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University of Central Florida

Fall 2008 ∙ Issue № 1

Executive Development Center Moves Downtown

From the Dean“New” may be a short word, but it is one that is used repeatedly throughout this “new” publication. That is because we have a lot of exciting information to share with you. Our cover story describes how our Executive Development Center (EDC) has a new home in downtown Orlando. We relocated the EDC from the main campus so we can expand programs and be closer to the Central Florida business community.

We hired some new faculty members and appointed new professorships. We will soon have a new Web site that features more information on the college, more event listings, and more profiles on our students and faculty. Our Graduate Business Programs has found a new way to reach current and potential students by launching pages on Facebook and LinkedIn.

As you read through this publication, however, you will learn that not everything about us is new. In fact, much remains the same.

The quality of our students remains outstanding. Lalita Booth was recently selected as the first-ever Truman Scholar from UCF and was named as one of the Top 10 College Women of 2008 by Glamour magazine.

I continue to be impressed with our graduates. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Hall of Fame. To date, 50 alumni have been inducted into the program. The caliber of our graduates is so remarkable that the selection committee often has a difficult time limiting the number of new inductees each year!

I hope you enjoy our new publication and I look forward to sharing our future endeavors with you. In the meantime, please contact me with any thoughts, questions or suggestions you may have about our college.

Thomas L. Keon, Dean

Table of Contents

Randy Anderson Is Sold On UCF We sit down with Randy I. Anderson, Ph.D., the new Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair in the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate.

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Executive Development Center Moves Downtown The UCF Executive Development Center (EDC) has moved to downtown Orlando. We have the story.6

Faculty News4

Alumni 5

Hall of Fame8

Biz Central10

Dean: Thomas L. Keon Communications Director/Editor: Joanne Chive, ‘03 and ‘07 Graphic Design/Digital Artwork: Jonathan Gabriel, ‘06

University of Central Florida Business magazine is published by the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida. We welcome your letters and comments. Please write to Communications Director, University of Central Florida, College of Business Administration, P.O. Box 161991, Orlando, FL 32816, or e-mail jchive@bus.ucf.edu.

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Meet Randy I. Anderson

Randy I. Anderson has joined UCF as the inaugural Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate. He will direct the research and education institute in the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate.

Hometown: Hennepin, Illinois—Population 700. The entire county went to the same high school.

Family: Wife Jennifer, son Jackson, daughter Ava, and two dogs—Ellie and Zeke.

What made you decide to come to UCF? If you asked me to describe my dream job I would have said, “I would like to be an endowed chair at a Ph.D. granting university in a large metropolitan area with a dynamic real estate market and a chance to build a top real estate program.” When this job appeared right in my backyard, it seemed too good to be true. I feel truly blessed to be the inaugural Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair at UCF.

Where do you see the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate in 10 years? We are starting from a unique position because the real estate community has already embraced our program and has given us many resources—financial and otherwise. The gift from the Dr. Phillips organization puts us on the radar screen of real estate programs to watch. The commitment from the Central Florida Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties will allow us to attract another top faculty member for the program and to continue our growth. In addition, we are also working closely with experienced Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) instructors to become one of less than 20 programs in the country that are part of the CCIM university affiliate program.

How long do you predict the current real estate downturn will last? The overall economy is in a very difficult state. The largest component of our Gross

Domestic Product is consumption and many factors are working against us:

Weak housing market• High energy prices• Struggling labor market• Low consumer confidence• Chaos in the financial markets/mortgage and • 

otherwise

These factors are causing difficulties across virtually every sector in the economy. As such, we have not seen the worst of the downturn in the real estate markets nationally.

However, there are a couple of important bright notes: Central Florida has perhaps the best mid-to-long-term prospects of any market across the U.S. due to geographical and demographic factors. Secondly, substantial wealth creation in the real estate sector

really only occurs when there is a market dislocation like there was back during the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) days. Savvy investors have a once-in-a-working-lifetime opportunity to buy assets and create wealth. Everyone seems to understand this, but only those who find a way to participate can benefit…so, find a way!

Randy Anderson Is Sold On UCF

Faculty Spotlight

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“I truly believe we have a legi tima te opportuni ty to have a top 10 program with a full array of undergraduate and graduate programs. While building our national and international educational reputation, I see the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate being an integral part of the local real estate community.”

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Last book read: When Markets Collide: Investment Strategies for the Age of Global Economic Change by Mohamed El-Erian. I have also co-read numerous Dick and Jane books with my daughter!

Favorite Sports Team: Besides UCF, I am a huge Alabama football fanatic and a Chicago Cubs baseball fan.

You might be surprised to learn that I: Met my wife by dating her roommate. She asked me to lunch and we got engaged two weeks later (and I was out of town one of them)! I thought of it much like a real estate transaction. I knew if she did too much due diligence she might change her mind—so I made a quick, solid offer and closed the deal!

Dr. Phillips Inc. has committed $2. 5 million, which, when combined with a state matching gift creates a $5 million endowment for the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate. The endowment supports the Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate, the Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate, and the Dr. P. Phillips scholarship program for real estate students.

Glenn Harrison Named Inaugural Richard T. Crotty Orange County Endowed ChairEconom ics Professor Glen n W. Ha r r i son h a s b e en n a med t he inaugural Richard T. Crotty Orange County Endowed Chair. Crotty is the mayor of Orange County, Florida. In his new role, Harrison will engage in teaching, research and scholarly activities relating to urban and regional economic research. Additionally, he will serve as a critical resource for the Institute for Economic Competitiveness, which is located in the CBA. Harrison, a native of Australia, joined UCF in 2003. His research interests include experimental economics, environmental and resource economics and international trade policy. He is widely published in those areas and has made numerous presentations throughout the world. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from UCLA.

Marshall Schminke Chosen BB&T Professor of Business EthicsMarshall Schminke, a professor of management, has been selected as the BB&T Professor of Business Ethics. Schminke was chosen based on his vast experience in business ethics and strategic management. His research has resulted in numerous awards, more than 40 publications, and more than 70 presentations at professional conferences and universities in the U.S. and abroad. He has published a book on managerial ethics and served as associate editor for the scholarly journals Business Ethics Quarterly and the Academy of Management Journal. In addition, he serves as an Academic Fellow at the Ethics Resource Center. Schminke received his doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University and has served as a Visiting Scholar at Oxford University.

Gregory Trompeter Joins the Kenneth G. Dixon School of AccountingGregory Trompeter has joined the CBA as the C.G. Avery Professor of Accounting in the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting. Trompeter comes to UCF from Boston College, where he was an associate professor and executive director of the Master of

Science in Accounting Program. His primary research interests include issues related to auditor independence, audit judgment and the economics of the markets for auditing and consulting services. He has published in a number of academic journals and has served on the editorial boards of Accounting Horizons and Behavioral Research in Accounting. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Faculty News

American Accounting Association Honors Two Professors

Two professors from the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting were honored at the recent American Accounting Associat ion Annual Conference. Vicky Arnold, the Ernst & Young Professor, received the 2008 Outstanding Researcher of the Year Award from the Artificial Intelligence/Emerging Technologies Section of the American Accounting Association. The purpose of this award is to recognize a researcher for outstanding published research in the field of Artificial Intelligence/Emerging Technologies. Arnold was recognized with this award based on the overall impact of her research in the field of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, the relevance of her research to the larger accounting information systems community (as well as the overall information systems community), and the originality and innovation of her research.

Paul Goldwater, associate professor, received the 2008 Jim Bulloch Award for Innovations in Management Accounting Education. The prest ig ious awa rd was presented by the Management Account ing Sect ion of the Association. Goldwater was honored for his work, “The Practice-Performance Relationship: Using a Web-based Knowledge Management System to Foster Advanced Learning and Skill Acquisition in the Classroom.” The Bulloch Award is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the field of management accounting education.

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AlumniDear CBA Alumni:

People do business with people they know and like. However, if knowing and liking someone were enough, we certainly wouldn’t be hurting for new clients or customers. The missing factor is trust, the cornerstone of any relationship, business or otherwise. When building rapport, it is customary to find a common link between two or more people. That common ground can be a great foundation for a mutually beneficial business relationship. The CBA Alumni Chapter creates an opportunity to do just that.

The chapter serves many interests and hosts several functions a year including networking opportunities, social events, a fundraising golf tournament, student-interaction programs and community-service projects. These efforts are overseen by the CBA Alumni Chapter Executive Committee, and we are always looking for new members. When working with this dedicated group of alumni, there is an enhanced opportunity to build business relationships and give back to the college and to UCF. You can read more about our golf tournament on page 11.

I hope you will join us at our next monthly executive committee meeting or alumni event and benefit from the opportunity UCF provides. Let me know if you have an interest by sending an e-mail to us at businessadmin@ucfalumni.com or calling (407) 823-ALUM. Go Knights!Joseph Regenstein IV, CBA Alumni Chapter Chair

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Executive decision

The Executive Development Center Moves Downtown

“Location, location, location” is not just a cliché to the staff of the UCF Executive Development Center (EDC). It is the reason they moved from the main UCF campus to downtown Orlando.

The EDC is still part of the college, but moving downtown allows them to expand programs and build partnerships with Central Florida businesses. “We relocated to be closer to the business community and position ourselves as Central Florida’s Executive Education Partner,” said Jai Ganesh, associate dean of administration and executive programs, and the mastermind behind the move. “We plan to serve as the bridge between downtown and the university, particularly the College of Business Administration. UCF Stands for Opportunity and this is our opportunity to become an integral part of the Central Florida business community,” he added.

The EDC will continue to provide leading executive education programs to both individuals and organizations, but now that the relocation has taken place, they will offer more non-degree programs as well. Additional staff has been hired to expand this area and plans are underway to present a variety of workshops and seminars in areas such as technology, innovation, business analytics, negotiation and data mining. The EDC also plans to develop a Mini-MBA certificate program in the near future.

Those attending programs at the downtown facility will be impressed with the recent renovations. The center now includes a state-of-the-art 60-seat multimedia executive classroom with two breakout rooms, as well as an auditorium with stadium seating for 150. The center supports wireless Internet and contains a fully-equipped computer lab with on-site tech support, two LCD flat-screen televisions and an executive conference room. The space is available to external organizations wishing to meet downtown. Covered parking in a safe, secure parking garage is available to all students and visitors. For more information, contact the EDC at (407) 235-3901.

The EDC, housed in the Ying Academic Center, is located at 36 Pine Street in the heart of downtown Orlando. The center offers a full range of executive and professional MBA programs including the Executive MBA, the Professional MBA, the Professional MIS, and the Professional Master of Science in Management. In addition, the center offers non-degreed professional workshops and certificate programs.

Students will benefit from the recent renovations that include a new three-tiered executive classroom with seating for 60. The room is equipped with wireless Internet, video projection, recording capabilities and two breakout rooms.

UCF Vice President of Community Relations Helen Donegan and Dr. Jai Ganesh, associate dean of administration and executive programs, participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, representing the grand opening of the EDC.

Dean Keon moderates an executive panel of Central Florida business and thought leaders during the EDC Partner’s Week. From left to right: Rasesh Thakkar, ‘84, senior managing director, Tavistock Group; Rick Walsh, ‘77 and ‘83, president of the KnobHill Group; Thomas C. Chatmon, Jr., executive director, Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency; Jim Atchison, ‘92, president and chief operating officer, Busch Entertainment; and Dean Keon.

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Hall of Fame MembersClass of 1999:James S. Hunt, ‘77Douglas F. Long, ‘82Craig Miller, ‘74Blaine Sweatt, ‘76Al Weiss, ‘76Class of 2000:R. Todd Bowers, ‘77J. Kenneth Bryant, ‘77Les W. Eiserman, ’81 and ‘82James W. Ferrell, ‘80R. Glenn Hubbard, ‘79Gerald R. McGratty, Jr., ’71 and ‘72Class of 2001:Scott Bell, ‘83John J. Carelli, ‘75Larry Chastang, ‘80Roy Davidson, ‘77Ivan Lefkowitz, ‘73Rocky Santomassino, ‘79Class of 2002:Olga M. Calvet, ‘71Robert B. Case, ‘70Joseph Durek, ‘78William A. Long, ‘73Class of 2003:N. Lois Adams, ‘85Harold “Hal” Downing, ‘76Laurette T. Koellner, ‘77Louis F. Lentine, Jr., ‘93Palmer Barton Weeks, Jr., ’83 and ‘84Class of 2004:G. Thomas Bland, Jr., ’75 and ‘79Andrew J. Fore, III, ’76 and ‘83Paul Gregg, ‘74 and ‘76Nan B. McCormick, ‘83Class of 2005:Kathy Assaf, ‘70Jim Atchison, ‘92Ward Curtis, Jr., ’73 and ‘77Ken Dixon, ‘75Andrew Titen, ‘75Class of 2006:Stanley C. Horton, ‘73Tom Messina, ‘84Paul Ryan, ‘83Theresa Schefstad, ‘80Class of 2007:James Balaschak, ’86 and ‘92Richard O. Baldwin, Jr., ‘80Hank Crouse, ‘71Steve Felkowitz, ‘79Mike McArdle, ‘87Class of 2008:Alan C. Charron, ‘84Melanie B. Fernandez, ’86 and ‘91Michael J. “Micky” Grindstaff, ‘78Alex Martins, ‘01Mark L. Plaumann, ’74 and ‘79John D. Vander Werf, ‘77

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Hall of Fame Turns 10!It all began on October 8, 1999. That’s the date when five graduates from the CBA were inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame. With the addition of the Class of 2008, that number has risen to 50.

The program was established under the direction of Dean Thomas L. Keon. “When I started as dean, one of my first goals was to create a Hall of Fame to honor our most prestigious alumni. Induction into the program is the highest recognition given by the college,” said Keon.

Each spring, a nominating committee selects the next class. Inductees must be graduates of the CBA and highly successful in their careers. Further, they must demonstrate a strong commitment to UCF, specifically the business school. “Hall of Fame inductees give back to the college by serving as mentors to our students and hiring our graduates,” said Keon.

As the CBA continues to expand, so does the Hall of Fame. “Although it’s 10 years old, in some ways I think we’re just getting started. The quality of our programs and our students continue to improve each year, which makes a business degree from UCF even more valuable,” said Keon.

Nominations to the Hall of Fame are accepted throughout the year. To nominate someone, please contact Joanne Chive, director of communications, at jchive@bus.ucf.edu or (407) 823-5782.

2008 Inductees:

Alan C. Charron, ‘84PresidentReal Property Specialists, Inc.

Alex Martins, ‘01Chief Operating OfficerOrlando Magic

John D. Vander Werf, ‘77President and OwnerTechnapack, Inc.

Mark L. Plaumann, ‘74 and ‘79Co-founderGreyhawke Capital Advisors LLC

Melanie B. Fernandez, ‘86 and ‘91PartnerCross, Fernandez & Riley, LLP

Michael J. “Micky” Grindstaff, ‘78PartnerShutts & Bowen LLP

Nominations to the UCF College of Business Administration Hall of Fame are accepted throughout the year. An individual nominated for induction must be a graduate of the college and meet the following criteria:

Graduated at least 10 years prior to induction for those who hold an undergraduate degree, or at least five • years prior for those who hold a graduate degree.

Achieved significant senior-level career position(s).• Made major contributions to his/her profession.• Must have demonstrated a strong commitment to UCF, specifically to the College of Business Administration.• 

Nomination Form

Name of nominee: _____________________________________________________________________________

Year of graduation(s): __________________________________________________________________________

Type of degree (check all that apply): [ ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Major(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________

Place of Employment: __________________________________________________________________________

Title: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

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Please submit a resume or detailed biography of the nominee.

Nominator’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

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Please send this completed form to Joanne Chive, UCF College of Business Administration, P.O. Box 161991,Orlando, FL 32816-1991, ATTN: Hall of Fame.

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Would You Like To Nominate Someone For The UCF College of Business Administration Hall of Fame?

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Biz CentralGraduate Business Programs Is Now On Facebook and LinkedInAre you interested in learning the latest news about our graduate programs? If so, we just made it easier. The Graduate Business Programs has launched pages on Facebook and LinkedIn, two of the most prominent social networking sites for college students and young professionals. The social networking initiative, one of the first of its kind at UCF, is intended to promote our MBA program as well as other available graduate-level curricula. Graduate Business Programs uses the highly-trafficked Web services to rapidly disseminate information about upcoming information sessions and new programs to interested parties.

CBA Reaccredited by AACSB InternationalLast spring, the College of Business Administration achieved reaffirmation of accreditation from AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation. As part of the reaffirmation process, the college was visited and evaluated by a peer review team made up of business school deans from other universities. “I am pleased that outside business school administrators are impressed with our college and recognize the strength of our faculty, programs, and students. Our AACSB reaffirmation validates our commitment to providing quality education,” said CBA Dean Thomas L. Keon.

Joust Winners Continue To Grow CompanyAs grand prize winners of the 2008 Joust Business Plan Competition, the founders of the Web site GroupTable.com earned the opportunity to become clients of the UCF Technology Incubator for one year. GroupTable.com was created by business students David Brim, Carl Henderson and Scott Wall to help manage their group projects and study groups more effectively. It is a Web-based software specifically designed to help student groups improve their document management, communication and project planning. With the support of the Incubator, the group is working hard to expand their business, which has

been focused primarily at UCF. They are currently making enhancements and plan to launch the site statewide later this year. Be sure to check it out at www.grouptable.com.

IEC Produces Quarterly Economic ForecastsIn these uncertain economic times, one thing is clear: the two comprehensive economic forecasts produced each quarter by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (IEC) have become a valuable tool for long-term planners in both the private and public sectors. The forecasts, based on the research of Dr. Sean Snaith, director of the IEC, address many critical issues facing consumers such as the housing market, energy prices and unemployment rates. The publications have proven quite popular and have brought tremendous national recognition to the IEC as well as the college. The U.S. Forecast provides updated economic information that is vital to the academic, government and business communities across the nation. The Florida & Metro Forecast is a comprehensive, quarterly forecast of the Florida economy and 12 metropolitan areas including: Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Deltona-Daytona Beach, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Orlando-Kissimmee, Palm Bay-Melbourne, Naples-Marco Island, and Miami-Fort Lauderdale. Past forecasts can be found at www.bus.ucf.edu/hitec/.

CBA Student Awarded Truman ScholarshipCongratulations to CBA student Lalita Booth for being named the first-ever Truman scholar from UCF. Booth, who double majors in finance and accounting, was recognized by the H. Truman Scholarship Foundation as one of just 65 outstanding college student leaders in the nation devoted to public service. Each scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate study. Booth was selected on the basis of leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood that she will “make a difference.” In the past, she has experienced homelessness, a broken welfare system and single motherhood. Having overcome many obstacles, she now wants to help others. She has created Lighthouse for Dreams, a local high school outreach

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program that teaches teens to manage money. Booth was recently featured in the July/August UCF Pegasus alumni magazine, as well as the September issue of Glamour magazine.

CBA Alum Phil Dalhausser, ‘02, Brings Home The Gold!Phil Dalhausser, ‘02 (Business Administration), and his partner Todd Rogers won a gold medal in beach volleyball at the recent Olympic Games in Beijing. The team beat Brazil in three sets to win the gold. Born in Switzerland, Dalhausser, who is 6’9”, grew up in Daytona, and did not start playing volleyball until his senior year in high school. While at UCF, he played on the club volleyball team.

News From the SBDC at UCFEunice Choi has been named the Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UCF. Choi, a certified business analyst, has been with the SBDC for 10 years. During her tenure, her assistance to SBDC clients has resulted in a substantial economic impact for many small businesses, including total capital formation of over $43 million. She has counseled more than 1600 businesses and taught more than 130 workshops.

In other SBDC news, for the first time in its 28-year history, the Center has formed an advisory board consisting of eight members from the Central Florida community. The board meets bi-annually and provides recommendations for program development, promoting SBDC services, advising on funding issues and supporting legislative activities.

The SBDC is part of our college and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network. The main office is at the Disney Entrepreneur Center in downtown Orlando. The SBDC serves an eight-county area that includes Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia counties, and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

CBA Alumni Chapter Annual Golf Tournament Raises Money For ScholarshipsThe signature event for the CBA Alumni Chapter is an annual g o l f t ou r n a m e nt created more than 10 years ago. This event makes it possible for the chapter to sponsor programs to benefit our students, alumni and community throughout the year.

In the last three years alone, the group has raised more than $42,000. From 2006 to 2007, the amount raised more than doubled. As a result, the chapter was recognized by the UCF Alumni Association with the “Event of the Year” award.

Plans are underway for the 11th annual tournament, which will be held on May 1, 2009, at Rio Pinar Country Club in east Orlando. A number of event sponsorships are available, and this is an excellent opportunity to reach the alumni and community business leaders who will be attending the event. The field of 120 expected golfers will represent a wide range of industries such as accounting firms, financial institutions, theme parks, healthcare organizations, and high-tech firms. Get in on the fun the day of the event by sponsoring a foursome to play in the tournament!

For more information, call (407) UCF-ALUM, or send an e-mail to businessadmin@ucfalumni.com.

TIDES Publishes Racial and Gender Report CardThe Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) publishes the internationally acclaimed Racial and Gender Report Card, as well as other studies pertaining to hiring practices in coaching and sport management, student-athlete graduation rates and racial attitudes in sports. TIDES is part of the DeVos Sport Business Management Graduate Program, located in the CBA. To read past studies, please visit www.tidesport.org.

Biz Central

Dean’s Executive CouncilMembersN. Lois Adams, ‘85 President and CEOHHCS Health Group

Jim D. Atchison, ‘92 President and Chief Operating OfficerBusch Entertainment

Jim G. Balaschak, ‘86 and ‘92PresidentDeanja, LLC

Richard O. Baldwin, Jr., ‘80Chief Executive OfficerCelebris Memorial Services, Inc.

G. Thomas Bland, Jr., ‘75 and ‘79President and CEOAquaFiber Technologies

R. Todd Bowers, ‘77Executive Vice PresidentSunTrust Banks, Inc.

Robert B. Case, ‘70President R B Case Consulting

Lawrence J. Chastang, ‘80President and Managing ShareholderLarsonAllen

Roy H. Davidson, ‘77Private Investor

Kenneth G. Dixon, ‘75CPA and Real Estate DeveloperKenneth G. Dixon Foundation, Inc.

Bill DoneganOrange County Property Appraiser

Les Eiserman, ‘81 and ‘82PartnerLarsonAllen

Andrew J. Fore III, ‘76 and ‘83Managing DirectorCitigroup Business Services-Americas

Paul Gregg, ‘74 and ‘76InstructorUCF College of Business

Stan Horton, ‘73

Laurette Koellner, ‘77

Ivan Lefkowitz, ‘73Attorney and PartnerLefkowitz and Shaw, P.A.

Douglas F. Long, ‘82CEOThe Pinnacle Companies

William A. Long, Jr., ‘73VP of Finance and AdministrationSouthern Crafted Homes, Inc.

Alex Martins, ‘01Chief Operating OfficerOrlando Magic

Nan B. McCormick, ‘83 (Chairperson)Partner and Senior Vice PresidentCB Richard Ellis, Inc.

Gerald R. McGratty, Jr., ‘71 and ‘72PresidentWesthampton Realty

Ben McMahanAsst. Vice President of Gift PlanningUCF Foundation

Craig S. Miller, ‘74

Michael M. RundaVice President, Global Technical Support ServicesIntuit, Inc.

Rocky Santomassino, ‘79RJS Interiors

Theresa Schefstad, ‘80

Blaine Sweatt, ‘76Ivanhoe Design

Andrew B. Titen, ‘75President and Chief Operating OfficerBisk Education

John D. Vander Werf, ‘77PresidentTechnapack, Inc.

Maureen A. Walker, ‘81Principal and Senior Vice PresidentHelman Hurley Charvat Peacock Architects, Inc.

Richard J. Walsh, ‘77 and ‘83PresidentKnobHill Group

Emeritus MembersJames G. Atkins

Randy BerridgePresidentFlorida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc.

J. Kenneth Bryant, ‘77

Joe Durek, ‘78CEODurek Investments

Edward Haddock, Jr.CEO and Co-ChairmanFull Sail, Inc.

Karl Hodges, ‘82Vice President, Business DevelopmentOrlando Health

Glenda E. Hood

Louise P. Kilcourse

Robert A. Mandell

Gary P. Mann

George MezoSenior DirectorOracle Corporation (retired)

Heidi M. Nadjafi, ‘89Chief Financial OfficerAPG Behavioral Healthcare, P.A.

Richard A. NunisPresidentNew Business Solutions

Ray Otis, ‘98

Joseph Russell, ‘80Vice President of FinanceRotech Healthcare Inc.

Ann SonntagPublisherOrlando Business Journal

Michael Stapp, ‘81Director of Outside SalesGooding’s Hospitality Services

Marshall Vermillion

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