Jennifer A. Lambert ‘02 MBA was appointed vice president of marketing at Crosman Corporation. Ms. Lambert has over 15 years of experience across the range of consumer products and services. Prior to working at Crossman Corporation, Ms. Lambert held positions at Bausch + Lomb, Inc. and Sun Products Corporation.
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Christopher J. Kelleher ’77
Christopher J. Kelleher ’77 was promoted to senior managing director and head of institutional asset management at Newfleet Asset Management. Mr. Kelleher joined the Newfleet in 2012 as managing director and senior portfolio manager. He has over 25 years of investment experience in all bond market sectors including publicly traded and private placements.
Paul H. Kauffman ’84
Paul H. Kauffman ’84 has been appointed as a managing director at Jones Lang LaSalle in its Stamford office. Mr. Kauffman has 28 years of experience in real estate and has been a part of many large commercial lease and sales transactions in Fairfield County and the New York Metro area. Prior to his position at Jones Lang LaSalle, he was an executive vice president with Cushman & Wakefield Inc.
Matthew J. DiGeronimo ’06 EMBA
Matthew J. DiGeronimo ’06 EMBA founded, launched and grew Hawaii’s largest mergers & acquisitions firm, Smith Floyd M&A, in 2010 and has completed over $50 million in business transactions. Mr. DiGeronimo has also developed a strong public speaking and radio presence and has launched a weekly radio show, “The Smith Floyd Water Cooler” on the Wall Street Network.
Reilly S. White ’13 PhD
Reilly S. White ’13 PhD successfully defended his dissertation titled “Three Essays on Inside Debt.” Dr. White has accepted a tenure track position at the University of New Mexico and will start in Fall 2013.
Charles S. Vigra, Jr. ’52
Charles S. Vigra, Jr. ’52 has been inducted into the Berlin Athletic Hall of Fame. During his time at UConn, Mr. Vigra played on the varsity basketball team at UConn. After his graduation, he became a pilot for the USAF and was later promoted to First Lieutenant.
Scott G. Peairs ’94 MBA
Scott G. Peairs ’94 MBA has been appointed to senior vice president of global sales at Faxitron Medical as well as joined the board of directors of Faxitron Pioptics, LLC. Mr. Peairs will be in charge of growing domestic medical business and capitalizing on the growth of Faxitron.
Kirk H. Lusk ‘93 MBA
Kirk H. Lusk ‘93 MBA has been named Narragansett Bay Insurance Company’s chief financial officer. Mr. Lusk has twenty years of finance and insurance experience and has held positions as an underwriter, controller, and chief financial officer.
Robert J. DeAngelis ‘83
Robert J. DeAngelis ‘83 has joined Tiger Group as the executive managing director. Mr. DeAngelis will work with Tiger’s principals on corporate development and strategy, special projects, and debt capital opportunities. Prior to his appointment at Tiger Group, Mr. DeAngelis worked as a principal partner and managing director at Crystal Capital.
Stephen T. Surprenant ’98 MBA
Stephen T. Surprenant ’98 MBA has been named vice president, Mission Integration, at Saint Francis Care. Mr. Surprenant most recently served as senior vice president and chief operating officer with Mercy Community Health. He also serves as a member of the advisory committee for Partners in CPE Program for Saint Francis and led a “Values in Practice” initiative at Mercy Community Health for over nine years.