When Business Gators leave The Swamp, they embark on a journey to make their mark on the world. Many set their sights on New York City, and with good reason; if they can make it there, they can make it
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Lessons in leadership
When Ricky Caplin (BSAc ’05, MAcc ’05) first came to the University of Florida in 2001, he considered his options and his long-term goals of becoming a leader in business as he selected his major. In choosing accounting, Caplin was
“City” CEO, Community Champion
His business is a household name, but this Gator great believes the measure of real success is in giving back. by David Finnerty Ah, 1972 — Volkswagen Beetles and lava lamps, miniskirts and mustaches, a sweet bye-bye to Miss American
Guardian of the Cyber Galaxy
In middle school, Charles Carmakal (BSBA ’02, MS-ISOM ’03) used to be shy about describing himself as a computer nerd. These days, it’s a descriptor he embraces, and one his clients are likely glad is accurate. As Vice President and
Accounting to academia
How Susan Henderson transitioned from a career in public accounting to academia thanks to the UF Doctor of Business Administration program. If you believe in things like destiny, you might say that Susan Henderson (DBA ’18) was destined to work
A Balancing Act
Tom Arnold has spent most of his life balancing disparate commitments. The last three years of his life have been no exception, balancing his UF academic goals with his demanding global professional responsibilities. As a student in the University of Florida Warrington
Making an impact with analytics
Travel has been a constant in Jim Hoover’s life. Born in Gainesville to parents who both attended the University of Florida, his family moved frequently before settling outside of Tampa in Plant City, Fla. Hoover (MBA ‘96, DBA ‘17) continued
Powering the world of new technologies
Mitch Jacobson (BSBA ’80) had doubts about his first job after graduating from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business. Following several interviews with multiple companies, he decided to take a position in sales at then-printing and office equipment
Passing the business baton
Since Richard Ahrens (BSBA ’69) graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in marketing, he’s only ever worked at one company. The only person who’s ever been his boss was his father. In fact, over the span of
The building blocks of a serial entrepreneur
Even before Ron Edwards (BSBA Accounting ’70) graduated from college, he was building his entrepreneurial skills – quite literally, in fact. Edwards started his first business building wood pallets with his father and brothers in his small hometown outside of
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