It's Good to Know That Someone Has Your Back Connecticut Small Business Development Center Opens Uconn Storrs Headquarters

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It's Good to Know That Someone Has Your Back Connecticut Small Business Development Center Opens UConn Storrs Headquarters

Insights on the Frontier of Marketing New Digital Marketing & Analytics Major Reflects Emerging Communication Trends

Exploring Global Hall of Fame 2014 Markets School of Business Rolls Out Red Carpet UConn Executive MBAs Experience For Five New Hall of Fame Members Business in South Africa

Giving Back in Pride message from the dean Gift from Nayden Family Supports Business School’s Pursuit of Excellence Business Briefs

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Message from the dean Giving Back with Pride John A. Elliott Gift from the Nayden Family Supports Business School's Pursuit of Excellence

Business Briefs Exploring Global Markets Faculty and Research, Programs and Initiatives, UConn Executive MBAs Experience Student Achievements, Event Roundup, and In Business in South Africa Memoriam

"It’s Good to Know that Alumni News & Notes Keeping connected with more than Someone Has Your Back" 40,000 alumni worldwide. Connecticut Small Business Development Center Opens UConn Storrs Headquarters

Insights on the frontier of marketing New Digital Marketing & Analytics Major Reflects Emerging Communication Trends

Hall of Fame 2014 School of Business Rolls Out Red Carpet For Five New Hall of Fame Members

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EDITOR EDITORIAL BOARD CONTRIBUTORS & DEAN Michael J. Deotte '98 MBA Michael J. Deotte '98 MBA COLLABORATORS John A. Elliott Melissa Ferrigno '09 MBA Kristina Goodnough MANAGING EDITOR Nathan Ives Angela Lambert-Hustus '99 ASSOCIATE DEANS Marie LeBlanc Claire LaFleur Hall Amanda Spada '09 Sulin Ba Marie LeBlanc Larry Gramling ASSOCIATE EDITOR Colleen McGuire George Plesko Melissa Ferrigno '09 MBA Jud Saviskas Diana Timlin DIRECTOR OF DESIGNER ALUMNI RELATIONS Marie LeBlanc Nathan Ives

FEATURE WRITER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Claire LaFleur Hall The University of Connecticut School of Business has been Diana Timlin continuously accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—since 1958.

Cover photo: Emily Carter, state director, CTSBDC SCHOOL

Message from the Dean

What should a modern business education encompass? Innovation, Sustainability, Analytics Top List of Academic Strategies

ducation is a truly transformative At the UConn School of Business, we entrepreneur, senior executive, venture Eexperience. strive to be a globally-recognized provider capitalist and philanthropist. When asked of exceptional managerial and business how she accomplishes so much, she said: While it is incumbent upon our students leadership. We believe that academic "Well, I don't sleep a lot … I get up early to take advantage of the many wonderful excellence in a modern business education and go to bed late, and I try to make every opportunities they have here at UConn, requires a global perspective. Our many day count." Their stories can be found we—the administrators, faculty and goals include identifying and addressing beginning on page 7. staff—have an equally formidable respon- business challenges, and recognizing our sibility. role as a partner in the success of business Our Storrs campus is bustling with the ad- development, both in Connecticut and dition of headquarters for the Connecticut Education is never stagnant. We must be beyond. We believe our new academic vi- Small Business Development Center, now mindful of the changing business climate, sion will keep us sharply focused on those located on the second floor of the School tap the expertise and perspective of our goals. of Business. The CTSBDC provides free, business partners, and consistently deliver confidential business advising to entrepre- the knowledge and skills that our students In this issue of UConn Business, we have neurs who are forming, or growing, a busi- require. the opportunity to introduce you to a very ness. We certainly believe this partnership special family whose generosity will enable will be advantageous for our students, our We must embrace change. This year the us to continue to invite the most deserving university and many businesses through- School of Business will adopt a new aca- students to our ranks. out Connecticut. Find out how companies demic vision to guide us in our prepara- are benefitting on page 4. tion of future entrepreneurs, executives Denis '76 CLAS, '77 MBA and Brita and decision-makers. Nayden '76 have donated $3 million As the summer draws to a close, the towards the new UConn Basketball School of Business faculty and staff are In consonance with the University of Con- Champions Center and for scholarships excited for this academic year. Always a necticut's newly adopted academic vision, for student-athletes, with a very generous busy time, this year it is even more so, "Creating our Future: UConn's Path to amount earmarked for School of Business as we usher in new programs in Human Excellence," we have identified the fol- students. Read about theNayden family Resource Management and in Digital lowing four areas for emphasis: creativity, gift on page 12. Marketing & Analytics, a rapidly grow- innovation and entrepreneurship; sustain- ing field with tremendous employment ability and risk management; analytics and The School honors remarkable individuals opportunities. Read more about the latter big data; and healthcare management and by induction into the School of Business program on page 6. insurance studies. All are vital to economic Hall of Fame. Denis Nayden has already growth and solving the world's problems, earned this distinction. In this issue you Best wishes to all, be they personalized medicine and genom- will also enjoy reading about five of our ics, data management or protecting our remarkable alumni whose business ac- planet. These areas of emphasis help focus complishments, character, and dedication our attention and guide our growth.They to others have recently earned them similar engage us with our business community. recognition. However, they do not mean we are turning John A. Elliott away from the core functional education While each of their passions and stories Dean and Auran J. Fox Chair in Business that our students seek and our business is unique, I'm sure they share the mantra partners rely upon in the traditional areas. of alumna Amy J. Errett '79 (CLAS), an

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Faculty & Research Faculty members retiring from the School provide students with business knowledge this year include Walter Dolde, Linda Klein, and IT skills for data intensive careers. Tim Folta, professor and Thomas John & Gim Seow and Jim Sfiridis. Bette Wolff Chair in Strategic Entrepreneur- The Financial Management undergradu- ship, was named editor for an upcoming Programs & Initiatives ate major at UConn Stamford has been 2016 issue of Advances in Strategic Manage- accepted into the CFA Institute's University ment on the topic of "Corporate Strategy The MS in Business Analytics and Project Recognition Program, offering students and Resource Redeployment." Folta was Management (MSBAPM) Program has exclusive support from institute member also appointed to the editorial board of been listed among the most prominent big companies such as Barclays, CreditSights, Strategy Science and accepted as a fellow to data and analytics degree programs by BI and Atlantic Asset Management, including the University of Strasbourg Institute for Software Insight. access to a wide array of research and finan- Advanced Study. cial analytic tools. The School was recently recognized by Hongju Liu, assistant professor of marketing, Insurance News Net for its adaptability to the The School's Connecticut Information presented a research seminar on advertising job market in expanding business programs Technology Institute (CITI) at UConn spillovers in the pharmaceutical industry on at UConn Stamford, as well as strengthen- Stamford has been authorized to provide May 2 in the School of Business. ing its ties with the business community. project management certification training for veterans and other eligible U.S. Depart- Bill Ross, professor and ING Global Chair, Fiserv, Inc., the Savings Bank of Danbury, ment of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries. along with co-authors Saerom Lee (Uni- and Greylock Federal Credit Union have versity of Texas at San Antonio) and Karen partnered with the Financial Accelerator The School's Volunteer Income Tax As- Page (Penn State), were recently published to develop a business case for enhancing sistance (VITA) Program completed its 14th in the Journal of Consumer Research for their the millennial banking experience through consecutive year with 68 student volunteers research on the roles of empathy and justice leading-edge technology from Fiserv. assisting 650 taxpayers in completing their in charitable giving. income tax returns. The IRS-sponsored IBM is partnering with the School as part program provides free tax assistance and tax Data released by Academic Analytics for the of a nationwide education initiative to help return preparation services for individuals 2009-2013 period places UConn's Manage- expand and launch new curricula, as well as who are economically disadvantaged, as well ment Department in first place (tied with as for international students and scholars. Penn State) in per capita scholarly productivity. Known as the Faculty Scholarly UConn's new research partnership in Productivity Index, this ranking considers sustainable energy with the Technion-Israel the research activity of 186 universities Institute of Technology was awarded a sup- nationwide. Want details? porting gift from the Satell Family Founda- View all business briefs, tion, founded by Ed Satell '57. The Association for Information System's accolades, articles and (AIS) Senior Scholars' Basket of Journals media mentions at The School has joined a newly formed ranks UConn's Operations & Informa- business.uconn.edu/pressroom Military & Veterans Employer Resource tion Technology Department in the top 15 Group (ERG), a collaborative of employers, schools worldwide for research productivity institutions of higher education and veteran over the last five years and 10th in the top groups dedicated to veteran-centered topics two premiere journals alone. in the workplace, including deployment, resume sharing and buddy programs.

2 | UConn Business | Vol. 4, Issue 3 | Summer 2014 On June 25, the Board of Trustees approved Recipients of the 2014 Departmental Ph.D. On May 22, UConn Stamford hosted the a Master of Science degree and Advanced Student Teaching Awards include: Biyu Wu first International Haitian Diaspora Sum- Business Certificate in Human Resource (accounting); Yihong Xiao (finance);Won - mit on Education and Business to promote Management beginning fall 2014. seok Choi (management); Selcan Kara (mar- education, business and cultural exchanges keting); and Gang Wang (OPIM). Wang between the State of Connecticut and Haiti. As of July 1, the Full-time MBA Program also received the School's Outstanding and Graduate Career Center have of- Ph.D. Student Teaching Award. Margaret On June 18, the School, together with Vi- ficially moved from the Storrs campus to Luciano (management) received the 2014 chara Technologies, hosted "How Technol- the Graduate Business Learning Center in Outstanding Ph.D. Program-wide Student ogy Can Drive Your Performance Edge," a downtown Hartford. Scholar Award. 100 Women in Hedge Funds® event at the Stamford campus. Student Achievements Event Roundup In Memoriam Two UConn teams (out of 200 entrants) On April 8, the MS in Business Analytics placed in the 2014 Connecticut Business & Project Management Program hosted Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. '81 MBA, former Plan Competition: UConn Stamford un- a career fair in Hartford with representa- faculty member of the UConn School of dergraduates Karlian Brown and Christian tives from 10 companies and more than 60 Business and president and chief executive Tovar won three months of free co-working students participating. officer of The Ferguson Library in Stamford, space in the Stamford Innovation Center; Connecticut, passed away on June 28, 2014. and Michael Maczka '14 MBA won a $500 On April 24, the Accounting Department grant for Best Oral Presentation and $2,500 hosted more than 300 guests at its annual in legal services. honors banquet and awarded 157 student scholarships. Doctoral student Margaret Luciano (management) was awarded a Society for On May 1, the 12th annual Real Estate Human Resource Management Foundation awards banquet honored 28 students, (in partnership with the HR Division of alumni, faculty and businesses for their out- the Academy of Management) Dissertation standing contributions and achievements. Grant for 2014 to support her dissertation research.

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It's good to know that someone has your back.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center Opens UConn Storrs Headquarters

The sudden death of her father was a A Helping Hand active clients and fielded more than 700 horrible personal tragedy for Dorothy with the American Dream inquiries. Carter hopes that as the program Carlone'01 MBA and her family. But for becomes more well-known, that number the 14 dedicated employees at General The Connecticut Small Business Devel- will skyrocket. Machine Co. in Berlin, pain mixed with opment Center (CTSBDC), a free and panic, knowing that the company Walter confidential program offered to businesses "We don't have a typical day or a typical Grzegorzek founded might not survive with 500 or fewer employees, played a large client," Carter said. "We have people who without him. role in General Machine's evolution. walk in and say, 'I just lost my job. I have a lawn mower and I want to start a lawn- "You could just see the fear in their eyes," "Our job is to help fulfill the American service business' to a professor who thinks Carlone said of that day in October 2011 dream," said Emily Carter, state direc- he or she can cure cancer." when she broke the news. "The economy tor of the CTSBDC. "We are there for was bad, they had invested most of their small-business owners through the whole The CTSBDC employs experts in every- lives in this business, and they didn't know process—whether it is getting money to thing from finance to agriculture, market- what our intentions were. expand or setting in motion a dream of ing to management, she said. Small busi- owning a restaurant on Main Street." ness is and will continue to be the driving "We had huge orders pending with Ham- force in the economy, Carter said. ilton Sundstrand that we needed to fulfill," The program is funded by the U.S. Small she said. "At the very least we had to keep Business Administration, the Connecticut Time and again, entrepreneurs make a going for a few months until our employees Department of Economic and Community difference in discovery, innovation and cre- could find other jobs." Development and the University of Con- ativity, she said. But often they don't have necticut. The headquarters is now located the luxury of spending months mulling Almost three years later, the company is within the UConn School of Business in over a decision, researching a financing op- thriving. General Machine has bought new Storrs, and there are 15 other locations in tion, hiring experts, or assigning a team of equipment, is purchasing its own building the state, many on UConn campuses. people to investigate the best way to update in Southington, and is poised to bid on a web site. military contracts. "The future is promis- In just the first quarter of this year, the ing," Carlone said. CTSBDC's offices had more than 400 CTSBDC adviser Shelly Koehler was there

4 | UConn Business | Vol. 4, Issue 3 | Summer 2014 TOPICS within days after General Machine called As the president of the business, Marcia nia Globe Gaslight Co., accessing capital seeking help. Lafemina has plenty to worry about—in is the number one request for help, Carter addition to financing. said. "Shelly took time to learn about our history, product line, present situation and "We had a growth spurt in 2012 and that's "Our teams know all about loan programs aspirations," Carlone said. "She evalu- when we reached out to the Small Business so the customer doesn't have to devote ated General Machine's financial position Development Center," Lafemina said. The months to researching it themselves," she and provided a detailed analysis of where company had received a large order on a said. "We have taken the burden out of things are going well, where there's room tight deadline, and needed more money that process and tried to cut out the run- for improvement, and where we can grow. for labor costs and new equipment. around. Entrepreneurs want everything done as quickly as possible. Our goal is no "It's good to know that someone has CTSBDC adviser Christopher Pisarz 'hand-offs' and to decrease frustration for your back," said Carlone, who is now helped the company apply for a $100,000 the companies." General Machine's business manager. matching grant, which it received in just Although she had earned an MBA from a few months. He also helped Lafemina Another goal of the CTSBDC is to help UConn in 2001, Carlone's career path prepare a new business plan and budget. companies increase their exports, and trade had been heading toward education prior In return, the company pledged to use advisers are available. The organization also to her father's death. Her mother, Mary a percentage of its financial assistance to offers emergency preparedness training. Grzegorzek, Walter's wife, stepped up as bring contracted work back to Connecti- president, but there were aspects of the job cut from out-of-state. "We've all learned it isn't advisable to wait that she had to learn. Carlone's brother, for the next hurricane to think about what Ray Grzegorzek, helps with the business "In this tough economy, we appreciate any the business would do if the data was lost and is a full-time police officer. help we can get," Lafemina said. "Prior to or the power is out for a week," Carter dealing with the CTSBDC, I never would said. "We try to prepare for business inter- "I was surprised that this much help was have thought that government could be so ruptions of any kind. The small business available," Carlone said. "You often hear human and approachable." community is way behind in getting those bad things about doing business in Con- plans in place." necticut, but this is a great program and Since 2012, Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight it shows that the state really wants to help has hired three new employees, bringing The location on the UConn campus small businesses like my own." makes it ideal for both alumni and students, Carter said. She welcomes The family takes a great deal of "Prior to dealing with the alumni who are interested in start- pride in keeping Walter Grze- ing a small business, connecting gorzek's work alive. CTSBDC, I never would have with other entrepreneurs, or invest- thought government could be ing in a new company. "I'm very proud of what my father accomplished," Carlone said. "He so human and approachable." UConn students are also benefit- came here from another country, — Marcia Lafemina ting from the program. Currently not speaking the language, and here the CTSBDC employs four student President, Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight Co. we are… his little company, secur- advisers who are gaining experi- ing contracts with UTC and NASA. ence working with small business This is very important work. I really clientele. A student intern is helping appreciate what he built." the staff to 15. Last year, sales were up with Facebook and other social media nine percent. inquiries. A Light at the End of the (Business) Tunnel "We feel very fortunate to be the lighting Long-term Care Required supplier for UConn. We are a Connecticut Long-term Plan Don't let the name fool you. Pennsylvania business. I think people like knowing that Globe Gaslight Co., of North Branford, is they are paying their taxes and the money Kristin Delfau knows a few things about a family-owned, environmentally friendly, is generating business within the state," juggling a busy schedule. She runs Delfau Connecticut-based company that has she said. "It's just an overall win." Tax & Financial Services, from her Danbury designed and manufactured indoor and home, while taking care of her children. She is outdoor lighting since 1995. In fact, it is Financing is the Top Concern also the author of a book titled, Turbo-Mom's the exclusive supplier to the University of Guide to Saving Money Without Wasting Time. Connecticut campus. For most small businesses, like Pennsylva- Continued on page 16

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Insights on the Frontier of Marketing

New Digital Marketing & Analytics Major Reflects Emerging Communication Trends

The new major supplements a and nimble in business today, and to stay certificate in Digital Marketing ahead of the curve." & Analytics, already available for business students at Storrs, For instance, Coca-Cola recognizes the and a minor in Digital Mar- importance of the growing Hispanic marketing & Analytics, offered ket and employs digital marketing experts to non-business majors at the to explore how its beverages are viewed by Storrs, Hartford, and Stamford those consumers, what questions they may campuses. have, and the best way to target information to that consumer demographic. "This will put our students on the frontier of marketing," Proficiency in marketing analytics is rapidly said Robin Coulter, professor becoming a requirement for many market- and head of the Marketing ing positions and the ability to use analytics Department at the School of to inform marketing strategy is central to Business. "There is tremendous leading marketing organizations. Graduates The rapidly rising demand for digital excitement among students, faculty and the who can strategically use digital analytics marketing expertise and the accompanying business community. We're very enthusias- to gain and act on insights into consumer explosion in job openings has prompted tic about the curriculum and the abundant search, decision making, purchase activities, the School of Business' Marketing Depart- opportunities that await students who and the success of marketing activities are ment to offer a new undergraduate major pursue these fields," she said. increasingly in demand. in Digital Marketing & Analytics at the Stamford campus. In fact, a quick check of the job-hunting Bernard Gracy Jr. '85 (ENG), vice president web site Indeed.com found 25,000 market- of strategy, Digital Commerce Solutions Digital Marketing & Analytics students ing jobs, many requiring digital media and at Stamford-based Pitney Bowes Inc. said will learn how to use marketing analytics to analytical expertise, all within 50 miles of every company today either has to have a gain insights into consumer behavior and the Stamford campus. digital marketing strategy—or face extinc- to develop digital marketing strategies. The tion. major takes a comprehensive approach that Lee Manning, human resources director for covers all aspects of marketing and includes Coca-Cola Northeast, said the company re- Pitney Bowes is a global technology giant developing strategies for creating, brand- cruits employees with digital marketing and that provides shipping and mailing solu- ing, and positioning digital products and analytics skills. "The world is changing at tions, data management and engagement services; dynamic pricing, digital distribu- a very quick pace," Manning said. "People software and location intelligence for two tion, social media and digital communica- have to keep up with the different types of tion; and integrating digital marketing into communication. It is important to be quick Continued on page 16 a firm's overall marketing strategy.

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School of Business Rolls Out Red Carpet For Five New 'Hall of Fame' Members

Five luminaries of the business world were inducted into the UConn School of Business' Hall of Fame on May 2 at the Hart- ford Marriott, surrounded by dozens of family members, friends, colleagues and admirers.

Inductees included James V. Agonis '71, retired CEO and president of AirKaman Cecil, Inc.; Kevin A. Bouley '80, president and CEO of Nerac, Inc.; Joanne L. DeBlasis '76, '83 MBA, president, Accident & Health Division, Navigators RE; Amy J. Errett '79 (CLAS), CEO and co-founder of Madison Reed; and Lisa Klauser '90, president, Shopper and Consumer Marketing, Integrated Marketing Services.

In addition to their remarkable and inspiring business careers, the inductees have all been leaders in their communities, said John A. Elliott, dean of the School of Business. The inductees spoke briefly about their career journeys and how UConn shaped both their professional and personal lives. They join more than 100 other alumni who have been recognized since 1993.

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James Agonis '71 Kevin Bouley '80

Retired CEO James Agonis Finds for additional schooling. "I'm extremely "She's the most selfless person, working in New Purpose In Helping Abused, proud of my UConn education," he said. the background, being a mentor, coach and Drug-Addicted Costa Rican "UConn provided the foundation, and I'll friend." be forever grateful to its faculty and advis- Orphans ers for my success." Kevin Bouley's Passion Is Promoting Connecticut's Brainpower, Throughout his successful career, including Glenna Agonis and his wife, , presented a Creativity, Inventions serving as president of his own company, $100,000 gift to the Accounting Endow- UConn alumnus James Agonis '71, dealt ment for Excellence in the School of Busi- with giants of the defense industry. ness in 2011. "I have tremendous empathy It was supposed to be Kevin A. Bouley's for the student struggling with academics moment in the spotlight. Ten years after his retirement, his focus has because of an after-school job," he said. "It switched to abused and defenseless chil- would be my dream to help someone like But instead of highlighting his own profes- dren, who are trying to establish a happy that get through school." sional achievements at the Hall of Fame childhood in a Costa Rican orphanage. Induction Ceremony, Bouley '80, took With his finance and accounting skills, the opportunity to praise some people he "Most of the times when I visit the orphan- Agonis worked for the federal govern- admires. age, I go out in the backyard and cry like ment and then spent 20 years with Kaman a baby because of the horrible things these Aerospace Corp., a Fortune 500 company Alicia Echevarria '13 (ENG), he said, is de- children have experienced," said Agonis, and defense contractor in Bloomfield, signing a new bridge column that is more who is the principal supporter of the Hogar progressing to group vice president. He resilient during earthquakes. Eric Sirois Cuna orphanage. then formed his own company, AirKaman '09 (ENG) is developing a trans-catheter, Cecil, a fixed-base operator managing the aortic-valve technology. And Michael Zilm Some of the 18 children who live there daily functions of an airport in Jackson- (ENG) is creating biomimetic bone scaf- have been attacked by their own family ville, Florida. Customers included Boeing, folding. All three aspiring entrepreneurs are members, have lost both parents in car Grumman, the Navy and Coast Guard. graduate students from UConn's School of crashes, or were born addicted to heroin. AirKaman Cecil experienced tremendous Engineering. growth under Agonis' leadership, which he "I pick them up and I hug them until I credits to strategic management, innovative "There is an emerging culture of creativity, finally have to put them down because my marketing and customer relations. innovation and entrepreneurship taking arms are sore and I can't do it anymore," root at UConn," Bouley said. Partnerships said Agonis, the retired CEO and president He and his wife now enjoy family, travel- between various disciplines and schools of AirKaman Cecil Inc. of Jacksonville, ing, international big-game fishing and within the university are reaping amazing Florida. watching UConn basketball. Agonis also results. donated $125,000 to establish a scholarship With unwavering tenacity, Agonis earned fund named in honor of UConn women's "We need to leverage the state's investment a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting basketball Assistant Coach Chris Dailey. in our system of higher education and use from the School of Business in 1971. It it to build our economic future via new in- took him seven years to complete his degree "I have watched Chris Dailey for more novations," he said. "The potential economic because he often had to take semesters off than 20 years, and to me there is no better benefits of new technologies being commer- to wait tables to earn enough money to pay person in women's basketball," he said. cialized in Connecticut… are enormous."

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Joann DeBlasis '76, '83 MBA

Bouley is the president and CEO of Nerac, He envisions the Tolland business corridor, What makes her thoughts particularly strik- a research and advisory firm for compa- including UConn, as a regional destina- ing is that DeBlasis has spent her profes- nies developing innovative products and tion and growing hub of entrepreneurial sional career assessing and insuring against services. Based in Tolland, Nerac's team of activity, drawing the best and brightest. He financial risk. The humor in those contrast- analysts address corporate concerns ranging would also like to see a rebirth of manufac- ing perspectives is not lost on her. from intellectual property strategies, to turing in the state. competitive business threats, and scientific As a president at Navigators RE, a divi- reviews. Bouley has served on many technology sion of Navigators Management Co., Inc., and business associations, and currently DeBlasis is responsible for the accident and Bouley earned his Bachelor of Science serves on the UConn School of Engineer- health division. She has enjoyed a lengthy degree in finance in 1980. He became vice ing Advisory Board and the Connecticut career in the reinsurance industry, starting president of Nerac in 1987, and main- Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation with Cigna in the early 1990s. tained that position until acquiring the Advisory Board. He is a recipient of the company 12 years later. Under his direc- UConn Alumni Association 2007 Univer- Her accomplishments include starting a tion, Nerac has enjoyed strong growth, sity Service Award and the UConn School health-reinsurance product line for three more than doubling in size. of Engineering 2010 Distinguished Service separate insurance companies, where she Award. supervised all facets of administration, un- Nerac has five times been named to the derwriting, pricing, marketing and financial Deloitte & Touche prestigious Technology Not only did UConn enrich his career management. Fast 50 program for Connecticut, a ranking path, Bouley said, but it is where he met his of the 50 fastest growing tech companies in wife, Lorraine '80. They have two daugh- She has hired many people during her the state. ters. Richter is a sophomore in the UConn career and seeks a few key traits in a new School of Nursing, and Turner is a high colleague. "I want to work with someone Bouley is also an active "angel investor," school student. who has a passion for what they do," she nurturing innovation, investing money and said. "Equally importantly, they must have resources in start-ups, many of which are Taking A Risk On Yourself the ability to get along with other people. hosted within Nerac's building. He works May Bring Career Rewards I think it is important to always be polite regularly with UConn's School of Business Counsels Insurance Expert and treat people how you would want to and School of Engineering, alumni and be treated. That means being honest when members of the local business community Joann DeBlasis something goes wrong and offering appre- to bring more business-development pro- ciation and recognition for success." grams to fruition by connecting entrepre- If she could offer one piece of advice for neurs and potential investors. new business graduates, Joann DeBlasis DeBlasis earned a Bachelor of Science '76, '83 MBA, would tell them to take degree in accounting from the UConn "I have reached an age where I care less risks. "Taking on a new position, as scary School of Business in 1976. Although her about my resume and more about leaving a as it might be, enables you to grow in your guidance counselor pressured her to attend legacy to the next generation," he said. "A career," she said. "Many people get stuck a different institution, she never regretted critical component of this legacy is to in- in a rut because they are afraid if they try her decision to attend UConn. spire, teach and mentor students and other something new, they will fail. My advice is budding entrepreneurs in Connecticut." to push for it." Her college days, she said, were filled with wonderful experiences and lifelong

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Amy Errett '79 (CLAS)

friendships. She was joined at the Hall of enthusiasm for life. She describes herself age, and ran a $200 million business that Fame ceremony by four good friends from as a "horseback riding, fly-fishing, black- encompassed the company's growth areas. college, with whom she has shared all of diamond snowboarding, wine collecting, life's struggles and joys.She later earned her San Francisco Giants-loving Californian." "I think the two threads that tie my career MBA from the UConn School of Business' She also appreciates great food, nature and together are that I love to build great teams Hartford campus, attending classes at night everything high-tech. She revels in trying of people to work together, and I like in- while working full-time. something new. novation. I'm a fan of the latest app, the newest technology and the best electron- "It was extremely challenging to attend "I come from an athletic, outdoor fam- ics," she said. school in the evening after working all day," ily; people who are real 'doers.' I like to she said. "But I thought it was important to travel, explore and enjoy nature and the "I don't worry about failing. Some people earn my MBA. I knew it would lead to new outdoors," she said. "I pretty much like to would call me blindly optimistic," she said. opportunities." have a good time." "I think positive energy just fosters and cre- ates good things." In 2012, she established a scholarship to Errett earned a Bachelor's degree in Liberal benefit students at UConn's Stamford cam- Arts from UConn in 1979, and an MBA Her newest venture is Madison Reed, a pus. "I was very fortunate that I graduated in finance from the Wharton School at the company striving to transform the at- from college debt-free because my parents University of Pennsylvania in 1988. During home, hair-coloring experience. Errett said were able to pay for my education. Some her multifaceted career, she has worked as she devised the company after her friends people graduate with huge debts. I decided an entrepreneur, a senior executive, a ven- complained about the high cost of salon to establish a scholarship to help others get ture capitalist, and as a passionate advocate treatments and their concerns about the through their education and pass along my for social change. harsh chemicals in hair dyes. good fortune." Before beginning her own business in The company, which launched in Febru- DeBlasis is a member of the American In- February, Errett was a general partner and ary, is named after her 11-year-old daugh- stitute of Certified Public Accountants and ran the San Francisco Bay-Area office of ter. Madison Reed hair products contain the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Maveron, a leading venture capital firm. no ammonia or harsh chemicals and the Accountants. She lives in Connecticut and She has also served as the CEO and as an company employs 35 "on call" colorists has two adult sons. In addition to spend- owner of Olivia, repositioning the travel who assist with everything from application ing time with family, DeBlasis enjoys golf, business as a complete lifestyle company. techniques to selecting the right hair color. travel, fitness and gourmet cooking. During her tenure at Olivia, she was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Although she lives in California now, Errett Unrelenting Optimism, Enthusiasm Year for Northern California. is still a die-hard UConn sports fan. As a for Innovation Drive Success of student athlete she played field hockey and Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist Errett also founded and served as CEO of dabbled in basketball. "I bleed blue. I'm a The Spectrem Group, a worldwide strategic Husky forever," she said. "Before each Final Amy Errett '79(CLAS) consulting, information and merger-and- Four (basketball tournament), everyone acquisition advisory firm. After selling the counted us out. Look where we are today— To appreciate why Amy J. Errett '79 company, she joined the senior manage- and the best is yet to come!" (CLAS) is phenomenally successful in ment team at E*Trade, where she diversi- business, you first have to grasp her fearless fied the company's business beyond broker- In addition to her family, work and

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Lisa Klauser '90

hobbies, Errett is deeply committed to She credits her parents for giving her the Klauser earned a Bachelor of Science degree humanitarian work. She chairs the Board of values that have served her well. Her father in marketing from the School of Business Directors of Glide, San Francisco's largest only had an 8th grade education and in 1990. She began her career at Nestle non-government social services organiza- sometimes worked three jobs to support Foods, and later worked at Kraft Foods. tion. "If we don't look out for each other the family. He taught her the value of hard She then spent 19 years at Unilever, most in this world, who will?" she said. "I think work, dependability and always doing the recently serving as vice president of Con- giving back is critical. It makes you a better right thing. Her mother bestowed on her sumer and Customer Solutions for North leader and a better person." the gift of confidence. America.

When asked how she manages to ac- "I've lived the American dream, but I One of her passions is helping women in complish so much, Errett laughs. "Well, think it is still unattainable for many," said the workplace. She served on the Board I don't sleep a lot," she said. "I also have Klauser, who worries about the growing of Directors of the Network of Executive a phenomenal assistant. I'm very focused gap between the middle class and the poor. Women for the Grocery Manufacturers on time management. I get up early and Association of America. She also led the go to bed late, and I try to make every day Klauser has served on the Board of the Women's Interactive Business Network at count." University of Connecticut Foundation Unilever. She has served as the vice chair since 2012, and as she watches the next for the Promotion Marketing Association. Consumer Expert Lisa Klauser '90: generation of students pass through the Resilience, Dissatisfaction with University, she experiences both a sense of Klauser was inducted into the Shopper Status Quo Will Propel Students to excitement and caution. Marketing Hall of Fame in 2012 and was named as one of the Top Women in Gro- Success "I want to instill the entrepreneurial spirit cery in 2010 and 2011. In 2013, she was into students. We are blessed to have the selected as one of Ad Age's Top Women to Lisa Klauser '90, will tell you she's living most amazing university right in our back- Watch. She resides in New Jersey with her the American dream. yard. The university has invested in high- husband, Rick, and two teenage children. caliber faculty, innovative programs, and its As president of Consumer and Shopper courses are well-geared toward the business Practice for Norwalk's Integrated Market- world. Hopefully UConn will shape the ing, she supervises a team of 200 and works future of the next generations. with well-known clients such as People magazine, Energizer Personal Care, Hill- "For our young adults today, I believe the shire Brands and Barilla. most important thing they need is resilience. This is a challenging time in our "I came to UConn planning to be a Span- country and in business," she said. "It is ish teacher," Klauser recalled. "I tried a important to be able to pick yourself up, business course, and that was a game- reinvent yourself, and keep pursuing your changing moment for me. I loved the com- goals, while still maintaining a strong petitive side of American business. UConn moral compass and your integrity. I hope gave me everything I needed to begin my they carry a restless dissatisfaction with the journey." status quo."

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Gift from Nayden Family The Naydens were honored for their $3 million gift during the women's home Supports Business School's game on Dec. 5. From left: Coach Geno Auriemma, Denis Nayden, Britta Nayden, UConn Board of Trustees Chairman Lawrence McHugh, Director of Pursuit of Excellence Athletics Warde Manuel, President of the UConn Foundation Joshua Newton, School of Business Dean John Elliott, and SNY analyst and former UConn Husky Meghan Pattyson-Culmo. (UConn Foundation Photo)

A fondness for their days at UConn, and UConn President Susan Herbst also tion, and our scholarship gift is designed their desire to help young people have welcomed the generous philanthropic to support student athletes, who share similar experiences, prompted Denis '76, support from the Naydens. "UConn's our interest in business, physical therapy '77 and Britta '76 Nayden to establish new academic plan sets impressive goals or kinesiology. Its support for a great pro- a $1 million scholarship program for the next decade for research, scholar- gram and for giving young people a shot specifically for college athletes who share ship and undergraduate and graduate at a great education, wrapped up in a big the family's interest in business, physical education, all designed to raise UConn UConn bow," Denis Nayden added. therapy or kinesiology. to the ranks of the world's greatest universities," she said. "Private support from The incoming freshmen in the Class "We are proud UConn grads and this is our alumni and friends, such as this gift of 2017 were the most academically our way to share and give back, which from the Naydens, is absolutely essential accomplished group to enter UConn in we both believe in," Denis Nayden said. in our journey." its history. With an average SAT score Their $1 million gift for scholarships of 1233, they outpaced the preceding was part of a $3 million pledge to the The Naydens graduated from UConn in year's incoming freshmen, whose average University that includes $1 million for 1976, Denis with a BA from the College of 1226 had set the previous record. The the Basketball Champions Center and a of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Britta increase in high performing students is a $1 million challenge grant to match sup- with a BS from the School of Allied key factor in UConn's rise from number port for the center from former Husky Health, now part of the Neag School of 27 in the 2010 US. News & World Report basketball players. Education. Denis received his MBA from to number 19 in 2013, said Elliott. the School of Business in 1977, and went "Philanthropic support like this is abso- on to a successful career with GE and "We are so grateful and so proud that lutely essential to the School of Business Oak Hill Capital Management, where our alumni understand that support for and to UConn," said Dean John A. he currently serves as managing partner. scholarship helps the School of Business Elliott. "Support for scholarships plays He has served on UConn's Board of attract the kinds of students and scholars an absolutely vital role in recruiting the Trustees since 2001 and also has worked who elevate its stature," according to best students to UConn. The availability diligently on a variety of committees for Elliott. and generosity of a scholarship is often the UConn Foundation. a crucial factor in a student's decision Note: Denis Nayden is a member of the about college choice. Private giving for "Our donation to the basketball center UConn School of Business Hall of Fame scholarship allows the School of Business is an investment in a great program. Our and has been a distinguished speaker at to continue to attract the most qualified challenge grant is meant to encourage recent School of Business ceremonies. students and support them while they are participation by former players, who here." fully understand the spirit of competi-

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Conducting Business in South Africa: Discussions UConn Executive MBAs "Investing in South Africa: High Risk or High Return?" Mteto Nyati, Managing Director, Microsoft Experience Business in South Africa

"Finance and Banking in South Africa" Carolina Reddy, Head of Distribution and Noel Petrolati, an Executive MBA ownership, and various challenges and Sales, Standard Bank (EMBA) student at the UConn School opportunities. of Business, believes that understanding "Challenges and Opportunities in the the history and culture of a country in While in South Africa, students also South African Real Estate Industry" which you conduct business is critical. explored its cultural history. One of the David Stoll, Regional Head and Martin As part of the EMBA program, she is cultural highlights was The Apartheid Kearns, Development Executive at Victoria learning how to apply concepts and Museum—the first of its kind—illustrat- and Albert Waterfront, both of Growth theories from the classroom to guide im- ing the rise and fall of apartheid, the sys- Point pactful global business decisions. tem of racial segregation in South Africa "Retail Strategies for Low-Income that blighted much of its progress for Population" Each year, a team of EMBA students half a century. EMBA students were also Suzanne Ackerman-Berman, travels abroad to enrich their experience able to visit Robben Island; where Nelson Transformation Director, Pick n Pay and understanding of global business Mandela served his prison term for his issues. The program's latest destination rebellion against the Apartheid regime. "Labor Market Challenges was South Africa, a diverse, emerging A guided tour of Johannesburg and in South Africa" global market that serves as the gateway Soweto—an urban section of the city— Nico Grobbelaar, Executive Director of to the African continent. immersed the EMBAs in its turbulent Human Resources, Paarl Media Group history and diversity of people and "Building a Successful Business Petrolati and her peers returned cultures. in South Africa" equipped with new knowledge and Tony Gerrans, CEO, Grotto insights, having visited with execu- "To see and experience South Africa's tives from an array of companies and turbulent past and to see its economic "The Wine Industry in South Africa" industries. The business visits covered development was enlightening," said Gary Jordan, Owner, Jordan Wines discussions on topics such as invest- Petrolati. ments in the country, banking, business

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1960s 1980s William H. Morgan '81 has been promoted to co-head of healthcare financial services Scott S. Cowen '68, '10H has been elected Douglas G. Elliot '82 has been named at Wells Fargo. Prior to his promotion, to the board of directors at Barnes & president of The Hartford.Elliot joined Morgan led the healthcare financial ser- Noble.Cowen was also presented with The Hartford in 2011 as president of vices Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. the 2014 Maimonides Award by Hillel Commercial Markets and was previously International for his dedication to the president of Hartford Steam Boiler. Thomas W. Prete '84, '01 MBA has been higher education in promoting a deep Elliot is also a member of the School of inducted into the Connecticut Academy of commitment to Jewish and secular Business Hall of Fame. Science and Engineering.Prete is currently learning. Cowen is a member of the the vice president of engineering at Pratt School of Business Hall of Fame. Stephen M. Holcomb '86 MBA has been & Whitney. appointed to chief executive officer at Ronald A. Pace '69, '72 MBA was elected SmartPay Solutions.Holcomb is an expe- Scott A. Trenholm '82 has been named to the Ariens Company Board of Direc- rienced leader having worked with several leader of the New England audit practice tors.Pace is currently group president of companies in the insurance services and at Grant Thornton. Trenholm has more interiors for the Kohler Company. He also technology markets. than 30 years of experience in auditing serves on the boards of Road America as and financial consulting. well as The Milwaukee Masterpiece.He is Brian J. Kelley '86 MBA has been named a guest lecturer and adjunct professor at interim chief executive officer at Alteva, 1990s Marquette's Graduate School of Business. Inc., a premier provider of hosted Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). Brian M. DiBella '92 has been named presi- Mark R. Shenkman '67 (CLAS) received Kelley joined Alteva's Board in November dent of Legrand North America's Electri- the prestigious 2014 Renaissance Award of 2013 and is currently the chief executive cal Wiring Systems division. Prior to his by Hillel International for his advocacy of officer of Four Winds Advisors LLC. appointment, DiBella was general manager higher education and Israel. Shenkman is of Wiremold and previously served as a member of the School of Business Hall John C. Lent '87 MBA has been appointed Legrand North America's chief informa- of Fame. executive vice president and chief finan- tion officer. cial officer of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation and its subsidiary Atlantic Daniel C. Dipillo '99 has joined Pricewa- 1970s Coast Bank. Prior to his appointment, terhouseCoopers, LLP as an assurance Lent served as the president of Temenos partner.Dipillo will be focused on the David E. Sturgess '78 has been appointed Advisory. industrial products and aerospace and senior vice president, secretary and general defense sectors. counsel of Affinia Group Inc. Prior to his Steven H. Mikel '86 MBA has joined Cap- appointment at Affinia, he led all legal rock Oil Inc. as president and chief execu- John P. Gianukakis '98 MBA has been activities at ReCommunity Recycling. tive officer.Mikel has more than 30 years appointed vice president and treasurer of of experience in the industry's financial Frontier Communications Corporation. and operating sectors. Gianukakis has 25 years of experience in treasury, financial services capital mar-

14 | UConn Business | Vol. 4, Issue 3 | Summer 2014 PEOPLE kets, insurance, bank relationships, and Wade A. Gibbs '00 has been named the of Southern Maine. investment and commercial banking and adult ambassador for the 2014 Greater information technology.Most recently Hartford Walk to Cure Arthritis by the Ar- Norman Massel '14 Ph.D. (accounting) has Gianukakis was the senior vice president thritis Foundation, New England Region. successfully defended his dissertation titled of finance and treasurer of Castleton Com- As an ambassador, Gibbs will help the "The Effect of Exemption from Manda- modities International. Greater Hartford Walk to Cure Arthritis tory Disclosure to the IRS on Firm Value reach its fundraising goal of $104,580. and Behavior." Massel has accepted a Joshua D. Goldfarb '96 has joined Price- tenure track position as assistant professor waterhouseCoopers, LLP as an advisory Ryan J. Krueger '06 has been appointed at Louisiana State University. partner.Goldfarb will specialize in finance, to managing director of equity research technology and operations, focused on the at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Prior to his John Tartaglio '14 MBA was featured financial service sector. appointment at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, on the cover of the 2014 spring issue of Krueger served at Dowling & Partners UConn Magazine: Portraits of Strength. Nicole M. Lindsay '96 has published a new securities as partner and sector head. His story appeared among those of eleven book, The MBA Slingshot for Women: Using alumni who spoke out about their endur- Business School to Catapult Your Career. Jose C. Oliveira '00, '01 MSA has joined ing spirit, sharing their darkest struggles as Her book is a gender-based roadmap for Moriarty & Primack, P.C. as a tax manag- well as their greatest triumphs. women to develop the knowledge, skills er.Oliveira is also a member of the AICPA and relationships to succeed in business and the Connecticut Society of CPAs. Shuai Yang '14 Ph.D. (marketing) suc- school and beyond. cessfully defended her dissertation titled, Diana J. Piquette '06, '07 MSA has joined "Two Essays on Matching Strategy in Paid Robert T. Peterson '95 MBA has been The Phoenix Companies, Inc. as second Search Advertising." Yang has accepted a named chief executive officer at Millinock- vice president, GAAP accounting and as- position at Donghua University in Shang- et Regional Hospital in Maine.Peterson is sistant controller.Piquette was most recent- hai, China. a seasoned healthcare executive with more ly an audit manager at Deloitte & Touche, than 25 years of experience.He previously focused on life insurance accounts. served as patient care administrator for surgery and women and children's services Gregg B. Schuster '05 MBA, former First at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Ban- Selectman of Colchester, Connecticut, was gor, Maine. appointed township manager of Pocono Township, Pennsylvania. Scott Wulinsky '96 has been appointed to chief accounting officer of Affinia. Prior 2010s to his appointment at Affinia, Wulinsky served as the director of regulated account- John P. Bonora '11 MSFRM has joined First ing at Duke Energy Corporation. County Bank as the senior vice president, chief credit and chief risk officer.Bonora Submit your career, 2000s has also recently been honored as one of the Fairfield County 2014 "40 Under education, marriage, and Shelly Abdella '05 MBA has been pro- 40" business executives for demonstrating birth announcements to the moted to senior vice president of finance extraordinary leadership qualities. Business Alumni Network. and profitability at Webster Bank. Abdella Jeffrey R. Carlson '14 Ph.D. joined Webster Bank in 2001 and has held (marketing) Let us know what you've positions such as financial analyst and vice has successfully defended his disserta- president of finance with the financial tion titled "Exploring the Importance been up to! planning department. and Value of Studying Subjective Time in Marketing Management." Carlson has alumni.business.uconn.edu Robert Casey '05 EMBA is currently the accepted a position as assistant professor at vice president and director of mutual fund the University of Richmond. compliance at Hartford Funds.Casey and his family moved from Storrs to Malvern, Matthew D. Dean '10 Ph.D. has been ap- Pennsylvania in conjunction with the pointed to associate professor of business recent relocation of the Hartford Funds with tenure at the University of Southern from Simsbury, Connecticut to Radnor, Maine School of Business. Dean is also the Pennsylvania. director of the Maine Center for Business and Economic Research at the University

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"Digital marketing he said. "Digital marketing has never been professor Kevin McEvoy said. "We are very more important. At Pitney Bowes, we are central to the marketing and advertising has never been more going through explosive growth." hubs of the world. There are numerous op- important." portunities nearby." The School of Business faculty envisions — Bernard Gracy, Jr. '85 (ENG) graduates using their digital analytics and Meanwhile, students in communication sci- Vice President of Strategy, strategic marketing skills in traditional ences, professional sales leadership, econom- Digital Commerce Solutions, consumer and business-to-business market- ics and statistics, as well as graphic designers Pitney Bowes, Inc. ing and sales organizations, social media and digital media and design majors are organizations, online firms such as Amazon. expected to seek the digital marketing and million customers, including 90 percent of com, as well as startups. analytics minor. Fortune 500 companies. It employs 16,000 people. Although a general business major has been Approximately 18 percent of the students offered in Stamford for many years, this enrolled in the UConn School of Business Gracy said Pitney Bowes used to receive calls is the first specialized marketing major of- are marketing majors. from businesses, asking advice on the best fered on the campus and joins the recently location to open a storefront, or the ideal lo- launched majors in Financial Management The Digital Marketing & Analytics major cation for a new bank branch. They still do. and Business Data Analytics. will be available to undergraduate students in Stamford in Fall 2015. "But now what they want is to go global," "The Digital Marketing & Analytics major he said. "They have globalized digital concept in Stamford makes incredible sense. storefronts that reach consumers around the Digital media is growing rapidly and the world. They may want to do business with greater Stamford area is becoming a mini customers is Botswana, Estonia, Lithuania," mecca for production," UConn marketing

Continued from "It's Good to Know That Someone Has Your Back" (p. 5)

With the help of CTSBDC business adviser she said. "He is someone I can bounce ideas wishes more business owners knew about Nelson Merchan, Delfau updated her web- off of and get honest feedback." the service. site and platform, optimized search terms, and looked at ways to attract more life and Also, knowing that she has an appointment "Because they are paid counselors, they long-term care insurance customers by with her adviser keeps her on track with her have 'skin in the game,'" she said. "They networking with other professionals whose business to-do list. "It's like going to Weight truly have a vested interest in helping other clients were interested in her services. Watchers," she joked. "You don't want to people and helping their businesses move go and have gained weight. I don't want to forward." "With my CTSBDC adviser's help, I've attend a meeting without making progress." built a business model that allows me to understand what works best for my company Delfau said she found CTSBDC on her and to grow each year at a sustainable rate," own after conducting online research. She

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He wanted to study at sea. He wanted to learn about entrepreneurship. He wanted to conduct research. He wanted to host a radio show. He wanted to lead student philanthropy. He wanted to feel the pride that comes with being part of uConn Country.

Byron did all of that and then some. He earned more awards and honors than we can fit here. now he’s making his dream to become an entrepreneur a reality.

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