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The News & Notes is a resource for alumni and current students of the University of Connecticut School of Business to stay up-to-date with their alumni network. We hope by providing information about our accomplished alumni, students and other alumni will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding about their industry and broaden their network.


Carol Tusch ’91 MBA

Carol TuschCarol Tusch ’91 MBA has been appointed vice president of investments for International Paper, overseeing the company’s pension plan, savings, and other plan assets. Tusch has been with International Paper since 1999 and has served as director of trust investments before being appointed to her most recent role of deputy CIO.



Willard I. Hill, Jr. ’95 MBA

Willard Hill Jr.Willard I. Hill, Jr. ’95 MBA was named one of the “Directors to Watch” by Directors & Boards magazine. As director of PCSB Financial Corporation, Hill serves on its audit, executive, and nominating corporate committees and as chair of PCSB Bank’s risk committee.



David Anderson ’95

David AndersonDavid Anderson ’95 has been named Partner of Ridge Ventures. With nearly two decades of experience in capital management, Anderson will help the company communicate with their current and prospective Limited Partners (LPs).


Mark Voytek MBA ’95

Mark VoytekMark Voytek MBA ’95 has been appointed to the Board of Directors of TRIPA, a human assessment platform developed to transform how human resources are valued. Voytek is founder and managing partner of Voytechnology Partners.


Mike Zacchea ’12 MBA

Mike ZaccheaMike Zacchea ’12 MBA, founder of UConn’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV), was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2022 posthumously. Zacchea, a decorated veteran of the U.S.Marine Corps, founded the EBV program in 2009. EBV offers cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans with disabilities resulting from their service to our country.




Paul Martino ’82

Paul MartinoPaul Martino 82, co-founder and chief strategy officer of VillageMD, was appointed to the newly created  Health Testing Advisory Board at ixlayer, a platform for health testing. The ixlayer advisory board is made up of industry leaders and experts who serve as thought partners and strategists to further the movement of making health testing more accessible and affordable.