Faisal Saleh ’78 MBA is launching a new US-based museum dedicated to researching and preserving Palestinian history, as well as presenting expressive art and individual stories from Palestinians around the world today. The museum, located in Woodbridge, CT, will feature multimedia collections curated from rare historical photographs and documents, films and digital media, oral histories, and the visual and literary arts, along with public lectures and live performances. Mr. Saleh, who after over 40 years of entrepreneurial undertakings, is now tackling one of the most ambitious Palestinian media projects in the US.
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Thomas O. Barnes, ’78 MBA
Thomas O. Barnes, ’78 MBA has been awarded the Hartford Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tom Barnes, chairman of the Barnes Group, represents the fifth generation of his family to have been actively employed by the Bristol-based manufacturer founded by his great, great grandfather. In addition, Mr. Barnes chairs the company’s charitable foundation, and he’s active in many other community organizations.
Dwight A. Pike ’78 MBA
Dwight A. Pike ’78 MBA is an experienced professional with over 35 years of investment experience, has been hired by Lantern Investments, Inc., a full service retail and institutional broker-dealer. Prior to joining Lantern, Dwight was affiliated with Westport Resources Investment Services, Inc.
James B. Hughes, Jr. ’76
James B. Hughes, Jr. ’76 has been appointed as Interim Dean of the School of Law at Emory University. Professor Hughes is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and has been at Emory since 1992. He has been a proven leader and an outstanding part of the Emory Law community for 26 years.Robert Fowles ’77
Robert Fowles ’77 is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Opus One Winery in Oakville, California, and was honored as one of the Top 15 CFOs in the Northern Bay Area of California for 2017 by the North Bay Business Journal.Lauralee E. Martin ’79 MBA
Lauralee E. Martin ’79 MBA has joined QuadReal Property Group’s Board of Directors. Ms. Martin has served as CEO of HCP, a Fortune 500 REIT. She was also both COO and CFO with Jones Lang LaSalle, where she led the global financial strategy for the firm. She holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut, and was inducted into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame in 2011.
Linda J. Yelmini ’72
Linda J. Yelmini ’72 has been hired as a consultant and legislative researcher at Connecticut Senate Republicans office by Senate Republican Leader, Len Fasano. Previously, Ms. Yelmini worked as chief labor relations official for five administrations.
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.
Eileen M. Russell ’78 MBA
Eileen M. Russell ’78 MBA has successfully represented the owner and buyer in the sale of an iconic stone structure property in Fairfield, Connecticut. Prior to Ms. Russell’s career in real estate, she worked for more than 30 years as an IT professional in New York City and Fairfield County.
Les Granow ’78
Les Granow ’78 has been named chief financial officer of Clover Health. Most recently, Mr. Granow served as CFO of Arcadian Health Plans, as well as led healthcare investment banking teams at Giuliani Capital Investors and Ernst & Young Corporate Finance.