Derendorf (MAcc 2013), CPA, was promoted to A&A Director at James Moore’s Gainesville office. Karsten has been with the firm since 2013.
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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!
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Share about yourself and connect with other Business Gators by submitting your Class Note today!
Katie Saez (BSBA ’99) | January 2025
Saez (BSBA 1999) was named to the 2025 Atlanta 500, recognizing the most powerful leaders in the city. As executive vice president and Georgia regional president for Truist Financial Corporation, Saez serves as the senior leader in the Georgia Market,
Randy Koporc (BSBA ’88) | January 2025
Koporc (BSBA 1988) was named to the 2025 Atlanta 500, recognizing the most powerful leaders in the city. Koporc serves as president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank in Georgia, responsible for the growth and strategic alignment of the bank’s
Sidney S. Simmons III (MBA ’17) | January 2025
Simmons (MBA 2017) was appointed Executive Vice President of Sales at ACU-Serve, a leader in healthcare revenue cycle optimization. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Simmons brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving sales growth and fostering
In Memoriam | January 2025
Alberto A. Macia | BSBA ’80, JD ’83 | 1958-2024 | Macia, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Havana, Cuba, Alberto

Karen O’Byrne (BSAc ’89, MBA ’06) | January 2025
O’Byrne (BSAc 1989, MBA 2006) was re-elected Vice Chair of the Holy Cross Health Board. She continues as a member of the Board’s Executive and Finance Committees. O’Byrne joined Warburg Pincus in 2022 and is a CFO Advisor on the
Andrew Bolstein (MBA ’01) | January 2025
Bolstein (MBA 2001) was promoted to President & General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort. Bolstein was part of the opening leadership team at Shanghai Disney Resort, working hand-in-hand with Imagineers as the park took shape. His 30-year career started at
Ashley Moody (BSAc ’96, MAcc ’00, JD ’00) | January 2025
Moody (BSAc 1996, MAcc 2000, JD 2000) was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the U.S. Senate. She fills the post previously held by Marco Rubio, who resigned to take on the role of U.S. secretary of state under
Aaron Cowley (MBA ’11) | January 2025
Cowley (MBA 2011) has been named to the inaugural Scientific Advisory Board of Nirrin Technologies, a developer of analytical tools poised to transform bioprocess analysis. Cowley is the Chief Scientific Officer at ReciBioPharm (formerly Arranta Bio), the biologics division of
Laurie Spector (BSBA ’99, MS-ISOM ’00, MBA ’09) | December 2024
Spector (BSBA 1999, MS-ISOM 2000, MBA 2009) has been recognized as a Marquis Who’s Who recipient, an esteemed recognition honoring the most accomplished professionals who have achieved notable success and prominence in their fields. Spector is a Realtor with Compass