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Behling (MBA 2013) recently started a new role as the COO of Embark Behavioral Health. He has more than 12 years of experience providing leadership and strategic support for multi-site healthcare organizations in public, private, and private equity-backed sectors. Prior

Lefke (BSBA 2016) is a Senior Internal Auditor at Verizon, leading risk-based audits to assess financial, operational and IT controls for Verizon’s Consumer Group. Prior to that, he worked in management consulting at Protiviti. At UF, Lefke was a Machen

Balter (BSAc 1988), Regional Managing Partner of Marcum in the Southeast, has been named a 2024 Ultimate CEO by the South Florida Business Journal. Balter joined Marcum in 2014 with more than 25 years of client service experience in the

Hoffmann (MBA 2012) recently began a new position at Truist as Managing Director, Sports & Entertainment Group Senior Corporate Relationship Manager. The group serves the corporate sports, film and television, and music verticals, while Hoffmann exclusively focuses on corporate sports,

Smith (BSBA 1995) was reappointed to the Suwannee River Water Management District by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.  Smith, of Lake City, is employed at Mayo Ag Services. Previously, he served as Vice President of Feed Operations for Central States Enterprises.

Polli (MAcc 2002) is Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Bancreek Capital Advisors, which recently had the honor of ringing the opening bell at the NYSE in celebration of the successful launch of the group’s ETF platform, including

Skatoff (BSAc 2002, MAcc 2002) is CEO and CIO at Bancreek Capital Advisors, which recently had the honor of ringing the opening bell at the NYSE in celebration of the successful launch of the group’s ETF platform, including their flagship

Goodwin-Peters (DBA 2025) is Chief Human Resources Officer at Atlas Air. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership through the development of human resources policies and practices that reflect the company’s values and support its strategy. Goodwin-Peters joined Atlas Air

Bechtol (BSBA 2001) joined Capital City Bank’s team of bankers, bringing local private banking services to the North Central Florida region, which includes Gainesville, High Springs, Alachua and Jonesville.  A Gainesville native, Bechtol is an accomplished career banker with more

Moore (BSBA 2023) won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Moore secured her bronze wins in long jump and triple jump.  Read more about Moore in this story from the Gainesville Sun.