Featured Alumni - 2011
 

  • LPL Financial names a strategy czar
    Dan Arnold - MBA Finance
    RIABiz, October 4, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Dan Arnold has been promoted to a newly created position and expanded role as head of strategy for LPL Financial effective November 14
     

  • NCR Names Scott Kingsfield SVP, GM of NCR Retail
    Scott Kingsfield - BBA Finance
    Press release, August 30, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Scott Kingsfield joins NCR from Radiant Systems, where he most recently was president of the retail, sports and entertainment division
     

  • New ethics commission chief named
    Holly LaBerge - BBA Finance
    Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 26, 2011- continued...
    Alumna Holly LaBerge is the new executive director of Georgia’s ethics commission. She comes to the position from the state Public Defenders Standards Council.
     

  • Team behind Team Anna
    Gaurav Bakshi - MBA Finance
    Indian Express, August 20, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Gaurav Bakshi is in charge of social media initiatives for the protests fostered by the anti-corruption initiatives of Anna Hazare.
     

  • Automated Systems Design Hires Justin Palmer as VP of Corporate Development
    Justin Palmer - BBA Finance
    Press release, August 17, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Justin Palmer will assist this Alpharetta-based manufacturer and service provider of information transport systems with increasing shareholder value through strategic relationships and acquisitions.
     

  • Finalists named for ethics board executive secretary
    Holly Laberge - BBA Finance
    Albany Herald, August 12, 2011- continued...
    Alumna Holly Laberge is one of two finalists for executive secretary for the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. She is director of government relations for the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council.
     

  • Chris Ashe Joins New York Life as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Retirement Income Security
    Christopher Ashe - BBA Finance
    Press release, July 27, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Chris Ashe has joined New York Life from Prudential.
     

  • Higgins the power behind Oglethorpe Power PDF icon
    Elizabeth "Betsy" Higgins - MBA Finance
    Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 3, 2011- continued...
    Alumna Elizabeth “Betsy” Higgins was among the winners at the Atlanta Business Chronicle CFO of the Year awards on Friday, June 3. Higgins, who is with Oglethorpe Power Company, took home the trophy in the large private company category.
     

  • Thomas Kephart United Bank's Covington division president
    Thomas Kephart - BBA Finance
    Covington News, May 20, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Thomas Kephart has joined United Bank in its Covington division.
     

  • Petit’s story the classic tale of visionary, hero PDF icon
    Parker H. "Pete" Petit - MBA Finance
    Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 20, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Parker H. “Pete” Petit has received the awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2011 Health-Care Heroes Awards.
     

  • North American Financial Holdings Agrees to Acquire 90.1% of Green Bankshares
    R. Bruce Singletary - MBA Finance
    Press release, May 5, 2011 - continued...
    Alumnus R. Bruce Singletary is Chief Risk Officer of Charlotte-based bank holding company North American Financial Holdings, Inc.
     

  • SunTrust Banks, Inc., Announces Executive Leadership Transition

    William H. Rogers, Jr. - MBA Finance
    Press release, April 21, 2011 - continued...
    Alumnus William H. Rogers, Jr. has been named president and CEO of SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI).

     

  • Formation Capital Announces New CEO

    Brian Beckwith - MBA Finance
    Press release, April 4, 2011 - continued...

    Alumnus Brian Beckwith has joined Formation Capital from GE Capital.
     
  • FinListics Solutions President, Dr. Stephen Timme Presents "The Hunt For Hidden Value" at the 18th Annual CFO Rising Conference
    Stephen Timme - PhD Finance
    Press release,  April 1, 2011- continued...
    Alumnus Stephen Timme spoke at the CFO Rising Conference in Orlando, on March 14.
     
  • Dalton High graduate in charge of power line security

    John Clark - MBA Finance
    Dalton Daily Citizen, March 14, 2011 - continued...

    Alumnus John Clark has been named Georgia Control Center Security Manager for Georgia Power.
     
  • Homrich Berg Appoints Jamie Underwood as Senior Associate

    Jamie Underwood - MBA Finance
    Press release, March 9, 2011 - continued...

    Alumna Jamie Underwood receives a promotion.

     

  • Ascencus Appoints Peter Perdomo as New Regional Vice President
    Peter Perdomo - BBA Finance
    Press release, March 9, 2011 - continued...
    Alumnus Peter Perdomo will oversee a five-state territory for this retirement plans solution provider.
     

  • Lizhan Environmental Appoints New CFO and Director
    Shan Cui - MBA Finance
    Press release, March 4, 2011 - continued...
    Alumna Shan Cui has joined Lizhan Environmental Corporation (NASDAQ:LZEN) as CFO. Lizhan is a China-based supplier of synthetic leather and other fabrics manufactured from recycled leather waste.
     

  • Ric Jones joins Jacobsen as Vice President of Sales
    Ric Jones - BBA Finance
    Golf Business News, February 21, 2011 - continued...
    Alumnus Ric Jones has taken a new position.
     

  • Great Basin Corporation Hires Key Executives To Prepare for Commercial Launch
    Wesley Lindsey - MBA Finance
    TMCnet.com, February 14, 2011 - continued...
    Alumnus Wesley Lindsey joins Great Basin Corporation.
     

  • Green Star Energies, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Two Independent Directors
    Bennett Whitehurst - MS Finance
    PR Newswire, January 28, 2011 - continued...
    Alumnus Bennett Whitehurst receives Board of Directors appointment.
     

  • Federal Reserve Approves North American Financial Holdings Investment in Capital Bank
    R. Bruce Singletary - MBA Finance
    PR Newswire, January 14, 2011 - continued...
    Alumnus R. Bruce Singletary is Chief Risk Officer at NAFH.
     

  • Religion, morals and service make America strong
    Jackie Gingrich Cushman - MBA Finance
    Covington News, January 8, 2011 - continued...
    Religion, morality and a dedication to service are central to building communities, and a stronger America, says Alumnus Jackie Gingrich Cushman.

Student News Makers - 2011

  • Students feel the benefit from Ross Blackie Talbot scholarships
     The Royal Gazette, August 10, 2011 - continued...
    Finance major Aaron Bassett is one of ten Bermuda students who were awarded scholarships earlier this week from The Ross Blackie Talbot Charity Classic.

Finance in the News - 2011

  • In Conversation: Alfred Mettler video icon
    Swiss Television, September 5, 2011- continued...
    Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance discusses a formal investigation opened by the IRS against Credit Suisse re: possibly undisclosed offshore accounts as well as ongoing negotiations between the Swiss Government and the IRS about a global settlement which would include all Swiss banks and other financial institutions. (Interview is in German.)
     

  • US Credit Downgraded (clip unavailable)
    Swiss Public Radio, August 7, 2011
    Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance discusses how Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating will affect the global economy.
     

  • Debt Ceiling Decision (clip unavailable)
    Swiss Public Radio, August 2, 2011
    Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance was interviewed about the international implications of the debt ceiling bill that was passed.
     

  • Es gibt schlicht keine andere Lösung (There's simply no other solution)PDF icon Aargauer Zeitung, July 25, 2011 - continued...
    Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance addresses the debt ceiling negotiations, asserting that if the debt ceiling isn’t raised, the global consequences will be immense.
     

  • Lärm machen und Unsicherheit schaffen (U.S. tax investigations create uncertainty)PDF icon  
    Aargauer Zeitung, July 23, 2011 - continued...
    Alfred Mettler discusses the Credit Suisse investigations and the tax negotiations between Switzerland and the United States.
     

  • Nichts deutet auf Rechtsbruch hin (No evidence of violation of U.S. law)PDF icon  
    Basler Zeitung, July 23, 2011 - continued...
    There is no evidence that Credit Suisse has violated U.S. law specifically, says Alfred Mettler.
     

  • Obama stellt Ultimatum (Obama presents ultimatum)  video icon
    Schweizer Fernsehen (Swiss National Television), July 17, 2011 - continued...
    In an interview on Swiss National Television Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance said that the U.S. debt ceiling ultimately will be increased because the economic consequences of not doing so would be far too devastating. Interview is in Swiss German.
     

  • Nasdaq/ICE Stay in the Game for NYSE Euronext
    GlobalAtlanta, April 19, 2011 - continued...
    Gerry Gay     of the Department of Finance is quoted.
     

  • Swiss Banking Regulations video icon
    Schweizer Fernsehen (Swiss National Television), April 18, 2011 - continued...
    Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance was interviewed about Switzerland's new banking regulations and the Swiss viewpoint about "too big to fail."
     

  • Congratulations!  You got a raise!
    All About Alpha, April 17, 2011 - continued...
     A study by Vikas Agarwal of the Department of Finance is referenced.
     

  • What's Mysterious about Target-Date Funds: Too Much
    International Data Group, March 4, 2011 - continued...
    Findings from a study by Finance doctoral student Vallapuzha Sandhya are referenced.
     

  • State banking chairman sued over loan defaults
    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 15, 2011 - continued...
    Pete Eisemann     of the Department of Finance comments on lawsuits that question the leadership of state Senate banking chairman, Jack Murphy.

 

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