Lisa A. Barry ’07 MSA has been promoted to vice president of financial planning & analysis by the Kaman Corporation. Ms. Barry started her career at Hamilton Sundstrand and progressed her career at United Technologies, before joining Kaman in 2015.
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Medina K. Jett ’08 EMBA
Medina K. Jett ’08 EMBA has won the 2020 Women in Business Award from the Hartford Business Journal. Ms. Jett was selected because of the significant difference she is making within her organization and the community. She demonstrates business savvy, confidence in both herself and her organization, as well as a strong track record of professional success. Currently, Ms. Jett is the Founder & CEO of Integrated Compliance Solutions Group LLC, the world’s only black woman-owned compliance company. Her company works to break down the intricacies of securities regulations to help companies put compliance rules and procedures in place.
Rodney A. Butler ’99
Rodney A. Butler ’99 is the Chairman and CEO of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Mr. Butler was named one of the Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50. The HBJ Power 50 recognizes professionals that must not only be in a position of power, but they also need to wield it in such a way that has a positive impact on the region’s community and business in Connecticut.
Mark L. Boxer ’84 MBA
Mark L. Boxer ’84 MBA is currently the Executive Vice President of CIGNA. Mr. Boxer was named one of the Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50. The HBJ Power 50 recognizes professionals that must not only be in a position of power, but they also need to wield it in such a way that has a positive impact on the region’s community and business in Connecticut.
Lu Huang ‘20 Ph.D
Lu Huang ’20 Ph.D. successfully defended his dissertation titled, “Essays on the Cross Effects of Marketing Mix.” Dr. Lu been working as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the New York Institute of Technology since January 2020.
Sergio A. Grove ‘20 Ph.D.
Sergio A. Grove ’20 Ph.D. successfully defended his dissertation titled, “A Bilateral Perspective of Acquisition Premiums and Post-Acquisition Performance.” Dr. Sergio has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), beginning Fall 2020.
Abdullatif (Latif) Alrashdan ’20 Ph.D.
Abdullatif (Latif) Alrashdan ’20 Ph.D. successfully defended his dissertation titled, “Three Essays on Alliance Management and Instability.” Dr. Latif has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Management at Kuwait University for Fall 2020.
Kate M. Mackay ’08 MBA
Kate M. Mackay ’08 MBA has been named Chief Marketing Officer at Newport, Rhode Island-based Connected Boat leader, Siren Marine. In her role, Ms. Mackay will direct and oversee all marketing activities for Siren Marine. Prior to joining Siren Marine, she worked at Hasbro, Inc. where she managed in Brand Management and Digital Marketing.
Peter Vaughn ’05 MBA
Peter Vaughn ’05 MBA has been promoted by Third Coast Underwriters to Director, Insurance Operations. Mr. Vaughn will be based at 3CU’s headquarters in Chicago and brings 22 years of complex claim management, product development and multiline underwriting experience.
Pamela Bukowski-Klapproth ’85
Pamela Bukowski-Klapproth ’85 has been named Kendal on Hudson’s CEO and Executive Director in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Ms. Klapproth has more than 20 years of experience as an executive senior living professional, including positions at Covenant Living of Cromwell and CEO of Fairview, Odd Fellows Home in Groton, CT.