Shawn Cioto ’17 MBA has been appointed vice president of operations for Dovetail + Co. Prior to this role, Cioto was the regional vice president of operations – Northeast, for Maverick Hotels.
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Kevin Trapp ’88
Kevin Trapp ’88 has been appointed chief commercial officer of DBV Technologies, a global clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. Prior to this role, Trapp was managing director at Biotech Value Advisors.
Adam DeJulius ’09, ’20 MBA
Adam DeJulius ’09, ’20 MBA has been named CEO of Oma’s Pride Pet Food in Avon, CT, marking the company’s fourth generation of family leadership.
Jennifer Chiarella ’15 JD, ’17 MBA
Jennifer Chiarella ’15 JD, ’17 MBA has been named to Corporate Counsel Business Journal’s 2025 class of 50 Women to Watch. This list recognizes senior leaders whose decisions carried measurable consequences for their organizations. Chiarella serves as deputy general counsel for Valitana LLC, and is a an adjunct lecturer at the UConn School of Business.
Dan Cheever ’11 MBA
Dan Cheever ’11 MBA has been appointed president & chief executive officer of UMF Medical in Johnstown, PA. Prior to this appointment, Cheever served as the vice president of global sales for UMF Medical.
Tom Rizzi ’92
Tom Rizzi ’92 has been named chief executive officer for M&D, a remanufacturer and distributor of mission-critical diesel engine parts and components. Prior to joining M&D, Rizzi was CEO of OTR Engineered Solutions.
Richard Tavolieri ’89
Richard Tavolieri ’89 has been elected a new director to the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. Tavolieri is currently managing partner for Deloitte in Hartford, CT.
Joseph Morrissey ’91
Joseph Morrissey ’91 has been promoted to executive vice president, commercial lending for Union Savings Bank. Prior to his promotion, Morrissey was senior vice president, department head of commercial services.
Ron Pagoto ’94 MBA
Ron Pagoto ’94 MBA has joined Entrepreneur Growth Capital as senior vice president. Prior to this role, Pagoto was a business development officer with Northpoint Commercial Finance.
Kevin McMillan ’09, ’10 MSA
Kevin McMillan ’09, ’10 MSA has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau and will serve as board treasurer. McMillan is director of accounting services at Fiondella Milone & LaSaracina LLP in Glastonbury.