Curtis B. Smith ’90 joined Crown World Mobility as group vice president. Crown World Mobility is the world’s largest privately-held group of logistics and related services companies. Mr. Smith brings a wealth of industry experience with over 20 years of experience and most recently served as vice president, client services at Cartus.
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David A. Samuels ’83
David A. Samuels ’83 was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, in addition to being named Audit Committee Chair. Mr. Samuels also serves as a Board of Governors member and Trustee of the Charles E. Smith Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest eldercare services organization.
David L. Murphy ’96 MBA
David L. Murphy ’96 MBA has been appointed to head of Wealth Advisory at Boston Private, a leading provider of fully integrated wealth management, trust, and private banking services. Mr. Murphy most recently served as the New England and Metro New York regional Investment Director at TD Bank.
Stephen J. LaRosa ’85, CPA
Stephen J. LaRosa ’85, CPA has been honored by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants as a co-recipient of the 2017 “Jack Brooks Leadership Award”. Mr. LaRosa is currently the Senior Director, State and Local Tax with Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Cheshire, CT. The Jack Brooks Leadership Award was created to memorialize the inspiration, dedication, and drive for accomplishment that defined former CTCPA Executive Director, Jack Brooks.
Susan A. Martinelli ’01 MSA, CPA
Susan A. Martinelli ’01 MSA, CPA has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants for the 2017-2018 activity year. Ms. Martinelli is currently an assurance partner in RSM US LLP in New Haven, CT.
Mitchell R. Insero ’10, CPA
Mitchell R. Insero ’10, CPA has been elected to serve as an at-large member of the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants during the 2017-2018 activity year. Mr. Insero is currently a business advisor with CohnReznick LLP in Hartford, CT and in 2016 was awarded the organizations Jack Brooks Leadership Award.
Michael P. Jordan ’01, 02 MSA
Michael P. Jordan ’01, 02 MSA has been appointed to serve as Advisory Council chair for the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants for the 2017-2018 activity year. Mr. Jordan is currently the managing director of Andersen Tax in Old Greenwich, CT.
Kris L. Hill ’88
Kris L. Hill ’88 has been appointed to chief financial officer at QBE North America, an operating division of global insurer QBE Insurance Group Limited. Ms. Hill will be responsible for leading the company’s North American Finance organization, including business segment actuarial and financial teams and the accounting management and tax function. She has more than 25 years of insurance operations and financial leadership experience.
Jean M. LaVecchia ’81MBA
Jean M. LaVecchia ’81 MBA has been elected chair of the board of directors for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Ms. LaVecchia served as the vice president of human resources at Northeast Utilities system, now Eversource. She is also the former chair of the boards for the Achievement First Hartford Academy charter school system and the United Way of Greater New Haven.
Michael D. McFarland ’14 MSA
Michael D. McFarland ’14 MSA has been promoted to assistant controller at Global Retail. Mr. McFarland was most recently the North America accounting manager.