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
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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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Justin West (MBA ’22) | February 2025
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.
Patricia Goodwin-Peters (DBA ’25) | February 2025
Goodwin-Peters (DBA 2025) is Chief Human Resources Officer at Atlas Air. With over 24 years of experience in Human Resources, Goodwin-Peters has combined her professional observations with insights derived from academic research to explore the behaviors and characteristics of management
Chris Della Rocca (MBA ’05) | January 2025
Della Rocca (MBA 2005) was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of corporate business technology at Johnson & Johnson. In this position, Della Rocca will direct technology strategy across Johnson & Johnson’s corporate functions, including human resources, finance,
Kyle Paxton (BSAc ’17, MAcc ’17) | January 2025
Paxton (BSAc 2017, MAcc 2017), CPA, was promoted to Tax Director at James Moore’s Gainesville office. He joined the firm in 2013.
Ryan Miller (BSAc ’21) | January 2025
Miller (BSAc 2021), CPA, was promoted to Tax Manager of James Moore’s Gainesville office. He joined the firm in 2021.
Vittoria (Giles) Heggie (BSAc ’20, MAcc ’20) | January 2025
Heggie (BSAc 2020, MAcc 2020), CPA, was promoted to Tax Manager of James Moore’s Gainesville office. She has been a member of the firm since 2020.
Karsten Derendorf (MAcc ’13) | January 2025
Derendorf (MAcc 2013), CPA, was promoted to A&A Director at James Moore’s Gainesville office. Karsten has been with the firm since 2013.
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
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