David M. Csere ’75 is the recipient of the 2015 Morgenstern-Clarren Social Justice Employee Prize. Mr. Csere is the chef for Bon Appetit at Wesleyan University. Even though he is noted for his grilled cheese sandwiches, this award is based more so on his interaction with the students. He has worked for Wesleyan for over thirty years.
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Richard J. Croarkin ’79 MBA
Richard J. Croarkin ’79 MBA has been elected to Aerie Pharmaceutical’s Board of Directors. Mr. Croarkin brings extensive financial experience along with unique insights across diverse industries.
James Cannon ’79 MBA
James Cannon ’79 MBA principal consultant and founder of Sundog Aviation has launched a business aviation safety advocacy service. Mr. Cannon will now offer a quarterly aviation newsletter, articles and research pertinent to the furtherance of operational safety with business aviation. This information will be critical when consideration is given to building a safety program and enhancing safety culture support.
Terrence L. DeRosa ’76
Terrence L. DeRosa ’76 is currently serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer of IAP Worldwide Services, a provider of facilities management, logistics, professional and technical services based in Florida. Mr. DeRosa has more than 30 years of leadership experience in financial and operations management.
Anthony J. Scarpino, Jr. ’73
Anthony J. Scarpino, Jr. ’73 has joined the law firm of DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP and will head the newly expanded estate practice. Judge Scarpino was the Westchester County Surrogate Judge for 14 years. He is grateful for the opportunity to re-enter private practice after 30 years in the judiciary.
Jonathan E. Beyman ’76
Jonathan E. Beyman ’76 has joined the Board of Directors of Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd. The Board of Directors unanimously felt he would add immense value as Polaris enables the digital transformation of its clients. Mr. Beyman was inducted into the University Of Connecticut School Of Business Hall of Fame in May 2009.
Howard J. Bryerman ’75
Howard J. Bryerman ’75 has opened a franchise of PROSHRED®, a shredding business. Mr. Bryerman is an investment professional with 20 years of experience as a high yield bond portfolio manager and analyst. Mr. Bryerman has partnered with his wife, Simone, in their new business.
Donna A. Rosequist ’76, ’82 MBA
Donna A. Rosequist ’76, ’82 MBA was promoted to vice president at Segal Rogerscasey. Ms. Rosequist was most recently Director, Alpha Investment Research in Darien. Ms. Rosequist has 20 years of experience as a fiduciary and advisor on private equity research. She assists clients with the design of private equity programs including plan structure, strategy and performance monitoring.
Gary Z. Siegel ’79
Gary Z. Siegel ’79 has been appointed by Vision-Sciences, Inc. to vice president of finance and the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Prior to joining Vision-Sciences, Inc. Mr. Siegel was the vice president of finance at Genta Incorporated.
Ronald A. Pace ’69, ‘72 MBA
Ronald A. Pace ’69, ‘72 MBA was elected to the Ariens Company Board of Directors. Mr. Pace is currently group president of interiors for the Kohler Company. He also serves on the Boards of Road America as well as The Milwaukee Masterpiece. He is a guest lecturer as well as an Adjunct Professor at Marquette’s Graduate School of Business.