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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.


Jennifer A. Lambert ‘02 MBA

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.


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.




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.



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.