Geri Armalavage ’87 is the only woman in the U.S. to receive designations from the Certified Business Appraiser as well as the Appraisal Institute. Mrs. Armalavage is the senior managing director of Valbridge Property Advisors. Mrs. Armalavage has over 26 years of experience in her field.
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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.
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.
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.
Deborah R. Gordon ’88 MBA
Deborah R. Gordon ’88 MBA has been appointed to chief learning and development officer at Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 65 officers in over 40 countries. Ms. Gordon is a leadership development and organizational effectiveness expert.
James E. Cotter ’82
James E. Cotter ’82 has been appointed to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation. Prior to his appointment at Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation, he served as senior vice president of retail banking at Newtown Savings bank.
Edward F. Lange Jr. ’86 MBA
Edward F. Lange Jr. ’86 MBA has been appointed to the position of chief executive officer of Holiday Retirement. Holiday retirements operates 316 senior communities in the United States and Canada. Mr. Lange has over 20 years of experience in residential and senior care industries and has worked at companies such as BRE Properties and Health Care REIT Inc.
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.
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.
Wayne F. Patenaude ’82
Wayne F. Patenaude ’82 has been appointed as president and chief executive officer of Cambridge Savings Bank and Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. Mr. Patenaude has held executive positions are several Connecticut and Massachusetts banks as well as serving as a board member of the Concord Carlisle Community Chest and is a leader in the Concord Carlisle Youth Travel Program.