Mikey’s (BABA 2013, MSE 2014) startup venture, SiliDog, was featured in an Aug. 10 article in the Miami New Times. SiliDog produces silicone dog tags that are more durable and quiet than traditional metal dog tags. SiliDog donates a portion
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Todd Blake (BABA ’14) | November 2015
Todd (BABA 2014) was recently featured in an Aug. 6 article by People Magazine. Todd co-founded Live For Today, a foundation dedicated to assisting young adults battling cancer. Todd graduated from the College’s Online Business Program with a perfect 4.0
Joe Ketterer (BABA ’04, MHA ’06) | August 2015
Joe (BABA 2004, MHA 2006) was named Vice President of Physician Practice Management at Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart Health System in Panama City, Fla. He previously served as Physician Practice Administrator for Community Health Systems (CHS) in Bullhead City,
Robert A. Heekin, Jr. (BABA ’00, JD ’03) | June 2015
Robert (BABA 2000, JD 2003) was profiled in the March 11 issue of the Jacksonville Daily Record. The story detailed his military service with the U.S. Army, his family life and his career as an attorney. Robert is a Partner
David Huppert (BABA ’00) | April 2015
David (BABA 2000) was recently admitted as a Partner of Huppert & Huppert CPA in Southwest Ranches, Fla. He joined the firm in 2005, specializing in accounting and taxation for domestic and international clients.
Joel Whitehead (BABA ’14) | February 2015
Joel (BABA 2014) is an intern at Straughn Farms. Upon completion of his internship, he will decide whether to enter graduate school at UF or enter the work force. He is interested in the production and sales portion of the
Nick Banks (BSBA ’90) and Juan Segarra (BABA ’02) | December 2014
Nick (BSBA 1990) and Juan (BABA 2002) were both honored at the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 Business of the Year Awards. Nick is the Managing Director of Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group, which was named “Best Overall
Scott Merl (BA ’08, BABA ’08) | October 2014
Scott (BA 2008, BABA 2008) has opened his own law firm—Scott Merl, P.A.—located in Miami at 3006 Aviation Avenue, Suite 4B. Scott’s firm focuses on Personal Injury, Family Law, and Unclaimed Property through the State of Florida.