updated October 28, 2009
| October 2009 |
IT Author's Warning: Get with the Program or Get Out
Press release, October 28
Information technology is rapidly changing. And if executives in charge of growth through IT don't keep pace with the changes, "IT just may as well stand for Immediately Terminated," according to Alumnus Tom Tinsley (BBA/Management), author of Enterprise Architects: Masters of the Unseen City.
Nichols hires new CEO
Whidbey Examiner(Whidbey Island, WA), October 20
Alumnus John Collins, an operations specialist who developed a flow-based methodology called Synchronous Process Management, has joined Nichols Brothers Boat Builders as its CEO. Nichols Brothers builds passenger and military vessels, car ferries, workboats, and fishing boats used in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska fishing grounds.
Apesoft Adds U.S. Headquarters, Names North American CEO
Press release, October 19
Alumnus Mike Covol (MBA, Marketing) has been named CEO for North America of Apesoft, a business intelligence software solutions company headquartered in Barcelona.
CEO University: Diaz Foods CEO balanced work, education
Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 2
Profile of alumnus Rene Diaz, a member of Robinson's Board of Advisors, in which he discusses the impact of his Robinson college education on his career.
CEO University: Campbell began as a cashier
Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 2
Profile of alumnus Ann-Marie Campbell, a member of Robinson's Board of Advisors, in which she discusses the impact of her Georgia State University undergraduate and Robinson College graduate education on her career.
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| September 2009 |
Organization Metrics Hires Human Capital Industry Veteran
PRWeb (press release), September 14
Alumnus Richard S. Hauptle joins this talent management firm as senior vice president of sales.
On the Move
Augusta Chronicle, September 13
Regions Bank has named Alumnus Richard Fairey as regional president for the Augusta, Aiken and Savannah community markets.
Atlantan appointed to Executive Board of Chron's & Colitis Foundation
BusinessNews (press release), September 10
Alumnus Steve Goodman, founder of MeetingAdvice LLC, joins the national board of trustees of the Chron's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Healthcare: Who's Who in Chicago
Crain's Chicago Business, September 7
Alumnus J. Grover Thomas, chairman of Trustmark Mutual Holding, made this list of Chicago healthcare leaders. Thomas serves on the Georgia State University Foundation.
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| August 2009 |
Sanders named to STC's local board of directors
Effingham Herald (Georgia), August 20
MBA alumnus Cathy Plummer Hill, vice president of the Coastal Region for Georgia Power, is one of four new appointees to the board of directors of Savannah Technical College.
Airgas Presents Sandra Fowler-Hurt With Annual Scott Melman Award
Business Wire (press release), August 18
Accounting alumnus Sandra Fowler-Hurt, who is a vice president of Airgas, received an award in recognition of outstanding leadership in the pursuit of excellence.
Schuler Appointed COO at Boeing Charleston
Post and Courier(Charleston, SC), August 10
Alumnus Geoffrey L. Schuler has been named chief operating officer of Boeing Charleston.
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| July 2009 |
Chief Executive Officer of Comegys Insurance joins UTEK Corporation Board of Directors
Business Wire (press release), July 30
Alumnus Mark Berset appointed to the board of this global IP licensing and innovation services company.
Kevin E. Lofton joins Gilead Sciences' Board of Directors
Business Wire (press release), July 29
Alumnus and Board of Advisors member Kevin Lofton appointed to the board of this international biopharmaceutical company.
Obituary: Thomas Cravens Gaddy
Clayton Tribune (GA), July 29
MBA alumnus Tom Gaddy died on July 21.
Networking veteran Chris Koeneman joins Datacom Systems as vice president, sales and marketing
PR Newswire (press release), July 28
Alumnus Chris Koeneman joins this network access device manufacturer based in East Syracuse, NY.
Applied Signal Technology, Inc. selects new chief operating officer
Business Wire (press release), July 27
Alumnus Mark M. Andersson joins this intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance firm.
The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company promotes four executives
Business Wire (press release), July 23
Alumnus Connie McDaniel named chief of Internal Audit.
Austin's AIC Ventures Adds Leader to East Coast Acquisition Team
Business Wire PR Log (press release), July 20
Alumnus Jeff Gilder will lead efforts to acquire $100 million in East Coast commercial real estate assets.
Who's Who in Hospitality
Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 10
Alumni Fred Cerrone of Hotel Equities, Russell Jacobs of World of Coca-Cola and Dan O'Leary of Underground Atlanta were cited as leaders of the area's hospitality industry. Also making the list: Debby Cannon of the Day School of Hospitality
Scottrade Announces New Branch Office in Northern Atlanta
BusinessWire (press release), July 7
Alumnus Adil Ali will lead a new office of the branch-supported online investment firm.
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| June 2009 |
Tian named Robert O. Anderson distinguished professor at NMSU
NMSU News Center (press release), June 29
Kelly Tian, who holds a Ph.D. from Robinson and teaches marketing at New Mexico State University, is awarded a distinguished professorship designed to promote service that benefits NMSU's business school.
Inland Securities Corporation Appoints Brian M. Conlon as President
BusinessWire (press release), June 26
Alum Brian Conlon assumes the reins at this division of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation.
Autry, Horton & Cole Partners Author The Law of Cooperatives
dBusinessNews (press release), June 26
Charles T. Autry, an attorney who earned his MBA at Robinson, coauthored this book on cooperative law that describes how this form of business differs from other business entities.
Green Team
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 26
Renay Blumenthal, an MBA alumnus and SVP for public policy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, is the new board chair for the Clean Air Campaign.
GH&I's Chief Operating Officer Receives National Accounting Administration Honor
dBusinessNews (press release), June 25
Alum Sue Groszkiewicz receives the Association for Accounting Administration (AAA)'s 2009 ACE (Achievement, Commitment and Excellence) Award from the Association for Accounting Administration.
Symmetry Medical Appoints Chairman and Two Directors
PR Newswire, June 23
MBA alum Craig Reynolds elected board chair of this provider of products to the global orthopedic device industry and other medical markets.
Orr named Marketing Teacher of the Year
Times-Georgian, June 20
Robinson alumnus Stacey Orr, who teaches marketing at Chapel Hill High School in Carrollton, has been named the 2009 Marketing Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Marketing Education Association.
How to Lose a Customer Forever
Business Intelligence Middle East, June 17
Alum Bob Prosen, the author of Kiss Theory Goodbye, Five Proven Ways to get Extraordinary Results in Any Company, discusses where to cut costs and where to improve service during tough times.
Laid off or fired? It's not the end
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 13
Alumnus Lamar C. Smith, decorated fighter pilot and retired chairman of Torchmark Corporation, discusses the lessons imparted in his business parable, There's More to Life than the Corner Office: The Secret to Total Life Prosperity.
How PPC Geo-Targeting Can Help Improve Your ROI
Promotion World, June 9
Hamid Saify, Robinson alumnus (BBA in marketing and management) who is director of search advertising at Medium Blue, writes about an overlooked element of search advertising.
Gas South CFO finds pleasure in altruism
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Alumnus Sandy Miller wins Community Service award at CFO of the Year awards.
Anti-tax lawyer juggling busy caseload
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Profile of alumnus John Woodham
Who's Who in Real Estate
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Alumni on the list include Richard Bowers, Mitchell Brannen, Mark Gottlieb, Timothy Gunter, Scott Jackson, H. J. Russell and Stan Thomas.
Economic Educator
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Milton Jones, president of Bank of America-Georgia, elected chairman of the Georgia Council on Economic Education.
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| May 2009 |
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Guest Columnist: Coping as a Layoff Survivor, then Layoff Victim
Wall Street Journal, May 29
Alumnus Gayatri Rao, MS in Marketing, on being unemployed
Trip to the old ballpark rekindles passion for cards
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 29
Profile of EMBA alumnus Fred Cerrone, CEO of Hotel Equities Inc.
PGA Tour Diversity Internship Program enters 18th year
Florida Times-Union, May 27
Ester Kim, BS in Hospitality Administration, tapped for internship.
AmericasMart Appoints William Hakes, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer
Furniture World Magazine, May 19
Robinson alumnus assumes newly created CMO position.
AASU: New President Appointed
WSAV-TV (NBC/Savannah), May 13
Robinson alumnus Linda M. Bleicken is named president of Armstrong Atlantic State University
Business Ph.D. Applications on the Rise
BusinessWeek, May 12
Robinson alumnus Alan Ferguson discusses his reasons for returning to the college for his Ph.D. program in real estate.
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