Alexander Hanna ’03 is the new Assistant Principal of Cloonan Middle School in Stamford, CT. Mr. Hanna has served as Cloonan’s administrative intern for the past four years. Prior to becoming Cloonan’s administrative intern, Mr. Hanna worked in the district for eight years as a math teacher, math support specialist, and athletic coach at the middle and high school levels.
All News & Notes
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.
Kristina Allen Reliford ’07
Kristina Allen Reliford ’07 has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group in Nashville, Tennessee. Her practice includes complex contract disputes, fraud, trade secret misappropriation, and securities and government investigation matters. Prior to joining Bradley, Ms. Reliford was a senior associate at Kelley Drye & Warran LLP in New York
Joanne C. Crevoiserat’85
Joanne C. Crevoiserat ’85 has been named the Chief Financial Officer of Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands. It’s portfolio includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. Ms. Crevoiserat joins Tapestry from Abercrombie & Fitch and has also held senior finance positions with Kohl’s Inc, Wal-Mart Stores and May Department Stores.
Maryne Robin ’96 EMBA
Maryne Robin ’96 EMBA has been named Vice President of Operations for both Absolute Logic and CyberGuard360. In this role, she will work with company CEO Al Alper to develop and deliver strategies around technology and increased cyber security to protect data. Absolute Logic has been providing Fortune 500-style security and IT services, technical support and technology consulting.
Jasmine Alcantara ’95, ’99 MBA
Jasmine Alcantara ’95, ’99 MBA opened a New England-based health and wellness company, Jasmine Yoga (@FlowWithJasmine). By pairing her pre-medical degrees with 20 years of health industry experience, she has created unique yoga and meditation programs for corporations, groups, and individuals, including special events and retreats to achieve specific outcomes.
Richard S. Martin ’86
Richard S. Martin ’86 has joined RentPath as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining RentPath, Mr. Martin served as CFO of Symphony Health Solutions and was responsible for accounting, FP&A, risk management, tax and treasury. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, as well as functional expertise in metrics-based management, working capital management and strategy & growth.
Robert H. Bateman, Jr. ’91 MBA
Robert H. Bateman, Jr. ’91 MBA has been appointed to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Bateman joins Amerisure after holding the role of CFO with Infinity Property & Casualty Corporation. He also held numerous leadership roles at The Hartford.
Michael J. Sweeney ’79 MBA
Michael J. Sweeney ’79 MBA has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic Vendor Programs for the Commercial Finance Division of TIAA Bank. In his new role, he will be the lead on all key strategic programs. Mr. Sweeney brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new position.
Christopher P. Mottern ’66
Christopher P. Mottern ’66 has who has served as a Director on the Company’s Board since 2013, has been appointed to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Farmer Bros. Co. Mr. Mottern brings more than 40 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, having served as CEO of Peet’s Coffee & Tea, President of The Heublein Wines Group, and CEO of Capri Sun, Inc.
Joseph R. Sowin ’02
Joseph R. Sowin ’02 has been named co-chief investment officer (CIO) of Highland Capital Management, LP. In this role, Mr. Sowin oversees investment activities for the firm’s multibillion dollar alternative investment platform with a focus on driving information flow across investment teams and with the firm’s counterparties. Mr. Sowin joined the firm in 2010, after holding various trading positions at New York and Connecticut-based hedge funds.