Crawford (MBA ’09) has joined Calder Associates as vice president for M&A Advisory Services. In her role, Crawford works strategically with other entities providing business analysis for strategic acquisitions. A highly awarded professional in the M&A industry, Crawford has over
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Alison Rand (BSAc ’90) | July 2023
Rand (BSAc ’90) has been appointed to the boards of Regions Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Regions Bank. Upon joining the Regions Boards, Rand will serve on the Technology Committee. An experienced corporate executive, Rand has served as Executive Vice President
Jason Smith (BSBA ’97, MBA ’02) | July 2023
Smith (BSBA ’97, MBA ’02) is the head of Dealer Commercial Services for Truist. In his role, Smith provides thought leadership, and client-focused and value-adding solutions to new franchised automotive dealership groups. He is responsible for the strategy and oversight
In Memoriam | June 2023
Peter Pruitt | BSBA ’54 | 1932-2023 | Pruitt, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed on May 20. He attended Harvard’s management program after completing his education at UF. Once he graduated, he served in the military on active duty and
Gary Fechter (BSBA ’89) | July 2023
Fechter (BSBA ’89) is currently celebrating his 10th anniversary with Wegmans Food Markets. He is now the SVP Regional Manager, overseeing operations of Wegmans in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Ranking #4, Wegmans is the only retailer in the top 20 of
Brent Adamson (BSBA ’83) | July 2023
Adamson (BSBA ’83) was hired by Vault Medical Records as Senior Account Executive in 2021. Vault Medical Records is an electronic health record system designed exclusively for post-acute care. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
Xavier Heredia (BSBA ’15) | July 2023
Heredia (BSBA ’15) is currently the Senior Account Manager for AWS Startup Fintech. He recently spoke with Forbes Ecuador about his professional career. Read more at Forbes. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
Matthew S. Francis (BSBA ’08) | July 2023
Francis (BSBA ’08) recently became a shareholder at the Fergeson Skipper law firm of Sarasota. This appointment reflects his outstanding contributions to the firm’s growth and his dedication to providing exceptional counsel. His areas of practice include litigation and dispute
John Medina (MBA ’98) | July 2023
Medina (MBA ’98) was recently appointed to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Medina is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Bank. He is also a veteran of the
John Gibboney (BSBA ’06) | July 2023
Gibboney (BSBA ’06) has been promoted to the role of Tax Senior Manager for the Ocala office of James Moore & Company, a regional firm that offers auditing, accounting and controllership and wealth management services to customers in the Ocala,
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