Carter (BSBA 1998) is the Managing Partner & Editor of “Little Quotes by Little Folks,” a collection of funny, profound and just plain absurd quotes from kids around the world. The book is available in hardcover and paperback and is
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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!
Victoria Liu (BSAc ’19, MAcc ’19) | June 2021
Liu (BSAc ’19, MAcc ’19) is Founder and CEO of Byppo Technologies. Byppo, Gainesville’s innovative local food service platform, is partnering with Aramark, a global leader of acclaimed services in food, facilities, and uniforms, to bring a revolutionary campus dining
James Leverentz (BSBA ’65) | June 2021
Leverentz (BSBA 1965) is retired from two positions, one as a contracts manager with Marvin Test Solutions and the second as an instructor at the University of California – Irvine. Leverentz has over 20 years of experience in contract management and
Danny Garcia (MBA ’04) | June 2021
Garcia (MBA 2004) is Vice President at the Miami Division of Ferreira Construction Co., an ENR Top 175 contractor with headquarters in New Jersey and regional offices in the northeast, California, and Florida. Garcia oversees an operation that is involved
Lillian Mills (BSAc ’80, MAcc ’81) | June 2021
Mills (BSAc 1980, MAcc 1981) was named dean of the University of Texas – Austin McCombs School of Business. Mills is the first woman to serve as permanent dean of McCombs in the school’s nearly 100-year history. She previously held
Alicia Holden (BSBA ’12) | June 2021
Holden (BSBA 2012) has joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) as Associate Counsel – Technology, Events and Team Marketing and Business Operations (TMBO). Prior to joining the NBA, Holden worked at Wargo French LLP where she regularly supported companies in
Zannon Garza (BSBA ’09) | June 2021
Garza (BSBA 2009) was named the Director of Strategic Development at DeAngelis Diamond. In her role, Garza is responsible for networking, community involvement and developing relationships with potential and existing clients. Based out of the Naples, FL office, Garza will
Cynthia Crofoot Rignanese (BSBA ’87, JD ’90) | June 2021
Rignanese (BSBA 1987, JD 1990) is the founder and senior managing law partner at Rignanese & Associates. This year, she is celebrating 30 years of practicing law in Polk County. Rignanese has received numerous awards for her outstanding professional accomplishments
Eric Wolf (BSBA ’10) | May 2021
Wolf (BSBA 2010) is president of Excel Construction of Florida. He recently received the Connect Media CRE Next Generation Award, which honors young professionals who are influential in the commercial real estate industry. Each year Connect Media selects individuals for
Kristen M. Yates (BSBA ’06) | May 2021
Yates (BSBA 2006) has been promoted to Partner at Silverman Schermer in South Florida. Yates’ practice is devoted primarily to estate and gift planning and trust and estate administration, but also brings extensive corporate transactional experience to her new role.