Ruffner (BSBA 1958) owns and practices in his own tax law firm in Miami. At 78, he is semi-retired.
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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!
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Michael Horwitz (BSBA ’75) | March 2024
Dr. Horwitz (BSBA 1975) and his coin investigators were recently awarded a seeded grant from the Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at NSU to study the relationship of authentic leadership and organizational outcomes in the gig economy. This study
Christopher Zacca (MBA ’82) | March 2024
Zacca (MBA 1982), CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica, is being awarded the 2024 American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) International Achievement Award. Zacca, whose professional career has positively impacted the health, education, and economic growth of Jamaicans for over 30 years,
John Ploschek (BSBA ’87) | March 2024
Ploschek (BSBA 1987) was recently hired as The Otto Group’s new Director of Wealth Services. In this role, he will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of fiduciary wealth management solutions and investment research for The Otto Group. In synergy
Maureen Short (MBA ’03) | March 2024
Short (MBA 2003) was recently appointed to Big Lots’ Board of Directors. Short served as the Chief Financial Officer of Upbound Group, Inc. (formerly known as Rent-A-Center), a publicly traded, multi-site, and omni-channel retailer from 2016 to 2022. Prior to
In Memoriam | February 2024
Roger W. Cruce | BSBA ’72 | 1946-2023 | Cruce, of Orange Park, Florida, passed on May 13. After earning his bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida, he ran his own title office for many years before going to
In Memoriam | January 2024
Stewart B. Ira | BSBA ’56 | 1931-2023 | Ira, of Femandina Beach, Florida, passed on December 30. He served overseas in the United States Army after graduating from the University of Florida. When he returned to Florida, he made
Steven McComas (BSBA ’90) | February 2024
McComas (BSBA 1990), MPA, MBA, CPA, CGMA received 2024 Gator100 Business recognition from the University of Florida Alumni Association, honoring former students leading with some of the fastest-growing business owners and entrepreneurs in the world for his company, Responsive Technology
Gevelyn McCaskill (MBA ’91) | February 2024
McCaskill (MBA 1991) was recently appointed as the Peabody Essex Museum’s (PEM) next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). McCaskill, who currently serves as PEM’s Director of Financial Planning and Business Intelligence, has held key leadership roles in the museum’s Finance department
Karen O’Byrne (BSAc ’89, MBA ’06) | February 2024
O’Byrne (BSAc 1989, MBA 2006) was recently named Vice Chair of the Holy Cross Health Board. She continues to serve as the Chair of the Board’s Finance Committee and will serve on the Board’s Executive Committee. O’Byrne serves as Senior
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