Nykesha S. Sales ’00 was named as the community liaison to the assistant coaching staff for the Connecticut Sun. Ms. Sales played on the UConn Varsity Basketball Team and helped lead them to a national championship in 1995. At graduation, Ms. Sales was UConn’s all-time leading scorer. After graduation, she played on the Orlando Miracle, the Connecticut Sun, and made the WNBA All-Star team six times.
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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.
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.
Sean M. O’Connor ’92, ’00 MBA
Sean M. O’Connor ’92, ’00 MBA has been appointed to be the director of marketing at Software Marketing Associates. As the director of marketing, Mr. O’Connor will oversee the development of the firm’s marketing strategy. Since 1997, Mr. O’Connor has been working with Software Marketing Associates.
George D. Noewatne, Jr. ’02 MBA
George D. Noewatne, Jr. ’02 MBA has been promoted to director of public works and engineering in Cheshire, Connecticut. Mr. Noewatne has been the deputy director since 2004 and has 13 years of construction and engineering experience.
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.
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.