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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.



Rowena Ortiz-Walters ’05 PhD

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Rowena Ortiz-Walters ’05 Ph.D. has been appointed as Dean of the SUNY Plattsburgh’s School of Business and Economics.  Dr. Ortiz-Walters was also named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Connecticut for 2014 by the Latinos United for Professional Advancement.  In addition, Dr. Ortiz-Walters is chair of the management department in the Quinnipiac University School of Business.




Peter E. Bihuniak ’07, ’10 MSA

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Peter E. Bihuniak ’07, ’10 MSA has been promoted to the position of manager at MahoneySabol.  Mr. Bihuniak who has more than seven years of audit and consulting experience, is highly experienced at conducting audits of large not-for-profit, governmental, and quasi-governmental organizations. His expertise is primarily with federal and state single audits and handling complex accounting and audit issues.


Zachary R. Luce ’03, ’03 MSA

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Zachary R. Luce ’03, ’03 MSA has been promoted to chief financial officer at Ironwood Capital.  Mr. Luce will be responsible for financial management and controls, external financial and regulatory reporting along with limited partner reporting while supporting overall portfolio management. Prior to joining Ironwood Capital in 2010, Mr. Luce worked as an auditor in public accounting at McGladrey and CCR LLP.


Roger Samuel ’83 MBA

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Roger Samuel ’83 MBA  has been promoted to executive vice president and practice leader by his employer, MSA Executive Search.  Mr. Samuel joined MSA Executive Search in 2006 as vice president and brings more than 35 years of organizational leadership and management development experience along with an extensive background in healthcare governance to his new role.