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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas O. Barnes ’78 MBA
Thomas O. Barnes ’78 MBA has been appointed to Our Piece of the Pie, Inc’s Champions Council. Our Piece of the Pie serves urban youth through mentoring, education and employment programs. Mr. Barnes is a leader in the organizational and philanthropic direction of several community organizations such as the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, the Connecticut Center for Science and Exploration, the Bushnell and the Children’s Fund.