David A. Samuels ’83 has been named the CFO of the Year 2013 by the Washington Business Journal. Mr. Samuels is the chief financial officer and chief administrative officer at Bioscan, Inc. which manufactures and distributes diagnostic imaging systems to the global preclinical imaging marketplace.
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Jill M. Maguire ’83
Jill M. Maguire ’83 has joined Reby Advisors as a financial advisor. Ms. Maguire is a Certified Financial Planner with more than ten years of experience in advising families, business owners and organizations.
Christopher T. Fraser ’80
Christopher T. Fraser ’80 has been appointed interim president and CEO to lead KMG Chemicals, Inc. Mr. Fraser has been the CEO of two chemical companies and has served on KMG Chemicals, Inc. board since 2008.
Nancy E. Cleaver ’81 MBA
Nancy E. Cleaver ’81 MBA has been appointed to senior vice president and chief lending officer at Crest Savings bank. Ms. Cleaver will be responsible for the bank’s commercial and residential lending operations.
Geri Armalavage ’87
Geri Armalavage ’87 is the only woman in the U.S. to receive designations from the Certified Business Appraiser as well as the Appraisal Institute. Mrs. Armalavage is the senior managing director of Valbridge Property Advisors. Mrs. Armalavage has over 26 years of experience in her field.
Todd A. Krygier ’87
Todd A. Krygier ’87 has been named the new coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks, a tier one junior hockey team. Mr. Krygier was a University of Connecticut All-American and was the first and only player in the history of UConn to play in the NHL. Mr. Krygier has also coached hockey for 12 years, bringing the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup Finals.
Christopher A. Bleck ’80,’88 MBA
Christopher A. Bleck ’80,’88 MBA has been appointed to the Product Advisory Board of Alcresta, a science based company who is creating enzyme-based products to help those who are battling diseases or chronic conditions. Mr. Bleck has had over 25 years of senior management experience in health industries.
David L. Albrycht ’89 MBA
David L. Albrycht ’89 MBA has been inducted into the CCSU Business Hall of Honors. Mr. Albrycht is currently the CFA, president and chief investment officer of Newfleet Asset Management, LLC. Mr. Albrycht has also been the portfolio manager of Newfleet’s Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund.
Deborah R. Gordon ’88 MBA
Deborah R. Gordon ’88 MBA has been appointed to chief learning and development officer at Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 65 officers in over 40 countries. Ms. Gordon is a leadership development and organizational effectiveness expert.
James E. Cotter ’82
James E. Cotter ’82 has been appointed to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation. Prior to his appointment at Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation, he served as senior vice president of retail banking at Newtown Savings bank.