Tom LaDuca ‘72 - A Park Avenue Pioneer

ochester’s Park Avenue simply isn’t what it used to be. That’s not to Rsuggest there’s anything wrong along this trendy thoroughfare—quite the contrary. The evolution of Park Avenue over the years makes it one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. Tom LaDuca ‘72 had a big impact on that transformation. As the owner of Hogan’s Hideaway, the College of Business alumnus helped launch a casu- ally elegant style of dining that makes the area a popular destination. His restaurant offers a wide-ranging menu, with items made from scratch on premises. But LaDuca says high quality food is only part of the experience. People enjoy coming to Hogan’s and Park Avenue to take in the eclectic mix of commercial and residential activity. “You can’t get the atmosphere—that certain ambiance—at the suburban chain restaurants,” explains LaDuca. “What you do get there is consistency. Walk into any chain, and you can sit in Tom LaDuca ‘72 and daughter Kelly Marie ‘03 pose in front of Hogan’s Hideaway. the same place, look at the same picture. Opened in 1980, Hogan’s Hideaway was the first residential eatery along Park Avenue Only the person serving you is different.” in Rochester, NY. The restaurant is located at the former site of Home Grocers, which the LaDuca name only, Hogan’s patrons can enjoy achieve a different type of success. family purchased in 1948. After his either a picture-window view of the “I found my courses very enlighten- father retired, LaDuca took over the activity on Park Avenue or become part ing,” he says. “It wasn’t like studying out business and immediately made changes. of that activity with sidewalk seating. of an encyclopedia. Everything I learned The grocery store was modernized, LaDuca says it’s all about providing a was based on what was happening out in emphasizing an extensive array of deli “neighborhood feeling.” the real world.” services. Around back, he converted a “We try to do that even with what we In addition to his alumni status, small apartment into a 33-seat bistro. put on the walls by featuring paintings LaDuca is also proud to be the father of With that, Hogan’s Hideaway was born, from local artists. We’ll also change the a recent RIT graduate. His daughter, becoming among the first residential color scheme from time to time, hanging Kelly Marie, earned her degree this eateries along Park Avenue. fabrics that offer a feeling of warmth. spring from the nutrition management “Originally, I had a lot of problems Customers step inside and immediately program in the College of Applied with the city because they didn’t know feel comfortable here.” Science and Technology. how to effectively apply my permits,” LaDuca had no intention of entering Hogan’s Hideaway isn’t LaDuca’s only LaDuca recalls. “But by 1980, we got the restaurant business while studying project. He currently manages a variety everything ironed out and officially marketing and finance at the College of of professional and residential properties opened for business.” Business. After graduating in 1972, he in the Rochester area—a responsibility And that business has been growing expected to launch a successful career in he shares with his son, T.J. When not on ever since. In 1996, LaDuca closed the industry. Now, he credits his RIT educa- the job, LaDuca enjoys traveling and store and converted the entire property tion with providing him the flexibility to spending time with family at his home into dining space. Now a “hideaway” in along Irondequoit Bay.  Dean’s Message

n a period of terrorism anxieties, stock market Iwoes and corporate wrong- doings, building a strong sense of community has taken on an The COB is Coming importance as never before. With the uncertainties of the to Town! world around us, it is comfort- ing to know we can rely on our Dean Tom Hopkins and the College of family, friends, neighbors and Business faculty are hitting the road - and co-workers in times of need. they want to meet with you! The Dean is As a College of Business alum, hosting a series of alumni receptions across you are a member of an the country to discuss the College of extended family located not Business: Past, Present & Future. The first of Dean Thomas Hopkins only in Rochester, but in all these events, hosted by alumnus John L. Allen fifty states and in 48 countries ‘66, Executive Vice President, Fleet Financial, around the world. held in Boston last May was a great success. As you read through these “We received a lot of good feedback on the pages of Dividends you will find stories of alumni accomplish- direction of the COB” says Hopkins. ments and contributions to their communities. Equally impressive are the accomplishments of our talented students. I Be sure to mark your calendar when the Dean would like to share with you the story of a group of students visits your area! who spent this past academic year working to build a more nurturing College of Business community. Chicago July 23, 2003 The Business Leaders of Tomorrow, a group of New York City September 17, 2003 students whose goal is to “help its members achieve academic excellence in the classroom and develop the skills necessary to Texas October 22-23, 2003 excel in the business world,” worked successfully to establish a special interest housing facility for business students. Led by Washington November 18, 2003 Audrey Lallier, Christian Davies, Rob Beucler, Eric Albrecht, Florida January 13-14, 2004 and Katie Cole, the Business Leaders of Tomorrow obtained approval and funding for a facility located in the RIT residence Kansas City March 17, 2004 halls and to be occupied this fall. Our dorm floor will be Philadelphia May 13, 2004 equipped with a conference table, chairs, computers, printers, copy machines and filing cabinets, thanks to generous support from members of the Dean’s Council on the College of Business. Our students hope in the future to be able also to purchase a billiard table and projector, and to build a small Pop Quiz! library. I foresee our business floor becoming not only a resource for business students in polishing their professional Q: How can you be sure you won’t miss out skills, but also as a focal point in forging lifelong friendships, on the next COB alumni activity or strengthening the future of our alumni family. professional development opportunity? Please read through these pages of Dividends, share in the Q: Where can you find opportunities to get success stories of our alumni, and learn how you can become a involved with the COB Alumni more active member of our community. It is through your Advisory Council, Recent Alumni involvement that our community thrives, as we provide quali- Network, or the Women’s Alumnae ty education to our students and continued Network? service to our alumni. Q: Where can you check out photo albums of recent COB alumni events?

A: The COB Alumni Web Page! Stay connected with your alma mater! Visit Thomas D. Hopkins us at www.cob.rit.edu/alumni.

 COB Alum Brings Perkins to Rochester

“ y day and my life are wonderful” is “Mr. Kaplan treated me very well. I always duce a quality product, we need to make sure what Philip Gelsomino II, CPA, got the challenging clients, which helped me we have the right people on board. Consistent, Mtells wife Beverly at the end of each develop not only accounting skills, but more open and honest communication is essential. I day. Life is wonderful for this 1986 College of importantly, my people skills.” need to make sure that when we come across a Business accounting graduate. At 38, Putting these skills to good use, Gelsomino problem we discuss it, fix it and move on.” Gelsomino is the Chief Executive Officer of left Davie Kaplan & Braverman PC to work The Restaurant Group LLC., and is responsible full time at his own accounting practice, for overseeing the site selection, construction Gelsomino & Co., CPAs. and daily operations of his seven Perkins fran- “Mr. Kaplan couldn’t believe I was going to chises located in Western NY. leave his firm. He thought for sure I was going Growing up in Avon, NY, Gelsomino got an to work for someone else. But, I just had to be early start in the restaurant industry. By the age on my own.” At its peak in 1998, Gelsomino of 17 he had worked his way up to manager of & Co., CPAs employed eleven full-time Tom Wahl’s Restaurant, a local family restau- accountants and served over 800 clients. “I rant. was working a lot of 20-hour days in those “It was a little weird. Eighty percent of the years,” he recalled. people I was managing were older than I was,” With the arrival of daughter Sophia in 1998, recalled Gelsomino. Gelsomino was looking to scale back the long Philip Gelsomino II, CPA ‘86 poses in front Despite his quick start, Gelsomino wasn’t sure days. This prompted a return to his first love, of Perkins Restaurant in Henrietta. Opened what he wanted to do with his life. Originally the restaurant business. in April, 2001, this was the first of enrolling at RIT to become an electrical engi- “Food is in my blood,” said Gelsomino. Gelsomino’s seven Perkins franchises located neer, he later decided to follow in older sister With the support of his partners in The throughout Rochester and Buffalo. Angela’s footsteps by transferring to the College Restaurant Group LLC., Gelsomino chose to of Business accounting program. invest in Perkins, buying the franchise rights to Having accomplished so much at such an “Accounting appealed to me because I could the Western NY territory. With the success of early age, one might think Gelsomino would learn the ins and outs of all sorts of industries the Henrietta location, Gelsomino opened six have plans for an early retirement. Gelsomino from printing, to machine shops, to Blue Cross additional franchises and plans to open two thinks differently. He hopes to some day take subsidiaries,” Gelsomino said. additional locations in each of the next two his career full circle, and that would be to It was during his co-op with the accounting years. return to where he got his start... his alma mater firm of Davie Kaplan & Braverman PC that he What’s the key to his success? Gelsomino to teach accounting to the next generation of really got a feel for the accounting industry. credits his employees. “If we’re going to pro- students.

A Big Day for the Kelly Family

orking fulltime can keep life pret- other’s COB programs provided occasional Inevitably, conversation among the three ty hectic, but coupling a job with overlap. leads to talk about schoolwork and the Wthe demands of RIT’s Executive “We had some of the same professors and demands of being a graduate student. Sunday MBA program is downright grueling. sometimes shared the same textbooks,” says dinner provides a forum for sharing related Welcome to Lyn Kelly’s world. Andrew, coordinator of operations at the “war stories.” Lyn’s husband, Ron Kelly, a “It’s hard to maintain that balance—meeting Student Alumni Union. “We’d often ask each research professor at NTID, would always pro- your responsibilities at work while doing well other, ‘What have you been doing in your class- vide a sympathetic ear. in the program,” she reflects. “You just can’t es? Have you learned this theory or this model?’ “He has suffered heroically through this situ- find time for anything else.” Working on a master’s degree at the same time ation,” explains Matt. “He spends a lot of time Lyn Kelly is RIT’s assistant controller. For the has certainly been a unique experience.” listening and just nodding his head. I can’t past two years, she’s maintained her balance imagine how I would handle having three fam- and recently enjoyed a moment in the spot- ily members working through graduate light at the College of Business commence- school.” ment. It’s a moment she shared with her Adds Lyn, “He’s an educator, so he appreci- family—but in a way unlike most families ever ates what a great opportunity this is for all of experience. You see, the Kelly clan produced us.” three RIT graduates in 2003. Andrew For both Lyn and Andrew, graduation offers Quagliata, Lyn’s son, received his MBA, and an opportunity to redirect more energy back to Matt Kelly, her stepson, received his master’s their jobs. Matthew expects to resume his degree in deaf education from NTID. career in education. “It was kind of an incentive for me to keep But first things first. on with the program,” Lyn recalls. “I thought, Graduation day meant a triple dose of excite- “We just want to thank our family, friends ‘Oh my gosh, we have to graduate at the same ment and pride for Lyn Kelly. She shares the and co-workers for all their support, but also time.’ How often do you get the opportunity spotlight with her son, Andrew (right), and salute our own achievements,” says Lyn. “I can’t to do that. I’m really happy about it.” help but feel a mixture of relief and pride.” stepson, Matt. For Lyn and Andrew, the curriculum in each  COB Capitalizes on “ROAR” Challenge

ast July, in an effort to ROAR, that

is to “Raise Our Alumni

LResponses”, the RIT Board of Trustees agreed to support a matching gift challenge to help improve RIT’s alumni annual fund participation rate. Backed by $300,000 of their own dollars,

the trustees (joined by several members of the Alumni Network Board) were aiming

to grow the overall alumni participation

rate from 10% to 14% by matching gifts from new donors, one-to-one and by

two-to-one for new donors graduating after 1990. With $300,000 up for grabs, and each the country pulled together to coordinate endowed scholarship. college eager to get their share, the stage fund raising efforts, and help the College “These funds mean a lot for the college was set for a race to secure the biggest of Business win the race, securing 24% or and our students,” says Dean Hopkins. slice of the “challenge pie.” As the school approximately $72,000 of the matching “With the need for scholarship money year kicked off, so to did the race for the funds! Among other things, this money greater than ever, and with plans for a matching funds. Each college embarked helped establish the College of Business major College of Business expansion in upon a campaign to mobilize their alums Alumni endowed scholarship, the College the works, every dollar is crucial in secur- to capitalize on this opportunity. But of Business Recent Alumni (COBRA) ing a place for the College of Business when the dust settled it was the College endowed scholarship, the Women’s among the best business schools in the of Business alumni that heard the call the Alumnae Network (WAN) endowed country. We are lucky to have such a car- loudest. Alumni volunteers from across scholarship and the Eugene Fram ing and generous alumni population.

COB Names 2003 Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award Winner

oseph M. Lobozzo II ‘95 EMBA, “It’s the story of a boy from the South founder and CEO of JML Optical Bronx who makes good,” says Lobozzo. JIndustries, Inc., has won the 2003 “I’ve always felt that in my heart, but it’s Herbert W. Vanden Brul something quite different when peers Entrepreneurial Award, presented acknowledge one’s success and community annually by RIT’s College of Business. involvement. To receive this year’s Vanden This year’s award took on added signifi- Brul Award is very humbling.” cance with the passing of Herbert Vanden Lobozzo maintains many professional Brul on January 24, 2003. Co-founder of and community interests—including RIT. RF Communications, Inc., now a division In 1995, he graduated from the Executive of Harris Corp., Mr. Vanden Brul created HONORED ALUMNUS: Joseph MBA program. He later joined the RIT Lobozzo ‘95 EMBA (second from left) dis- the award through an endowment fund Board of Trustees and the advisory council plays the 2003 Herbert W. Vanden Brul established in 1984. for the College of Business. Ever since, Entrepreneurial Award during a recent “Herb Vanden Brul’s life accomplish- Lobozzo has enjoyed visiting campus to luncheon in his honor. Presented annually ments are an inspiring example of the speak with business students and sparking by RIT’s College of Business, the award entrepreneurial spirit,” states Thomas their entrepreneurial spirit. acknowledges outstanding contributions Hopkins, Dean of RIT’s College of “The fact that I started without any outside made to the local business community. Business. “He, along with the many past equity really inspires them,” he reflects. Among those honoring Lobozzo were (left) Vanden Brul Award winners, blazed a path “You can’t overfill them with information.” Thomas Hopkins, COB dean; Bill Vanden of success for today’s students. Joe Lobozzo RIT’s Herbert W. Vanden Brul Brul ‘88, the late Herbert Vanden Brul’s is a worthy recipient who will help carry on Entrepreneurial Award goes annually to an son; Kristin Vanden Brul, Herbert Vanden this important tradition.” individual who successfully developed a Brul’s daughter; and RIT President Albert Since starting JML Optical in his home, business that improved the Rochester Simone. Lobozzo has guided the firm through more economy or whose innovative manage- than 30 years of growth and profitability. ment skills have changed the course of an The Rochester-based company, which existing business. Other recent winners designs, manufactures and distributes pre- include Dennis and Larry Kessler of cision optical components and systems, Kessler Group, Inc. and Richard Sands of now employs about 80 professionals. Constellation Brands, Inc.  Real Estate Guru Visits the COB

ne of the leading figures in mented to concentrated, debt-focused to American real estate recently equity-focused, and “mom & pop” ori- Obrought his success story to ented to professionally managed. campus. Sam Zell, founder of Equity Mr. Zell discussed how in recent years Group Investments LLC, became the lat- the remarkable growth of real estate est presenter at the William D. Gasser investment trusts (REITs) has brought a Distinguished Lecture Series in Business. whole new class of investors to the indus- His talk, Real Estate: A Brave New try with a new set of demands and expec- World, was open to the public. tations. Real estate, he said now has to In the 1960s, Zell began his career behave like the corporate sector, and managing apartment buildings while those in the industry that don’t do so are attending the University of Michigan. not likely to survive. After graduate school, he partnered with With the recent softness in the com- a fraternity brother to form the company mercial real estate industry, Mr. Zell sees that became known as Equity Group the construction crane as an “endangered Investments. The Chicago-based invest- species,” at least for the near term. ment group now controls a multi-billion However, he is very optimistic for the dollar mix of businesses, including real future of the country, its people, and his estate investment trusts, restaurants and Sam Zell industry. In fact, he predicted that real cruise ships. DeMartino’s New Venture Creation estate will outperform every other asset Zell’s portfolio makes him the nation’s Entrepreneurship class. He shared his class over the next five years. largest owner of properties leased for insights on how to achieve success as an Tony Vasile ‘65, president and CEO of manufactured homes, office buildings entrepreneur, and answered their ques- Maven Technologies, helped to make the and apartments. tions on entrepreneurship. event possible. A COB alumnus who “Sam Zell has a knack for purchasing At the Gasser lecture, Mr. Zell previously worked within Zell’s organiza- distressed properties and turning them addressed an enthusiastic crowd, which tion, Vasile extended the invitation to his into profitable investments,” says included students, faculty, RIT trustees former boss to speak at RIT. Thomas Hopkins, COB dean. “His fore- and local business leaders. He detailed The Gasser Lecture Series is designed sight and tenacity make him an inspira- the extraordinary evolution of the com- to advance interaction and dialogue tion for a whole new generation of bud- mercial real estate industry over the last between business and academic commu- ding entrepreneurs.” decade. He sees an industry which has nities. Prior to his talk, Mr. Zell visited with evolved from regional to national, frag- several COB students from Dr. Richard

The Glass Ceiling is Shattered!

omen are making their mark influence of other female positions. son of the COB Women’s Alumnae as leaders at nearly every level While many people ponder the possibil- Network Endowed scholarship, took of industry, government and ity of electing a woman president in the part in the course. W near future, Cooper indicated that many “Women leaders have had a profound society. College of Business students and alumni had the opportunity to explore the former first ladies have subtly impacted impact on our economy, government, impact of this important trend in a gradu- issues like foreign policy. and business environment,” she says. ate-level seminar Women as Leaders, “There is reason to believe that women “We’re hoping our scholarship will pro- offered spring quarter 2003. Mary-Beth have already had a great deal of influence vide tomorrow’s female leaders with the Cooper, RIT’s vice president for student at the executive level of our nation’s gov- opportunity to develop the knowledge affairs, served as the class instructor. ernment,” she says. and expertise they need to excel as lead- Women as Leaders focused on the lead- Despite the title, the course was not ers in their own careers.” ership qualities, strategies and career paths intended solely for women. Men were To date, the Women’s Alumnae that females pursue across a variety of strongly encouraged to enroll in the class. Network has collected over $10,000 fields. Leaders such as Anne Mulcahy, “It’s not just focused on women’s toward the $50,000 scholarship goal. If Xerox chairman and CEO, and Hillary issues,” explains Cooper. “Whether you you would like to contribute to the Rodham Clinton are high-profile exam- report to a woman on the job or work scholarship please complete the College ples of the varying styles and approaches alongside a woman, our discussions are of Business Annual Fund form on page 7 that women bring to these roles. quite relevant.” of this publication. The course also examined the hidden Joanne Braeunle ‘96 EMBA, chairper-  Alumni Notes

1953 NY. Mark will assist clients in imple- 1988 Ronald Dworsky ‘53 enjoyed a long menting new GASB standards and in Doreen (Djavaheri) Keville ‘88 is and successful career in merchandising developing cash and investment manage- proud of husband Robert who is serving with Sibleys (now May Co., Rochester) ment strategies. Mark recently complet- in Iraq in the Military Police, US Army and has been enjoying his retirement for ed his term as President-Elect of New National Guard, 211th MP Battalion. the last 15 years. He now keeps busy York State Government Finance Officers 1990 with his four grandchildren, working Association where he had been recog- Susan (Seelbach) Lemieux ‘90 gave around the house, traveling, and won- nized with a Certificate for Excellence in birth to her first child, Avery Robert on dering how people find the time to work Financial Reporting for his March 7, 2003 for a living. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 1992 prepared for Monroe County. Mark has 1962 Robert Charette ‘92 currently resides in served as President of the Monroe Hazel C. Cunningham ‘62 has accept- the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area. ed a new position as “first mate” with County Town Finance Officer Odessa Yachts, Ltd. in Lighthouse Point, Association and as a member of the 1993 FL. Hazel loves being able to cruise and Rochester Riverside Convention Center Yuichi Takei ‘93 MBA is working as the get paid for it! Board of Directors. Head of Legal and Compliance for the Royal Bank of Scotland plc., Tokyo 1984 1964 Branch. Richard Harris ‘64 retired as of June Lawrence Yovanoff ‘84 MBA was 29, 2001. appointed Manager of Quality for Kevin Todd ‘93 is working as an attor- Paychex, Inc. for the Payroll Operations ney in Seoul, Korea at Kim & Chang, 1972 Division effective December 2, 2002. the largest law firm in Korea, where he Stephen R. Schultz ‘72 received his Prior to that, he had spent six years as a practices in the areas of corporate MS in Education from SUCNY at Project Manager in the Information restructuring and insolvency, asset man- Geneseo in 1974, and his MA in Technology division of Paychex. agement, insurance and banking law, Education Administration and and transitional litigation and arbitra- 1986 Supervision from the California State tion. University at Northridge in 1987. Sue Freeman ‘86 MBA is the author of the Stephen is the retired executive director new guidebook “Take Your Bike - Family Marcia A. (Feldman) Tryon ‘93 has of the Self Actualization Institute for the Rides in the Rochester Area, second edi- recently returned to the Rochester, NY Deaf, Inc., and has worked as a Sign tion.” It covers bicycling trails in the eight area. Language Theatre Producer for shows counties surrounding Rochester, NY. 1997 including “Sleuth” and “Big River.” 1987 Alexa (Bordynski) Schwartzbeck ‘97 Residing with his family in Bell Canyon, Robin Lisa Wind-Faillace ‘87 MBA and was promoted to Senior Software Ventura County, CA, Stephen finds husband Walter are the proud parents of Engineer at West Group in January time to serve on nonprofit volunteer son Gabriel, born July 19, 1997. 2003. boards for the Deaf West Theatre Anthony M. Viggiani ‘97 MS is man- Company (CA), the Greater Los Angles aging partner of E3 Technologies, Council on Deafness, Inc. (CA), and headquartered in Rochester, NY. Westview Services, Inc. (AZ, CA, NV). Agents Friends can contact Tony by visiting 1974 Wanted! www.e3rochester.com. Hal Schulman ‘74 has recently accept- 1998 We want you! ed a position as a Personal Financial Melissa Mortimer ‘95, ‘98 MBA was We’re looking for Analyst with Primerica - a division of recently promoted to Account COB alums who Citigroup. Friends can reach him at Supervisor on the Kraft business at J. want to be class (630) 886-8641. Brown, a division of Grey Worldwide. agents. The COB Melissa currently resides in Stamford, 1978 is establishing a Class Agent system as CT. Jeanine Kuflik ‘78 is employed as a a way to promote communications realtor for Robert Roth Real Estate and and activities within each of the class- Kelly Stone ‘98 has recently completed invites any of her former classmates to es. It will be a fun way to reconnect her MBA at the University of Rochester contact her at [email protected]. with your classmates and help out and plans to move to New York City to 1979 your alma mater. If you’re interested work for Playtex Products as an Mark Spennacchio ‘79 MBA has & want to learn more, contact Bryan Associate Brand Manager. recently accepted a position at Fiscal Hensel at [email protected]. Advisors & Marketing, Inc. in Victor, (continued on page 7)

 And the Winner is... Longtime RIT third-year international business Supporter Dies student is receiving the largest scholarship offered by the College erbert W. Vanden Brul, A longtime member of RIT’s of Business. Amy Kennicutt has been named this year’s winner of the William HNathaniel Rochester G. McGowan Scholars Program. Society, passed away January 24, Kennicutt will receive a full scholarship 2003. Mr. Vanden Brul established for the 2003-2004 academic year, made an endowment fund in 1984, creat- possible by a grant from the William G. ing an awards program that honors McGowan Charitable Fund. The pro- business leaders for efforts that gram recognizes academic achievement improve the local economy. The among business students while encourag- Herbert W. Vanden Brul ing leadership and community involve- Entrepreneurial Award is presented ment. annually by RIT’s College of A native of Binghamton, NY, Kennicutt Amy Kennicutt Business. Two of Mr. Vanden Brul’s is an active member of various campus sons, Donald ‘76 and William ‘88 organizations including the Lowenthal ties from around the country that partic- are graduates of the College of Group, the International Business ipate in the William G. McGowan Business. Group, and the Commission for Scholars Program, named in honor of Promoting Pluralism. She is also a the founder and chairman of MCI Nathaniel Rochester Society Scholar. Communications Corp. RIT is among 31 colleges and universi-

Alumni Notes . . . (continued from page 6) day: her father and her boyfriend’s 2003 2000 father. She raised more than $5,000 for William Ueland ‘03 MBA has recently Shaun Hunt ‘00 graduated from the the American Diabetes Association’s accepted an internal audit position at MBA program at the Southern New efforts in finding a cure. Global Crossing, in Rochester, NY. Will Hampshire University on May 10, Kim Wandling ‘01 MBA is living in studied accounting with a finance focus 2003. Vancouver, WA and married Christian while at RIT. Paul Lenz ‘00 has been employed as a Kolb in Tampa, FL on May 3, 2003. packaging engineer by Duracell Global Business Management Group for the past three years and is currently residing in Bethel, CT. Nicholas Leonard ‘00 has recently College of Business Annual Fund accepted a position as Supply Planner with Rich Products Corporation, and is currently residing in Rochester, NY. Enclosed is my gift of: $ Erin (Shawkey) Thaete ‘00 was pro- Please charge my gift to my credit card; Visa Mastercard moted to Key Account Manager at McNeil Consumer & Specialty Card # Pharmaceuticals/Johnson & Johnson in Philadelphia, PA. She also received a Expiration date 2002 McNeil Consumer Sales Signature (required) Excellence Award. 2001 I am eligible for a matching gift. My matching gift form is; Pano Spiliotis ‘01 MBA and Tracie enclosed will follow Lamphere ‘99, ‘01 MBA became engaged last spring, and plan to marry in May 2004. Where would you like your gift to go? Shannon Sutton ‘01 is a software devel- oper for IBM in Austin, TX. She recent- ly ran the City of Roma Marathon in Rome, Italy in honor of two special peo- Please complete name and address on the reverse side of this form. ple in her life who fight diabetes every Thank You! Rochester Institute of Technology Non-profit Org. U.S, Postage College of Business PAID 107 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY Rochester, NY 14623-5608 Permit 626

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