Kevin R. Metivier ’96 has joined The Denison Pequotsepos/Coogan Farm and Heritage Center as finance director. Mr. Metivier comes to the Nature Center from Otis Elevator Company, where he worked in a variety of finance positions from 2004 to 2015.
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Thomas C. Klamka ’81
Thomas C. Klamka ’81 has joined Guggenheim Securities as a Senior Managing Director and Head of Credit Strategy. He will be focusing on portfolio advisory capabilities in high-yield, leveraged loans, and distressed credit markets. Mr. Klamka was the Co-Head of Research at Lutetium Capital, and prior to that was a Managing Director of Corporate Credit Research at Credit Suisse, managing the high yield and investment grade research groups.
Edward F. Lange Jr. ’86 MBA
Edward F. Lange Jr. ’86 MBA has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Maxx Properties. Mr. Lange has more than 30 years of management, real estate and financial expertise. He previously served as an independent direction with American Assets Trusts, Inc. and STAG Industrial, Inc.
Margaret M. Luciano ’15 PhD
Margaret M. Luciano ’15 PhD dissertation won the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s S. Rains Wallace Award, recognizing the best doctoral dissertation in the field of industrial and organizational psychology.
Robert J. Smith III ’86, ’92 MBA
Robert J. Smith III ’86, ’92 MBA has been welcomed to the Board of Directors of The Fairfield Museum. Mr. Smith is a founding partner of Social Venture Partnership, a firm aimed to strengthen nonprofits. Recently, Mr. Smith concluded a 21-year tenure with Glencore, Ltd.
Frank C. De Costanzo ’97 EMBA
Frank C. De Costanzo ’97 EMBA will join Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Most recently, Mr. De Costanzo served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Catalyst Paper Corporation.
Kaveepan Lertwachara ’04 PhD
Kaveepan Lertwachara ’04 PhD will serve as interim dean of Ofalea College of Business beginning November 1, 2016. Mr. Lertwachara is currently the associate dean of the college’s undergraduate programs.
James Altemus ’97
James Altemus ’97 joined the Lucas Oil School of Racing, which launched in December 2015, in January of 2016, with the goal of being the dominant racing school and arrive-and-drive race series in North America. As a startup, Mr. Altemus handles everything from media planning and graphic design to sales and customer service.
Jane Fedorowicz ’76
Jane Fedorowicz ‘76 was recently awarded the 2016 Mee Family Prize at Bentley University’s Convocation ceremony. This annual award recognizes lifetime scholarly achievement that has enhanced the standing and reputation of the University. Ms. Fedorowicz is the Chester B. Slade Professor of Accounting and Information Systems at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she has taught for over 20 years.
Mallory J. Paschich ’12
Mallory J. Paschich ’12 has been named the first full-time winery employee at Nicora Winery, located in Paso Robles, California. Ms. Paschich’s initial education in the wine industry was with Epoch Estate Wines, where she was involved in hospitality and wine allocation.