August 2025
Cappello was named to the 2025 Forbes “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” list. He is Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch in Tampa. Cappello began his career at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Palm Beach, FL where
Bryant Rafferty (BSAc ’11) | July 2025
Rafferty was promoted to Audit Senior Manager in James Moore & Company’s Gainesville office. He joined James Moore in 2019.
Sumit Dhawan (MBA ’03) | July 2025
Dhawan was elected to the Moody’s Corporation Board of Directors, effective July 16, 2025. He will join the Board’s Governance & Nominating and Compensation & Human Resources committees. With the election of Dhawan, Moody’s Board will consist of ten directors.
Nermine Khouzam Rubin (BS ’83, MBA/MHS ’86) | July 2025
Rubin, the Founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy, as named among Inc Magazine’s “5 Best Iconic Business Leaders to Follow in 2025.” Rubin, a passionate humanitarian and global peace advocate, is being celebrated for her pioneering work in sustainable
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