George Barrios ’87, ’89 MBA, co-founder and co-CEO of Isos Capital Management, was named an officer of Progress Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: PGRW, the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company delivering value for the businesses at the forefront of the digital revolution in the media space.
Major General Francis Evon, Jr. ’89 has been reappointed by Governor Ned Lamont to serve another four year term as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard. He has served in this role since July 2018.
David Samuels ’83 received the H. Goldman Humanitarian Award at the annual meeting of the Charles E. Smith Life Communities, a provider of eldercare services. He has served on its board of governors and as a trustee for nearly two decades.
Steven J. Burns ’88 was appointed president and CEO of Idaho Community Foundation, a nonprofit public foundation with the goal of enriching the quality of life throughout Idaho. It combines people and resources to make an impact in each of Idaho’s 44 counties.
Rich Goodwin ‘83 MBA recently published his second book, BASEBALL LIFE MATTERS. The author takes a look at the game of baseball and the life lessons baseball provides. The book is a tribute to the Rochester, NY area 1967 New York State American Legion Championship Team and players.
Lisa G. Bisaccia ‘85 MBA was appointed to Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Board of Directors. She is a retired executive vice president and chief human resources officer of CVS Health. During her tenure at CVS Health, Bisaccia focused on employee engagement and organizational culture and oversaw CVS Health’s corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.
Keitha Kinne ‘80 was recently recognized with the Impact Award by the Women’s Business Development Council, alongside two other recipients. She was joined by 3 other Huskies who were also honored this year: Tara Spain ‘08 (CLAS), Michael Weinstock ‘83 (CLAS), and Karen Lott ‘17 (ED).
Shari Cantor ‘81, Mayor of West Hartford, along with her husband, Michael Cantor, have helped fund the new UConn entrepreneurship program, which will include working to solve actual problems faced by startup companies in Greater Hartford. UConn will debut its Build Hartford course through the university’s Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation next spring, the university said.
Diane L. Wilson ‘87 was unanimously approved as New Canaan’s new comptroller. Wilson started with the town’s finance department in 2006 and has served as the pension/retiree benefits administrator for 15 years.
Robert Shettle ‘89, former co-head of Barings North American Private Finance Group, has been named managing director of Star Mountain Capital. Star Mountain Capital, LLC, is an asset management firm focused exclusively on investing in private small and medium-sized businesses.
