Sigmund Levine | BSBA ’49 | 1925-2023 | Levine, of Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, passed on January 28. Although Levine was born in Florida, he grew up in Israel and lived in many other places around the world, including Egypt
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Pick up your paddle: Pickleball is the next big thing
Brian Levine (BSBA ’92) recently accepted a position as interim CEO of the only professional team league in America’s new favorite sport – Major League Pickleball (MLP). “If you knew me, you’d know it’s not shocking at all that I
In Memoriam | July 2022
Charles Kerekes | BSBA ’50 | 1925-2022 | Kerekes, of Clearwater, Florida, passed on May 30. Born in Ft. Pierce, Florida, he served in the Navy during WWII as an EOD technician and later graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in
John Smoak (BSBA ’92) | August 2022
Smoak (BSBA 1992) is the president and CEO of Smoak Groves, Inc. based in Lake Placid, Fla. He was recently reappointed to the Florida Citrus Commission by Governor Ron DeSantis. Smoak is a third-generation citrus grower with nearly 30 years of
Adam Silverman (BSBA ’92) | September 2019
Silverman (BSBA 1992) recently opened law firm Silverman Schermer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Silverman Schermer focuses its practice on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, wealth preservation and estate planning. Silverman is a transactional lawyer with expertise in a wide
David Johnson (BSBA ’92) | July 2018
After a successful career launching and growing Availity, LLC, a nationwide health information network, Johnson (BSBA 1992) purchased Beaches Car Wash. Johnson was a customer of the two long-term local landmarks in Jacksonville, Florida, for almost 20 years before purchasing
Jorge de la Osa (BSBA ’92) | May 2018
De la Osa (BSBA 1992) was named Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of Bluegreen Vacations, a leading vacation ownership company. He will serve as chief counsel and advisor to the company’s Board of Directors and executive
Kelly Stotler (BSBA ’92, MBA ’99) | May 2018
Stotler (BSBA 1992, MBA 1999) was hired as Director at Capitala Group’s newest office in Manhattan. In his role, Stotler will focus on sourcing, executing and monitoring new transactions for Capitala. He brings over 15 years of middle market loan
Kevin D. Rosen (BSBA ’92) | February 2017
Kevin (BSBA 1992) was named a Partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen, where he is a member of the Financial Services Practice Group and the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Taskforce. He previously was Senior Regional Counsel, Department
Tina Pena (BSBA ’92) | December 2016
Tina (BSBA 1992) assumed command of Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans, becoming the station’s first female commander. She is responsible for operations including the areas from Apalachicola, Fla., north to Memphis, west to the Louisiana/Texas border, and south into the
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