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Document Capture Technologies, Inc.
Weber named President, COO of Document Capture Technologies

Nov. 11, 2010: Craig H. Weber MBA '97 joins the maker of USB document capture devices.

Guthrie's research on executive pay cited in Harvard blog

Nov. 1, 2010: The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance cites Prof. Katherine Guthrie's research

Blackwood making a splash at the ACA

Sept. 2, 2010: Wade Blackwood MBA '06 is leading the American Canoe Association in Fredericksburg, Va.

Thomas Peter is Senior Director of Business Development

Sept. 7, 2010: Thomas A. Peter MBA '96 joins Centuria Corporation.

From marketing to the movies

Aug. 4, 2010: Stephanie Szostak, a BBA grad, plays opposite Paul Rudd in "Dinner For Schmucks."

Seu promoted to Principal at Actualize Consulting

Aug. 4, 2010: Matt Seu BS '86 MBA '89 will lead the firms Information Technology practice.

Virginia Living Museum
Wornom chosen to lead the Virginia Living Museum’s Board of Trustees

July 30, 2010: Charles W. Wornom MBA '71 was elected President of the Newport News-based museum.

John A. Lee
Lee brokers sale of RealPoint, LLC

July 29, 2010: John A. Lee MBA '94 was involved in the $52 million sale of investment research firm RealPoint.

Sara Taylor joins Hawker Beechcraft

July 21, 2010: Sara Taylor EMBA '08 will lead the company's business activities with the U.S. European Command.

McKinnon appointed Partner at Altria Group

July 23, 2010: Hull McKinnon BBA '95 was promoted to Partner at the Denver-based venture capital firm.

Atanasov comments on possible Northrop spinoff

July 16, 2010: Prof. Vladimir Atanasov says a Northrop spinoff could benefit shareholders.

Leber joins Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration

July 9, 2010: Dr. Robert P. Leber MBA '90 has been appointed Special Advisor for Workforce Development and Deputy Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission.

Thomas promoted to Executive Vice President at Whitney Holdings

July 8, 2010: Suzanne C. Thomas MBA '80 is responsible for ensuring the quality of the Bank's loan portfolio.

Ted Ward is 'Advertising Person of the Year'

June 28, 2010: Ted Ward MBA '77 was honored by the ADVERTISING Club of New York.

Hewitt: How the Gulf oil spill will cost you

June 21, 2010: Deborah Hewitt tells CBS Moneywatch that taxpayers may end up paying for some of the spill's final costs.

Lentz appointed SVP at Hampton Roads Bankshares

June 9, 2010: Lisa M. Lentz BBA '02 is Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Risk Management for the bank holding company.

Dionne named President of Hydro Aluminum’s Extrusion North America Sector

June 2, 2010: Matthew Dionne MBA '97 will be based at Hydro’s U.S. headquarters in Linthicum, Md., near Baltimore.

Asbury named head of Regions’ Business Services Group

May 27, 2010: John Asbury MBA '98 will lead all lines of business that serve business and commercial bank customers.

Wright presented with award at University of Delaware

May 26, 2010: Diane Wright MBA '89 honored with the Excellence in Advising and Mentoring Award.

Evans joins administration at Virginia Tech

May 26, 2010: Heather Evans BBA '98 has been appointed director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the Blacksburg university.

Steven Papamarcos
Papamarcos is dean of NSU business school

May 27, 2010: Steven Papamarcos MBA '79 was formerly a dean at St. John's University in New York.

Scott Leipzig joins Allen Matkins

May 7, 2010: Leipzig JD/MBA '97 will join the firm's Litigation Practice Group.

Coval is DeSales University's 'Employee of the Year'

May 7, 2010: Scott Coval, BBA '86, has coached the school's basketball team for 17 seasons.

Shawn Boyer
Shawn Boyer BBA '94 on 'Good Morning Nebraska'

May 4, 2010: The Snagajob.com CEO remarks on the summer job outlook and offers tips on getting a job.

Clark named to Rowan Foundation Board

April 29, 2010: Stephen H. Clark MBA '82 is also the Treasurer of South Jersey Industries and South Jersey Gas.

Rachel Peck
Rachel Peck promoted to Vice President

April 9, 2010: Rachel Peck MBA '04 is now Vice President at Cincinnati, Ohio-based Burke, Inc.

Prof. Laura Simmons' research cited in Bloomberg

March 24, 2010: Accounting professor Laura Simmons research on securities class-action settlements was cited on Bloomberg.com.

Blake Allison MBA '08 appointed to CFEF Board

March 23, 2010: The Community Financial Education Foundation is a nonprofit providing outcome-based financial education resources.

Bradley, Guerrero to teach modeling and simulation seminars

March 12, 2010: Professors Jim Bradley and Hector Guerrero will show businesses the practical applications of M&S.

Bradley Love appointed to Axion International Board

March 22, 2010: Love BBA '83, is also a independent financial consultant.

Nave named senior loan officer

March 12, 2010: Bruce W. Nave MBA '82 has joined TD Bank in the company's Healthcare Group in Vienna, Va.

Belden elected to French Oil Mill Machinery board

Feb. 23, 2010: Dane A. Belden MBA '85 was elected during the annual stockholders meeting of the company.

Rosenblatt joins Muller Group

Feb. 24, 2010: Susan G. Rosenblatt BBA '85 is the new Director of Asset Management for the Laguna Hills, Calif.-based commercial real estate firm.

H. Thomas Watkins III
Watkins named 'Executive of the Year'

Feb. 16, 2010: H. Thomas Watkins III, BBA '74 and president and CEO of Human Genome Sciences, was honored by Gazette.net.

Col. Gina M. Grosso MBA '92 is 'worth watching'

Jan. 21, 2010: SJ Magazine put Col. Gina M. Grosso MBA '92 on a list of people who are "still succeeding, still blazing new trails."

Johnson running for U.S. Senate seat

Jan. 8, 2010: Bill Johnson MBA '95 wants to represent Kentucky.

Chris Fix MBA '93 opens cycling studio

Dec. 14, 2009: His new business, Velocity Cycling Studio, is located in downtown West Palm Beach, Fla.

Lani Hay
Lani Hay MBA '02 named to Fortune 'Powerful' list

Dec. 11, 2009: Lani Hay, President and CEO of LMT, Inc., was honored as one of the magazine's "Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs 2009."