George Burritt Whitehurst | BSBA ‘58 | 1935-2023 | Whitehurst, of Brooksville, Florida, passed on September 26. He was a direct descendant of one of the early Brooksville pioneers, dating back to 1869, and spent his whole life in the
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Michael Seelig (BSAc ’84, MAcc ’86) | November 2023
Seelig (BSAc 1984, MAcc 1986) recently retired as a senior executive and PwC partner with 35+ years of diverse experience principally serving clients in the financial services industry with stints in Tampa, Minneapolis, and Charlotte. In his “re-wirement”, as he
In Memoriam | July 2023
John Randolph, Jr. | BSBA ’53 | 1931-2023 | Randolph, of Burlington, Iowa, passed on June 27. While attending UF, he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and of Beta Gamma Sigma, a business honors society. After
Accounting a community can count on
Moving to Navy bases around the world at a young age, Jason Wells (BSAc ‘00, MAcc ‘00) learned the value of community. With this experience, came an appreciation for whatever neighborhood he may find himself in. As President and Chief
Four things to do with an accounting degree
An accounting degree opens many doors in the business world. From auditing, tax planning and compliance, to strategic financial analysis, individuals with accounting degrees are in high demand. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts over 136,000 annual
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
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
Heavener students take on the heat with summer internships
This summer, students from across the Heavener School of Business are gaining real-world experience through internships with global and international companies. Internships and externships, where students can gain the same hands-on work experience in a remote learning environment, are a
Victoria Silverstein (BSAc ’02, MAcc ’02) | June 2023
Silverstein (BSAc 2002, MAcc 2002) recently accepted a new role as Vice President of Strategy at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Inc. Previously, she served as Vice President for Financial Planning and Analysis. She will play a critical role in supporting
In Memoriam | May 2023
Donald Williams | BSBA ’53 | 1927-2023 | Williams, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed on April 14. He served in the military, starting as a career officer, touring around the world, and eventually retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1978.