Andrew L. Glassman ’90 has been named vice president of operations finance at CSX Corporation. Prior to his work at CSX, Mr. Glassman had worked as senior director of corporate accounting for US West/Qwest Communication International and as a financial director at AT&T’s consumer division.
Carolyne I. Gatesy ’79 MBA
Carolyne I. Gatesy ’79 MBA has been honored by the Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce as its Businessperson of the Year. Ms. Gatesy is an entrepreneur and has launched and sold several successful tech startups and now operates Main Street Office Center in downtown Glastonbury.
Alan J. Cicchetti ’76 MBA
Alan J. Cicchetti ’76 MBA has been appointed as director of agency relations of Lenders Compliance Group and executive director of Brokers Compliance Group after being the deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Banking Department. Mr. Cicchetti will manage the growth of the new risk management firm which is exclusively for mortgage brokers as the executive director of Brokers Compliance Group.
The Honorable Antonietta Boucher ’02 MBA
The Honorable Antonietta Boucher ’02 MBA has been named chief deputy minority leader for the Republican Caucus. Senator Boucher also serves as a member of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee as well as serve as a ranking member of the Transportation, Higher Education and Education committees.
James P. Towey, Jr. ’87, ’96 EMBA
James P. Towey, Jr. ’87, ’96 EMBA has been hired at Onset Computer Corporation, Inc. as the new director of engineering. Mr. Towey has a background in product development, engineering R&D, design, manufacturing, and support. Most recently Mr. Towey served as vice president of engineering for Emprix and also spent time at Starent Networks as director of IP multimedia development.
Rick C. Welker ’92 MBA
Rick C. Welker ’92 MBA has been appointed to acting chief financial officer at Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. Currently Mr. Welker serves as the vice president and chief accounting officer at the company. Prior to joining Beacon in 2004, Mr. Welker held positions such as senior vice president-CFO and secretary of Rue21 and vice president and controller of Bradlees Department Stores.
Wes Poole ’10 EMBA
Wes Poole ’10 EMBA has been appointed as the northeast TAM services practice manager for VMware, Inc. Prior to joining VMware, Mr. Poole served as the New England Support Practice Manager for Microsoft Corporation for the past 14 years.
Thomas J. Mango ’79
Thomas J. Mango ’79 has joined the Commercial Banking team of Simsbury Bank as a commercial relationship manager. Mr. Mango has over 20 years of experience in commercial banking, both in large and community banks, primarily in Hartford and Litchfield Counties. Prior to joining Simsbury Bank he was commercial lender and portfolio manager at New England Bank.
Stewart R. Joslin, Jr. ’89
Stewart R. Joslin, Jr. ’89 has been named chief financial officer at Wheeler Clinic. Mr. Joslin is an experienced financial professional with extensive healthcare experience and has served as the chief financial officer of two federally qualified health centers and the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut. Mr. Joslin also has 12 years of military experience.
Jordan Cohen Coe ’06 MBA
Jordan Cohen Coe ’06 MBA has been named as Connecticut Magazines “Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2013”. Ms. Coe grew up working at the family ShopRite grocery store in Manchester, and since graduating from UConn her role in the enterprise has expanded; she now oversees many business aspects and 400 employees, as well as “The Exceptional Experience” program, aimed at improving conditions for shoppers and employees.