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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!

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In Memoriam | November 2023

Bernard D. Hammer | BSBA ’62 | 1938-2023 | Hammer, of Beaumont, Texas, passed on October 15. After working in concrete sales for a time, he spent most of his career stockbroking with Paine Webber, Morgan Stanley and other firms,

Pedro Allende

Pedro Allende (BA ’03, BSBA ’03, MS-ISOM ’07, JD ’07) | December 2023

Allende (BA 2003, BSBA 2003, MS-ISOM 2007, JD 2007) was recently named to the Government Efficiency Task Force by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He serves as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services. Prior to his role as

Laurie Spector

Laurie Spector (BSBA ’99, MS-ISOM ’00, MBA ’09) | December 2023

Spector (BSBA 1999, MS-ISOM 2000, MBA 2009) was recently appointed as a Florida Realtors State Director, as well as appointed to the Broward-Miami Board of Governors for the Miami Association of Realtors. Spector is a Realtor with Compass in Fort

Britt Crewse

Britt Crewse (MBA, MHS ’93) | December 2023

Crewse (MBA 1993, MHS 1993) was recently selected to serve as MaineHealth’s next regional president overseeing operations at Maine Medical Center in Portland and Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford and Sanford. Crewse will assume his role in January 2024.

Class Notes - General

Jeff Boje (MBA ’87) | November 2023

Boje (MBA 1987) is the President and CEO of Boje Enterprises, Inc. He owns and operates two bowling based family entertainment centers in Tampa, Florida and another in St. Louis, Missouri. Boje has been happily married to a fellow UF

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In Memoriam | October 2023

George Burritt Whitehurst | BSBA ‘58 | 1935-2023 | Whitehurst, of Brooksville, Florida, passed on September 26. He was a direct descendant of one of the early Brooksville pioneers, dating back to 1869, and spent his whole life in the

Brian Bush

Brian Bush (BSBA ’09) | November 2023

Bush (BSBA 2009) is Vice President of the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships and is part of the fourth generation of the Bush family in the car business. He is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Jacksonville. He was recently elected

Mike Seelig

Michael Seelig (BSAc ’84, MAcc ’86) | November 2023

Seelig (BSAc 1984, MAcc 1986) recently retired as a senior executive and PwC partner with 35+ years of diverse experience principally serving clients in the financial services industry with stints in Tampa, Minneapolis, and Charlotte. In his “re-wirement”, as he

Eric Darienzo

Eric Darienzo (BSBA ’00) | November 2023

Darienzo (BSBA 2000) is the Vice President of CHG Healthcare Services. Previously, he was the President of RNnetwork and an Account Manager for All About Staffing.  He was recently appointed to the Florida Board of Pilot Commissioners by Governor Ron

Allie Becher

Allie Becher (BSBA ’18) | October 2023

Becher (BSBA 2018) joined Citadel Securities in 2021. Her main focus is growing counterparty relationships between Citadel Securities and leading hedge funds and asset managers across the world by offering best execution, liquidity and front-footed content. She leads the Content

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