Garimella (Ph.D. 1993) is Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business. In addition, he is the Co-Founder of KoreChain, the world’s first, permissioned, SEC-qualified blockchain for the global private markets, and the author
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John Main (MBA ’06) | October 2023
Main (MBA 2006) was recently named the CFO of BombBomb, a video email platform company. For more than six years, Main served in roles as CFO and CTO at STRAX Intelligence Group, which provides a common operating platform for local
In Memoriam | September 2023
Alex P. Digges, II | BSBA ’71 | 1949-2023 | Digges, of DeBary, Florida, passed on September 2. He was a proud graduate of the University of Florida, remaining a fan of the Gators. The majority of his career was
David Habib (BSBA ’14, MIB ’15) | October 2023
Habib (BSBA 2014, MIB 2015) is the Founder & CEO of Yo Mama’s Foods. He recently represented Yo Mama’s Foods at the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) with the United States Department of Defense and 33 driven business leaders across
Nicholas Schumann (BA ’06, MBA’ 12) | October 2023
Schumann (BA ’06, MBA ’12) was named the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) 2023 AFC Professional of the Year. ACAMS is the largest international membership organization for Anti-Financial Crime professionals. The award recognizes the outstanding achievements of an
Mark Harris (MIB ’20) | October 2023
Harris (MIB ’20) is the new Military Liaison for the DC Gator Club. As Military Liaison, Harris will coordinate efforts between the University of Florida Association of Military Alumni and the DC Gator Club. He will also serve as the local
Michael Wilkinson (BSBA ’10, MSF ’10) | September 2023
Wilkinson (BSBA ’10, MSF ’10) was recently named in Business Insider’s Wall Street rising stars: 25 top young investors, traders and dealmakers. The list consists of individuals described as trailblazers and influencers setting new playbooks for deals and trades. Wilkinson
Peter Gylfe (BSBA ’09, MSF ’10) | September 2023
Gylfe (BSBA Finance ’09, MSF ’10) was recently named in Business Insider’s Wall Street rising stars: 25 top young investors, traders and dealmakers. The list consists of individuals described as trailblazers and influencers setting new playbooks for deals and trades.
Caroline Beasley (MBA ’22) | September 2023
Beasley (MBA ’22) recently joined BDO as a senior tax manager. In her role, Beasley will oversee tax responsibilities and ensure accounting processes adhere to state regulations and local procedures. With a passion for implementing new business strategies and staying
Dan Elkes (MBA ’24) | September 2023
Dan Elkes (MBA ’24) will be presenting his quality improvement research at the 2023 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. The Midyear Clinic Meeting will be held in Anaheim, Calif. and is the largest annual national conference for hospital pharmacy in the