Whitman Winter 2018

WhitmanWinter2018

Welcoming
Dean Anderson

Syracuse University

Martin J. Whitman School of Management

Eugene W. Anderson 8 34
Dean 22

Alison Kessler
Interim Executive Director of Alumni and
Corporate Relations

John Prizner
Assistant Dean for Advancement

Whitman Magazine – Winter 2018

Editor: Alison Kessler

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Design: Lena Blomkvist

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On The Cover: Welcoming Eugene “Gene”
Anderson as the 18th dean of the Martin J.
Whitman School of Management.

™ Table of Contents

15 Featuring

12 8 Welcoming Dean Anderson
70 The Martin J. Whitman School of Management welcomes its
18th dean, Eugene “Gene” Anderson.

36 2016-17 Annual Report on Philanthropy
We extend our appreciation to the generous donors who made
financial gifts to help advance the school’s mission.

In Every Issue 6 Staff Announcements
24 Class News and Notes
2 From the Dean 63 IMPRESS Update
22 Whitman at Work 74 Faculty Research
30 Five Under Five
67 Career Center Update

Spotlights

Students:

58 Catherine Cummings ’18 59 Endrinë Rafuna ’18 MBA

58 Jacob Urban ’19 59 James Bort ’20 Ph.D.

Alumni:

13 Chancellor’s Citation: Michael Blackshear ’91 and Constance “Connie”

Orlando ’89

16 Syracuse University George Arents Award: Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68

18 Holtz Alumnus of the Year: Arthur Rock ’48

19 Orange Entrepreneur of the Year: Gerald Halpin ’50

20 Dean’s Citation for Exceptional Service: Peter Bliven ’80 and

Cory Notrica ’91

21 Young Alumni of the Year: Thomas Brown ’07 and Oriana Fuentes ’12

Donor:

34 Ed Pettinella ’76 MBA Establishes Second Endowed Professorship to

Help Attract and Retain Exceptional Faculty

Faculty:

70 Professor Kira Reed’s Commitment to Industry, Academia and

Student Success

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From the Dean

It’s been a busy and exciting time since arriving in Syracuse this past
July to begin my appointment as dean of the Martin J. Whitman
School of Management. I’ve already had the pleasure of meeting many
of you—alumni, students, parents, recruiters, supporters, friends of the
School and colleagues around the University. I am looking forward to
connecting with many more members of our extended community, both
on campus and on the road at alumni events, such as the recent ones in
D.C., New York City, and Northern New Jersey.

I’m honored and thrilled to be leading Syracuse Whitman at a time
when unprecedented rates of technological and social change call for a
new generation of business professionals and leaders.

Business schools are challenged as never before to equip students
for success in what will be the most dynamic, diverse and interconnect-
ed economy in the history of mankind. Whitman is uniquely well-posi-
tioned to do so. Our world-class faculty members are thought leaders
in their chosen fields and the educational experiences they design. Our
access to the breadth and richness of Syracuse University is a distinct
advantage in an era when interdisciplinary talent and solutions are at
a premium. Our proximity to one of the world’s great economic and
cultural centers presents an abundance of opportunities for experiential
learning, career exploration and recruiting partnerships. We are also
fortunate to have such a passionate and successful alumni network in
New York City and beyond.

By drawing on these strengths, Syracuse Whitman can be a leader
in equipping students for professional success, engaged citizenship and
lifelong learning in the rapidly changing landscape of global business. It
will require augmenting great classroom teaching with transformative
experiential learning opportunities, drawing on our alumni and industry
connections to bring the world of practice to campus, partnering with
our sister schools and colleges at SU and bringing exceptional students,
faculty and staff from around the world to the School.

All of this happens only with your help: your time and talent shared
with our students, your consideration of our students and graduates for
internships and jobs, your generous gifts of financial support and your
thoughtful input on how to move our community forward. Together, we
will develop the professionals that the business world needs today and
the leaders it needs for tomorrow.

I welcome your ideas about the future of business school educa-
tion, research and engagement, as well as how the Martin J. Whitman
School of Management and Syracuse University can help lead the way
into that future. Our highest aspiration must be to ensure and acceler-
ate this remarkable institution’s rise in quality, reputation and impact.
Please feel free to email or call me with your thoughts. I look forward to
hearing from you.

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Syracuse University to Invest $100 Million
in Academic Programs, Student Experience

Syracuse University has announced Invest Syracuse: Advancing • Expanding opportunity for students of promise and talent from
Academic Excellence and the Student Experience, a $100 million across the socioeconomic spectrum by:
initiative to provide all students with a distinctive, world-class learning • Launching the Invest Syracuse Initiative, a $40 million fundrais-
experience to prepare them for professional and personal success. ing campaign focused exclusively on supporting need-based
undergraduate scholarships and financial aid;
“Invest Syracuse is the engine for advancing the University’s academic • Creating a new named scholarship program focused specifically
programs and the student experience,” says Chancellor Kent Syverud. on valedictorians and salutatorians at high schools from across
“It will elevate our academic excellence, provide an unrivaled student the country; and
experience and solidify Syracuse University’s standing as a distinctive, • Rebalancing student grants and loans so Syracuse students
preeminent, global research institution.” graduate with significantly less debt.

Invest Syracuse follows the University’s comprehensive academic “Invest Syracuse will allow us to accelerate learning, fuel discovery
strategic planning process, during which students, faculty, staff and alumni and cultivate and drive intellectual curiosity,” says Michele G. Wheatly,
helped define a shared vision for the University and identify clear priori- vice chancellor and provost. “It will further position our students, faculty
ties, to achieve those aspirations. and staff for success as they identify solutions for our most pressing
global challenges.”
As part of Invest Syracuse, over the next five years, Syracuse
University will invest $100 million to implement several of those priorities Syracuse University has made significant operational improvements in
including: recent years and recently achieved a genuinely balanced budget. Moving
• Redefining the student experience at Syracuse, beyond forward with an investment of this magnitude requires generating new
resources. Invest Syracuse resources will be generated from three sources:
Syracuse and after Syracuse by: • Administrative cost savings and efficiencies: Reducing administrative
• Providing comprehensive and integrated academic and career
spending by $30 million and identifying additional efficiencies.
guidance and support so every student has a personalized path • Fundraising and philanthropy: Raising an additional $40 million to
to future success;
• Supporting students through tailored plans to better address support high-achieving prospective students interested in pursuing a
mental health, physical well-being and spiritual needs; Syracuse University education.
• Ensuring every student has at least one global learning experi- • Rebasing tuition: Establishing a new tuition base for the 2018-2019
ence while at Syracuse; and academic year. For first-year and transfer students entering in the fall
• Fostering a cross-campus collaborative that includes Alumni of 2018, there will be a $3,300 Invest Syracuse premium added to
Engagement, Academic and Career Advising, and the advance- the tuition base, in addition to the 3.9 percent tuition increase (pend-
ment offices in the schools and colleges to formalize a network- ing board approval). No current students or first-year and transfer
ing community that connects students and young alumni to students entering in the fall of 2017 will be impacted by the premium.
internship and career opportunities.
• Advancing discovery and innovation by: “This $100 million investment in our academic and student programs
• Recruiting and hiring 100 additional faculty scholars over the next is significant,” says Cathryn Newton, special advisor to the Chancellor and
five years and allocating resources to retain outstanding faculty; Provost for faculty engagement. “When in place, it will bring far stronger
• Building a more robust Office of Research to offer tangible support support for our students and will intensify our commitment to both new
to all faculty pursuing scholarship, research and creative work; and and continuing faculty.”
• Launching a Faculty Innovation and Discovery Fund to incentivize
faculty to pursue interdisciplinary scholarship, research and cre- To learn more about Invest Syracuse: Advancing Academic Excellence
ative work outside the core mission of their academic department. and the Student Experience, visit InvestSyracuse.syr.edu.

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™Whitman Briefings

With Gratitude, We Congratulate
Amanda Nicholson

Amanda Nicholson left her post as the associate dean for undergradu- ENACTUS programs. Congratulations, Amanda! I am excited to see you
ate programs and professor of retail practice at Whitman in October have an even bigger impact on students in this next step in your career.”
to assume a new role as assistant provost and dean for student success at —Josh Fishman ’12, digital brand manager, Unilever
Syracuse University.
“Amanda’s passion for teaching, commitment to students and determina-
A member of the Syracuse University faculty since 1997, Nicholson tion for accomplishment is inspiring. I would not be the person I am today
received the University’s prestigious Meredith Teaching Award; spear- nor as successful in my career had it not been for Amanda. She inspired
headed the team that created Whitman’s Goodman IMPRESS program; me while I was a student in her Retail 101 class and continues to inspire me
led the growth of the school’s undergraduate program; and created and today. I am honored to call her my mentor, my inspiration and my friend.”
maintained the Whitman Leadership Scholars Program, among numerous —Nicole Walters ’07, store manager, Duluth Trading Company and
other accomplishments. In her new post, Nicholson will lead efforts in vice chair, Whitman Young Advisory Council (YWAC)
student retention, success and graduation, working closely with colleagues
in the schools, colleges and Academic Affairs to address challenges and "Amanda has been such a vibrant presence at Whitman. I’ve heard many
opportunities related to students’ persistence, degree completion and stories of Amanda being the reason students chose to come to Whitman.
postgraduate success. She takes a personal interest in every student and that is remarkable. I
have no doubt she will make an enormous impact as part of the Syracuse
For the significant impact she has made—and will continue to make— University leadership team. I am so excited to see what she does next.”
at Whitman and in the lives of countless students, staff, faculty and alumni, —Mike Gursha ’10 (WHIT/NEW), CEO, Rookie Road and chair, YWAC
we share our sincere gratitude, heartfelt congratulations and very best
wishes for her next chapter at Syracuse University.

“Without Dean Nicholson’s passion and dedication to students, I wouldn’t “Amanda was the first professor I met at Syracuse and really set the tone
be where I am today. She is an incredible professor, ENACTUS Sam Walton of my four years in Whitman. I would not be where I am today without the
Fellow, career coach, dean and, most importantly, someone I consider fam- guidance, support and wisdom she’s shared over the years. Thank you for
ily. She has helped students land amazing careers and improved the lives everything you’ve done for all of us at Whitman and best of luck!
of Mayan families in Guatemala and the underserved in Syracuse through —Daniel J. Kinney ’09, ’10 M.S., senior accountant, Ernst & Young, LLP

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"Congratulations, Nicholson! Words cannot begin to explain the impact
that you have had on my life—academic, professional and personal.
These are sentiments shared by every student who has crossed paths with
you. I cannot wait to see all you will achieve in your new role."
—Hannah Zucker ’13, account executive, CHF Industries

“Amanda put her heart and soul into making sure Whitman students have
a stellar experience and are prepared for great career success.”
—Carol Heil, director of undergraduate recruitment and
college relations, Whitman

“Amanda is a rare find. She absolutely never settles and never gives
less than her best. Her expectations are high, but her passion is infec-
tious, which makes everyone around her believe and contribute. I am so
fortunate to have Amanda as a mentor and friend—these past four years
have been an invaluable learning experience, thanks to Amanda’s open
leadership style. She is already missed in Whitman, but the University
made an excellent choice—I cannot wait to see the impact she makes in
this next phase of her career.”
—Lindsay Quilty, assistant dean for undergraduate programs, Whitman

“Amanda’s departure is a bittersweet one for our community. She’s brought
such terrific creativity, energy and leadership to our undergraduate pro-
gram in her role as associate dean, and the legacy she leaves behind will be
a lasting one benefitting students, faculty and alumni for years to come.”
—Gene Anderson, dean of the Whitman School

“Amanda was the first person I met when I came for an interview at SU 17
years ago. We went to lunch and talked all afternoon! I remember going
home from that interview knowing she was someone I could be happy
working with everyday...and that turned out to be quite true. Amanda has
been the heart of our program for all these years, and her departure will
be a big loss. We wish her all the best in her new position, and I am sure
she will have a positive impact on students all across campus.
—Linda Cushman, associate professor of retail management, Whitman

“Congratulations, Amanda! You have been a professor, mentor, leader
and friend…and the key reason I chose SU after meeting you on Admitted
Student’s Day. The University is fortunate to have you as a leader. You
have pioneered many programs from ENACTUS to IMPRESS, and I look
forward to seeing your impact continue on a bigger scale.”
—Megan McDermott ’09, product manager,
Macy’s Merchandizing Group

“As a Martin J. Whitman Retail Advisory Board member for many years,
I have had the rewarding opportunity to not only work with Amanda
Nicholson as our faculty advisor and ‘fearless leader,’ but to also bear
witness to the growth and development of SU’s retail program, much the
result of Amanda’s steadfast convictions. Always fighting for what she
believes to be the best for SU’s retail students, Amanda has driven the
curriculum forward, while educating the faculty on the Retail Program’s
merits and its important relevance to SU’s success. Hail, Amanda!”
—Richard J. Mast ’71 A&S, retail consultant,
Richard Mast Associates, LLC

"I’ve had the privilege to work with Amanda for the past four years
through ENACTUS and can’t put into words everything she’s taught me
and what a huge role model she has been. From myself and the rest of
ENACTUS, we wish A Game well with her new role!"
—Lindsay Swanson ’18, Syracuse University ENACTUS president

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[ Staff Announcements ]

Stacy Bunce Caleb Coy Anh Murphy Kari O’Mara

Administrative Specialist Student Technology Coordinator Academic Advisor IMPRESS program manager

S tacy Bunce had joined the T he Whitman IT Department W hitman’s graduate pro- Kari O'Mara has joined Whitman
Whitman School as an has welcomed Caleb Coy as grams team has welcomed as IMPRESS program manager.
administrative specialist in the the student technology coordina- Anh Murphy as an academic advi- She is responsible for all activities
graduate programs office. In this tor. In this role, Coy oversees the sor. She will work with online MBA associated with the program, which
role, she is responsible for triaging Student Technology Center help students, providing support in encompasses the active engagement
student inquiries, office FT and desk, with additional responsibilities course selection and concentration of all 1,800-plus undergraduate
on-line budgets, supervision of of managing the maintenance of stu- requirements, among other areas. students. Previously, she worked
student workers, general office dent computer labs and equipment, She comes to Whitman from the for the Johnson Museum of Art at
management and support to staff. providing troubleshooting and re- SU College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University as coordinator
Prior to Whitman, Bunce served pair services, and offering general IT where she advised undergraduate of student engagement. O’Mara
as administrative assistant for the support to Whitman students. Prior students. Murphy holds a BA from holds a master of arts degree
Syracuse Center of Excellence. She to joining Whitman, Coy served as Ithaca College and a master of from Syracuse University and
earned a bachelor’s degree from the IT manager at Blurb, Inc. in San education from the University of a bachelor's degree from
Houghton College. Francisco. Massachusetts, Amherst. Cazenovia College.

Tara Schroer Bruce Williams Jr. Alecia Zema Joseph Zielinski

Executive Assistant Academic Advisor Program Coordinator Academic Advisor

T ara Schroer has joined the B ruce Williams Jr. is the newest A lecia Zema has been J oseph Zielinski brings former
Whitman School as the new member of Whitman’s appointed program coordi- experience as an academic
executive assistant to the dean. She undergraduate academic advising nator at Whitman. She provides advisor in the Syracuse University
comes to Whitman with extensive team. He oversees students in the student support and performs College of Arts and Science to his
experience in higher education and IMPRESS Waverly House and in operational program functions graduate academic advising post
a degree in public relations from the supply chain management and for the online programs, which at the Whitman School. He will
Birnam College, Johannesburg, management programs. Previously, includes onboarding, administering work with students in the online
South Africa. Previously, Schroer he worked as an academic advisor teaching evaluations, and residency master’s programs, specifically
worked for six years as an executive in the College of Arts and Sciences planning, among other tasks. An advising those in the specialty M.S.
assistant to Le Moyne College’s at SU. Williams is a two-time SU employee since 2003, Zema programs (accounting, business
president and provost. She also Syracuse University graduate most recently served as graduate analytics and entrepreneurship).
served as a meeting and conference (undergraduate 2009; master’s and curriculum coordinator for the Zielinski earned both his under-
manager at Cazenovia College. 2012) and former member and Psychology Department. She holds graduate and graduate degrees
captain of the football team. a B.A. from Russell Sage College. from Ohio University.

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# 10 } FinancialTimes HROAWNDOKW?E
2017 Best Online MBA
Global { #6FinancialTimes

# 21 } U.S.News&WorldReport 2017 Best Online MBA
2017 Graduate Entrepreneurship United States

# 42 } U.S.News&WorldReport { #13U.S.News&WorldReport
2018 Best Undergraduate 2018 Best Programs
Business School Programs Undergraduate Entrepreneurship

# 64 } BloombergBusinessweek { #23BloombergBusinessweek
2017 Best MBA Program 2016 (Final Ranking)
Best Undergraduate
Business School Programs

{ # 47U.S.News&WorldReport
2017 Best Online
Buisness Programs

For a complete listing of undergraduate,
graduate and program-specific rankings,

visit whitman.syr.edu/rankings

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About Dean Anderson

Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Education:
Doctorate from the University of
Chicago; master’s and bachelor’s
degrees from the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Former Positions:
University of Miami School of
Business Administration – Dean

University of Michigan’s Ross
School of Business - Senior
Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs, Associate Dean for
Degree Programs and Academic
Director for the Executive MBA

Research Interests:
Marketing and business perfor-
mance, customer satisfaction
and customer analytics

Significant Publications:
Anderson’s research on
customer satisfaction and
business performance has been
published in all four premier
academic marketing journals,
and he has served on their
respective editorial boards. In a
recent study, three of his papers
ranked among the Top 50 most
impactful articles on research
and practice. One is the second
most cited article in Marketing
Science. Overall, his work has
received more than 4,000 SSCI
citations and 30,000 Google
Scholar citations.

Family:
He and his wife, attorney Sheryl
Manning, have two children, a
son and a daughter.

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Welcoming

Dean Anderson

Eugene “Gene” Anderson “...a true innovator who understands Prior to his deanship at Miami,
was appointed dean of the the critical importance of applying an Anderson spent more than two
Martin J. Whitman School entrepreneurial philosophy to business decades at the University of
of Management in May after a education.”—J. Michael Haynie Michigan’s Ross School of
meticulous search process that Business. During his time there,
began eight months prior. He progress, most notably improving enrollment from 475 to 900; grew he served in many important
brought a record of results to his the school’s MBA program ranking annual revenue from $42 million leadership roles, including senior
post as the School’s 18th leader, in BusinessWeek from 72 to 47. in FY12 to $59 million in FY16; associate dean for academic
which he assumed on July 1. Anderson is also credited with and raised $30 million toward an affairs, associate dean for degree
creating a more diverse cohort of eight-year campaign goal of $50 programs and academic director
During Whitman’s Annual students—increasing enrollment million in four years. Anderson also for the Executive MBA Program.
Orange Central Alumni Awards among students from underrep- initiated new degree programs in
Ceremony in October, Syracuse resented populations from 15 to analytics, finance, leadership and J. Michael Haynie, Syracuse
University Vice Chancellor and 33 percent and increasing female international business; expand- University’s vice chancellor for
Provost Michele G. Wheatly MBA enrollment by 16 percent. ed international and domestic strategic initiatives and innova-
officially introduced Anderson as He expanded full-time, tenure or experiential learning opportunities; tion and the Barnes Professor of
the new dean to an audience of tenure-track faculty from 83 to and launched the Miami Executive Entrepreneurship at Whitman,
alumni, staff, faculty, students and 96; increased graduate student MBA for Artists and Athletes. chaired the search committee.
supporters. Upon stepping to the He describes Anderson as “a true
podium, she said, “Though we are innovator who understands the
here today to present awards to critical importance of applying
many exceptional alumni, I believe an entrepreneurial philosophy to
Whitman has received the best business education. As the global
award of all in Gene Anderson.” economy continues to evolve
based on emerging trends, it is im-
Wheatly shared that Anderson’s portant that the Whitman School
“vast achievements as an adminis- has someone of his caliber at the
trator; his ability to attract, recruit helm to navigate a constantly shift-
and retain high-achieving students ing higher education landscape.”
and faculty and his innovative ap-
proach to assessing the marketplace Dean Anderson graciously
to create new academic programs agreed to answer a few questions
that align with economic trends are so that Whitman magazine readers
a few of the many reasons he is the can learn about his thoughts on
ideal individual for this role.” what made Syracuse University
and Whitman attractive, the future
Shortly before his appointment of business education and the path
at Whitman, Anderson concluded for Whitman’s second century
a five-year term as dean of the of success.
University of Miami School of
Business Administration. During
that time, he oversaw stunning

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Q. What attracted you to
Syracuse University and this

leadership position?

A. I like to build things.
My passion has always been

working with others to create

something of which we can all be

proud and that will have an im-

pact on things that matter. Com-

ing to Syracuse University at this

time when you have such a great

leadership team at the Univer-

sity level, there is a real sense of

purpose and possibility in the

air. Within the Whitman School

itself, there are wonderfully

talented faculty and staff who Dean Anderson and Chancellor Kent Syverud at the 2017 George Arents Award Ceremony
are committed to the school and

its mission. Recent innovations, is a set of bold initiatives for build- experiential learning opportunities and staff to help develop specific
such as IMPRESS, the integrat- ing our future, including: for existing programs, alumni and elements of each of these initia-
ed core and the expanding port- corporate relationships, and our tives, including objectives, strate-
folio of online programs, have

created a tremendous sense of • 19 for ’19: Attract and retain 19 educational program portfolio in gies for achieving these objectives,

momentum. And, of course, you new faculty talents in strategic and New York City accountability, timelines and
have a terrific student body that emerging areas of importance as resource requirements. Through-
is getting stronger all the time. Whitman approaches its second • Global Whitman: Expand out this process, each working
Having the opportunity to be century in 2019; experiential learning opportunities group will continue to consult with
a part of shaping the future of for existing programs, academic faculty, staff, students, alumni
Whitman and Syracuse really • Project A.G.I.L.E.: Ensure all of partnerships and our educational and advisory council members.
excites me. our programs are equipping students program portfolio in international The proposals that emerge will

Q. When you arrived at to be Analytic, Global, Innovative settings; be shared and, following broader
Leaders and Entrepreneurs; input from our community, incor-
Whitman, you shared that your • The Future Now: Ensure porated into the school’s strategic
first 100 days would be largely • Engage Syracuse: Pursue inter- Whitman is an exemplary learning plan we are developing.
spent listening and learning. Can disciplinary research and/or edu- community where all members feel
you discuss common sentiments cational programs in partnership valued and have the opportunity to Q. Though each business
you heard over those first three with other schools and colleges add value.
months and how that input might where Whitman can play a leading school has its own unique
help shape the course of Whitman or major role; While I will always be listening, challenges and opportunities,
moving forward? we are now taking the next steps are there tenets you feel are
• Whitman in NYC: Strengthen towards implementation. We’ve common to most successful
A. As a new person on campus, formed working groups of faculty institutions?

it was very important to me to A. There are some things that
learn about the community, its peo-
ple and culture, and its strengths are really important to me that I
think are shared by the business

and aspirations. So, I embarked on education community generally.

a systematic program of listening, Student and alumni success

learning and testing ideas with is very important and is a top
faculty, staff, students, alumni, priority for me, as is conducting
recruiters and advisory boards. high-impact research and educa-
Through our conversations, new tional programs. Finally, building
opportunities have surfaced for a strong, respectful community,
Whitman to distinguish itself as an one that really embraces diversi-
excellent, relevant and exemplary ty in every direction, is inclusive
school of management. The result and creates a culture of belong-
ing for everyone is important.

(left to right) Will Cass '08, Dean Anderson and Michael LaMarche,
Univerdassiintsynisetranint director of career services at Whitman, at the Frankel Scholars
10 / Whitman School of Management / Syracuse October at the Lubin House

Q. The landscape of business learning experiences for students— Whitman freshman Allen Bailey (left) and Richard Spears '84 with Dean
teaching in ways that really stick. Anderson at the 2017 Coming Back Together Networking Luncheon
education is rapidly changing. How Experiential learning is going to at Whitman
do you see the Whitman School be a part of that. We need to get
responding to and thriving in the students more closely connected where and how should we play in the dynamic changes going on in
face of this changing environment? to industry by bringing business the rapidly changing landscape of business every day, while we are
people and practice to campus and business education? What should somewhat insulated. Whether it’s
A. Technology, of course, is sending students out into the world we be doing online? How should time, talent or treasure, their gener-
to think more globally. We want we be bringing distance technology ous support and contributions are
having a huge impact. It’s chang- the Whitman School to be a special to our other programs to make going to be important to whether
ing what and how we teach, as place and an attractive community them more blended or hybrid and or not we achieve the full potential
well as reshaping the industry for students. Utilizing experiential taking advantage of our full-time of the school and realize our full
overall. A lot of basic knowledge learning pedagogies and partnering programs? What kinds of programs aspirations going forward.
that we teach is going to be freely with our alumni network, we can and certificates should we be
available online, if it isn’t already. provide students with an education offering given the market? Q. What is one characteristic
This democratization of know- they can’t get anywhere else.
ledge is happening not only with Q. What role do the alumni play every leader should possess?
business school education but Q. What do you see as the single
within higher education in general. in the Whitman School’s future A. I think a successful leader
That puts tremendous pressure on most important challenge facing trajectory?
leading business schools to offer the Whitman School? has a drive and ability to work
something that goes beyond that A. The alumni are essential. If a with others to make the world a
basic information. If you can find A. The central challenge for better place. I think this is true
out how to do net present value primary goal of students coming no matter what industry you’re
analysis or basic accounting online, Whitman, and for all business to business school is to find a great in—whether it’s education or a
why would you come to campus for schools, is how to equip students job and be successful in their ca- for-profit practice. At the end
business school or even enroll in an for a world of rapidly accelerating reers going forward, alumni are go- of the day, people get excited
online program in business? social and technological change— ing to play a really important role in about having a purpose. Being
one where we can’t predict half that. The most successful business able to have an authentic set
Obviously, we offer the expe- of the jobs that they’ll be doing or schools in terms of finding great of goals that you’re able to
riences that come with being on what industries are going to look internships and great opportunities articulate to people helps get
campus. Interacting with our fac- like in 15 or 20 years. That’s really for their current students are ones them excited about what they’re
ulty and accomplished classmates the fundamental question. that have a strong alumni network doing and the impact they’re
is very important. Certainly, we and alumni that are committed to having on the world.
offer access to an alumni network. There’s a second set of ques- helping the school. And then more
But I think it’s going to be really tions around what’s happening generally in a world that’s changing
important for us to offer enriched in the business school industry. so rapidly, the alumni are going
What’s the set of activities and to be a really important source
of counsel and advice for us in
terms of what we should be doing
in our curriculum, as well as what
we should be doing strategically
as a school. They’re experiencing

Dean Anderson with a Whitman student during one of "The Dean Is In" Whitman / Winter 2018 / 11
sessions he holds in the Flaum Grand Hall

™Alumni & Friends

Whitman Hosts Networking Luncheon
in Celebration of CBT 2017

During the 12th Coming Back Together (CBT) on-campus celebration LifeSciences, came from New Jersey to attend CBT 2017 at Syracuse.
for Syracuse University African American and Latino alumni held “The CBT luncheon at Whitman was great. I really enjoyed networking
in September, more than 80 Whitman and SU alumni, students, faculty, and hearing the stories of alumni success and the words of encouragement
staff and friends gathered for a networking luncheon that was filled with shared with the students,” she says. “It was really special to see the
optimism and enthusiasm. Whitman pride felt by all.”

Whitman Dean Gene Anderson shared his early impressions as well as The luncheon concluded with time for networking before guests moved
future aspirations for the School, emphasizing the importance of diversity on to the next event on their CBT schedule. Early event feedback was
and inclusion in realizing goals for excellence, prominence and leadership. very positive with wonderful suggestions shared for improving the event
in the future.
Whitman’s CBT alumni chair and recipient of the Chancellor’s Citation,
Michael Blackshear ’91, the North America chief compliance officer for There has been ongoing communication with CBT 2017 guests and re-
Chubb Insurance Co., led guests through a survey and personal sharing sponses to an engagement survey have been collected to not only enhance
exercise designed to create an open dialogue and explore ideas for con- Whitman’s CBT 2020 programming but to also identify opportunities for
tinued engagement. Students shared their career aspirations, while alumni alumni to be involved with Whitman, help promote student success and
imparted advice for achieving success. create a community of alumni connections and support.

“I was so pleased with the turnout and the engagement of alumni, “The foundation of a learning community like ours is that we all respect,
students, faculty and staff,” shares Blackshear. “There were friendships value and care for one another as individuals,” shares Dean Anderson. “The
rekindled, new ones made and the common questions was, ‘What can richness of our community’s diverse pool of talents, experiences, paradigms
we do together to help make Whitman the best it can possibly be?’ Our and perspectives is a tremendous source of learning for all of us. We are
collective charge now is to find ways to turn that willingness into action.” fortunate to have such a committed group of diverse alumni to help support
and strengthen an inclusive culture of belonging at Whitman.“
Starr Gunther-Bland ’85, commercial operations associate at Integra

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Two Whitman Alumni Receive the Chancellor’s Citation
During CBT Weekend

The Whitman School extends its congratulations to alumni Michael representations of the Orange spirit and commitment to giving back.”
Blackshear ’91 and Constance “Connie” Orlando ’89 on their receipt Awarded to African American and Latino alumni during CBT, the
of the Chancellor’s Citation presented at the CBT 2017 dinner gala.
Chancellor’s Citation serves to recognize the significant civic or career
Blackshear and Orlando were among five notable SU alumni honored achievements by the selected winners. Since 1983, the ceremony
with this prestigious recognition. The citation was delivered by Syracuse has been a signature event presented at the triennial Coming Back
University Chancellor Kent Syverud, who presented each honoree with a Together reunion.
commemorative plate created by David MacDonald, emeritus professor
of studio arts. “This year’s Chancellor’s Citation winners are exceptional,” says Rachel
Vassel ’90 (WHIT/NEW), assistant vice president, Office of Program
“This event honors outstanding members of Syracuse University’s alumni Development. “They are not only accomplished leaders in their fields, but
community,” Chancellor Syverud says. “These five alumni are exceptional also generous University donors. We are grateful for their willingness to
professionals who are inspiring to the next generation. They are wonderful pay it forward to benefit the next generation.”

Michael Blackshear ’91, chief compliance officer, Chubb

Blackshear serves as the North America chief joining Chubb, he held various leadership roles for Marsh & McLennan
compliance officer for Chubb Insurance Co., the Companies and served in management advisory roles for KPMG and
world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty PricewaterhouseCoopers. Blackshear periodically lectures at universities
insurance company. He is responsible for providing and industry trade associations on compliance and risk management
leadership and management, within the Office of topics and serves on several advisory boards.
General Counsel, for developing and maintaining an
effective compliance program in North America designed to establish As a Syracuse student, he participated in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and
compliance standards and to monitor, detect and prevent compliance was a member of the Syracuse University track and cross country teams.
deficiencies. He and fellow fraternity brothers are spearheading the reinstatement of
Blackshear has more than 20 years of financial service and executive the Kappa Chapter-Omega Psi Phi Endowed Scholarship Fund. Blackshear
experience in the areas of compliance and risk management. Prior to serves on Whitman’s Management Department Advisory Board and
chaired this year’s CBT Networking Luncheon at Whitman.

Constance “Connie” Orlando ’89, head of programming,
Black Entertainment Television

Orlando, previously the senior vice president A recipient of six NAACP awards and a 2016 Network Journal 25
for specials, music programming and news at Influential Black Women in Business honoree, Orlando was named
BET, now serves as interim programming chief. In a National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications
her current role, she leads the teams responsible for (NAMIC) “Top 40 Under 40” as one of cable’s top executives.
The BET Awards, Hip Hop Awards, The BET Honors,
Celebration of Gospel and Black Girls Rock! As a student at Syracuse, Orlando participated in SU
Before joining BET, Orlando, who also serves on the Advisory Board Abroad and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She has
for Clark Atlanta University’s TV department as the programming launched the Connie Orlando endowment for black
committee chair, launched her own full-service production company, women with television industry majors.
CMO Productions. Not long after, CMO struck a partnership with music
icon and businessman Jay-Z to produce the first of its kind, direct-to-video
movie soundtrack The Streets Is Watching.

Orange Central
Celebrated at Whitman

Jeremiah Catlin ’18 MBA/EMPA, a major in the U.S. Army and student in Whitman’s Defense
Comptrollership Program, pitches his business venture, Scion Pro, at Orange Tank.

Each year, Orange Central offers the opportunity for Syracuse third-place winners. This year’s Orange Tank competition, sponsored
University alumni to return to their alma mater for a weekend of through generous gifts from Mark ’83 and Judi ’84 (VPA) Morris and
events, programming, camaraderie and a gridiron matchup in the Carrier Andrew Greenberg ’85 (VPA), had a record number of entries and was
Dome. As part of the 2017 homecoming celebration, Whitman hosted a enjoyed by an audience double the size of last year.
day filled with opportunities for alumni, staff, students, staff, faculty and
friends to connect, learn and engage. Tamara Seredneva ’19 MBA won first place in the student category
for her learning vacation business, Devtrips. Giorgio Parlato ’18 MBA and
The fall meeting of the Whitman Alumni Council (WAC) was held Thuy Nguyen ’18 MBA placed second for their business Miruku, a peanut
during Orange Central, which gave the many board members present the milk manufacturing business. Nikolay Rodionov ’15 (ECS), ’18 MBA came
chance to enjoy activities across campus and spend time with students—in in third-place for his business venture, Apollo Biomedical, which designs and
addition to their regular WAC working sessions. develops wearable technology for collecting outpatient biomedical data.

"I feel energized by the students,” says WAC member Lisa Fontenelli ’86, “It was exciting to pitch in front of an experienced panel of judges
retired former deputy head of global investment and head of securities and the audience,” shares Serednova. “It was also beneficial to network
research at Goldman Sachs, who served as a judge for Whitman’s third with fellow entrepreneurs and Whitman alumni, students, staff and faculty
Annual Orange Tank during her return to campus. “It is great to see old during the reception. The prize money will go toward the development of
friends, and I am excited about the opportunities coming at Whitman and the business website. I appreciate this incredible opportunity for Whitman
Syracuse University." students made possible by the generous alumni sponsors.”

Members of the Young Whitman Alumni Council (YWAC) took In the alumni category, Daniel Brenner ’16 and Alec Ellin ’16 (NEW)
advantage of their time on campus to engage with students. Many served were awarded first-place for Laylo, a fantasy sports-style business that
as interviewers during an “Interview Rush Hour” event, as participants on allows users to compete to find and spread music. Logan Bonney ’17
a “Transitioning to the Workplace” panel and/or as Orange Tank judges. M.S.and Brittany Berry ’18 (VPA), placed second for Anything But Beer,
a New York farm brewery that manufactures and markets craft
Orange Tank featured alumni and student entrepreneurs pitching beverages for consumers who are gluten-sensitive. DraftingSleepers.
their business ventures in the hopes of winning cash prizes. The first-place com, a social network for fantasy sports pitched by Thomas Berman ’10,
presenter in the alumni and student categories were awarded $5,000. received third place.
Second-place presenters received $2,000, and $1,000 was given to

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Dean Anderson presents the second-place Orange
Tank prize to Thuy Nguyen ’18 MBA (left) and
Giorgio Parlato ’18 MBA (center).

WAC members Steve Ballentine ’83 and Ken YWAC member Chris Grant ’12, ’13 M.S. and Kevin
Pontarelli ’92 at the Awards Ceremony Reception O'Donnell ’20 at the Interview Rush Hour event

This year’s judges were: future business leaders through direct engagement, career and placement
Daniel Folkman ’12, YWAC member and vice president of business opportunities, programmatic support and/or other contributions to posi-
tion students for professional success. Bliven serves as managing director
development for goPuff, an on-demand convenience store delivery company of Institutional Sales in Citi’s Municipal Securities Division covering major
Lisa Fontenelli ’86 (WHIT/NEW), WAC member and retired clients on behalf of the firm across all sectors of the Municipal Bond
market. Notrica, the senior director of Digital Governance at PepsiCo.,
former deputy head of Global Investment Research and head of Securities is responsible for global brand reputation and corporate integrity in the
Research for Goldman Sachs digital space.

Karen Livingston ’12 MBA, co-founder of Divine Renewable Ener- The Young Alumnus and Alumna of the Year Award recognizes Whit-
gy and an advisor for the Onondaga Small Business Development Center man graduates who set a positive example for students and the greater
Whitman community through his/her professional excellence and service
Jared Hutter ’06, founder of Aptitude Development, a real estate to the School. This year’s recipients were Oriana Fuentes ’12, co-founded
investment and development firm headquartered in New Jersey of Emptor, a data automation company, and Thomas Brown ’07, a partner
at Syracuse-based Registered Investment Advisor Blue Water Capital
Michael Gursha ’10 (WHIT/NEW), YWAC chair and CEO/ Management.
chairman of Rookie Road Inc., a sports media and technology company.
Whitman’s day of Orange Central programming culminated with
Mike Smith ’12, ’13 M.S., an entrepreneur and advisor, served as the an alumni reception that allowed guests to reacquaint, make new Orange
master of ceremony. connections and celebrate the School’s annual award winners.

Orange Tank winners were announced during the Annual Alumni “Being recognized during the awards ceremony was certainly nice,
Awards Ceremony, held immediately after the competition. Syracuse but giving back and engaging with students, faculty, staff and fellow
University’s Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele G. Wheatly opened the alumni is rewarding and keeps me connected,” shares Thomas Brown. “I
ceremony with the introduction of Gene Anderson as the new dean of the look forward to helping get other area alumni connected to the Whitman
Whitman School. community and continuing to support students with their endeavors.”

Dean Anderson presented the Orange Tank winners and distin- Tamara Seredneva, founder of first-place Orange
guished alumni awards. He shared congratulations on behalf of the Tank student business winner, Devtrips
entire Whitman community to Whitman Advisory Council member and Whitman / Winter 2018 / 15
Syracuse University Life Trustee Dan D’Aniello ’68, who received the
2017 George Arents Award for Excellence in Business and Philanthropic
Leadership at a ceremony later that evening. The Arents Award is Syra-
cuse University’s highest alumni honor.

D’Aniello is also a former recipient of Whitman’s Jonathan J. Holtz
Alumnus of the Year Award, the School’s most prestigious alumni recogni-
tion. The recipient of the 2017 Holtz Award was Arthur Rock ’48, one of
Whitman’s most high-profile and successful alumni widely known for his
extraordinarily accomplished career in finance and early investments in
major firms including Intel, Apple Computer, Scientific Data Systems and
Teledyne.

The Orange Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which recognizes a
Syracuse University alumnus for extraordinary entrepreneurial achieve-
ment, was given to Syracuse University Life Trustee Gerald T. Halpin ’50
A&S (Feb. 15, 1923, to Aug. 14, 2017). Halpin, a highly accomplished
entrepreneur and developer who passed away shortly after being notified
of the award, is best known for developing Tysons Corners, a regional
economic center in Northern Virginia, which lies within the Washington
Metropolitan Area.

The Whitman Dean’s Citation for Exceptional Service was awarded
to Peter Bliven ’80 and Cory Notrica ’91. Citations are given to alumni and
supporters who exemplify a commitment to helping the School prepare

The Whitman Community Extends
Its Thanks to Arents Award Honoree
Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68

Daniel A. D’Aniello ‘68

Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68, Syracuse University Life Trustee and mem- providing students with opportunities to explore careers in entre-
ber of the Chancellor’s Council and Whitman Advisory Council, preneurship through the D’Aniello Internship Program to supporting
is the most recent Whitman School graduate to receive Syracuse high-achieving Whitman seniors and top-notch graduate students
University’s highest alumni recognition. D’Aniello was presented the with merit scholarships. His consistent generosity to Whitman through
Arents Award for Excellence in Business and Philanthropic Leadership leadership gifts has made numerous programs and experiential learning
by Chancellor Kent Syverud during Orange Central this past October. opportunities possible for Whitman students. D’Aniello’s impact on
the Whitman education experience is significant and long-lasting. He
D’Aniello is chairman and co-founder of The Carlyle Group, a global recently made a challenge gift of $500,000 in support of Syracuse
alternative asset management company based in Washington, D.C., with University’s first-ever day of giving, which resulted in 3,568 generous
35 offices across six continents and more than $174 billion in assets donors and $1,769,780 raised in just 24 hours.
under management.
A Unites States Navy veteran, D’Aniello is an ardent supporter of
The Carlyle Group originates, structures and acts as lead investor in SU’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). Through his
many forms of activities, including management-led corporate buyouts, steadfast service as co-chairman and his generous support, D’Aniello
strategic minority equity investments, private placements, consolidations has played a key role in the growth and success of the IVMF and growth
and buildups, growth capital, real estate, energy, credit products and in its programming.
structured financings.
During his service in the Navy from 1968 to 1971, D’Aniello was a
Prior to forming Carlyle in 1987, D’Aniello held the role of vice president supply officer aboard the USS Wasp (CVS 18). In 2016, he received the
for finance and development at Marriott Corp., where he assessed the prestigious Lone Sailor Award from the United States Navy Memorial
worth of major corporate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, debt and Foundation. The award is bestowed on sea service veterans who have
equity offerings, and project financings. Before joining Marriott, he distinguished themselves in their subsequent careers and lives, while
served as a financial officer at PepsiCo Inc. and Trans World Airlines. exemplifying the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

D’Aniello graduated magna cum laude from Whitman with a bachelor’s D’Aniello is actively engaged in both industry and community
degree in transportation economics. He went on to earn an MBA as a organizations. Currently, he is co-chairman of the American Enterprise
Teagle Foundation Fellow from the Harvard Business School in 1974. Institute for Policy Research; a member of the U.S.–China CEO and
Former Senior Government Officials’ Dialogue of the U.S. Chamber
While at Syracuse, D’Aniello was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma of Commerce; an advisor to the John Templeton Foundation; chairman
honor society for undergraduate and graduate scholars in business of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts; and a founding
programs, the highest recognition a business student can receive in an trustee of the Lumen Institute.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business program.

Whitman and its students have been the beneficiary time and again
of D’Aniello’s generosity and commitment to paying it forward—from

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“I am honored to be a fellow
member with Dan D’Aniello
on the Whitman Advisory
Council. His commitment to
the Whitman School and its
students, to the University and
to programming for veterans
and military families is truly
exceptional. His career suc-
cess—though extraordinary—is
enhanced materially by his
‘use of proceeds,’ namely Dan’s
philanthropic contributions.”
—Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08
Founder and Manager of the
Whitman High Conviction Fund

“Dan D’Aniello is the entrepre- (left to right) Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, Dan D’Aniello,
neurial story. He is someone with the George Arents Award, and Whitman Dean Gene Anderson
who was able to rise above
and beyond his circumstances “The school is extremely “The D’Aniello Scholarship making possible will, no doubt,
and really live the American fortunate to count someone means the world to me, as open many doors for me in my
Dream. He is one of our most like Dan among its alumni. We it gives me more flexibility career.”
committed alums, supporting are deeply grateful for all the in paying my student loans —Laura Daniels ’19 J.D./MBA
programs at the Whitman ways in which he supports our after graduation and helps D’Aniello Merit MBA
School and Institute for Veter- students, Whitman and SU.” alleviate some of the stress on Scholarship Recipient
ans and Military Families. We —Gene Anderson my hard-working parents. I
could not do what we do at the Dean of the Whitman School am extremely thankful for the “Dan D’Aniello has made a
University without him.” opportunities this scholarship lasting impact on his industry
—J. Michael Haynie “I am grateful to have had Dan will give me in the future.” and on the countless individ-
Vice Chancellor for Strategic D’Aniello as a mentor while I —Rafael M. Molina ’18 uals who have benefited from
Initiatives and Innovation and was a student at Syracuse Uni- Supply Chain Management his generous philanthropy,
Executive Director of the IVMF versity and early in my career and Finance, D’Aniello Senior especially toward veterans,
during my time at Goldman Scholarship Recipient the Whitman School, and the
“I would like to express my Sachs. I am also incredibly for- University as a whole. We were
gratitude for the opportunity tunate to have had the oppor- “Without Mr. D’Aniello’s schol- pleased to recognize him this
to participate in the D’Aniello tunity to work with and learn arship support, I would likely fall with an Arents Award, the
Internship Program. The proj- directly from Dan during my be unable to attend Whitman University’s highest alumni
ects I worked on during my in- time at The Carlyle Group. You and the SU College of Law to si- honor, in recognition of his
ternship were far beyond what won’t find a better leader or multaneously earn my J.D. and professional achievements and
can be accomplished in the person. He is truly committed MBA. Thanks to his generous his commitment to excellence in
classroom. It was invaluable to to sharing his time, knowledge donation, I am learning along- all he does. Dan truly embodies
have this level of exposure to a and capital to help others and side wonderful classmates with the aspirations we hold for
startup, and it translated into benefit society.” different cultural, professional each one of our students to do
professional connections that —Corey Passarella ’11 and educational backgrounds well while doing good.”
will help further my career. I am Former Associate at The Carlyle and, in two and a half years, —Kent Syverud
so grateful to Mr. D’Aniello for Group and Current Director of I’ll able to say that I have Syracuse University Chancellor
making this tremendous oppor- Strategic Planning at Ambulnz earned two graduate degrees.
tunity possible for me.” Experiences the scholarship is
—Amy Ribar ’17

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Holtz Alumnus of the Year:
Arthur Rock ’48

The Holtz Alumnus of the Year Award is the highest honor given to
graduates of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Estab-
lished in 1986 by Jonathan J. Holtz ’78, the award recognizes an outstanding
alumnus/alumna each year for his/her professional accomplishments
and service to Syracuse University. Arthur Rock ’48 is the 2017 Holtz
Alumnus of the Year.

Rock grew up in Rochester, New York, where his parents owned and
operated a candy store. As a young adult, he left Rochester to serve in the
Army but would return to his home state to attend Syracuse University
through the GI Bill. He majored in finance and political science.

Rock went on to earn his MBA at Harvard Business School, where
decades later he established the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship.
His efforts to impact entrepreneurship at his alma maters included a key
role, working with former Whitman School of Management Dean George
Burman and former Syracuse University Chancellor Buzz Shaw, in creating
the Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Department at Whitman.

Known as one of America’s first venture capitalists, Rock was instru-
mental in launching Fairchild Semiconductor in the 1950s, Intel in the 1960s,
and Apple Computer in the 1970s and many other high-tech companies.
Following an early career on Wall Street in investment banking, he started his
first venture capital partnership with Tommy Davis. Between 1961 and 1968,
the two invested $3 million and returned $100 million to their investors.

“We are extremely Arthur Rock ’48 and Chancellor Kent Syverud
fortunate and proud
to count him among In addition to the contributions he has made in business and to his
our alumni.” alma maters, a number of nonprofits and institutions of higher learning have
benefited from the generosity of Rock and his wife, accomplished attorney
—Gene Anderson Toni Rembe Rock. They are noted philanthropists and dedicated communi-
Dean of the Whitman School ty servants who are committed to a myriad of causes, including performing
and visual arts and access to education in under-resourced areas.
Rock then created the venture capital firm Arthur Rock & Company,
where he became a driving force in the emergence of the Silicon Valley. “Arthur and Toni are champions of quality early education for all,”
That same year, he backed Intel's founders. Ten years later, he gave Steve adds Anderson. “They are investing in K-8 nonprofit education in the Bay
Jobs and Steve Wozniak money to help start Apple Computer. His early Area to help address systematic inequality and develop our nation’s most
investment in Intel in 1968 and Apple Computer in 1978, made Rock a important asset—the talent of its people. They strongly believe that this is
billionaire. He was portrayed in the 2013 film Jobs, which depicted the the best investment they can make in the future of our country.”
growth of Apple Computer in the 1980s.
A former recipient of the George Arents Award, Syracuse University’s
Dean Gene Anderson met with Rock in the fall to discuss the roadmap most distinguished alumni recognition, Rock adds the Holtz Award to
for Whitman’s second century. “It was a pleasure to meet Arthur and an extensive list of honors. The Medal of Achievement of the American
express my gratitude on behalf of everyone at Whitman for the impact Electronics Association and the American Academy of Achievement, the
he has made on our school and throughout his distinguished career,” says Lifetime Achievement in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Award from the
Anderson. “We are extremely fortunate and proud to count him among University of California and the Commonwealth Club’s Distinguished
our alumni.” Citizen Award are among Rock’s recognitions. He has been inducted into
the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame, the California Business Hall of Fame,
the Bay Area Business Council Hall of Fame and the American Academy of
Arts & Sciences.

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Orange Entrepreneur of the Year:
Gerald T. Halpin ’50 (A&S)

Gerald and Helen Halpin, A&S Class of 1950 and he soon left Georgetown Law School to become the company’s 10th
employee.
The Orange Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizes Syracuse
University alumni for extraordinary entrepreneurial achievement. Halpin spent 15 years managing the business side of ARC, a job that
This year, Whitman honored Gerald T. Halpin ’50 A&S (February 15, 1923, included purchasing, building and/or managing multiple manufacturing
to August 14, 2017), who passed away shortly after learning of the recogni- plants. He also built a missile launching station in Utah and developed a
tion. He had been looking forward to receiving this award from his beloved propellant manufacturing facility on several thousand acres on the Outer
alma mater. According to good friend and long-time business associate, Tom Banks of North Carolina. When he left ARC, the company had more than
Fleury, “Syracuse was near and dear to Jerry’s heart and soul and was part 4,000 employees. Helen, who had served as an accountant with ARC, left
of his fabric.” the company after a few years to raise their three children, Peter, Christina
and Michael.
Halpin was a Syracuse University Life Trustee who had an excep-
tionally successful career as a real estate developer and entrepreneur. In 1960, Halpin co-founded Commonwealth Capital Inc. (which
According to Fleury, he was widely regarded as a man of instinct, vision would later become West Group, Inc.) and began acquiring real estate
and integrity. in Northern Virginia, where he and his partners started the innovative
development of the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Through West Group,
A native of Pennsylvania, Halpin earned a bachelor’s in economics Halpin and associates acquired significant properties near a rural cross-
from Syracuse University through the GI Bill after four years of service as roads at Tyson’s Corner Virginia and proceeded to develop, redevelop
a Naval Seabee in the South Pacific during World War II. He first met his and construct more than 12 million square feet of office, retail, residential,
wife, Helen ’50 (A&S), in an economics class. She scored higher than him resort and industrial space there and in neighboring communities of the
on the first test, and the competitor in him was intrigued. They married burgeoning region.
soon after graduation.
Halpin also founded and served as president of more than 100
Helen Halpin was the ninth employee of Atlantic Research Corpora- other related and non-related corporations and partnerships, including
tion (ARC), which would become a primary developer of rocket propellant AFCO, an on-airport cargo facilities company; World Resources, Inc., a
for the U.S. military and space programs. She introduced Halpin to ARC, global recycler of industrial waste; and the Meridian Group, a developer of
residential communities.

After becoming enamored with the Jackson Hole, Wyoming, area on
their honeymoon, the Halpins returned years later to purchase property
on the border of Grand Teton National Park. The property, which became
Lost Creek Ranch, is operated by the Halpin family as a high-end guest
ranch.

Halpin and Fleury remained in close contact after the Halpins
recently moved from Virginia to Wyoming. “I spoke to Jerry just before he
passed. He was one of the most influential people in my life,” shares Fleury.
“He was a leader who expected and acknowledged excellence. He never
gave you the answer to a problem but asked you the right questions to
help you find a solution. He was loyal with strength of character possessed
by few. I was privileged to call him my mentor and friend.”

Despite a demanding career, Gerald Halpin made time to share his
experienced perspective as a founding director of Bell Atlantic Corpora-
tion (now Verizon) and a director of Crestar Bank (now SunTrust Bank).
He also served on the Fairfax County, Virginia, Economic Development
Authority and the Virginia Governor's Advisory Board on Industrial
Development. He was founding board chair for the Grand Teton National
Park Foundation and spearheaded the effort to raise $65 million for the
park’s Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. Dozens of institutions
of higher learning and community organizations have benefited from the
generous philanthropy of the Halpins.

An inductee of the Washington Business Hall of Fame, Mr. Halpin
received numerous service and industry awards, including the National
Association of Industrial and Office Park’s President’s Award and the
Ernst and Young Greater Washington Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

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Bliven and Notrica Presented Dean’s
Citation for Exceptional Service

Peter Bliven ’80 Cory Notrica ’91

The Whitman Dean’s Citation for Exceptional Service is given to a “Cory Notrica ‘91 is the senior director of Digital Governance at
Whitman alumnus or friend who exemplifies a commitment to helping PepsiCo. He is responsible for global brand reputation and corporate
the school prepare future business leaders through direct engagement, integrity in the digital space. Previously, he was a senior director for
career and placement opportunities, programmatic support and/or other IT Emerging Risk Audit at PepsiCo, covering social media, third-party
contributions to position students for professional success. The 2017 governance and privacy.
citation recipients are Peter Bliven ’80 and Cory Notrica ’91.
Prior to PepsiCo, Notrica worked as a senior manager in the Technolo-
Peter Bliven serves as managing director of institutional sales in Citi’s gy and Security Risk Services practice for Ernst & Young’s Financial Services
Municipal Securities Division, covering several major clients on behalf of office. Other previous positions include service as a manager in KPMG’s
the firm across all sectors of the Municipal Bond market. He has worked in Information Risk Management practice and director of security risk for the
the securities industry for over 35 years, 18 of which have been at Citi. Americas at UBS Investment Bank. He has earned the CISA, CISM, CISSP,
CGEIT and CIPP/US, in addition to other technical certifications.
Bliven is very involved in Citi’s recruiting and diversity efforts and is
captain of the Syracuse University recruiting team. He has been instru- Notrica has been actively involved in mentoring and creating
mental in building the strong Citi-Syracuse recruiting partnership. opportunities for Whitman students for more than 13 years, dating back
to his time at KPMG, EY and, most recently, at PepsiCo. He regularly
“Peter has made excellent strides in increasing the recruiting effort at participates in career development activities at Whitman and SU. He
Citi for Syracuse University students,” shares Gary Graves ’17, a municipal has also been a guest speaker for a number of our undergraduate and
securities analyst at Citi. “He dedicates guidance and mentorship to graduate classes and is always willing to provide career coaching.
improving the candidacy of Syracuse University students throughout their “Cory is an exemplary alumnus and true asset to Whitman students,”
professional careers.” shares Kara Primrose, interim director of career services at Whitman.
“Beyond providing placement opportunities and making career con-
Daniel Paccininni ’17, a credit counterparty risk analyst at Citi, adds, nections for students, he enthusiastically and thoughtfully shares his
“Peter has been key to Syracuse gaining a footing on Wall Street. By him knowledge and offers guidance to help them succeed.”
taking a leap of faith a few years ago and getting Whitman students into
the internship at Citi, he has helped create the pipeline of students we
have today.”

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Brown and Fuentes Honored as
Whitman’s Young Alumni of the Year

Thomas Brown ’07 Oriana Fuentes ’12

The Young Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award recognizes a Whitman poise in interview situations. He is an exemplary alumnus who makes time
graduate who sets a positive example to our students and the greater to engage and give back.
Whitman community through professional excellence and service to the
school. Honorees are awarded this distinction within 10 years of earning Oriana Fuentes graduated from Syracuse University in 2012, majoring
their degree. The 2017 recipients are Thomas Brown ’07 and Oriana in finance and economics with a minor in global enterprise technology. In
Fuentes ’12. addition to completing the honors and economics distinction program, she
was a Remembrance Scholar, Whitman Scholar, University Scholar, Orange
Thomas Brown is a partner at Blue Water Capital Management, a Value Fund analyst and member of the Whitman Undergraduate Board.
Syracuse-based Registered Investment Advisor. He earned his B.S. in
finance and entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises from Whitman Upon graduation, Fuentes joined J.P. Morgan, working first as a
in 2007. Upon graduation, he worked as a financial advisor for AXA trader and, a year later, became an investment banker. After four years at
Equitable, where he specialized in retirement planning for teachers. After J.P. Morgan, she went on to earn a master’s in computer science from
two years, Brown accepted a position as investment advisor at Blue Water Columbia University and co-founded Emptor, a data automation company.
Capital and was later promoted to director of retirement plan services. He
became a partner in 2016. As a Syracuse University alumna, Fuentes is actively involved in the
Whitman and SU community in a number of ways. As a member of the
As an active member of the CNY Whitman Alumni Club, Brown has Generation Orange Leadership Council, she works on projects and pro-
consistently provided internship opportunities for Whitman and SU stu- gramming for young Syracuse alumni, and she is helping start an honors
dents, participated in Whitman Gives Back Day and served as moderator alumni association.
of the Martin J. Whitman Day Finance Panel for the past two years. In
2017, he took on the significant task of chairing the Whitman CNY Alumni Fuentes has had a direct impact on Whitman’s student placement over
Club Golf Tournament, which is the primary fundraiser of the club and the last five years. During her time at J.P.Morgan, she was instrumental in
helps fund scholarships and programming support for Whitman students. the hiring of Syracuse University students directly into the investment bank.
Brown is among the area alumni who always answer the call to help Whit- She has served as a mentor year after year, has made trips to Whitman to
man students, be it serving as a mentor or participating in Interview Rush actively engage in student career education programs and speaking events,
Hour sessions to help undergraduates hone their messaging and maintain and helps connects Whitman students with her network of colleagues and
peers. She is committed to giving back and her engagement with Whitman
increases each year.

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™Alumni & Friends

Whitman How Graduates Put Their Skills
at Work and Knowledge into Practice

Maria Melendez ’89

Brings Inspiration from Whitman Professor
Full Circle as a Mentor and Model of Success
for Young Women of Color ByKathleenHaley

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“It’s very important to give back in that sense: to meet with students,
to talk with them and encourage them to pursue their goals and not
be dissuaded by the lack of minority representation in their field.”

T hroughout her career, attorney Melendez says. “She was the one way, but you have to pick yourself abuse and child custody.
Maria Melendez ’89 has who really drew out that part of up and keep moving forward.” “It’s incredibly rewarding work
mentored junior lawyers, students me, wanting me to be vocal and
and peers in the profession. thoughtful and opinionated, and Melendez, who went on to earn and the need is huge. I’m happy to
for me it was fun.” a law degree from Albany Law provide that assistance, along with
Sometimes mentoring is a role School, started working at her the support from my law firm,” says
she takes on as a partner at Sidley Callahan saw her potential in the current firm in 1993. She practices Melendez, who received the Her
Austin LLP, a law firm with more field of law. “She is the one who in the areas of complex commercial Justice’s Commitment to Justice
than 1,900 lawyers in 20 offices basically sat me down and said you litigation and international arbi- Award in 2014.
worldwide, and on various firm should go to law school. She’s the tration. Her practice also includes
committees she has led throughout one who guided me through the representing entities and individuals Giving back to her alma mater
her 23-year tenure. Melendez process,” Melendez says. in investigations conducted by reg- is also important to Melendez,
wants women to see that they do ulators, including the U.S. Securities who was back on campus for
have a place in the field and to The two have stayed in touch and Exchange Commission. Coming Back Together (CBT)
pursue leadership opportunities. over the years, following each 2017, the reunion weekend that
She takes inspiration from the other’s careers. “She was definitely “I love the complexity of it,” brings African American and
quote by activist Marian Wright a huge influence in my life and says Melendez, who was appoint- Latino alumni back to campus
Edelman: “You can’t be what someone I credit mightily with my ed acting chair of Panel III of every three years. During this
you can’t see.” law career,” she says. the Departmental Disciplinary year’s CBT reunion, Melendez
Committee, New York Supreme participated in a professional
“There are huge gaps in this As she found her way aca- Court, Appellate Division First development workshop for
community, and there are a lot demically, Melendez was also Judicial Department in 2015. “I’m students. She sees CBT as a way
of first-generation folks who are challenged as a first-generation a litigator. I enjoy the adversar- to reconnect with Syracuse and
coming through the ranks who student—as well as someone from ial nature of my practice in that alumni and get to know the next
don’t have access to partners that a lower socio-economic status—to there is a dispute and my job is to generation of Syracuse students
look like them,” Melendez says. navigate an unfamiliar setting. figure out a way to help my client and leaders.
“For a lot of people, it is important resolve it in a manner that is as
to connect with someone and say, ‘I “It’s complex, but I think the favorable to my client’s position “Parts of CBT incorporate
see her and she’s a lot like me. She’s hardest thing for me—and what I as possible.” alumni and students interacting,
making it and it gives me hope that gather from other first-generation which is very appealing to me,”
I can make it too.’” students that I’ve come to know Her legal experience also says Melendez, who has two
over the years—is the sort of ‘fish extends to pro bono public interest sons, Matthew and Joshua. “It’s
Melendez had to forge her own out of water’ phenomenon, where work, with LatinoJustice PRLDEF very important to give back in
path—she was the first Latina to everything is new, everything is as a member and chair of its board that sense: to meet with students,
make partner in her firm’s New different,” Melendez says. of directors. The organization to talk with them and encourage
York office in 2002. seeks to protect the civil and them to pursue their goals and
Melendez imagines a lot of human rights of Latinos in the not be dissuaded by the lack
“I personally did not have role students with similar backgrounds United States and supports of minority representation in
models that looked like me in my may have a similar experience, minority students in the law field. their field.”
firm, but I did have several men but she found strength in her
who were incredibly generous determination and her goals. Melendez will be returning
and did mentor me and were very to campus in December to be a
helpful in my career development,” “There might be obstacles and challenges and part of an event with Our Time
Melendez says. disappointments along the way, but you have Has Come (OTHC) Scholars.
to pick yourself up and keep moving forward.” The Syracuse University OTHC
While at Syracuse, Melendez, program is supported by an
a marketing major, had her own “For me it was persistence Melendez also serves as Sidley’s established endowment which
mentor, Professor Elet Callahan, because I wanted to get an educa- representative to Her Justice and provides scholarships primarily
now professor emerita in the tion,” Melendez says. “And that’s handles cases on behalf of the to African American and Latino
Whitman School of Management. what I would say to students: There organization, which provides legal students pursuing an undergradu-
Melendez took the required Law might be obstacles and challenges help to low-income women in New ate or graduate degree. Since the
and Public Policy course with and disappointments along the York City on matters of domestic program’s founding in 1987, more
Callahan—and loved it. than 1,200 OTHC scholarships
have been awarded.
“She was very professional and
challenged students. She made us Whitman / Winter 2018 / 23
think and express our opinions,”

™Alumni & Friends Class News & Notes

We encourage you to share news and photos of marriages, births, adoptions, board appointments, promotions, new jobs
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1980-1989 1990-1999

New Positions and Appointments: New Positions and Appointments:

Greg Bankhurst ’82 is the new chief execu- Marty Kovacevich ’90 – Strategic Account Executive,
tive officer for the Public Investment Fund of Zendesk
Saudi Arabia, the largest global sovereign fund. Susan Young ’91 MBA – Chief Financial Officer, Terra
Bankhurst leads the initiative to invest funds Dotta, LLC
and develop projects on behalf of Saudi Michael Chung ’92 – Director of Information Technology,
Arabia. The fund’s mission is aligned with Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Vision 2030, the plan created by His Royal Dave Gaetano ’92 – Account Director, Entertainment Oath
Highness The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diver- Ken Evans ’93 – VP of Marketing & Product, Steelyard
sify the Saudi economy and reduce its dependency on oil. Andy Olsen ’93 – Executive VP, Direct Borrower
Beth Perlman ’82 – Chief Information Officer, Live Casino Originations, A10 Capital
& Hotel Anthony Pompo ’93 MBA – IT Director, Corporate Systems,
Paul T. Czepiga, C.P.A., J.D. ’78, ’84 (LAW) – Member, Aspen Dental
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Rickey Brown ’95 – Executive Director, The Upstate
Advisory Council and Chair of the Council’s Trust, Estate, Minority Economic Alliance
and Gift Taxation Interest Group Allison Kempe ’96 – Head of Internal Communications and
Ann Neidenbach ’84 – Managing Director and Chief Change Management, Region Americas Linde
Information Officer, Cowen John Cahill ’97 – Senior VP, JLL, New York brokerage
Adam Boornazian ’85 MBA – Managing Director, operations
Golden Seed Leida Kokona ’97 – Business Transformation Manager, Splunk
Michel Khalif ’85 (E&CS), ’88 MBA, Member, Board of Freddy Morales ’97 – Director of Global Internal Audit &
Directors of the American Council of Life Insurers Assurance, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Stewart Koenig ’85 MBA – Adjunct Instructor, SU’s Jason Chung ’98 MBA, ’99 M.S. – CEO, GroupM in Korea
University College Bachelor of Professional Studies Program Dan McSherry ’99, ’10 MBA – SVP, Business Intelligence,
Bankers Healthcare Group
Tracy M. Barash ’89, VP of global franchise
management for Turner’s Cartoon Network, In the Media:
was recently named president of the Syracuse
University’s Alumni Association (SUAA) Board. Keith Lemer ’95, CEO of WellNet Health-
In addition to her SUAA role, Barash also serves care, was featured in a FastCompany.com
as a member of the Syracuse University Board article which showcased the research of
of Trustees, Atlanta Regional Council and Whitman’s Johan Wiklund, Al Berg Chair
Whitman Alumni Mentorship Program. She was formerly an and professor of entrepreneurship, on the
alumni representative for the SU Office of Admissions. relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
and entrepreneurial endeavors.
In the Media: David H. Kirk ’98 of Ernst & Young LLP, authored Section
1411 — Net Investment Income Tax, a new Tax Management
Christine Carona ’85, a senior vice president Portfolio published by Bloomberg BNA that analyzes the net
in wealth management at UBS, was named investment income tax applicable to individuals, estates
to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top and trusts.
200 Women Financial Advisors. A native of
Syracuse, Carona works in UBS’ Boston firm
and manages assets in excess of $330 million.

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[ Class News & Notes ]

Awards and Accolades: Michael Markman ’05 – Corporate Controller, Q2 Solutions
Lauren (Russo) McLeavey ’05 – New Business and Strategy
Gerard Athaide ’94 MBA, ’95 Ph.D., profes- Manager, Dining Playbook NESN
sor of marketing at Loyola College in Mary- Michael Bozym ’06 MBA – VP of Manufacturing,
land, has been accepted for placement on the Wynright Corporation
Fulbright Specialist Roster for the next three Chiara Giorgi ’06 – Brand Director, Seatrade Cruise Global,
years. The Fulbright Specialist Program links UBM PLC
U.S. scholars and professionals with their counterparts at host Charles Kinsolving ’06 MBA – C-Suite Brand Marketing
institutions overseas. Consultant, Redbench Consultants
Robert (Bob) Griffith ’95 MBA, a retired Jeffrey Neal ’06, ’15 MBA – Executive Director, Direct
Army lieutenant colonel, was selected as the Response Programs, Syracuse University
winner of the Fiscal Year 2016 Neil R. Chris Bossert ’07 – Senior Manager - Inventory Strategy,
Ginnetti award by the Acting Assistant Wayfair
Secretary of the Army for Financial Manage- Abby Bridgeo ’07 – Account Supervisor, Energy BBDO
ment and Comptroller. This special award Ujjwal Dhoot ’07 MBA – VP Marketing & eCommerce,
recognized Griffith for outstanding achievement in support of Charming Charlie
financial management, professional development, mentoring Andrew Duggan ’07 – VP, Business Intelligence,
and career management. Griffith was also responsible for LPL Financial
helping draft eight other winning awards for U.S. Army Medi- Janet Levine ’07 – Managing Director, Invention Studio,
cal Command of the 24 that were recognized at the ceremony Mindshare
in San Diego in May 2017. Mark Newsome ’07 MBA – Associate Partner/Account Lead
– Veterans Affairs & Defense Health, IBM Global Services
2000-2009 Anand Ramakrishnan ’07 MBA – Product Specialist, Getinge
Bryan Bissonnette ’08 – VP, CTL Capital
New Positions and Appointments: Jessica Friedman ’08 – Manager Global Product Develop-
ment – Women’s Woven Bottoms, Gap Inc.
Sunday Asaju, M.D. ’01 MBA – Women’s health provider, Peter King ’08 – Chief Operations Officer, SourceFunding.org
St. Joseph’s Health Allyson Levine ’08 – Senior Project Manager, Rightpoint
Frank Mullins ’01 MBA, ’11 Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Sean Mulvey ’08 – Accountant, St. Camillus Residential
Management, University of Alabama in Huntsville Health Care Facility
Michelle Drolsbaugh ’02 – Cambridge Family & Children’s Brooke Safran ’08 – Senior Manager, PayPal
Service in Cambridge, Massachusetts Abha Bang ’09 MBA – Assistant VP - Risk Management,
Nathan Marafioti ’02 MBA – Group Director Ecommerce, YES BANK
Nestlé Purina North America Gregory Chapin ’09 – Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS
Jason Sherman ’02 – Senior Product Manager, HBC Digital Leslie Chin ’09 – Merchandise Planner, UNIQLO
Eric Wilk ’02 – CEO and Managing Director, Wurth Oliver Sarah Colson ’09 – Director of Brand Management,
H. Van Horn Co. Utica Comets
Joseph Brown ’03 MBA – Board of Directors, Mainstream David Guilmette ’09 MBA – Director, Supply Chain Center,
Green, Inc. Domino’s
Tom Radzim ’04 – Asset Pricing Manager, Reference Data Mallory Lichtenstein ’09 – Senior Compliance Auditor
Operations, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Structure, Tone
Anthony Solomon ’09 – Director of Operations and
Chad Bender ’05 has been named senior di- Logistics, Flight Club
rector of Ad Sales Strategy at NBC Universal.
In this role, Bender is responsible for setting Whitman / Winter 2018 / 25
the strategy to drive revenue growth in video
and branded content for a variety of enter-
tainment and lifestyle properties including
Bravo, Oxygen, E!, Universal Kids, Fandango,
Rotten Tomatoes and Flixster. He has held previous roles in
media at Disney, Deloitte and NBC.

™Alumni & Friends

Kartik R. Srinivasan ’09 MBA – Manager - Media and Jillian Rosen ’10 – Operations Manager, Solid & Striped
Communications, Market Eye Kathleen Scully ’10 – Business Development Manager,
Jeremy Vitale ’09 MBA – VP, Commercial Services Officer, Mastercard
Tioga State Bank Lou Buscemi ’11 – VP – Corporate Oversight,
JPMorgan Chase
In the Media: Amanda Cohen ’11 – Deployment Consultant, PwC
Evan Ganz ’11 – Senior Manager, FinTech Partnerships &
Jason Mingelgreen ’04 WHIT/NEW Innovation, American Express
Director/Investments at Stifel Financial Ian Yiyuan Huang ’11 MBA – Associate Planning Director,
Corp., was named a Top Millennial Advisor INSPIRE Integrated Marketing
by Forbes. Jackie Teller ’11 – Vice President, Global Marketing &
Communications, BlackRock
Jeremy Levine ’09 sold his sports fantasy Raynauld Cherry II ’12 MBA – Customer Service Team
venture, DRAFT, for $48 million to Ireland- Manager, First Tennessee Bank
based Paddy Power Betfair. The acquisition, Kelly Ryan ’11, ’12 M.S. – New York Metro Marketing
Levine’s second successful sell of a startup, Manager, PwC
was featured in Forbes. In 2014, Levine sold Taylor Childs ’12 – Director of Client Development, Amnet
another fantasy sports venture, StarStreet, Group - US
to DraftKings. Nicole Feltes ’12 – Senior Associate, HR Technology
Discover Financial Services
Mergers and Acquisitions: Barbara Ferris ’12 – Inside Sales Manager, Dell EMC
Michael Gray ’12 – Senior Manager, Content and
David Cykiert ’05 and Olympia Eva (Pahis) Cykiert were Partnerships, YouNow, Inc.
married on July 8, 2017. Erica Taylor ’12 – Traffic Manager, Fire TV Amazon.com
Jake Abraham ’13 – Senior Account, Executive Salesforce
Natisha Crossman ’07, ’17 MBA and her Will Evans ’13 – Associate, The Halifax Group, LLC
husband, Seth, welcomed their second son, Kyle Hoffstein ’13 – Account Executive, Zoominfo
Lincoln Alexander, on October 4. He joins Camellia Loojune ’13 – Junior Analyst, High Impact
brother, Sebastian, who was born during mid- Financial Analysis
terms of mom’s first semester in the Whitman Lauren Miller ’13 – Competitive Strategy Specialist, Cox
MBA program. Communications
Jason Low ’13 – Research Analyst, Egon Zehnder
Justin Cooper ’09, ’10 M.S. and his wife, Adam Parish ’13 – Domestic Pricing & Procurement
Melanie, welcomed son, Ryan Lee, on Associate, Flexport
October 2. He joins big sister, Charlotte Layla. Michael Yormark ’13 – General Manager, Product
Innovation, Lab SNAP Interactive, Inc.
2010-2017 Rachel Butler ’14 – Senior Account Executive, JW Player
Cody Clark ’14 – Management Consulting Analyst,
New Positions and Promotions: Accenture Strategy
Robert Feit ’14 – Global Operations Associate, Flexport
Erica Barnett ’10 – Channel Marketing Manager-Retail and Benjamin Fischer ’14 – Commercial Real Estate Lending
Events, Ring Analyst, Morgan Stanley
Jason Denrich ’10 MBA – International Tax Director, PwC
Christopher Keeler ’10, G’11 (iSchool) – Associate,
Booz Allen Hamilton
Viviana Rodriguez ’10 – Partner, Portfolio Management,
UM Worldwide

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[ Class News & Notes ]

Juliana Gazzillo ’14 – Assistant Site Merchandising Manager, Janell Hager ’17 MBA – Business Transformation Leader for
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Revenue Cycle Management in Information Services, Cancer
Amy Gatto ’14 – Senior Financial Reporting Analyst, Scripps Treatment Centers of America
Network Interactive Marko Milosevic ’17 MBA – Global Operations Manager,
Alma (Puskar) Keita ’14 – Senior Human Resources Flexport
Specialist, Samsung C&T America, Inc. Jiashi (Cathy) Sun ’17 – Media Planning Executive,
Ashley Keyes ’14 – Supply Chain Material Group Leader, Ogilvy & Mather
General Motors
Kevin MacConnell ’14 – Director of Business Development - Awards and Accolades:
Cannabis Division, Riderflex
Chris McCarthy ’14 MBA – Program Manager III, ACES Mary Kiernan ’12 was inducted into the American Academy
Quality, Amazon of Chefs.
Jenny Wan ’14 M.S. – Financial Analyst-BAAM,
The Blackstone Group Mergers and Acquisitions:
Julia Wilner ’14 – Media Planner, The TJX Companies, Inc.
Charlene Bozzi ’15 MBA – Director, Talent Management and Jonathan Weinstein ’10 and Alexandra
Vision Segment HR Business Partner, Novanta Inc. Psyhojos ’10 (VPA) were married at
Jennifer Conlon ’15 – Mergers & Acquisitions Business Hendricks Chapel on August 12, 2017.
Manager, J.P. Morgan
Moises DeLeon ’15 – Account Manager, Indeed.com Nicole Wooley ’11 married Eric Meyers ’10 (NEW/A&S) on
Alexandra Fortin ’15 – Allocation Analyst, Belk September 10, 2016, in New City, New York.
Kriti Kanwal ’15 – Digital Analyst, Diageo Erica LeMon ’12 M.S. married Paul Corgel ’09 (MAX), ’13
Layan Khayat ’15 – Quality Management, Bupa Arabia M.P.A. on June 24, 2017, at Hendrick’s Chapel, complete
Jeremy Martin ’15 – Marketing Coordinator, Office of the with an appearance from Otto.
CEO, PMK•BNC
Chelsea Ransom-Cooper ’15 – Wealth Advisory Associate, Readers Respond
Baker Avenue Asset Management
Melinda Rivera ’15 – Assistant Manager, Integrated The Whitman magazine staff welcomes your suggestions for features,
Marketing, Disney ABC Television Group regular columns or other content you would like to see included in the
Ivan Robles ’15 – Analytics Consultant, PwC publication. We are also interested to learn if you would prefer to have a
Scott Schaller ’15 MBA – Anatomic Pathology Solutions digital copy of the magazine emailed to you rather than receive a printed
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Ming Zhou ’15, ’16 M.S. – Staff Accountant, Grossman St.
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Germano Coelho ’17 MBA – Commercial Director, North
America, Evonik

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™Alumni & Friends

The Young Whitman Alumni Council
Welcomes New Members

Dreisinger Folkman Grant Ryan Speckhart

Andrew Dreisiger ’06 Dan Folkman ’12 Kelly Ryan ’11, ’12 M.S. Kenneth Pontarelli ’92
Vice President of Business New York Metro Marketing Joins the Whitman
Financial Advisor and Assistant Development at goPuff Manager at PwC Advisory Council
Vice President of Investments at
the Blaustein Clancy Financial Chris Grant ’12, ’13 M.S. Alec Speckhart ’12 Kenneth Pontarelli gradu-
Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Analyst at Fetner Properties Brand Partnerships at Snapchat ated from Syracuse Uni-
versity in 1992 with a double
Advisory Board Members Share Their Time major in finance and economics.
and Talent with Whitman Students He went on to earn an MBA
with distinction from Harvard
In addition to the responsibilities of being a part of the Whitman Advisory Mark (left) and Michael Falcone Business School. Pontarelli had
Council (WAC), you will often find members engaging with students Jonathan Holtz a successful 22-year career
both on and off campus. These interactions provide students with unique Deborah Leone at Goldman Sachs, helping
and invaluable access to highly accomplished professionals who not only build the firm’s private equity
share their perspectives on leadership but also provide examples of the investments in the energy and
extraordinary success that can be achieved with a Whitman education natural resources sector. He
combined with commitment and hard work. was named managing director
in 2004 and partner in 2006.
Alumni Council member and former Syracuse University Trustee At the time of his retirement in
Michael J. Falcone ’57 and his son Mark visited the Entrepreneurial 2017, Pontarelli held the title
Family Business Management class at Whitman in October to talk about of chief investment officer. He
the evolution of their family business, The Pioneer Companies, and the has served as a board member
role of entrepreneurship in the company’s longstanding success. Follow- for a number of private and
ing the class visit, the pair attended a luncheon with entrepreneurship public companies, including
students and faculty in Whitman’s Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship, Coffeyville Resources, Cobalt
for which Michael is the naming benefactor. International Inc., Horizon
Wind Energy, Kinder Morgan
During his time on campus in November for a Syracuse University and Plastipak. Currently, he is
Board of Trustees meeting, WAC member Jonathan Holtz ’78 also a trustee of the Marymount
spoke to the Entrepreneurial Family Business Management class about School of New York, a private
his experience as chairman and CEO of Winholt, a leading manufacturer all-girls nursery-through-12th
of food service, food handling and material handling equipment founded grade school.
by the Holtz family in 1946. In addition to visiting Whitman classes,
Holtz helps open doors for placement opportunities within Winholt for
Whitman MBA students.

As part of the Goodman IMPRESS Program’s Current Challenges
Speaker series, professionals across a range of industries offer insight into
the opportunities and challenges within their field. Deborah Leone ’86,
’87 MBA, managing director of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., was a Current
Challenges speaker in October. Leone is a loyal alumna who is serves on
both the Whitman Alumni Council and the Syracuse University Board
of Trustees and regularly hosts students at Goldman Sachs for career
exploration visits.

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The Whitman Advisory Council

The Whitman School extends its appreciation to the members of our advisory council who share their time, talent and trea-
sure to help advance the mission of our school.

Chairman Doug Cramer ’87 Joanne Hill ’76 MBA, ’78 Ph.D. Edward Pettinella ’76 MBA
Managing Principal and Founder Research and Strategy Former President and CEO
James D. Kuhn ’70, ’72 MBA Alternative Access Capital LLC Cboe Vest Home Properties
President Daniel D’Aniello ’68 Jonathan J. Holtz ’78 Nicholas T. Pinchuk
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Chairman and Co-founder Chairman and CEO Chairman and CEO
Carlyle Group Win-Holt Equipment Group Snap-on Incorporated
Members Rob D’Avanzo ’88 Hugh Johnston ’83
Managing Director Chief Financial Officer, Vice Chairman Kenneth Pontarelli ’92
Mark Andreae ’68 Accenture PepsiCo Inc. Chief Administrative Officer (retired)
Chairman and CEO Darlene Deremer ’77, ’79 MBA Steven A. Kass ’78, CPA Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Clarke Power Services Inc. Managing Partner Kass Advisory, LLC Douglas A. Present ’86
Colleen F. Arnold ’81 MBA Grail Partners LLC Bernard R. Kossar ’53, ’55 J.D. (LAW) Founder
Senior Vice President (retired) Michael A. Dritz ’59 President Douglas Present Associates
IBM Corporation Chairman Millennium Partners LLC Andrew Quinn ’97 MBA
Steven W. Ballentine ’83 Dritz Enterprises, LLC Theodore Lachowicz ’72 President and CEO
President and CEO Rick Einhorn ’92 (A&S) President ILSCO Corporation
Ballentine Capital Management Inc. Vice President, WW EBV Foundation Carl H. Reimerdes ’63 (ESF)
Robert C. Bantle ’86 (VPA) HP Data Center Consulting Robert Laughlin ’87 Consultant
President and CEO Robert Fagenson ’70 Region Head Neil Rotenberg ’79
Cat Rock Group Chairman of the Board (retired) Citi Private Bank/Citibank NA Managing Partner
Steven W. Barnes ’82 National Holdings Corp. Group Companies Deborah R. Leone ’86, ’87 MBA RotenbergMeril
Managing Director Michael J. Falcone ’57 Chief Operating Officer, Investment David E. Salmanson ’00 (FALK)
Bain Capital Partners LLC Founder and Chairman Emeritus Management Division President
Steven R. Becker ’73 Pioneer Companies Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Salmanson Capital LLC
Executive Vice President and Treasurer Harold A. Fetner ’83 Keith L. Lippert ’78 Joel A. Shapiro ’59
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits President and CEO Partner President
Mark W. Begor ’80 Sidney Fetner Associates LHA Bartmon, Shapiro & Associates
Managing Director and Operating David Flaum ’75 Patrick A. Mannion ’80 MBA Leonard H. Shapiro
Partner Chief Executive Officer Vice Chairman Chairman and CEO
Warburg Pincus Flaum Management Co. Inc. Columbian Financial Group Commander Enterprises LLC
Larry Benedict ’84 Elisabeth Fontenelli ’86 (WHIT/NEW) Jeffrey S. McCormick ’85 (A&S), Hon. Nancy Harvey Steorts ’59
Managing Director Deputy Head of Global Investment ’86 MBA President
Banyan Equity Management LLC Research and Head of Securities Chairman and Managing Partner Nancy Harvey Steorts International
Martin L. Berman ’62 (A&S) Research (retired) Saturn Asset Management, Inc. Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08
Chairman and CEO Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Christopher J. McGurk ’78 High Conviction Fund
Palisade Capital Management Lee R. Goldberg ’06 Chairman and CEO Roland Williams ’97 (VPA)
Jonathan P. Brodsky ’96 (A&S/MAX) Co-founder & President Cinedigm President and CEO
Principal and Founder Vector Media Group Philip A. McNeill ’81 Football Mentality, LLC
Cedar Street Asset Management LLC Kenneth E. Goodman ’70 Managing Partner P.J. Wilmot ’02
Steve Charney ’81 Presiding director, President and COO Farragut Capital Partners, LLC President
Chairman and CEO (retired) Steven Merson ’93 Wilmorite Inc.
Peckar & Abramson P.C. Forest Laboratories Inc. President Jeffrey M. Zell ’77
Yvette Clark ’94 MBA John Guttag The Command Group President and CEO
Executive Vice President and Professor, Electrical Engineering and Alex G. Nason ’81 JM Zell, CRE
Regulatory Innovation Officer Computer Science President
Wells Fargo & Company MIT Alex G. Nason Foundation, Inc. Ex Officio
Richard Corgel ’71, ’76 M.S. Charles D. Harris ’70 Robert H. Pearlman ’64
Executive Director - Fraud Investigation Senior Vice President and Senior Senior Portfolio Manager, Gene Anderson
and Dispute Services (retired) Portfolio Manager The Fraenkel Group Dean
EY (Ernst & Young) PNC Bank – Wealth Management Group Neuberger & Berman, LLC Whitman School
Michael C. Cornell ’94 Richard L. Haydon ’66 (A&S), C.F.A. Bruce D. Pergament ’80 John Prizner G'98 (NEW)
CEO, Chairman and Partner Managing General Partner President Assistant Dean for Advancement
MCC Capital Partners TippHill Capital Management LLC Pergament Properties Whitman School
John Couri ’63 (A&S) Thomas Herskovits ’69, ’94 MBA Michael Gursha ’10 (WHIT/NEW)
Chairman Managing Partner CEO
Couri & Company Feldman Advisors Rookie Road, Inc.

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™Alumni & Friends

5 Our “Five Under Five” column features a Q&A with a Whitman alum who graduated within the last five years. For
5UNDER this issue, meet Joshua Fishman ’12, a native of Sharon, Massachusetts, who majored in marketing management
and entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises. Fishman currently serves as co-chair of the Young Whitman
with Advisory Council and lives in New York City, where he works as the digital brand manager for Unilever’s St. Ives product line.
JOSH In this role, he leads the strategic and executional excellence of digital marketing and e-commerce for the brand worldwide
and oversees brand operations, including product development, communications planning, customer development, retail
’12FISHMAN design and execution, and experiential marketing. Previously, he managed Unilever’s AXE brand.

1 How did you choose Whitman? meditating, which really allows me to get away from all
I remember flipping through Entrepreneur magazine and the technology we consume every day and reflect.
reading about Whitman’s EEE program. Other family
friends had attended Syracuse, and I knew I had to visit. 5 Is there any advice you'd like to
Once I stepped foot on campus, I fell in love with the give current Whitman students?
energy, facilities and management program. It’s one of
the best decisions I’ve made. I even met my fiancé at Always network. The power of relationships is
Whitman. We’ll be married in September 2018. priceless. From day one, start connecting with alumni,
recruiters, faculty and staff. Keep in touch with them,
2 Were there early influences in share what you’re working on, things you’re proud to
your life that helped shape your have accomplished, what you’re interested in learning.
interest in business/management? One of them, someday, may have a job or internship
for you or will likely know someone who does.

My dad owned his own business when I was growing
up, and that got me interested in the consumer goods
industry at an early age. From owning a “store” in my
basement (complete with a cash register) as a child to
visiting my father at his office leading up to college,
I always knew I wanted to work in consumer goods
marketing.

3 How do you feel Whitman
helped prepare you to meet the
responsibilities of your position?

I was incredibly involved in ENACTUS (previously
SIFE) during all four years at Whitman, which allowed
me to gain real-world experience in marketing and
product management, develop my skillset and, eventu-
ally, land an internship at Unilever that led to a full-time
offer. Six years later, I’m still here working with some
of the brightest scientists, engineers, marketers and
people who challenge me each day to bring the best
products and advertising to market.

4 What do you do to unwind
and destress?

I love to watch TV and read magazines—two things
that are actually part of my job, so that is great! I like
consuming media since it allows me to look at the in-
dustry and challenge my agency partners and team to
develop best-in-class advertising (and it’s nice to just
sit on the couch and laugh or smile at good—or bad—
content from time to time). I have recently started

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Alumni Club Updates

WhitmanCNY Continues Its Commitment to Support Student Success

On June 5, the Whitman Alumni Club of Central New York held its Annual Golf Tournament
annual golf tournament. This is the club’s primary fundraiser, with Whitman Gives Back Day
proceeds supporting Whitman student scholarships and programming.

Thanks to 80 golfers and tournament sponsors Colonial Laundro-
mat, Cork Monkey, Crouse Hospital, Deli Boy, Kenworth, Sheraton and
Superior Plus, this year’s event was a great success. Mike Haynie, Syracuse
University vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, and John
Wildhack, director of athletics, addressed guests during the dinner, which
also featured a raffle, silent auction and golfer awards.

Whitman CNY Board member and golf tournament chair Thomas
Brown ’07 was recognized as the 2017 Whitman Young Alumnus of the
Year, not only for his time and effort in planning the tournament but for his
many contributions to the Whitman School.

In August, the Whitman CNY Board welcomed Dean Gene Anderson
to a gathering at a Syracuse Chiefs baseball game. This was a great op-
portunity early in his tenure for Anderson to get to know members of the
board and to discuss ways the club can best support the school.

This fall, Whitman CNY launched a mentorship program for first-year
MBA students. The club played a key role in building the undergraduate
mentorship program to more than 200 student and mentor pairings. To
further acquaint the MBA students with prospective alumni mentors, the
club hosted a meet and greet in November.

The club is pleased to provide financial support and come together
again this year with students, staff, faculty and alumni for the Whitman
Gives Back Day in December. This is a mutually rewarding event for all
involved, including several Syracuse-area charities that will benefit from
the hundreds of volunteers’ gifts of time and service.

Whitman and Syracuse University alumni in the Central New York
area can learn more about the Whitman Alumni Club of CNY by visiting
whitmancny.com.

WhitmanNYC Announces Merger with Big Apple Orange

Effective July 1, 2017, the Whitman Alumni Club of NYC officially their strengths in professional development, social events and engage-
merged with Big Apple Orange, the Syracuse University Alumni Club ment opportunities, make for an enriched membership experience.
of New York City. The goal of the merger, approved by both boards, was
to form a stronger, more effective alumni organization in the New York Whitman alumni in the New York City area are encouraged to join Big
City metro region. Apple Orange and enjoy the many opportunities and benefits that come
with membership. Details can be found at bigappleorange.org.
Bringing together the creativity, enthusiasm and dedication of both
organizations’ board, club members and volunteers, as well as combining

Whitman Alumni Club of NYC Central Park Picnic

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™Alumni & Friends

Alumni Enrich the Whitman Experience

Ernie Roth Kathy (left) and Kelly Cody On any given day, you can sophomore), conducted two infor-
find Whitman alumni in the mational networking sessions at
building guest lecturing, speaking Whitman in October for students
to student clubs and organiza- interested in learning more about
tions, attending advisory board internships and full-time opportu-
meetings, interviewing students for nities with Farmers.
positions within their firm or other-
wise giving their time and perspec- Adria Saracino ’09, UX content
tive to help prepare students for strategist at Facebook, and her
success. We are grateful for these colleagues from Facebook and
continued connections with alumni, Instagram, were on campus this fall
as they truly enrich the Whitman and spoke to Whitman marketing
experience for our students. students about content strategies
and careers in social media.
Ernie Roth ’73 president and
Adria Saracino (front row, far right) CEO of Furman Roth of New York
City, recently visited campus
to speak to marketing students
about a new advertising campaign
the agency created for Whitman’s
full-time MBA program.

Kathy Cody ’87, chief oper-
ating officer, Personal Lines, at
Farmers Insurance (pictured with
daughter, Kelly Cody, a Whitman

Management Day Gives Students
Career Perspectives and Connections

The annual Management Day and discussed real-world manage- (left to right) Mark Hebert, Steven Granat, Stephanie Jorden
at Whitman provides students ment scenarios and marketplace and Stephen Bell
the opportunity to engage with trends. The event also afforded
members of the Management students the chance to build their on-campus meetings, which gives students, it is gratifying not only
Advisory Board. More than 70 network of alumni connections. members the chance to interact to learn about the myriad of experi-
students selected by management with students while also attending ences available to them but to also
faculty participated in last year’s “We are grateful to our advi- to board business and spend time see how bright and curious they
event, which featured board sory board members for all they with management faculty. “It is are. I, too, learn something new or
members Stephen Bell ’09 MBA, do year-round to support the always a pleasure engaging with gain a new perspective from my
senior engineering specialist at management department,” shares the students and helping them get interactions with them.”
FedEx Express; Steven Granat ’83, Ravi Dharwadkar, management a sense of the life awaiting after
senior vice president Americas at professor and department chair. Whitman,” shares Bell. “As a board
Cloud4C Services; Mark Hebert “Their participation in Manage- member committed to the best
’05, executive director - invest- ment Day is particularly valuable possible experience for Whitman
ment grade credit trading at for our students, as it helps them
Morgan Stanley; and Stephanie understand various career paths
Jorden ’07, senior manager of as well as the knowledge and
strategic initiatives at Amgen. skills needed to be successful. It is
especially impactful for students
The students were divided into to hear alumni speak from first-
working groups that were each led hand experience about how their
by a board member. They spent the Whitman education is applied in
morning hearing about the career the workplace.”
paths of these accomplished alumni,
who shared lessons in leadership The event is planned in conjunc-
tion with one of the board’s regular

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Alumni Fill Roles of Mentor and Placement
Partner in Support of Whitman MBAs

Andreae Holtz Marafioti McGraw

The support of Whitman alumni learning opportunities for students. of those he has hired, including tions for several years. He is also a
is critical to the success of the In addition to considering Whit- two who graduated just last May. familiar guest lecturer at Whitman.
school and our students. Alumni Holtz also helps connect Whitman He gives generously of his time—
engagement takes many forms… man a hiring source for MBA-level students to international business including the Sunday morning of
mentorship, financial support and candidates, Andreae is committed leaders. Orange Central 2017—to share
career connections, among others. to helping student applicants— insights with MBA students to
Alumni regularly visit Whitman to hired or not—make themselves Nathan Marafioti ’02 MBA is help enhance their marketability.
help advance the school’s mission, more attractive to potential em- the group director of ecommerce at “Whitman provided the initial
and there are alumni all over ployers. Clarke’s hiring managers Nestlé Purina North America. Pre- spark to my career,” says McGraw.
the world who help strengthen provide detailed critiques of those viously, he held positions in brand “Supporting this generation of
the Orange bond through their who interview with the company. management at Reckitt-Benckiser Whitman students in launching
involvement. This constructive feedback helps and SCJohnson. In addition to their careers is a privilege.”
students better articulate how they placing Whitman MBA students
We would like to acknowledge would impact an organization. in internships and helping alumni These four alumni recognize
four alumni whose commitment obtain full-time roles, he returns the impact they can have on MBA
to Whitman’s MBA students is Jonathan Holtz ’78 is chairman to campus regularly to lecture in students, and they take that very
exemplary. “Whitman is fortunate and CEO of Winholt, a leading marketing classes. seriously—not only in sharing their
to have a successful and dedicated manufacturer of food service, food professional paths and provid-
alumni base, many of whom go handling and material handling You’ll see a line of students ing career counsel but also by
above and beyond to support equipment. He is a member of the waiting to speak with Marafioti giving students a chance to gain
our efforts to prepare and place Whitman Advisory Council and after his lectures, and he stays to experience through internships and
students,” shares Dean Gene founder of the Holtz Alumnus of talk to each one. During his visits to long-term jobs.
Anderson. “Mark Andreae, Jona- the Year Award, Whitman’s most campus, he carves out time to meet
than Holtz, Nathan Marafioti and distinguished alumni recognition, with students individually and “There are many of us who bene-
Patrick McGraw are model alumni which he himself received in 2004. shares feedback on their resumes fited from a Whitman education
who are passionate about support- He has served on the Syracuse and how to position themselves and are now in a position of hiring
ing our MBA students by providing University Board of Trustees for placement and professional or influence within our firms,”
guidance and showing confidence since 1997. success. shares Holtz. “I have confidence
in their promise by putting them to in putting Whitman MBAs to
work within their firms.” For the past decade, Holtz has Patrick McGraw ’84 holds the work because they have proven
looked to Whitman first when his title of executive vice president of themselves and made meaningful
Mark Andreae ’68 serves as company has openings, from prod- client operations at Ipsos-MMA, contributions in my company. I urge
chairman and CEO of Cincinna- uct management to e-commerce, an industry leader in the areas of other alumni to look to Whitman
ti-based Clarke Power Services, a that require an MBA degree. “I am commercial effectiveness analytics the next time there is a need for an
commercial vehicle maintenance happy to help open the door for (marketing mix-based ROI) and MBA-level intern or graduate in
provider. He has a long record of these candidates,” says Holtz, “but marketing optimization. Previously, their organization.”
service to Whitman as a member of they sell themselves to our man- he served as director of consumer
the advisory council, frequent class agement team with their initiative and market knowledge at Procter Whitman / Winter 2018 / 33
lecturer and generous donor, spe- and capabilities.” & Gamble.
cifically in support of experiential
He has been pleased with the McGraw has been hiring Whitman
work ethic and business acumen MBA students for full-time posi-

™Alumni & Friends

Ed Pettinella ’76 MBA

Establishes Second Endowed Professorship to
Help Attract and Retain Exceptional Faculty

Syracuse University Trustee New York, in a family of modest Pettinella earned a B.S. degree in followed,” he says, “everything
Edward “Ed” Pettinella ’76 means. “I thought of myself as 1973 from SUNY Geneseo, where I learned was put to the test.”
MBA attributes his extraordinary middle class, and maybe that was he was president of his class. With Through that challenge, he
43-year career to two manage- a stretch,” he says. “We were a a major in business, he entered the developed a strong expertise in
ment principles: (1) consistently family of four in a small apartment. management training program at investments and asset/liability
hiring and retaining people who We moved into our first home Community Savings Bank (CSB) management.
are ambitious, talented and when I was 12.” in Rochester. Soon after he began
motivated, and (2) ensuring that his career at CSB, he pursued and To diversify his experience,
the right people are in the right A few decades later, Pettinella earned an MBA at Syracuse Univer- Pettinella accepted an offer from
positions. The value he places would become president and chief sity. He was “singularly focused” on the Ford Motor Credit Corporation
on people guided Pettinella to executive officer of Rochester, his concentration in finance. With in Dearborn, Michigan. For two
initially endow a professorship in New York-based Home Properties, encouragement from professors years, he was part of a team that
finance at Whitman in 2012 with a an S&P 400 company and one of Alan Young and Moon Kim, Petti- created and sold financial products
$1 million gift and, more recently, the nation’s 25 largest apartment nella realized he had found his niche. to institutional investors.
a $2 million gift to fund a new owners, with 44,000 units in 10
junior faculty professorship. states. Given the early years of his He returned to CSB to blaze a By 1981, Pettinella had worked
upbringing, he could easily relate to trail as the bank’s first investment in two major industries—one public
Pettinella grew up in Batavia, apartment life. analyst. “In the three years that and one private—and gained a
broad, dynamic repertoire of skills.

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Well positioned for leadership, he “I believe in a fully participative
returned to CSB, where he moved management approach—one that
up the ranks from vice president encourages critical thinking, idea
for investments to chief opera- generation and informed decisions
tions officer and executive vice focused on results,” he says. “Hire
president. In 1986, he helped take qualified people, provide guidance
the bank public before eventually where necessary, then get out of the
merging it with Charter One Bank way and let them be successful.”
and becoming president of Charter
One, N.Y. Pettinella credits much of the
success he achieved in his career

“We are extremely fortunate to have
friends and supporters like Ed who
understand that faculty are the heart
of a university and how the intellec-
tual capital of the faculty is the
foundation for everything we do.”

—Gene Anderson
Dean of the Whitman School

In 2001, Pettinella joined Home to his Whitman education, and he Ed and Ann Pettinella at the Holtz Alumnus of the Year Award Ceremony
Properties, which owns, operates, has made giving back a priority. In
develops, acquires and rehabilitates addition to his service as a Syracuse Edward Pettinella Assistant or Professorship, which I am fortunate
apartment communities in the University Trustee, Pettinella is a Associate Professorship in Business to have been awarded, and the
coastal Northeast and Mid-Atlantic member of the Whitman School will help Whitman attract, support recently announced professorship
markets. He initially served as exec- of Management Advisory Council and keep world-class junior faculty. he has established for junior faculty,
utive vice president with oversight and the Kuhn Real Estate Center “We are extremely fortunate to Ed is furthering his impact on busi-
of corporate strategy. Three years Advisory Board. For his career have friends and supporters like Ed ness. His generosity allows faculty
later, he became president and accomplishments and dedication who understand that faculty are the to bring the latest research into the
chief executive officer and ran the to Syracuse University, he received heart of a university and how the classroom and pursue new research
company’s $7 billion real estate Whitman’s Jonathan J. Holtz intellectual capital of the faculty avenues. Ed also embodies the best
investment trust. Alumnus of the Year Award. He is the foundation for everything of Syracuse—great success in his
was also named SU Dritz Trustee we do,” says Whitman Dean Gene field, unimpeachable integrity, gen-
Under Pettinella’s leadership, of the Year in 2016. Anderson. uine humility and a disarming sense
Home Properties’ acquisitions of humor. I am grateful and honored
grew by $3 billion, while assets in Pettinella is generous to his alma Amber Anand, the Edward to be associated with his name.”
low-growth markets were reduced mater both in time and financial Pettinella Professor of Finance, is an
by $700 million. By redesigning support. His recent endowment of a example of the impact of Petti- Contributors:
company-wide compensation junior faculty professorship shows nella’s gifts to reward and retain
plans, he lowered the annual his commitment to supporting exceptional faculty. “Ed has made Tom Raynor, Whitman Annual Report
employee turnover rate from 57 to Whitman’s pursuit of excellence. a significant impact on the world of on Philanthropy, 2011-2012
24 percent, and he achieved a solid finance, banking and real estate,”
shareholder return over 15 years. “I firmly believe that great says Anand. “Through the Pettinella Amy Speach, Syracuse University
In 2015, Pettinella shepherded people make great companies, and Magazine, Spring 2016
the company through its purchase the same applies to institutions of
by Texas-based Lone Star Fund. higher learning,” says Pettinella. “Ed also embodies the best of
Since the sale of Home Properties, “We have high expectations for Syracuse—great success in his field,
Pettinella continues to utilize his Whitman and our students. To bring unimpeachable integrity, genuine
broad background by serving on those expectations to fruition, we humility...I am grateful and honored
several boards, where he consults need gifted and inspired faculty to be associated with his name.”
and advises on strategy, finance members—both veteran instructors
and human resources. who are highly accomplished and —Amber Anand
junior professors who bring the Edward Pettinella Professor of Finance
From his first management role at promise of new perspectives and
CSB to his last at Home Properties, approaches.”
Pettinella understood and exempli-
fied people-first leadership. Like the finance professorship
he founded five years ago, the new

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2016-17 Annual Report on Philanth

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hropy

Dear Friends of Whitman,

As we worked to prepare the 2016-17 Whitman Report on Philanthropy, and
I looked through the lists of donors across our various funds, I was reminded
of how fortunate I am to work at Whitman and Syracuse University. Seeing
the many names of long-time donors and those who gave for the first time
last year, it is evident that our alumni and friends feel pride in their association
with our great school and make giving back to support the next generation of
students a priority.

I have always been a proud and grateful SU alumnus, but working at Whitman
has deepened my pride and appreciation for being a part of a group who gives
so generously of their time, talent and treasure to make sure students have
all they need to succeed beyond the walls of Whitman. I’d like to extend my
thanks to each of you for the part you play in continuing to strengthen the
Orange bond, which I am certain is one enjoyed by very few other alumni bases
and their alma maters.

It is an especially encouraging time to be a part of the Whitman community.
We have an accomplished new leader at the helm in Dean Gene Anderson,
and we’ll soon have a new strategic plan in place to guide us into our second
century. We will build on our past successes—attracting highly qualified
students, innovating educational and experiential programs, earning teaching
accolades and conducting cutting-edge research—and we’ll create new
reasons to make you proud.

We’ll keep working tireless, but we’ll need your help. I know we can count on
you…we always have. It truly is up to all of us to make Whitman great!

Best and thanks,

John Prizner G'98 (NEW)
Assistant Dean for Advancement

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™Whitman 2016-17 Annual Report

™ Whitman Endowments By the Numbers

151 $67,612,151 $15,000,000
Value of Whitman’s
Endowment Accounts Endowment Accounts Endowment Funds Managed
in the Whitman School Outside of the University

™ Gifts to the Dean’s Fund ™ Whitman Cash Flow ™ New Business

1.2M 12M 12.4M

860K

780K 780K

740K 6.6M

6.2M 6.1M

5M 4.9M

3.8M 3.5M

3.1M

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

™ Summer 2017 Research Funding By the Numbers

Summer research funding for Whitman faculty and Ph.D. students is vital to their continued research productivity. In fact, some of the strongest research
publications are the outcome of summer-funded projects. In the summer of 2017, $360,100 provided through gifts to the Whitman Dean’s Fund and our
research centers supported the efforts of research-active faculty and Ph.D. students.

By Recipient Group By Source

9% 31%
Ph.D. Research
Students Centers
$32,000 $112,000

91% 69%
Faculty Whitman
$328,100 $248,000

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™ Leadership gifts

We gratefully acknowledge those contributors of $100,000 or more of cumulative, lifetime giving to the Whitman School.

Anonymous Jay S. Genzer ’88 (ECS) Alexander G. Nason ’81
Glenn A. Aigen ’84 and Melissa F. Aigen ’84 (HD) Muriel J. Ginsberg ’30 Stephanie Gluck Nason
Mark M. Andreae ’68 and Alfred R. Goldstein H’85 DHL and Washburn S. Oberwager ’68 (ECS)
Stuart P. Olsten ’74
Gail P. Andreae ’68 (A&S) Ann D. Goldstein ’48 (VPA) Estate of Thelma Padgett
George H. Babikian ’53 and Kenneth E. Goodman ’70 Faye Panasci and Henry A. Panasci Jr.
Arthur Grant Robert H. Pearlman ’64 and Sula Pearlman
Mary Ann B. Babikian ’52 (SDA) Gary S. Greenberg ’72 (A&S) Estate of Rebecca S.M. Pennock
Steven W. Ballentine ’83 and Glen R. Greenberg ’79 Bruce D. Pergament ’80
Miriam A. Greenberg Edward J. Pettinella ’76 MBA
Beth S. Ballentine ’82 (NEW) Addie Jane Guttag ’73 (A&S) Kenneth A. Pontarelli ’92
Martin N. Bandier ’62 (A&S) Irwin Guttag ’37 and Marjorie Guttag ’38 (VPA) Ben Z. Post ’72
Robert C. Bantle ’86 (VPA) John V. Guttag and Olga P. Guttag Douglas A. Present ’86
Louis F. Bantle ’51 and Virginia C. Bantle Charles D. Harris ’70 and Michael G. Psaros and Robin E. Psaros
Steven W. Barnes ’82 and Deborah A. Barnes H. John Riley ’61 (ECS) and Diane M. Riley
Steven R. Becker ’73 and Abbe D. Becker Barbara B. Harris ’70 (A&S) Arthur Rock ’48 and Toni Rembe Rock
Estate of Lt. Col. Hedwig C. Belin ’41 Shirley Dindy Harrison ’73 (VPA) Eric A. Rothfeld and Harriet Z. Rothfeld ’73 (HD)
Laurence R. Benedict ’84 and Lisa M. Benedict Lloyd A. Hascoe ’81 (A&S) and Guy E. Runyon and Laurie Runyon
Constance W. Benoliel-Rock ’53 (HD) David E. Salmanson ’00 (HD)
Alfred K. Berg ’73 and Gayle R. Berg ’73 (EDU) Abbe S. Hascoe ’78 (HD) Estate of Murray M. Salzberg ’37
Adrian A. Bergen ’50 Richard L. Haydon ’66 (A&S) and Helen F. Haydon Estates of Elizabeth Barnett Sette ’35 and
Martin L. Berman ’62 (A&S) and Walter W. Hemming ’61
Estate of Mr. Robert S. Hill ’69 William J. Sette
Phyllis R. Berman ’66 (EDU) Jonathan J. Holtz ’77 Estate of Paul H. Schoepflin ’12
Robert H. Brethen ’49 Susan W. Holtz ’78 (VPA) Emmanuel Shemin ’52 (A&S) and
E. Keith Brown ’61 (A&S) Donald G. Hornung ’53
Joseph P. Burton ’01 Robert E. Hornung ’87 Rhoda Z. Shemin ’53 (VPA)
Robert G. Burton and Paula M. Burton James A. Jaffee ’41 David M. Slotnick ’77 MBA and Carol Z. Slotnick
Donald C. Carter ’69 Estate of Mrs. Ruth B. Jenkins Kathleen V. Snavely
Estate of Leon Chapman ’25 Eleanor H. Johnson Estate of Josephine Snyder
Lester B.G. Chock ’51 and Barbara J. Chock Daniel M. Kaseman ’80 and Theresa Kaseman Theodore F. Spall Jr. ’69 and Suzanne Spall
Richard W. Clark ’51 Walter S. Kiebach ’36 Joseph Spector ’38, ’41 J.D. (LAW) and
Wendy H. Cohen ’70 (SDA), H’02 DHL Peter Klein ’68 and Anne Klein
Jeffrey E. Cole ’80 and Phyllis R. Cole ’80 (A&S) Bernard R. Kossar G’55 (LAW) and Elaine Spector ’42 (A&S)
Hobart H. Conover ’35, ’41 (EDU) Melvin T. Stith ’78 Ph.D. and
Richard Corgel ’71, ’76 M.S. and Carol M. Kossar ’53 (A&S)
James D. Kuhn ’72 and Marjorie Kuhn Patricia L. Stith G'77 (EDU)
Joan Otomo-Corgel Theodore A. Lachowicz ’72 and Estate of James F. Toole ’24 J.D. (LAW)
John A. Couri ’63 (A&S) and Elaine C. Couri Jon M. Vogel ’73
Arthur J. Crames Cheryl H. Lachowicz ’72 (VPA) Estate of Marion Ward ’51
Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68 Horace J. Landry ’34 (ENG), ’36 M.S. Barbara E. Whitman
Herbert W. Dean ’39 James P. Lee ’75 (A&S) Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08 and Lois Whitman
Martin S. Dembo ’35 Marvin K. Lender ’63 (A&S) and Chris J. Witting H’91 DHL and
Morton H. Derchin ’53 MBA
Michael A. Dritz ’59 and Joan H. Dritz ’60 (EDU) Helaine L. Lender ’65 (A&S) Marshia Pullman Witting
Sanford M. Edelman ’55 and Judith West Edelman Deborah G. Leone ’86, ’87 MBA and Michael David Wohl G'75 (LAW)
Robert B. Fagenson ’70 and Sheila Wohl ’34
Louis D. Leone ’87 (ECS) Dean E. Wolcott ’50 (A&S) and
Margaret J. Fagenson ’70 (A&S) David R. Levy ’84 and Niki B. Levy ’85
Michael J. Falcone ’57 and Noreen R. Falcone Keith L. Lippert ’78 Betty B. Wolcott ’51 (HD)
Harold A. Fetner ’83 and Nina P. Fetner Phillip McNeill ’81 and Leslie Alison McNeill Richard N. Zecher ’88 and
Carol Frieman Finkel ’51 (A&S) Matthew E. Menner ’94 MBA
David M. Flaum ’75 and Ilene L. Flaum ’76 Steven G. Merson ’93 and Tara L. Merson ’93 Victoria W. Zecher ’87 (A&S)
Thomas J. Foley ’81 M.S. Daniel N. Mezzalingua ’60 (A&S) and Leonard B. Zelin and Moira S. Zelin
Elisabeth Fontenelli ’86 (WHIT/NEW) Debbie Zysblat
Stuart Frankel ’62 and Sharyn G. Frankel Kathleen Mezzalingua G’62 (EDU) William L. Zysblat ’72
Estate of Leon J. Galloway ’26 Gerda K. Miller ’53 (VPA)
William J. Gedale ’64 (A&S) Jack W. Milton ’51 and

Laura H. Milton ’51
Margaret P. Mulhausen ’29

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™Whitman 2016-17 Annual Report

LEADERSHIP GIFTS Corporations and Foundations Goldman Sachs Gives National Grid USA
Andrus Foundation Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The National Philanthropic Trust
The Bandier Family Foundation Kenneth Goodman Family Foundation The New York Bar Foundation
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Irwin & Marjorie Guttag Foundation Inc. The Oberwager Family Fund
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation The Hascoe Charitable Foundation William & Miriam Olsten Foundation Inc.
Louis F. & Virginia C. Bantle Charitable Foundation Holtz Family Foundation Inc. Open Society Institute
Banyan Equity Management LLC Humana The Orange Value Fund LLC
Beldon Fund IBM Corporation The Jesse Philips Foundation
The William Bingham Foundation ITT Defense PPC
Booth Ferris Foundation Jewish Communal Fund of New York Procter & Gamble Company
E. Keith Brown & Company Jewish Community Fdn. of Sarasota-Manatee Queens/Steinway Transit Corporation
Robert G. Burton Charitable Foundation Jewish Federation The Rock Foundation
Cadaret Grant & Company Inc. JPMorgan Chase Foundation Alida Rockefeller Charitable Lead Trust
Campus Hill Apartments Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Rockefeller Family Fund
Carnegie Corporation of New York James S. Kemper Foundation Rogow Greenberg Foundation Inc.
Carrier Corporation KeyBank Foundation Rothfeld Family Foundation
Central New York Community Foundation Inc. John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Schwab Charitable Fund
Congress Talcott Corporation Charles Koch Foundation Sejong University
Cooper Industries Inc. B.R. & Carol Kossar Foundation Solomon Spector Foundation
Nathan Cummings Foundation The Kresge Foundation Third Avenue Management Private Foundation
D’Aniello Family Foundation Inc. The Harold Lee Fund TRAC Reports Inc.
Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business Marvin Lender Family Foundation Inc. UBS Financial Services Inc.
EBV Foundation Lockheed Martin Corporation United States Steel Corporation
EY William G. McGowan Charitable Fund United Way of the Bay Area
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Millstream Fund Inc. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Ford Foundation Milton Cat Verizon Foundation
Reuben & Ethel Frieman Foundation Inc. Monterey Fund Inc. Wal-Mart Foundation
GE Foundation The Hilda Mullen Foundation Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
The Gifford Foundation Alex G. Nason Foundation Inc. Bob Woodruff Foundation

™ Leadership Ambassadors

Leadership Ambassadors are dedicated alumni, parents and friends who made a gift of $1,000 or more to help enhance the Whitman experience.

Entrepreneur – $10,000 or more Harold A. Fetner ’83 and Nina P. Fetner Matthew E. Menner ’94 MBA and Megan Menner
Mark M. Andreae ’68 and Elisabeth Fontenelli ’86 (WHIT/NEW) Steven G. Merson ’93 and Tara L. Merson ’93
Gregory B. Fortunoff ’92 and Lisa Fortunoff Daniel N. Mezzalingua ’60 (A&S) and
Gail P. Andreae ’68 (A&S) Stuart Frankel ’61 and Sharyn G. Frankel
Donald B. Barter ’76 MBA Estate of Miss Muriel J. Ginsberg ’30 Kathleen Mezzalingua G’62 (EDU)
Kevin R. Bauer ’91 and Jennifer A. Bauer ’92 Kim Glazer Goldberg Paula Morabito ’83 MBA and Maria M. Yip
Steven R. Becker ’73 and Abbe D. Becker Evan M. Goldberg ’09 (A&S) Mark H. Morris ’83 and
Alfred K. Berg ’73 and Gayle R. Berg ’73 (EDU) Kenneth E. Goodman ’70
Martin L. Berman ’62 (A&S) and Lloyd A. Hascoe ’81 (A&S) and Judith L. Morris ’84 (VPA)
Robert H. Pearlman ’64 and Sula Pearlman
Phyllis R. Berman ’66 (EDU) Abbe S. Hascoe ’78 (HD) Bruce D. Pergament ’80
Marc J. Blum ’88 and Walter W. Hemming ’61 Edward J. Pettinella ’76 MBA and
Estate of Mr. Robert S. Hill ’69
Margaret L. Blum ’93 (A&S) Estate of Mrs. Ruth B. Jenkins Ann W. Pettinella
Michael A. Broxmeyer ’95 (A&S) and Steven A. Kass ’78 and Debra L. Kass ’78 Kenneth A. Pontarelli ’92 and
Craig Koenigsberg and Jill H. Koenigsberg ’85
Dana B. Broxmeyer ’95 (HD) Bernard R. Kossar ’53, ’55 J.D. (LAW) and Tracey Cantino Pontarelli
Garwood N. Burwell ’50 (A&S) Douglas A. Present ’86
Estate of Mr. Robert G. Carman ’50 Carol M. Kossar ’53 (A&S) John Riley, Jr. ’61 (ECS) and Diane Riley
Wen-cheng Chen ’02 M.S. Christopher LaBianca ’92 MBA Arthur Rock ’48 and Toni Rembe Rock
Douglas A. Cramer ’87 Deborah G. Leone ’86, ’87 MBA and Estate of Mr. John F. Ryan Jr. ’52
Gerald B. Cramer ’52 and Daphna Cramer Joel A. Shapiro ’59
Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68 Louis D. Leone ’87 (ECS) Craig A. Sheldon, CPA ’84 and
Robert B. Fagenson ’70 and Gisele A. Marcus ’89
Susan T. Sheldon ’84
Margaret J. Fagenson ’70 (A&S) David M. Slotnick ’77 MBA and Carol Z. Slotnick

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Emilia Joan Slotnick ’15 George A. Bellino ’73 MBA Alyse L. Holstein
William D. Tobin ’91 (A&S) and Emily Baker Tobin James V. Benvenuto ’75 MBA, Col., USA (R) Robert B. Holzer and Vivian Holzer
Barbara E. Whitman Peter L. Berlant ’80 Allen F. Horn ’79 (ECS) and
Roland L. Williams ’97 (VPA) Jacob Black ’02
Richard N. Zecher ’88 and Orville A. Boden Jr. ’70 and Diane M. Boden ’70 Susan P. Horn ’80 MBA
Roger D. Bollier ’69 Donald G. Hornung ’53
Victoria W. Zecher ’87 (A&S) Eugene P. Bonstein Jr. ’63 and David C. Hulihee ’71
Casper P. Jones ’89 MBA, Lt. Col., USA (R)
Director - $5,000 - $9,999 Elsa A. Bonstein ’63 (A&S) Theodore H. Kapnek, III ’81 and
Laurence R. Benedict ’84 and Lisa M. Benedict Steven A. Botwinick ’86 and
Chris A. Farentinos and Vanessa F. Farentinos Wendy O. Kapnek ’82 (NEW)
Curtis B. Ford ’55 Stacy G. Botwinick ’86 (NEW) Harry Katsiavelos and Georgia Katsiavelos
David I. Garfinkle ’84 and Marla H. Garfinkle Christopher J. Bray ’01 M.S. and Rebecca Bray Burak Kazaz
Jay W. Gelb Robert M. Brown ’67 James L. Keene ’79
David Bruce Gelles ’76 and Robin B. Gelles Richard H. Caro ’55 Andrew William Kelley ’99
Charles T. Goldberg ’77 and Howard E. Carpenter ’56 and Lisa Carpenter Rodney D. Kent and Kathleen H. Kent
William B. Cass ’08 (WHIT/NEW) Peter B. Kim and Jennifer Y. Kim
Deborah G. Goldberg G’77 (EDU) Vel F. Chesser G'93 (EDU) Scott W. Klein ’79 and
Eugene Gramza, Jr. ’84 and Kathleen C. Gramza Robert M. Chiarulli ’77
Andrew J. Greenberg ’85 (VPA) and Diane Chin-Fu ’95 Deborah M. Klein ’79 (EDU)
Eric A. Crites ’07 and Diane Bolone Crites Jeffrey N. Landsberg and Susan B. Landsberg
Emily K. Greenberg Jonathan J. Daniel ’94 and Lisa Daniel Adam C. Lurie ’92 and Julie R. Lurie
Charles D. Harris ’70 and Joseph W. DeCarlo ’67 MBA and Edward C. Magee ’72 MBA
Laura H. Milton ’51
Barbara B. Harris ’70 (A&S) Susan DeCarlo ’65 (VPA) John F. Murphy ’74
Bruce M. Hoffman ’69 and Joe Alan DeRoy Jr. ’01 and Jill T. DeRoy David M. Nass ’91 and Dina Post Nass ’91 (A&S)
Christopher E. Deyo ’83 MBA John M. O’Sullivan Jr. ’81 and
Jane A. Hoffman '69 (A&S/MAX) Elizabeth B. Drucker ’93 and Matthew Drucker ’94
Jonathan J. Holtz ’77 Alan C. Eachus G'64 (ESF) and Elizabeth J. O’Sullivan ’80 (VPA)
Ruth Z. Katz ’74 (NEW) and David H. Panasci ’80 and Janice S. Panasci
Elaine Briggs Eachus G'64 (EDU) Paul E. Perrotto ’98 MBA and Sharon Perrotto
Steven W. Katz ’73 (A&S) Richard S. Einhorn ’92 (A&S) and Grace Einhorn John Pointek
Robert J. Laughlin ’87 Leonard G. Epstein ’63 John S. Prizner III G’98 (NEW) and
John P. Levine Neil W. Farrar ’62 and
Keith L. Lippert ’78 and Connie Lippert Darcie Prizner
Xing Liu G'97 (iSchool) Marilynn A. Farrar G’64 (EDU) Jack Purcell and Sheryl Purcell
Mary P. Oliker G'69 (EDU) Donald P. Favre ’80 and Sharlene S. Favre Sevilimedu P. Raj and Sudha Raj G'91 (HD)
Robert L. Paglia and Lorraine M. Paglia Carol Frieman Finkel ’51 (A&S) John C. Redmond ’92 and Barbara J. Redmond
Richard J. Peperone ’99 Joseph A. Fischer ’52 and Mark S. Reid ’84 MBA
Gary R. Phillips ’87 and Lisa M. Phillips ’87 (A&S) Richard F. Romar ’81
Ben Z. Post ’72 Edith Kaplan Fischer ’52 Neil L. Rudolph and Susan A. Cluff
Michael S. Rome and Lisa A. Rome ’81 (EDU) Yeda Z. Fish ’79 (NEW) Mark H. Ryan ’77 M.B.A. and
Henrik Slipsager and Naja Slipsager Joseph C. Flaherty and Eva M. Flaherty
Brian D. Spector ’78 and Beth A. Spector Thomas J. Foley ’81 M.S. Lauren A. Ryan ’76 (HD)
Michael T. Tirico ’88 (NEW) and Daryl R. Forsythe ’79 MBA and John W. Ryder ’86
Frank R. Salerno ’81 (A&S) and Joanne Salerno
Deborah G. Tirico ’89 Phyllis A. Forsythe Nicholas Francis Salerno ’14
Stuart L. Weinberger ’76 Susan A. Frieden ’69 (A&S) Joseph N. Scarpinato ’68
Lawrence A. Weinreb ’77 MBA. and Reshma M. Gada ’93 Jason H. Seidl ’93 and Ellen Seidl
George F. Gaudiosi Jr. ’84 and Thomas W. Seifert ’69
Marjorie Weinreb ’71 (HD), G’72 (EDU) Laura C. Serway and Cynthia M. Seymour
William L. Zysblat ’72 and Laura R. Zysblat Lorre T. Gaudiosi ’87 (A&S) Steven B. Sezna ’88 MBA and
Paul Gazzerro Jr. ’65 MBA and
Partner - $1,000 - $4,999 Patricia Frances Sezna ’89 (VPA)
Michael R. Abbott ’92 and Sally J. Gazzerro ’59 (NUR) Michael W. Simches ’84 and Wendy G. Simches
William J. Gedale ’64 (A&S) and Katie Gedale Daniel Solondz ’53
Elizabeth A. Abbott ’94 (VPA) Henry N. Goodman ’86 and Susan Goodman Michael L. Somich ’73 M.S. and
Richard Adelman ’61 and Frank F. Gordnier ’49 and
Rosemary W. Somich ’74 (NUR)
Anita E. Adelman ’64 (A&S) Gwendolyn D. Gordnier Zaki S. Soubra ’00 MBA
Glenn A. Aigen ’84 and Melissa F. Aigen ’84 Mary Tredennick Gould John N. Spencer Jr. ’62
Albert F. Antonini Frederick C. Hallahan, Jr. ’59 (ECS) Bart A. Spiegel ’96 and Amy H. Spiegel ’95
Charles P. Baker ’79 MBA and Lisa M. Halper ’92 Richard P. Tomaszewski ’82 MBA and
Andrea J. Handy ’91 MBA
Lauren D. Baker ’80 MBA Carl D. Harnick ’57 MBA Joanne L. Tomaszewski
Joseph R. Barnes ’89 and Kaitlin Frances Hayes ’10 George S. Tracy ’07 and Amy E. Tracy ’85 (NEW)
John P. Healey ’81 and Robert A. Unger MBA ’98 (NEW) and
Laureen M. Barnes ’89 (NEW)
Joseph B. Bator ’93 Gail Graves Healey ’81 (EDU) Lauren Unger
Steven M. Herman and Donna A. Herman

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Robert A. Vincent ’70 MBA Empire Foods Metropolitan Life Foundation
Bryan D. Weissman ’98 EY National Grid USA
Robert W. Whiteford ’75 and EY Foundation The National Philanthropic Trust
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The NEFCO Corporation
Donna T. Whiteford Forest Materials Inc. Network for Good
Steven M. Windwer ’92 and Joan M. Windwer The Phyllis A. & Daryl R. Forsythe Foundation New York Life Foundation
Edwin H. Yarwood ’55 (A&S) and The Fortunoff Foundation Norfolk Southern Foundation
Friends of WISE The Northwestern Mutual Life
Joanne Zinsmeister-Yarwood Goldman Sachs & Company
Joyce A. Zadzilka ’96 MBA Goldman Sachs Gives Insurance Company
Lee R. Zaretzky ’89 Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund The Orange Value Fund LLC
Harmony Fund Inc. The Park Avenue Charitable Fund
Corporations and Foundations The Hascoe Charitable Foundation PBHK Inc.
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. Henry A. Panasci Jr. Testamentary Charitable Trust PricewaterhouseCoopers
B.R. & Carol Kossar Foundation Holtz Family Foundation Inc. Purple Plume Foundation
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund IBM Corporation Matching Grants Division Reuben & Ethel Frieman Foundation Inc.
Banyan Equity Management LLC Jerome S. Glazer Foundation Inc. Rochester Area Community Foundation
Cazenovia Jewelry Inc. Jewish Communal Fund of New York The Rock Foundation
Central New York Community Foundation Inc. The Jewish Community Foundation Ross Stores Inc.
Charles Koch Foundation Schwab Charitable Fund
Crowe Horwath LLP of Central New York Inc. The Slotnick Foundation
The Gerald & Daphna Cramer Family Foundation John Charles & Kathryn S. Redmond Foundation UBS
D’Aniello Family Foundation Inc. JPMorgan Chase Foundation United Way of Greater Rochester
Deloitte & Touche The Steven W. & Ruth Katz Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Douglas and Susan Present Family Foundation
Driver’s Village Inc. Family Foundation Inc.
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Kenneth Goodman Family Foundation
KPMG Foundation

™ Whitman Dean’s Fund

The academic experience of the Whitman School’s 3,000-plus students is greatly enriched by the support of our alumni and friends. Gifts
to the Whitman Dean’s Fund enable our leadership to directly support the student experience, faculty initiatives and unforeseen opportu-
nities and challenges as they arise. Thank you for showing your belief in our mission through your generous investments.

Michael R. Abbott ’92 and Paul W. Andrus and Carol K. Andrus Lauren D. Baker ’80 MBA
Elizabeth A. Abbott ’94 (VPA) Nitinand Angubolkul ’17 Jared Robert Balkind
Mary Elizabeth Anson ’12 John H. Bantham ’95 MBA, ’98 Ph.D.
Janet R. Abdow ’59 Benedict V. Aponavicius and Janice P. Aponavicius Brian P. Baptist ’17
Sidharth Abrol ’02 MBA Kofi Appiah Okyere and Constantine G. Barbounis ’93 (A&S) and
Richard Adelman ’61 and
Jane Appiah-Okyere G'13 (iSchool) Nancy Barbounis ’99
Anita E. Adelman ’64 (A&S) Richard C. Aradine ’69 MBA Donald Barclay and Maureen P. Barclay ’85
Norman R. Ahlheim ’57 and Cynthia R. Ahlheim Annie Clare Archibald ’17 Timothy Donald Barclay ’17
Ronald H. Ajemian ’63 and Stephen A. Arvan ’81 Elizabeth A. Barile ’17
Lewis J. Ashley ’59 MBA James Barile and Sarah M. Barile
Dorothy D. Ajemian ’70 (EDU) Yonat Assayag ’93 Kyle Allen Barnett ’17
Matt A. Albert G'03 (NEW) Gerard A. Athaide ’95 MBA and Leslie Allen Barnett ’09 MBA
Dani Jane Alderman ’15 Thomas J. Barone ’69
James W. Alexander ’68 MBA Theresa H. Athaide ’88 (HD) Elle Rebecca Barr ’17
William W. Alexander ’65 Howard L. Attermann ’73 and Timothy R. Barry ’91 MBA
Taylor Marie Alletto ’17 (WHIT/NEW) Donald B. Barter ’76 MBA
Michael J. Alteri ’87 Donna A. Higier-Atterman ’72 (EDU) Jenna Rachel Bartolotti ’17
Carli Marie Aluotto ’16 (WHIT/NEW) Charles E. Babcock ’61 and Patricia P. Babcock Harold L. Barton Jr. ’50
Molly B. Ambrose ’81 MBA Allison Lynn Baehr ’17 (iSchool/WHIT) Alan N. Baskind ’67 and Toby Baskind ’68 (A&S)
Taylor J. Anderson Ali Bahcecioglu ’17 Joseph B. Bator ’93
Thomas R. Anderson ’85 Ph.D. Kevin J. Bailey David Louis Bauer ’16 MBA
Mark M. Andreae ’68 and Maria Isabel Baires
Charles P. Baker ’79 MBA and
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Deborah S. Ziment ’79 Daniel H. Brook ’58 Susan R. Clayton
Graeme A. Bazarian ’91 and Tina Bazarian Adriana A Brown ’17 Robert W. Clute ’62 and Susan W. Clute ’62
Joseph R. Bechtel and Lauren Bechtel Donald D. Brown ’92 Robert T. Cobb ’68 MBA and Barbara B. Cobb
Steven R. Becker ’73 and Abbe D. Becker Michael A. Broxmeyer ’95 (A&S) and Tamara E. Cohen ’09
Richard L. Beebe ’55 and Kyle A. Coleman ’10 (A&S)
Dana B. Broxmeyer ’95 (HD) Adelina Elizabeth Colucci ’17
Mary E. Beebe ’55 (VPA), G’58 (EDU) Arline L. Broza ’50 Ernest J. Colvin ’87
David A. Bees ’00 Vincent C. Bruett ’68 John T. Compeau ’07 (A&S/NEW)
Stephen A. Bell ’09 MBA Marjorie S. Brunton Johann Comprix
George A. Bellino ’73 MBA Linwood Bryant ’17 MBA Richard G. Compson and
George F. Bellows ’80 MBA Agnieszka Buczek ’17
Jacqueline Maria Benavides ’16 John H. Buhrmaster ’86 and Joan W. Compson ’86 MBA
Wayde D. Bendus ’99 and Kimberly Bendus Donald P. Connor ’57
Laurence R. Benedict ’84 and Lisa M. Benedict Leslie J. Buhrmaster ’86 (MAX) John E. Cook ’63 MBA
Samantha Lauren Benedict ’17 (NEW) Gene N. Bull ’62 Robert E. Cook ’55
Kelly Lynn Benjamin ’17 M.S. Gar Wood N. Burwell ’50 (A&S) Ronald G. Cook ’92 Ph.D. and
Bruce R. Bennett ’90 MBA Rosario S. Calderon ’75 MBA
Jennifer Therese Bennett ’17 Amy E. Camardello ’15 Cynthia A. Cook G'90 (A&S)
James V. Benvenuto ’75 MBA, Col., USA (R) Carol A. Campbell ’92 MBA Michael R. Cooney and Gina M. Cooney
Erik William Berdinka ’01 Francis J. Cannistraro ’95 Michele D. Corenman
Barry Z. Berkowitz ’80 MBA Joseph Carillo ’94 Edward F. Costigan ’79 and
Martin L. Berman ’62 (A&S) and Brenna Carolan Carlin ’11 (VPA)
James T. Carlin Jr. and Camille T. Carlin Amy I. Costigan ’73 (HD)
Phyllis R. Berman ’66 (EDU) Brian L. Carlson ’56 Thomas W. Coulter ’74
Donald A. Bernard ’82 Estate of Mr. Robert G. Carman ’50 David D. Coville and Shelly L. Coville
Sarah Bernart ’91 MBA Joseph J. Carnese and Jean M. Carnese ’99 MBA Douglas A. Cramer ’87
Jonathan Douglas Berry ’06 MBA, Col., USA (R) Richard H. Caro ’55 Gerald B. Cramer ’52 and Daphna Cramer
Howard E. Carpenter ’56 and Lisa Carpenter Denis M. Creeden ’88
and Denise P. Berry Florence L. Carples ’47 Raymond A. Creely and Lorraine R. Creely
Ted W. Berry ’84 and Debra S. Berry Tamara Carra ’93 Eric A. Crites ’07 and Diane Bolone Crites
Hannah Bibighaus ’14 Ronald J. Carson ’77 Steven G. Crivello and Michelle A. Crivello
Donald N. Billings ’53 Bradford R. Carver and Helen D. Tramposch Scott T. Crouch and Eileen M. Crouch
Jeremy Michael Bitten ’17 (iSchool/WHIT) Christina S. Casella ’94 Steven Cruz
David J. Black ’01 Tobin L. Cash ’64 William A. Cuffee ’17
Lezlie Blaski ’16 MBA William B. Cass ’08 (WHIT/NEW) Kathleen M. Culleton ’76
Andrew David Bleifer ’17 Joe Cheung-Wing Chan ’15 Mark M. Curley ’71 MBA
Theodore James Blitzer ’17 Douglas C. Chandler and Robert W. Curran and Christine A. Curran
Richard A. Bloch ’59 Nancy S. Curry ’74 MBA
Alan H. Block ’91 Dawne E. Chandler ’00 MBA Devin Raemon Dadigan ’10 and
Ward Blodgett and Susan Blodgett Rajan Chandran ’70 MBA, ’75 Ph.D.
Marc J. Blum ’88 and Gary C. H. Chang ’61 Jessica Page Dadigan ’10 (FALK)
Douglas W. Charles ’73 (ESF), ’77 MBA John N. Daley and Kandyce J. Daley ’87 MBA
Margaret L. Blum ’93 (A&S) Priscilla A. Chatfield ’45 (SDA) Kenneth A. Dammeyer ’87 and
Bruce L. Boardman and Karen D. Boardman Tingsen Chau ’17
Orville A. Boden Jr. ’70 and Diane M. Boden ’70 Reginald W. Cheek and Terri Cheek Suzanne S. Dammeyer ’87 (A&S)
Stephen J. Bodiford ’98 Shih Chia Chen ’17 Jonathan J. Daniel ’94 and Lisa Daniel
Cameron Bogan Wen-cheng Chen ’02 M.S. Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68
Lakeisha Cecilia Bogan Charles E. Cherry III ’79 MBA Alan Darver and Sharon R. Darver
Lauren Teresa Bogardus ’17 Vel F. Chesser ’93 Ph.D. (EDU) Aaron Preston Daughtrey ’17
Roger D. Bollier ’69 Chin Ying Chiang Timothy Aaron Davey ’17
Logan Bonney ’17 M.S. Robert M. Chiarulli ’77 Seth A. Davis ’00 and Allison W. Davis ’00 (HD)
Sean C. Bookstaver ’89 Henry W. Chin ’70 and Ellen J. Chin Scott Thomas Dawe ’17 MBA
Christopher James Bordash ’17 Rosalie Dolores Chmiel ’17 M.S. Marcela G De Moraes ’17
Kenneth S. Botwinick ’91 Yunsoo Cho ’00 M.S. James P. Dean ’69 (A&S)
Jessica Lynn Boyer ’17 Lester B.G. Chock ’51 and Barbara J. Chock Susan L. Dean ’01 MBA
Daniel M. Bradanini ’71 MBA Nikhil Chopra ’17 Joseph W. DeCarlo ’64 (A&S), ’67 MBA and
Kathleen M. Brecher Seung Yun Chung ’01 M.S.
William H. Brehm ’80 Christine M. Church ’96 MBA Susan DeCarlo ’65 (VPA)
Lawrence J. Brill ’68 and Rita J. Brill Joseph W. Cilurzo ’68 MBA Allison Deegan ’80
Jerome E. Brislin Jr. ’94 M.S. Donald J. Cimorelli ’84 MBA William J. Dell ’71
Frank P. Britto ’90 and Katherine M. Britto William N. Cinnamond ’72 MBA Anthony J. DeMichele ’17
Andrea A. Broadnax-Green ’95 M.S. Francis W. Clark ’79 and Dawn E. Clark Alfred A. DeSeta and Grace A. DeSeta
G. Martin Brogan ’75 MBA Shantel Monique Destra ’17 (WHIT/NEW)
Julius E. Deuble ’60 MBA
Ravi Dharwadkar and Pamela Brandes

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WHITMAN DEAN’S FUND Stephen T. DiMarco ’80 and Lanyan Feng ’16 Vivian J. Gibson ’88 MBA
Catherine A. DiMarco Donald E. Fernaays ’47 Harold L. Gilmore ’70 Ph.D.
Wayne Field III ’50 Sandra K. Gingold ’64 (EDU)
Michael R. DiNardo and Lynne A. DiNardo George B. Fillmore ’69 MBA David S. Glaser ’65
Jillian Dintino ’12 M.S. David A. Finkelstein ’82 and Justin Alan Godner ’17 (A&S)
Mark G. DiPasquale ’88 Charles T. Goldberg ’77 and
Christopher L. Dodd ’02 MBA Christine D. Finkelstein ’83 (A&S)
Andrea B. Dodge David J. Fiorita ’91 Deborah G. Goldberg G’77 (EDU)
Sean J. Doherty ’04 Joseph A. Fischer ’52 and Edith Kaplan Fischer ’52 John W. Golden Jr. ’49
Laura K. Dolan ’03 Molly J. Fisher ’12 M.S. Laurence Goldfein ’56
J. James Dowd ’57 Joshua Daniel Fishman ’12 Joseph Daniel Goldman ’17
Terell Drayton ’17 Stephen F. Fitzpatrick ’78 and Susan K. Fitzpatrick Kevin J. Gonzalez ’17
Donald K. Drelich ’74 Joseph C. Flaherty and Eva M. Flaherty Robert S. Gonzer ’51
Steve Drogin ’65 Anaya S. Fleary ’17 (A&S) Charles L. Goodman ’05
Lisa M. Druk ’02 MBA Carl Edward Fleming ’48 Christopher Lawrence Goodman ’11 MBA
Ryan Andrew Dudash ’17 Chelsea Nicole Flores ’12 (WHIT/NEW) Kenneth E. Goodman ’70
Lisa Linz Duncan ’91 William P. Fogarty ’76 MBA Wallace R. Goodman and Christine S. Goodman
Jake I. Duneie ’10 Thomas J. Foley ’81 M.S. Frank F. Gordnier ’49
James L. Dunning ’90 MBA and Olga L. Dunning Elisabeth Fontenelli ’86 (WHIT/NEW) Gwendolyn D. Gordnier
Michael A. Dvorak ’80 Nicole D. Forant ’09 Alexandra M. Gottfried ’11
John R. Dytman ’71 (A&S) Shelley W. Forrester ’75 Gary A. Gould ’80 MBA and Sandra M. Gould
Christopher F. Eatz and Claire P. Eatz Daryl R. Forsythe ’79 MBA and Rahul Goyal ’17 MBA
David Robert Eddy ’03 and Rosabeth K. Eddy Tyler Gage Grable ’17 MBA
Richard A. Edwards ’82 Phyllis A. Forsythe Katheryn J. Graham
Henry F. Eichenhofer ’60 (ESF) and Javier Franco and Diane A. Franco William Grammaticas ’76 MBA and
Richard A. Frank ’72 MBA
Nancy J. Eichenhofer Claude L. Frederick ’55 Linda M. Grammaticas
Richard S. Einhorn ’92 (A&S) and Grace Einhorn Ronald L. Freeland ’73 MBA Sara Elizabeth Granda ’17
James William Eisenberg ’17 Howard L. Freese ’72 MBA Christopher James Grant ’12
Jay Eliezer ’54 Ana Carolina Frerk ’17 Stephen B. Grant and Debra Grant
Christopher K. Ellis ’91 Jay D. Fuller ’73 MBA, Col., USA (R) Noel J. Graubart ’53 and
Kevin J. Ellis ’82 (ECS) and Beth A. Scherr Robert Fulop and Barbara S. Fulop ’79 (HD)
David E. Elwood ’92 Daniel M. Furlong ’75 and Kathleen Furlong Miriam Graubart ’54 (HD)
Ralph H. Emer ’51 Richard M. Gabbay and Kimberly Gabbay Charles P. Graves and Melissa H. Graves
Robert D. Emer ’81 and Mindy R. Emer ’82 (VPA) Reshma M. Gada ’93 Michael S. Graziade ’69 MBA
Rosalie W. Engelmyer ’45 Leonard E. Galiley ’53 MBA Carl T. Greco ’82
Peter C. Engle and Mary Sue Engle Doris M. Galuchie ’86 Rocco A. Greco and Josephine M. Greco
Michael Anthony Ennis Paul R. Gandolfo ’65 Alissa Ann Green ’17
Joseph C. Eppolito ’82 MBA Sam Garetano ’11 (WHIT/NEW) Robert G. Green ’51
Hannah McFarlin Epstein ’17 David I. Garfinkle ’84 and Marla H. Garfinkle Andrew J. Greenberg ’85 (VPA) and
Leonard G. Epstein ’63 James Garifalos ’52
Keelan Thomas Erhard ’17 Joseph H. Gasperini ’72 and Brooke Gasperini Emily K. Greenberg
Andrew S. Esposito ’05 George F. Gaudiosi Jr. ’84 and Glenn A. Greenberg ’89
Julie A. Esson ’96 Connor Greene ’16
Jonathan O’Leary Evans Lorre T. Gaudiosi ’87 (A&S) William T. Greenfield ’61
Dana Marie Ewanechko ’16 Ronald J. Gauthier Robert D. Griesemer ’82
Roderick V. Fagan ’51 MBA Karl Artur Gazdowski ’11 (ECS) and M. Kent Grimes ’83 MBA
Margaret J. Fagenson ’70 (A&S) David A. Grimm ’70 and Marilyn Grimm
Robert B. Fagenson ’70 Tiffany Gazdowski ’11 Raymond J. Griswold ’85 MBA
Charles Fangmann ’53 David B. Gehm ’79 MBA Lynne H. Groff ’75 M.S.
Karlee Marie Farr ’16 Joseph V. Geisberg and Merilyn Geisberg Gabriel M. Grossman ’10
Jane Hiller Farran ’82 Ph.D. Jay R. Gelb Qixin Guan
Neil W. Farrar ’62 and A. Neal Geller ’77 Ph.D. Jeffrey A. Gugick ’85
David Bruce Gelles ’76 and Robin B. Gelles Elizabeth M. Gula ’92
Marilynn A. Farrar G’64 (EDU) Clifton K. Genge ’81 MBA and Judith M. Genge Thomas R. Gunerman ’80
Lawrence T. Faus ’62 Sloan Alexis Genzer ’17 Michael Alan Gursha ’10 (WHIT/NEW)
Robert S. Feder ’52 William Joseph Geoghegan Craig A. Hackbarth ’80
Sergiy Fedorov ’17 MBA Emma B. George Francis Hager and Alyssa C. Hager
Tad Feeney ’75, ’79 MBA Bijou S. Gervais ’17 David Haimes and Miriam K. Haimes ’76
Lenore R. Feldman ’57 William A. Getzelmann and Thomas M. Hali ’54
Joel M. Feldschneider and Elashier Laporcha Davonna Hall ’13
Diana P. Getzelmann ’63 Mark W. Hall ’85
Elizabeth A. Feldschneider Philip M. Giammarino ’89 and Tanya Michele Forrest Hall ’93 (HD)

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Daniel P. Hallberg ’59 MBA Dale H. Hornstein and Mary Jane Kennelly ’82 (HD)
Thomas Hamlin and Pamela A. Hamlin Madelyn H. Hornstein ’83 MBA Brian Kenney
Cynthia Lee Hand ’11 Rodney D. Kent and Kathleen H. Kent
Rich L. Handloff ’91 Donald G. Hornung ’53 Alison H. Kessler
Andrea J. Handy ’91 MBA Regina M. Howard and Regina M. Howard Robert S. Kessler ’52 and Dove D. Kessler
Winifred B. Hannan ’53 Calvin H.W. Hsu ’00 Steven Alex Kessler ’17
Mark D. Harf ’93 MBA Mark Huamani ’91 and Kafele J. Khalfani ’96
Bernard S. Harland ’70 MBA Anisa Marie Khalouf ’17
John E. Harper Sr. ’68 and Debra Harper Kristen S. Huamani ’92 (NEW) Imran H. Khanbhai ’16
Grace Ann Harrington ’17 Shibin Huang ’17 Peter B. Kim and Jennifer Y. Kim
Charles D. Harris ’70 and Martin L. Huff ’64 and V. Susan Huff ’64 James L. Kindinger ’85 MBA
Candace L Hughes ’17 M.S. Brian A. King and Susan I. Grant
Barbara B. Harris ’70 (A&S) David C. Hulihee ’71 John G. King ’94 MBA
Dwayne A. Harris ’01 MBA Donald M. Hunt ’60 Stephen H. Kirsch ’79 and
Emily Katherine Harris ’17 Alton F. Huntley ’82 MBA
Robert W. Harris III ’82 Charles W. Huntoon ’70 MBA Laurie B. Kirsch ’79 (HD)
Donald Harter David B. Hurd ’77 MBA Edward J. Klein ’60
James H. Hartwell ’75 Francisco E. Infante and Claudia A. Infante Eric Michael Klein ’16
Lloyd A. Hascoe ’81 (A&S) and Andrew J.P. Innes ’68 and Barbara P. Innes Scott W. Klein ’79 and
Linda A. Irizarry
Abbe S. Hascoe ’78 (HD) Megan Joelle Irwin ’17 Deborah M. Klein ’79 (HD)
Eleanor H. Hauft ’92 Robert L. Isaacson ’99 Ralph W. Kletzien ’66
F. Thomas Havern ’65 and Martin M. Isaif ’72 MBA and Sandra Isaif Joshua Tyler Knafo ’16
Ismet Isakovic and Hatidza Isakovic Lauren Blake Knafo ’17
Arleen E. Havern ’66 (NUR) Charles B. Israel ’53 Stephen A. Knauf and Lorraine A. Knauf
Richard F. Hawley ’76 MBA and Nancy Hawley Tharian Iype and Salamma Iype Rodney W. Koch ’85 MBA and Evelyn S. Koch
James F. Heaphy ’92 MBA and Worthing F. Jackman ’86 and Michael Kane Kolacia ’02 and

Melanie T. Heaphy ’93 MBA Katrina Lenden Jackman ’85 Adrienne S. Kolacia ’02 (VPA)
Angus Russell Heaton ’17 Edward P. Jackson and Kathy G. Jackson Deborah Koltenuk ’78
John M. Heffner ’78 MBA and Sanjeev K. Jain ’88 MBA and Roopam Jain Leo M. Kosiba ’69 MBA
Connie A. Jastremski ’97 MBA Bernard R. Kossar ’53, ’55 J.D. (LAW) and
Claudette Rignano Heffner Alissa Jill Jerome ’09 MBA
George C. Heidel Jr. ’56 and Jiacheng Jin ’17 Carol M. Kossar ’53 (A&S)
Amy M. Johnson John R. Kranik ’92
Joyce R. Heidel ’57 (NUR) Paul C. Johnson and Sandy Thomas Johnson Richard S. Krawczel ’83 MBA
David W. Heidenreich ’59 Casper P. Jones ’89 MBA, Lt. Col., USA (R) John L. Kreischer ’65 and
Carol A. Heil Larry E. Jones and Nancy J. Rosenbloom
Thomas George Helfrich ’69 MBA and Richard A. Jones ’58 MBA, ’70 Ed.D. (EDU) Lynn Duncan Kreischer ’66 (A&S)
Witold Kaczmarek ’89 MBA Gregory F. Krenzer ’94 and Sandra Krenzer
Betsy A. Helfrich ’65 (A&S) Tom Kalaj ’17 (WHIT/NEW) Alen Kreso ’99
Shravan Kartikeya Hemchand ’17 MBA and Steven P. Kandel ’73 Ernest W. Krieger ’67
Kameron Singh Kang ’15 Kathleen L. Krohl
Alexis Audrine Drickel ’17 MBA John S. Kantor ’93 MBA and Kristen S. Kantor JoAnne Krolak ’92 MBA
Eleanor Robinson Henderson ’47 Theodore H. Kapnek III ’81 and Richard J. Kruszka ’84
Kathleen V. Henskens ’84 Karen K. Kukla G'92 (LAW)
Steven M. Herman and Donna A. Herman Wendy O. Kapnek ’82 (NEW) Enn H. Kunnapas ’82 MBA
Morgan Danna Hershan ’17 Michael J. Kappel ’75 Jacob Takeshi Kurosaki ’10 and
Zachary Max Hescheles ’17 Joshua Ben Karpen ’17
A. Morgan Hickenlooper ’70 MBA and Michael P. Kasperski ’88 (NEW) and Carrie E. Kurosaki ’10 (VPA)
Steve Kurtin and Christine A. Kurtin
Mary Kennedy Hickenlooper Erin A. Kasperski ’91 (VPA) James R. La Duke ’61
Robert W. Higgins ’71 MBA and Harry Katsiavelos and Georgia Katsiavelos Edward J. Lach ’60
Adam E. Katz ’89 and Stacey I. Katz ’89 (HD) Kenneth C. LaFrance ’07 and
Joanne H. Higgins David A. Katz
Edward Hill III and Ginger T. Hill Deborah K. Katz ’51 Danielle L. Attaie ’08 (WHIT/NEW)
William A. Hiller and Debra M. Hiller Burak Kazaz Christine B. Laird ’88
Marvin D. Hine ’56 Christopher R. Keeler ’10 Jeffrey N. Landsberg and Susan B. Landsberg
Sarah R. Hirsch James L. Keene ’79 Brandon J. Lane ’09
Jamie W. Hirsh ’71 Brett Andrew Keller ’17 Kimberly B. Lane ’98
Bradford Hobbs and Andrea Fant-Hobbs ’82 Andrew William Kelley ’99 Andrew E. Larew ’86
Nicholas Hodge Kenneth F. Kellner ’60 Robert J. Laughlin ’87
Bruce M. Hoffman ’69 and Karen R. Kennedy Shawn Joseph LaVana ’03
Marion F. Kennelly ’87 (NEW) John S. Law ’86 MBA
Jane A. Hoffman '69 (A&S/MAX) Robert F. Lax ’08 MBA
Jonathan J. Holtz ’77 Denise M. Lay ’82 MBA
Robert B. Holzer and Viviana Holzer
Robert M. Hopkins Jr.
Allen F. Horn ’79 (ECS) and

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WHITMAN DEAN’S FUND Francis C. Layton and Kathleen P. Layton Christopher D. Marion and Elizabeth S. Marion MaryAnn Monforte
Larry R. Leatherman ’90 MBA and Michelle Marquis ’79 MBA Paula Morabito ’83 MBA
Marilyn Marra-Crolick ’82 MBA Arthur L. Morris ’52
Mary-Lynn R. Leatherman Raymond W. Marshall ’64 MBA James Moskie ’16 MBA
Jocelyn A. Lederman ’09 Richard H. Marshall ’73 MBA, Col., USA (R) and Charles A. Mournet and Joanne P. Mournet
Justin R. Lee ’17 MBA Charles B. Murphy ’52 and
Laura Kathryn Lee-Sabbe Phyllis A. Marshall
Mitchell Crawford LeSueur ’16 Samuel I. Martin ’98 and Julie E. Fuller ’99 (VPA) Mary Louise Murphy ’52 (HD)
David A. Levetz ’62 Todd A. Martin and Julie A. Martin Emily Q. Murphy ’17
Ronald C. Levin ’89 Susan E. Martineau ’87 MBA James H. Murphy ’64 MBA and Patricia H. Murphy
Marc B. Levine ’85 Philip T. Martinec ’76 John F. Murphy Jr. ’74
Samuel Homer Levis ’17 Bryan R. Martoken ’98 F. Story Musgrave ’58
Arthur A. Levy ’65 and Joyce F. Levy Nicholas Marzialo ’10 David M. Nass ’91 and Dina Post Nass ’91 (A&S)
David H. Levy and Jaimi C. Levy Anthony A. Mascolo and Marie A. Mascolo Thomas H. Neely ’96 MBA
Charles A. Lewis ’83 Richard J. Mast ’71 (A&S) John Joseph Nehme ’08
Gelene T. Lewis G'59 (VPA) Danielle Shoshana Matfess ’14 M.S. Thomas D. Netzel ’99 MBA
Geoffrey E. Lewis Manuel M. Matos and Stamatia V. Destounis Clifford R. Neukrug and
Alyssa Frances Leyden ’17 Peter G. Mattheou ’91
Waner Li ’17 M.S. Donald G. Matts ’73 MBA Ellen T. Neukrug ’84 (NEW)
Thomas R. Liebermann ’73 MBA and Daniel M. Maxwell ’86 Stuart Newman ’71
Charles McAteer ’94 Donald E. Newton ’78 MBA and Jill P. Newton
Lou Ann B. Liebermann Matthew Mark McCann ’15 M.S. Christopher Thomas Nichols ’17
Keith L. Lippert ’78 and Connie Lippert Brooke Taylor McCarthy ’17 Jennifer M. Noone ’17 MBA
Christopher Q. Lippmann and Gary E. McClanahan ’88 Cory S. Notrica ’91
Jamille V. McCullough ’95 Benjamin S. Nummy ’91 and
Rebecca A. Lippmann Francis G. McCutchan ’74 MBA
Itsel Lira ’17 Samantha M. McDonald ’07 (NEW) Joanna C. Nummy ’90 (HD), ’90 (EDU)
Daniela Lisa ’17 Haley McDonnell ’17 Glenn S. Nunnamaker ’78
Robert A. Litman ’88 and Carol A. McKenny ’83 MBA Andrew R. Nussbaum ’90 MBA
Andrew C. McNeill ’08 and Dennis J. O’Brien ’75 MBA and
Ellen P. Litman ’88 (EDU)
Andrew E. Livanos ’09 Meredith B. McNeill ’08 (A&S/NEW) Margaret D. O’Brien
Javaughn Anthony Loftman David M. McPherson and Susan E. McPherson Joseph B. O’Donnell and Barbara L. O’Donnell
Joseph W. Logan ’76 Christopher Robert Meier ’14 Kelly Anne Olson ’10
Tarky J. Lombardi ’51 and Marianne E. Lombardi Charles M. Meltzer ’54 and Peter S. O’Malley ’94
Atiba Kimani London ’16 Don P. O’Neill and Sandra C. O’Neill ’80
Stuart H. Loss ’71 and Rachelle S. Loss Joyce Rubinson Meltzer ’59 (NEW) Daniel C. Orcutt ’61 and
Andrew N. Lown ’81 James M. Mendell ’64 MBA
Dean L. Lunt ’88 and Steven G. Merson ’93 and Tara L. Merson ’93 Nancy C. Orcutt ’61 (A&S)
Derek Messulam and Deborah C. Messulam ’89 S. Robert Oresman ’84 and
Michelle A. Lunt ’88 (NEW) Bethany A. Metzgar ’12 M.S.
Olivia S. Lupoli ’17 Alexandra Rose Meyer Cathy E. Oresman ’85 (HD)
Adam C. Lurie ’92 and Julie R. Lurie James R. Meyering ’89 MBA James Patrick O’Rourke ’14
Zewei Ma ’17 Patricia W. Meyers ’83 MBA Melissa Ortega
John E. Mabey ’78 MBA Andrew D. Miller ’07 Michael R. Ortiz ’78 and
Elizabeth C. Madonian ’96 MBA Dean E. Miller ’82
Edward C. Magee ’72 MBA Eric C. Miller ’74 and Margaret W. Miller Deborah P. Ortiz ’78 (ECS)
Kevin M. Maguire and Valerie Maguire Margaret A. Miller ’46 Stephen J. Orzell ’79 MBA
William P. Mahr ’75 MBA Christopher J. Milner ’03 MBA and Joseph B. Ottenstein ’12
Dennis C. Makarainen ’72 MBA, ’80 M.S. Shawn R. Outler ’89
Robert V. Malavet ’86 MBA Cynthia A. Milner James P. Owens ’70 and Ann E. Owens
Brett Mancini and Seana Mancini Laura H. Milton ’51 (A&S) Devvrat Oza ’17 MBA
Eric H. Mandelkern ’06 Cynthia L. Minnigh Runyan ’90 Adam Zachary Pachter ’17
C. Robert Mandeville ’55 Joanne M. Misko-Kaplan ’89 (NEW) Alfred J. Padeletti ’76 MBA and
Gene S. Manheim G'76 (LAW) and Charles S. Mitchell ’65 and
Patricia A. Padeletti
Lynn Manheim ’74 (A&S) Sandra N. Mitchell ’66 (EDU) Robert L. Paglia and Lorraine M. Paglia
Patrick A. Mannion ’80 MBA and Frances T. Mitchell ’60 David E. Pajak ’12 MBA and
John D. Mitchell Jr. ’01 and
Gwyn Mannion ’13 MBA Jane Marie Pajak ’00 (A&S)
Robert J. March and Marianne E. March Katrina L. Mitchell ’01 (NEW) Cathy L. Palm ’78 MBA
Steven P. March ’03 MBA Taffere Mogus ’78 Ph.D. David M. Panosian ’83 MBA
Alexandra Anne Marcuccio ’17 Paul J. Mokrzecki ’75 Ben Lawrence Parker ’84
Scott Marcus and Deborah L. Marcus ’96 Emmet F. Monaghan ’71 MBA Christopher Parlo and Lisa Parlo
Glenn T. Marek Shannon Marie Monahan ’17 Fran R. Parnes
Logan Matthew Margolis ’17 Amy Lou Parsons ’90 MBA
Paul W. Parsons ’53
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James E. Pasternak ’75 and Lucinda A. Pasternak Daniel Rappaport ’76 Frank R. Salerno ’81 (A&S) and Joanne Salerno
Pratish S. Patel ’90 Stephen R. Rappaport ’92 Nicholas Francis Salerno ’14
Joseph P. Patin II ’90 Trishala Rasya ’17 MBA Gerald H. Saltman ’67 MBA
Keith A. Pattison ’80 MBA Scott H. Rauch ’93 Elizabeth T. Samelson
Pratik Paul ’17 John C. Redmond and Barbara J. Redmond Lena E. Samelson ’17
Robert H. Pearlman ’64 and Sula Pearlman Paul D. Reid ’78 Timothy John Santos ’17
Anthony Michael Pegues ’17 Roger S. Reid Jr. ’57 and Wayne P. Sayatovic ’69 and
Richard J. Peperone ’99
Beth S. Perlman ’82 Margaret B. Reid ’66 (A&S) Janice Z. Sayatovic ’70
Paul E. Perrotto ’72, ’98 MBA and Ronald K. Reighter ’75 MBA Michael Joseph Scarola ’98 MBA
Nancy G. Reiners ’59 (NUR) Joseph N. Scarpinato ’68
Sharon Perrotto David M. Reller ’91 and Tracy McIntyre Reller Neal S. Schack ’96 and Jennifer Gasman Schack
Gerald Perselay ’61 MBA and Audrey Perselay Steven M. Remus ’16 M.S. and Alicia Remus Leslie E. Schenk ’74 M.S.
Thomas E. Peterman ’89 and Kelly Peterman Giles A. Reneau ’03 MBA Emily Elizabeth Scherer ’17 M.S.
William C. Peters ’94 MBA Frederick Renzoni ’59 Stacy Brooke Schindler ’17
Erik D. Peterson ’04 MBA and Lindsey Rae Reuter ’17 (EDU) Michael E. Schoeneck ’06
David Todd Reynolds ’17 MBA Eduardo Antonio Schwartz ’17
Elizabeth H. Peterson Alan B. Richer ’76 and Jessica Locke Richer Jason Max Schwartz ’00
Cory M. Pettinella ’09 Jason T. Ricks ’07 MBA and Katherine Anne Ricks Anthony J. Sciarabba ’84 and Theresa Sciarabba
Edward J. Pettinella ’76 MBA and Chang Rim and Hyun Rim Thomas J. Scott ’63 (A&S) ’73 MBA and
JiEun Ro ’08
Ann W. Pettinella Andrew P. Robbins ’89 MBA Laurel I. Scott G’72 (EDU)
Gary R. Phillips ’87 and Lisa M. Phillips ’87 (A&S) Roy E. Robinson ’50 Howard R. Seamens ’64 MBA
David-Jon C. Pierfy ’92 Kenneth W. Robitaille ’56 Thomas W. Seifert ’69
Donald K. Piermont Jr. ’67 Martha A. Roblee ’84 MBA Joel D. Semel ’05
Stephanie V. Pinsky ’69 (HD), G’71 (EDU) Ivan Robles ’15 Joseph Anthony Serafini ’10
Thomas Philip Pistocchi ’17 Fernando A. Robleto ’95 and Misty Robleto Benjamin C. Sewell III ’79 MBA and
Francis P. Placek and Jodie Placek Arthur Rock ’48 and Toni Rembe Rock
Cynthia Helen Poirier ’17 Caryn Israel Rock ’80 Sandie P. Sewell
Christopher James Pokornowski ’12 Anna J. Rodriguez ’17 MBA Yu Shao ’17 (iSchool/WHIT)
John S. Polickoski ’67 MBA Carlos Rodriguez-Sanchez ’17 Eve Robyn Shapiro ’17
Brett Steven Polinsky ’17 Angelo Roefaro ’07 Phyllis Shapiro
Lisa M. Poliseno ’97 MBA John E. Roesgen ’71 MBA Bhavender P. Sharma ’85 MBA
Kenneth A. Pontarelli ’92 and Vincent E. Rogers ’57 and Carolyn B. Rogers Craig M. Sherman ’86
Mark D. Rosenholz ’73 MBA and Bradley J. Short ’82
Tracey Cantino Pontarelli Charles J. Siegel ’72 and Rene J. Siegel
Danielle Popper ’17 Claudia Ruth Rosenholz Cynthia Sikaras ’84 MBA
Dennis S. Porter ’84 Joseph M. Rosenthal ’68 and Myles N. Silvers ’11 M.S.
Earl B. Powell ’77 MBA Michael W. Simches ’84 and
Steven J. Pratt G'95 (ECS) and Sheryl M. Rosenthal ’69 (HD)
Susan P. S. Rosenthal ’90 Ph.D. Wendy G. Simches ’84
Lisa M. Pratt ’94 MBA James G. Ross and Allison K. Ross Joseph John Simek ’15 (WHIT/NEW)
Douglas A. Present ’86 Paul H. Ross ’64 and Melissa J. Ross ’89 (HD) Thomas J. Simeone ’86
Kendall Paige Price ’17 Donna A. Rossi ’88 Joseph R. Simon ’57
Mark A. Price and Julie A. Price Ernie M. Roth ’73 Steven R. Simpson ’99 MBA and
John S. Prizner III G’98 (NEW) and Christopher F. Roussos ’88 MBA
Eric D. Rowe ’95 and Alison Holmes Simpson
Darcie R. Prizner Gina M. Sinsigalli
Alan Raymond Prusak ’85 (ECS) Jennifer M. Rowe ’95 (NEW) William Arthur Sinsigalli
Samantha G. Punch ’90 Sylvester E. Rowe ’73 (A&S) Robert James Skalicky ’17
Jack Purcell and Sheryl Purcell Robert E. Rude ’93 MBA David Radin Skoler ’15 (iSchool/WHIT)
Frederic V. Purse ’09 M.S. Neil L. Rudolph and Susan A. Cluff Danielle Bridgette Skowronek ’15
Caroline Dougherty Pusak ’17 Bruce D. Ruppert ’84 MBA and Glen R. Slater ’55
Fei Qi ’16 Susan H. Slayman ’86 MBA
Kenneth L. Quaglio ’91 MBA and Antonina M. Ruppert Henrik Slipsager and Naja Slipsager
Michael G. Rutherford and Joan N. Rutherford Gillian Brandeis Sloane ’16
Valerie H. Quaglio Colin J. Ryan ’07 David M. Slotnick ’77 MBA and
Lindsay D. Quilty Jeffrey Daniel Ryan ’12 MBA
Christopher M. Quinn Mark H. Ryan ’77 and Lauren A. Ryan ’76 (HD) Carol Z. Slotnick
Roberta K. Rabin ’73 David T. Rybak ’80 Emilia Joan Slotnick ’15
Joel H. Rabine ’63 (A&S), ’65 J.D. (LAW) and Paula Morabito ’83 MBA and Maria M. Yip Paul Smetana ’58
Arnold L. Sabin ’49 Linda M. Smircich ’78 Ph.D.
Sally Rabine David O. Sabre ’63 Derrell M. Smith G'13 (NEW)
Jacob Leslie Rackmil ’17 Kenneth A. Sadeckas ’83 MBA Molly Elizabeth Smith ’16 (WHIT/NEW)
Vincent C. Ragusa and Donna L. Ragusa Philip M. Smith ’61
Sevilimedu P. Raj and Sudha Raj G'91 (HD)
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WHITMAN DEAN’S FUND Robin M Smith Laurence J. Trapp ’77 MBA Christopher E. Wheatley G'98 (EDU) and
Gordon P. Snyder and Lisa A. Snyder David Travis and Lisa Travis Kathleen K. Wheatley ’01 Ph.D.
Harold D. Snyder ’49 Anthony B. Triscari ’83
Harvey C. Snyder ’58 Scott William Trobert ’17 M.S. John W. White ’62
Daniel Solondz ’53 Joe L. Tucker ’72 MBA George W. Whitehouse ’49
George A. Sophias and Anastasia Sophias Laura Anne Tugultschinow ’10 Barbara E. Whitman
Zaki S. Soubra ’00 MBA Richard R. Tupy Jr. ’68 MBA, Col., USA (R) Keith S. Whitner and Lisa Whitner
Mildred D. Spath ’46 Robert M. Tyle ’58 Christopher Robert Wiehl ’01
Joseph E. Spicer ’91 (A&S) and Robert A. Unger ’92 (NEW) and David C. Wilcox and Valerie A. Wilcox
Alexander D. Will ’17
Marquetha C. Spicer ’92 (EDU) Lauren S. Unger ’89 Austin Doran Williams ’11
Alan P. Spiniello and Therese M. Spiniello George S. Urist ’84 MBA Randy B. Williams and Nancy D. Williams
Michael A. Squires ’06 and Susan Vail-Wollman Roland L. Williams ’97 (VPA)
Cynthia L. Vallar ’80 John J. Willis ’87
Lemor Avinari ’05 (A&S) Eugenia C. Van Keuren ’60 Beth J. Wilner ’17
Teddy Marco Srour ’16 Sherilyn Faircloth Van Orden ’71 Steven M. Windwer and Joan M. Windwer
Gary E. Starr ’84 and Michelle G. Starr ’84 Jose A. Vargas ’93 (iSchool) and Sidney Winokoor ’49 (A&S) and
Alba Stefani
Jaime M. Steiner ’84 Valerie Miller Vargas ’94 Ethel Winokoor ’50 (A&S)
Leo M. Stepanian II ’82 MBA James R. Veale ’83 (A&S) and Lisa O. Veale ’83 Simon B. Winokoor ’16
Leandra Denay Stewart ’15 Thomas P. Velazquez ’77 Katherine Rose Winsor ’17
Philip L. Stiefel-Stevens ’62 Patricia A. Vicente ’91 MBA Andrew David Wishart ’07 and
Joel P. Stinson James E. Vike G'96 (MAX) and
Donald S. Stites ’51 and Marion S. Stites Kaitlin M. Dengos ’09 (EDU)
Frederick W. Stone ’83 MBA Louisa C. Vike ’89 MBA Geraldine M. Wolk ’71
Douglas S. Strahan ’85 and Diane G. Strahan ’85 Robert A. Vincent ’70 MBA Jake Andrew Woloshin ’17
Thomas C. Strand and Linda J. Strand Robert A. Visalli ’76 M.S. and Sandra C. Wong ’67
Neil B. Strodel ’86 MBA and Christine C. Strodel Tony Wong ’97
Pamela F. Strollo ’97 MBA Claudia M. Visalli G’87 (HD) Brandon Christian Wood ’17
Samara A. Strycker ’93 Ramesh Viswanathan ’92 MBA Ashley Ann Woodard
Helen Abby Sugden ’94 Veronica Vital-Homar ’17 Andrew C. Woodruff ’08
Rey P. Sully ’10 MBA and Richard B. Vivona ’73 James R. Worthington ’76
Mark M. Waclawski ’88 MBA and Yan Xie ’03 Ph.D.
Jennifer A. Sully ’10 MBA Curtis Kenneth Yandow ’16
Jiashi Sun ’17 Lynn Waclawski Chuan Yang ’17
Mengyu Sun ’17 David C. Wagner ’66 (ESF) and Edwin H. Yarwood ’55 (A&S) and
Kevin E. Swenson and Debra L. Swenson
Kanique Donshai Swinson ’16 Carolyn J. Wagner ’64 Joanne Zinsmeister-Yarwood
Matthew James Switzer ’17 Jeffrey C. Wagner and Lisa M. Wagner Siqi Yin ’16
Denise Scala Szymanski ’77 (A&S) Leslie Walker ’15 MBA Eva R. Young
Harold M. Tague III ’83 Robert A. Walker ’65 MBA and Christopher Yu ’17
Xiaochen Tang ’14 Joyce A. Zadzilka ’96 MBA
Faruk I. Tanyel ’73 MBA Judene Rinehart Walker ’59 (A&S) James A. Zamkov ’95 and
Heather V. Taylor ’92 John M. Walsh
Robert B. Taylor ’76 MBA, Col., USA (R) Jieni Wan ’14 M.S. Penelope A. Zamkov ’94 (HD)
Steven H. Teman ’17 Guan Jun Wang ’07 Ph.D. Lee R. Zaretzky ’89
Ching-Ying Teng ’17 Wei Wang ’17 M.S. Richard N. Zecher ’88 and
Emily Kathleen Thomas ’17 Norman R. Ward ’87 MBA
Michael T. Tirico ’88 (NEW) and Aja Lynn Watkins Victoria W. Zecher ’87 (A&S)
Clifford D. Way Jr. ’54 Lingtao Zhang ’17
Deborah G. Tirico ’89 Dominik Weber ’17 Yiming Zhang ’17
Ajay Kumar Tiwary ’00 MBA Jessica Wedge Fei Zheng ’17
Lowell A. Toenniessen ’55 and Gary L. Weinberg ’84 Jiyang Zhou ’17 (iSchool/WHIT)
Dylan Cole Weinberger ’16 (iSchool/WHIT) Yuhao Zhou ’17
Joan C. Toenniessen ’57 (NEW) Stuart L. Weinberger ’76 Anthony S. Zimmerman and
Michael J. Tomas III ’96 Ph.D. Kenneth M. Weinstein ’65 (ENG), ’68 MBA
Richard P. Tomaszewski ’82 MBA and Andrew Jonathan Weiss ’17 Ann M. Zimmerman
Bryan D. Weissman ’98 Geoff Andrew Zimmerman ’01 and
Joanne L. Tomaszewski Matthew I. Weissman ’00 and
Debra V. Toussaint Marie Elizabeth Zimmerman
George S. Tracy ’07 and Adrienne Diane Weissman ’01 (NUR) John J. Zimmerman ’89 and
J. Wesley Welch ’85 MBA
Amy E. Tracy ’85 (AS), ’85 (NEW) Paula F. Welch ’80 MBA Linda A. Zimmerman ’85 MBA
Bryan J. Trainor ’95 Candace E. Welke ’65 (HD) Alex Zivik and Marina Zivik
Bruce E. Wertheim ’87 Ronald D. Zocki and Claudia C. Zocki ’73

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