Hang T. Nguyen ’08, ’13 PhD successfully defended her dissertation titled, “Three Essays on the Financial Impacts of Branding Strategies and Marketing Assets.” Dr. Nguyen will join the faculty of Eli Broad School of Management at Michigan State University, as a tenure-track assistant professor in Fall 2013.
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James M. Mahoney ’79
James M. Mahoney ’79 has been elected the new CPA and managing partner of Mahoney Sabol & Company, LLP, and has been appointed to chairman of the Board of Directors for the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. Mr. Mahoney will also serve as vice chair for Center of Special Care, Inc., its parent corporation.
Gregory P. Lewis ’91
Gregory P. Lewis ’91 has been named the vice president and chief financial officer of Automation and Control Solutions. Previously, Mr. Lewis held the position of vice president and chief financial officer for Process Solutions within ACS.
Todd A. Krygier ’87
Todd A. Krygier ’87 has been named the new coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks, a tier one junior hockey team. Mr. Krygier was a University of Connecticut All-American and was the first and only player in the history of UConn to play in the NHL. Mr. Krygier has also coached hockey for 12 years, bringing the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup Finals.
Shawn R. Fields ’99
Shawn R. Fields ’99 has been selected as the new C.H. Booth library director. Mr. Fields has served as the director at Sacred Heart University’s Ryan-Matura Library in Fairfield, the Huntington Branch Library in Shelton and has also written many books including,An Introduction to Staff Development in Academic Libraries, published in 2009.
Christopher A. Bleck ’80,’88 MBA
Christopher A. Bleck ’80,’88 MBA has been appointed to the Product Advisory Board of Alcresta, a science based company who is creating enzyme-based products to help those who are battling diseases or chronic conditions. Mr. Bleck has had over 25 years of senior management experience in health industries.
Ashley M. Battle ’04
Ashley M. Battle ’04 was named Chartiers Valley High School’s girls basketball coach. Ms. Battle has won three national championships at the University of Connecticut and has also played six seasons in the WNBA and six seasons overseas.
David L. Albrycht ’89 MBA
David L. Albrycht ’89 MBA has been inducted into the CCSU Business Hall of Honors. Mr. Albrycht is currently the CFA, president and chief investment officer of Newfleet Asset Management, LLC. Mr. Albrycht has also been the portfolio manager of Newfleet’s Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund.
Paulette R. Alviti ’92
Paulette R. Alviti ’92 has been appointed to the position of senior vice president and chief of human resources at Foot Locker. Ms. Alviti has over 20 years of both domestic and international experience in human resources having worked in organizational capability and training among other areas.
Robert L. Howard Jr. ‘93
Robert L. Howard Jr. ‘93 has been appointed as a partner directing the public sector practice at Mahoney Sabol & Company, LLP. Mr. Mr. Howard specializes in providing audit and consulting services to non-profit and governmental organizations.