W. Frazier Bell ’11 MBA has been named vice president and retail sales manager of BankNewport where he will be responsible for business development, goal setting, sales and training for the bank’s 15 branches.
Author: Marie LeBlanc
Edward J. Joyce ’03 MBA
Edward J. Joyce ’03 MBA has joined the senior management team of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. as the vice president of investor relations and corporate communications. Mr. Joyce will be instrumental in the company’s transition to their next stage of growth.
Neil A. Horn ’97
Neil A. Horn ’97 has joined the firm of Hycroft, LLC and will be involved in originating, managing and distributing the firm’s fund raising mandates. Mr. Horn brings over 17 years of investment banking and private capital raising experience.
Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. ’81 MBA
Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. ’81 MBA a longtime ALA member, has been honored by The American Library Association (ALA) by the creation of the Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession. The late Mr. DiMattia, Jr. dedicated his career to providing extraordinary library service to the Stamford community and was president of the Ferguson Library from 1976 – 2014.
Elizabeth O. Kohl ’14 Ph.D.
Elizabeth O. Kohl ’14 Ph.D. has successfully defended her dissertation titled, “Capital Structure, Labor Relations, and Determinants of Voluntary Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting.”
Donna M. Phelan ’00 MBA
Donna M. Phelan ’00 MBA has written a new book providing surprising new strategies for women’s retirement planning. The book is entitled, “Women, Money and Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well”. Ms. Phelan states that women need to create stackable income streams to empower retirement security (SISTERS). The book encourages women to start “SISTERS” clubs, a similar concept to book or craft clubs with the purpose of creating a nationwide conversation about women and retirement.
Stephen S. Stone ’93 MBA
Stephen S. Stone ’93 MBA has joined Primus Technologies Corporation as president. Mr. Stoneis an accomplished leader with a proven track record and has held a series of executive leadership positions at Aleris International and Cytec Industries prior to joining the Primus Technologies.
Steven B. Ferrigno ’09 MBA
Steven B. Ferrigno ’09 MBA has received the 2014 Tri-County Board of Realtors “Realtor of the Year Award”. Mr. Ferrigno is also going to be the upcoming president of the Board. He has also been recognized in Connecticut Magazine’s “Connecticut Top Real Estate Agents Highest in Service and Overall Satisfaction” for 2011 & 2012.
Nathan D. Elliott ’10 MBA
Nathan D. Elliott ’10 MBA has joined Balance Point Capital Partners as vice president. Mr. Elliott previously worked at Jefferies Finance LLC as the vice presidentand has significant experience in a variety of industries which include the healthcare, manufacturing, telecom, media, restaurant and consumer areas.
Nicole S. Stajduhar ’89
Nicole S. Stajduhar ’89 has joined the Town of Stonington as the new director of finance. Previously, Ms. Stajduhar was the finance director for the Town of Old Lyme. She is also a certified public accountant.