Alumni Class Notes: page 4

Willis (BSBA 2013) is Executive Director Information Technology for Cleveland Clinic. In his role, he leads the Infrastructure Foundations team, responsible for IT Platforms, Networks, Communications, Cloud, as well as IT Facilities Planning and Growth. Responsible for 140 caregivers, supporting

Bell (BSBA 1969, MA 1970, Ph.D., 1972) retired as President of Tennessee Tech University in 2012, and now serves as President Emeritus, working with University Advancement and regional economic development. He also serves as Chairman of the regional Industrial Development

Blanco (MAcc 2008) was promoted to Senior Vice President of Accounting at Codina Partners. Blanco previously served as Vice President of Accounting. In his new role, Blanco will oversee all accounting operations for Codina Partners, utilizing his extensive accounting experience

Hopkins (BSAc 1985, MAcc 1986) was appointed dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, effective March 17, 2025. A distinguished member of the Kelley faculty since 1995 and current vice dean, Hopkins is an accomplished leader in business education

Staple-Dipoce (BSBA 2023, MIB 2024) recently launched her company Modest by Design.  Modest by Design is a social media, content creation, and graphic design agency helping brands embrace modesty, elegance, and purpose-driven marketing. From branding and digital strategy to custom

Brunner (MBA 2013) was appointed executive vice president, credit investments at Peachtree Group, a diversified commercial real estate investment platform. With an extensive background in securitized products, asset finance and commercial real estate, Brunner will be critical in elevating Peachtree’s

Storr (MS-Marketing 2024) was appointed as Communications Coordinator within the Office of the Premier and Public Policy of the Office of the Deputy Governor of Turks and Caicos. Storr began her academic journey at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community

Thompson (BSBA 2002, MBA 2006) has been appointed as president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS). He previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.  Thompson joined General Dynamics in 2002, serving

Ballo (BSBA 1991) recently earned the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) designation from the EC-Council. This executive-level certification is designed for seasoned security practitioners who oversee and align an organization’s information security strategies with broader business goals by covering

West (MBA 2022) has been honored as one of Central Florida’s Top Deal Makers for 2025 by the Orlando Business Journal. West is First Vice President/Regional Managing Director at Marcus & Millichap. Connect with him in LinkedIn.