Thomas (MBA ’79) celebrates his 75th birthday this month, as well as the 50th anniversary of obtaining his undergraduate degree. He currently lives in Baton Rouge, La. and is retired from the commercial nuclear power business, where he served as
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Poets & Quants names UF MBA among Class of 2023 Best & Brightest MBAs
Congratulations to Ryan Quattlebaum (MBA ‘23) on being named to Poets & Quants’ Best & Brightest MBAs of the Class of 2023. Quattlebaum, a student in the UF MBA program, shares more about his experience in the program, including who
Daniel Betts (MBA ’08) | July 2023
Betts (MBA ’08) is the CEO and founder of Blue Frontier, Inc, a company that is revolutionizing air conditioning and the air conditioning market. Betts recently spoke to Bloomberg about Blue Frontier’s liquid desiccant technology. Read more at Bloomberg.
Erin Crawford (MBA ’09) | July 2023
Crawford (MBA ’09) has joined Calder Associates as vice president for M&A Advisory Services. In her role, Crawford works strategically with other entities providing business analysis for strategic acquisitions. A highly awarded professional in the M&A industry, Crawford has over
Jason Smith (BSBA ’97, MBA ’02) | July 2023
Smith (BSBA ’97, MBA ’02) is the head of Dealer Commercial Services for Truist. In his role, Smith provides thought leadership, and client-focused and value-adding solutions to new franchised automotive dealership groups. He is responsible for the strategy and oversight
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
Empowering visionary engineers: 3 US universities redefining engineering management
In today’s fast-paced world of complex organizations driven by engineering and technology, leaders are required to possess a rare blend of technical skills and business acumen. That’s where engineering management comes in, as it combines engineering with leadership skills. The
US News: University of Florida MBA offers fourth best ROI in the nation
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In line with the University of Florida’s excellence among the top 5 public universities in the nation, the University of Florida’s MBA program has been named among the top 5 for return on investment for graduates earning
John Medina (MBA ’98) | July 2023
Medina (MBA ’98) was recently appointed to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Medina is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Bank. He is also a veteran of the
Take a look at where UF MBA students are interning this summer
As summer continues, UF MBA students spend their time gaining valuable experience interning for prestigious companies across the nation. With these internships, students put their learning into practice at some of the world’s most respected brands. Check out where some