Staple-Dipoce (BSBA 2023, MIB 2024) recently launched her company Modest by Design. Modest by Design is a social media, content creation, and graphic design agency helping brands embrace modesty, elegance, and purpose-driven marketing. From branding and digital strategy to custom
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Josh Thompson (BSBA ’02, MBA ’06) | February 2025
Thompson (BSBA 2002, MBA 2006) has been appointed as president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS). He previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Thompson joined General Dynamics in 2002, serving
Anthony Ballo (BSBA ’91) | February 2025
Ballo (BSBA 1991) recently earned the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) designation from the EC-Council. This executive-level certification is designed for seasoned security practitioners who oversee and align an organization’s information security strategies with broader business goals by covering

Katie Saez (BSBA ’99) | January 2025
Saez (BSBA 1999) was named to the 2025 Atlanta 500, recognizing the most powerful leaders in the city. As executive vice president and Georgia regional president for Truist Financial Corporation, Saez serves as the senior leader in the Georgia Market,

Randy Koporc (BSBA ’88) | January 2025
Koporc (BSBA 1988) was named to the 2025 Atlanta 500, recognizing the most powerful leaders in the city. Koporc serves as president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank in Georgia, responsible for the growth and strategic alignment of the bank’s
In Memoriam | January 2025
Alberto A. Macia | BSBA ’80, JD ’83 | 1958-2024 | Macia, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Havana, Cuba, Alberto
UF Warrington College of Business ranked No. 1 for Online Business Bachelor’s program, top 5 for Online MBA by U.S. News & World Report
As one of the nation’s premier institutions, the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business distinguishes itself through its outstanding online business education programs at every degree level. The college’s commitment to excellence is reflected in U.S. News & World
Laurie Spector (BSBA ’99, MS-ISOM ’00, MBA ’09) | December 2024
Spector (BSBA 1999, MS-ISOM 2000, MBA 2009) has been recognized as a Marquis Who’s Who recipient, an esteemed recognition honoring the most accomplished professionals who have achieved notable success and prominence in their fields. Spector is a Realtor with Compass
Ryan Merkel (BSBA ’08) | December 2024
Merkel (BSBA 2008) was hired as the National Gallery of Art’s new principal gifts officer and assumed the role on December 1. As the National Gallery’s principal gifts officer, Merkel will work with the chief development officer Sean O’Connor and
Matt Redler (BSBA ’20) | December 2024
Redler (BSBA 2020) is Founder of Za-Zu, a cold email sending platform. He was ranked the #1 speaker in the country, coached two debate national championships, founded a global payroll company when he was 22, and most recently bootstrapped an