On Top of Their Game Jordan Zimmerman, `80 & MBA `84, and Craig Spencer, `83, Are Players in Business and Sports
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2 0 0 8 - y j u l a publication by & for usf alumni association members On Top of Their Game Jordan Zimmerman, `80 & MBA `84, and Craig Spencer, `83, are Players in Business and Sports Q&A with Philip J. Motta The Art of Healing Life Member Honor Roll The well-known “shark-bite professor” Two artist-alumni explore the link Many thanks to the generous says sharks don’t mean to eat people. between physical, mental and spiritual benefactors who support the PG 9 health in their work. PG 15 Alumni Association. PG 20 Completing the Circle calendar “My degrees from USF changed my life. They were the credentials I needed to start my own company. I feel it’s my duty to pass that opportunity along! There are so many ways you can make a difference: become a Life Member of the Alumni Association, get a Bulls license plate, endow a scholarship…. You can change people’s lives. It really is as simple as that.” Angie Brewer B.A. `82, M.S. `84 Learn more about how you can make a difference. If you’d like to become more involved, please contact: Ron Sherman, `74 USF Alumni Association (813) 974-1891 [email protected]. WWW.USFALUMNI.ORG CONTENTS FEATURES 9 15 15 The Art of Healing In their work as professional artists, Loren Ellis, `74, of New York City, and Kathy Iwanowski, `94, of Tallahassee, explore the synergy that links artistic expression to one’s physical, mental and spiritual health. 26 Call Him Crazy Jordan Zimmerman, `80 & MBA `84, is co-owner of 26 28 the NHL’s Florida Panthers and built the nation’s 14th largest advertising agency from scratch. He says the key to that kind of success is “insanity.” 28 Soul Man Philly Soul co-owner Craig Spencer, `83, developed some of the finest hotels in the country as founder of The Arden Group. Now he’s bringing his magic touch to the Arena Football League, in partnership with rock star Jon Bon Jovi. 18 12 8 DEPARTMENTS 2 President’s Message 12 Chapters & Societies 3 News Roundup 18 Blast From the Past 5 USF Spotlight 19 That Was Then; This is Now 6 Letters to the Editor 20 Life Member Honor Roll 6 Where’s Rocky? 30 Class Notes 8 Member Benefit 36 Athletics 9 Q&A 37 Calendar JULY 2008 | ALUMNIVOICE 1 Alumni Voice USF Alumni Association Gibbons Alumni Center University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Avenue, ALC100 Tampa, Florida 33620 [email protected] president’s message USFalumni.org Alumni Voice magazine is published four times a year in January, April, July and October by and for members of the USF Alumni Association. A $40 membership fee includes Alumni Voice Hello Fellow Alumni, magazine as a member benefit. Alumni Voice Editorial Karla Jackson, I look forward to serving as your Alumni Association presi- [email protected] or dent for the next fiscal year. It has been 29 years since my Rita Kroeber, [email protected] graduation and I feel more connected to the University to- Advertising: Jim Gundry, day than when I was a student. That connectivity is due to [email protected] or 813-286-8299; Rita Kroeber, [email protected] the immense sense of satisfaction and pride that I receive or 813-974-6312 as a member of the Alumni Association. Design: Marilyn Stephens, University Communications & Marketing As alumna, I am one of over 200,000 graduates of USF. We are the only PER- Contributing Writers in this Issue: MANENT members of our institution. Students, faculty and administration will • Mia Faucher all come and go, but throughout time, the alumni will always remain consis- • Kathy L. Greenberg tent. Therefore, it’s up to us to build our legacy. The mission of the Alumni • Jeffrey Jones Association is to connect alumni, support students and strengthen USF. Think • Mary Patrick Walker about that for a minute. Alumni Association Contact Information As members of the Alumni Association we impact the lives of students every Executive Director: John Harper, `76 day. We are stewards of alumni-funded student scholarships that enable the Membership: 813-974-2100 or best and brightest of today’s youth to fulfill their dreams of a college educa- 800-299-BULL Alumni & Student Programs: tion. Through our nationally recognized Legislative Intern and Directed Study 813-974-2100 programs, we help students gain invaluable government experience. The Am- General Alumni e-mail: bassador program is honing the leadership skills of a uniquely talented group [email protected] of student representatives – the finest USF has to offer. Giving/Scholarships: Ron Sherman, [email protected] Because of the involvement of alumni like yourselves who donate your time, USF Bulls License Plate: treasure and talent, these students (and future alumni) thrive. By paying it www.BullsPlate.org forward you are helping in more ways than you will ever know. Thank you Alumni Association website: USFalumni.org for continuing to stay involved. Those of you who’d like to become more involved in building our legacy can take the first step by visiting Letters to the editor are encouraged. www.USFalumni.org or calling 813-974-2100 or 800-299-BULL (2855). Please write to Karla Jackson at [email protected] or mail to the address at the top of the page. Views expressed in the Alumni Voice In Bull Pride, magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USF Alumni Associa- tion, the University of South Florida or the editorial staff. Michele Norris, `79 New Address? Moving? Update your official USF alumni record at myUSFbio.org or e-mail your infor- mation to [email protected]. You also may remove the magazine label and send it with your correct address to Alumni Voice, USF Alumni Associa- tion, 4202 East Fowler Ave. ALC100, Tampa, FL 33620. © 2008 All rights reserved. 2 ALUMNIVOICE | JULY 2008 newsroundup Spalding, `87, and Charley Harris, `87; treasurer Marie Edmonson, `88 & MACC `90; co-treasurer Brad Kelly, `79; and secretary Pat Poff, `92. The board of directors sets policy and guides the direction of the Alumni As- sociation, working in partnership with a paid, professional staff that imple- ments the Alumni Association’s programs, services and communications. Alumni Communications Awards The magazine you’re reading, Alumni Voice, earned a Platinum Award from Hermes Creative Awards for the January 2008 issue featuring couples who met at USF, married and stayed connected to the University Save the Date for SuperBull XII through the USF Alumni Association. Other Platinum winners in the Hermes It’s official. Homecoming 2008, also known as SuperBull XII, will be Oct. contest included 3M, American Kennel 18. Your USF Bulls will play the Syracuse Orangemen at Raymond James Club, Lockheed Martin and T. Rowe Stadium. We don’t know yet if it will be a daytime or evening game, but we Price, among others. do know that it’ll be the party of the year. The Alumni Association’s monthly e-newsletter, AlumNews earned a Gold The weekend starts with a little business, followed by a lot of fun. On Friday, in the Hermes competition and the Homecoming 2007 campaign earned an Oct. 17, the USF Alumni Association presents our annual Distinguished honorable mention. Alumni Awards, followed by an Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting. A postcard promoting the 2007 football tailgates earned a Bronze Award in the Summit International Awards. The panel of judges for this competition After that, it’s party time. Bring your lawn chairs and watch the Homecom- included professionals from internationally acclaimed organizations such ing Parade from the best bead-catching seats on campus – along Alumni as Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy & Mather, LXB Communication Marketing and Drive in front of the Gibbons Alumni Center. Stay after the parade to watch others. students burn the Syracuse mascot in effigy at the annual bonfire. Game day, on Saturday, Oct. 18, starts with Bulls Roast – the Alumni As- sociation’s biggest party of the year. Our Get Your Game On Tent will be A New Alumni stocked with free pom-poms, tattoos and special-edition commemorative Directory beads for Alumni Association members. (Be sure to bring your membership Find the old friends you promised card!) There also will be games, giveaways, music and guest appearances you‘d never forget in the new USF by President Judy Genshaft, Rocky, the Herd of Thunder, USF cheerleaders Alumni Directory. This new directory, and the Sun Dolls. Tickets for Bulls Roast will go on sale in August. published in collaboration with Harris Details are still in the planning stages, so be sure to check for updates at Connect, is the first one in more than www.USFalumni.org. a decade. This valuable resource 2008 Alumni Directory includes personal, academic and business information about all of our New Alumni Board of Directors graduates. To reserve your copy, call The 2008-09 Board of Directors for the USF Alumni Association assumes 800-898-4919. office this month, with Michele Norris, `79, of Lutz, as your new president, and Roger Frazee, `71, as president-elect. Other officers on the 27-member volunteer board are past presidents Jeff JULY 2008 | ALUMNIVOICE 3 roundup news CONTINUED New USF Treasurer Join the Alumni Army Fell Stubbs was promoted to USF treasurer As an alumnus of the University of from associate treasurer upon the retire- South Florida, you have a stake in the ment of the University’s first treasurer, Eric issues that impact your alma mater, Walden. In addition to serving as treasurer, especially in these dire financial Stubbs continues to serve as executive times.