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What have our alumni have been up to?

Isenberg alumni have been out and about, making an impact with their careers and passion projectsand it shows! Most of these updates have been submitted by alumni about themselves, but we also welcome submissions from organizations and friends who have news about people in our community. 

Recent Class Notes

Jon DeAndrade
Jon DeAndrade '13 shared that he was recently promoted to Associate Athletic Director for Wesleyan University.
Thirty Years a Consultant
Burton Osterweis '93 MBA: Very pleased to announce I've published a book titled "Thirty Years A Consultant - A Humorous Romp Through Corporate America's I.T. Departments", which has been on the Amazon Best Sellers List in the top 100 books for Business Project Management for the last few weeks.
It is available at the following link: https://a.co/d/5EH9DMJ
Kieto Mahaniah class note
Kieto Mahaniah '21: Between finishing my masters from the Hanken School of economics, running all the operations for the HUMLOG Institute as the Operations Coordinator, and starting an a global NGO for the next generation of humanitarians, I have adopted a puppy, Kaylee! She was born in December, a Portuguese Water Dog with a heart of gold and a sass-level out of this world. We are ready to take on the challenges of this next phase of life.
Mary Anne Smrz
Mary Anne Smrz '80 MS: As an avid kayaker, I have spent many years since my graduation from UMass kayaking and facilitating kayaking retreats. In addition, I have written four books called my Reflections from the Red Kayak series. The books are a collection of insights relating experiences of kayaking and elements of nature to life. My latest book, Paddlin' with Thoreau, was published last year and I am excited to be presenting selections from my book at the Annual Gathering of the Thoreau Society in Concord from July 10-14 this year. The Thoreau Society has members in all 50 states and 20 countries, so it is a wonderful opportunity. For more details you can visit my website, www.redkayak.net
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Jeff Bardon '04 MBA: I joined the CVS Health supply chain team in October of 2019 as the Senior Director of Industrial Engineering. In September of 2022, I moved into my current role of Executive Director, Network Capacity, Planning & Design.
Fred Mitzner

Fred Mitzner '86, Senior Vice President of Conference Direct (and an HTM alumnus and HTM Leadership Board member), was just recognized as the top associate at his company's Annual Meeting for the 7th time.

 

Hannah Greenland
Hannah Greenland '18 was featured in an article about her success in the "club management" field and the joy she has had for her experiences. Hannah is Director of Dining Operations at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton, FL. She has been promoted three times in her career since starting at the IBIS Club and HOA in Florida and enjoys the work culture and alumni presence in South Florida area of Palm Beach and Boca Raton. Read Greenland's article here.
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Ben Sokol '02 was recently promoted to Vice President Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments and is continuing to empower families in Westchester County, New York, to make smart financial decisions so that they can retire with confidence.
Joseph McIsaac
Dr. Joseph “Jay” McIsaac ‘17 MBA has been recognized as NACD Directorship certified. The AAPL/MBA Physician Alumnus is a partner and long-time director of Integrated Anesthesia Associates. For more information on McIsaac, click here.
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Paul Melican '89: I've recently accepted a position with the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General. I'll be conducting COVID-19 fraud investigations. My accounting degree will be put to use on a daily basis.

Alan Halpern
Alan Halpern '71 shared a photo from a reunion in New Orleans for the Bulldogs (3rd floor John Adams from 1967-1973).
Ordinary to Extraordinary

Dr. Gary Josephson ‘10 MBA released his book Ordinary to Extraordinary in August 2022. Published by Morgan James Publishing, the pediatric otolaryngologist’s book is an insightful piece which seeks to inspire everyone to reach their physical, mental, and spiritual goals. For more information on Josephson’s release, please click here.

 

Matt Lambert
Matt Lambert '92 received the highest award in the Club Management field in 2023: the James H. Brewer Award for Management Excellence in Club Management. Read more about it here.

 

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Women of Isenberg 2024
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The 2024 Women of Isenberg conference was held on February 10 this year. Keynote Shachar Scott spoke about her successes throughout the years.
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Creating a "Bueno" Place to Work
Creating a "Bueno" Place to Work
Bob Lowry ’93 always knew he had an appetite for business—he just didn’t know it would come with a side of guac. Countless burritos (and tacos and
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