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
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Justin West (MBA ’22) | February 2025
West (MBA 2022) has been honored as one of Central Florida’s Top Deal Makers for 2025 by the Orlando Business Journal. West is First Vice President/Regional Managing Director at Marcus & Millichap. Connect with him in LinkedIn.
Poets & Quants | Inside the Online MBA Top 10: University of Florida Warrington College of Business
In Poets & Quants’ Inside the Top 10 interview, Kristy Bleizeffer speaks with John Gresley, Associate Dean for Masters Programs and Executive Director of the MBA at the UF Warrington College of Business, about the key features that make UF’s
Chris Della Rocca (MBA ’05) | January 2025
Della Rocca (MBA 2005) was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of corporate business technology at Johnson & Johnson. In this position, Della Rocca will direct technology strategy across Johnson & Johnson’s corporate functions, including human resources, finance,
Three Warrington alumni named to 2025 40 Gators Under 40
A brand marketing leader, a specialty finance entrepreneur and a payments technology founder represent the Warrington College of Business on this year’s list of outstanding alumni named to the 40 Gators Under 40 by the University of Florida Alumni Association.
Sidney S. Simmons III (MBA ’17) | January 2025
Simmons (MBA 2017) was appointed Executive Vice President of Sales at ACU-Serve, a leader in healthcare revenue cycle optimization. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Simmons brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving sales growth and fostering
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
Karen O’Byrne (BSAc ’89, MBA ’06) | January 2025
O’Byrne (BSAc 1989, MBA 2006) was re-elected Vice Chair of the Holy Cross Health Board. She continues as a member of the Board’s Executive and Finance Committees. O’Byrne joined Warburg Pincus in 2022 and is a CFO Advisor on the
Andrew Bolstein (MBA ’01) | January 2025
Bolstein (MBA 2001) was promoted to President & General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort. Bolstein was part of the opening leadership team at Shanghai Disney Resort, working hand-in-hand with Imagineers as the park took shape. His 30-year career started at
Making the most of the MBA program
Jody Murray (MBA ’24) developed a passion for healthcare from a young age. After gaining experience as a healthcare practitioner, she was later promoted to a clinical leader. Now she is a clinical provider and healthcare director in South Florida.
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