Wolszczak (BSBA 1990, JD 1993) is the Chief Legal Officer for First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (“First Watch”). First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining restaurant concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. There are more than
Alumni Class Notes: page 22
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!
Page:
In Memoriam | September 2022
Patrick M. Dempsey | BSBA ’79 | 1957-2022 | Dempsey, of Cocoa Beach, Florida, passed on August 15. Upon graduating from UF with a degree in accounting, he was awarded the Four Year Outstanding Scholar award as the top student
Travis Wright (BSBA ’14) | October 2022
Wright (BSBA 2014) is the CEO of Tigerlily. Established as Australia’s leading Premium Swimwear brand, Tigerlily has evolved to deliver the ultimate Holiday Edit wardrobe all-year-round; fusing unique textiles, distinguishable prints with a strong ethical and sustainable focus. Wright was
In Memoriam | August 2022
Charles C. Burton, Jr. | BSAc ’48 | 1923-2022 | Burton, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed on July 18. Although Burton was born in Georgia, he moved to Florida shortly thereafter and spent most of his life in the Sunshine
Stephanie Plaines (BSBA ’90) | September 2022
Stephanie Plaines (BSBA ’90) was named the new Chief Financial Officer at JCPenney. Plaines will lead all financial activities across the enterprise. She will drive best-in-class execution across functions including financial strategy, real estate, capital deployment, credit services, sourcing and
Jeff Greenspan (MSF ’21) | September 2022
Greenspan (MSF 2021) is Managing Partner at Financial Modeling Service. He is currently developing the non-profit GreenRR.Space, whose mission is to promote the proposal, funding, implementation, and verification of tasks supporting environmental and sustainability goals and rewarding participants using cryptocurrency.
Todd MacLeod (MBA ’94) | September 2022
MacLeod (MBA 1994), partner at Bachara Construction Law Group, was included in the 29th Best Lawyers in America© in construction law/litigation. This is the first time that MacLeod, who worked for many years in the construction industry before beginning a second
Travis Gray (MBA ’07) | September 2022
Gray (MBA 2007) is the Vice President of Finance at the Walt Disney Company. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
Andres (Andrew) Alminana (BSBA ’05) | September 2022
Alminana (BSBA ’05) is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Palm Beach, FL. He joined the firm in 2016 and began his wealth management career in 2008. Andrew’s focus is guiding clients in
Ben Malik (BSBA ’86) | September 2022
Malik (BSBA ’86) recently joined Truist Bank as a vice president/commercial banker. Most recently, Malik was vice president/commercial relationship manager at SouthState Bank. Malik, who also is mayor of Cocoa Beach, is active with the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Foundation Inc. and is a
Page: