Alumni Success

Matthew Winick, BS ’60
7/19/23
Scheduling mastermind for the NBA.
Judith Vredenburgh, MBA ’75
7/19/23
Mentor with a mission.
Tim Lafferty, BS ’86
7/19/23
Bringing a publishing blockbuster to life.
Erny Bonistall, MBA ’66
7/19/23
From “corporate gypsy” to telecommunications entrepreneur.
Joe McCarthy, BS ’85
7/19/23
Businessman has significant music career on the side.
Lauren Fix, BS ’86
7/19/23
"The Car Coach" is a media star.
Efrain Benavides Cantu, MBA ’85
7/19/23
Former exchange student is leading authority in business re-engineering.
Bob Balk, BS ’88
7/19/23
Paralympic medalist and more.
Barry Sloane, BS ’81
7/19/23
Combining entrepreneurial roots with Wall Street savvy.
Oliver Young, MBA ’04
7/19/23
Running investor relations for China's largest enterprise.
Arlene Kaukus, MBA ’87
7/19/23
A lifetime of service leads to presidency of the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County.
Fred Saia, CEL ’88
7/19/23
Entrepreneur helps found charter school.
Kevin Chugh, BS ’91
7/19/23
From B-school graduate to research scientist.
Chinh Chu, BS ’88
7/19/23
From poverty to Wall Street - a true success story.
Glen Brodowsky, MBA ’92, PhD ’97
7/19/23
Helping build a new university from the ground up.
Bob Wilder, BS ’80
7/19/23
Although shipping career takes him worldwide, alumnus still values Buffalo roots.
Jiming Lindal, MBA ’98
7/19/23
Helping other immigrants through film.
Kathleen Kaney, MBA ’96
7/19/23
MBA rose quickly through the health care ranks.
Alfonso Bellanca, BS ’42
7/19/23
Retired accountant always made ethics his top priority.
Michael Deakin, BS ’68
7/19/23
Entrepreneur continues business and philanthropic ventures.
Malini Sridhar, MBA ’90, PhD ’96
7/19/23
Entrepreneur finds nothing is impossible with clear-cut goals.
Michael Paust, MBA ’97
7/19/23
Alumnus credits School of Management for helping launch career with a global perspective.
The Ranjanes, MBA ’98 and MBA ’03
7/19/23
For this family, working together is icing on the cake.
Margaret Grayson, BS ’78
7/19/23
CFO credits UB for launching success.
Chew-Few Lee, PhD ’76
7/19/23
Old Friends, Exceptional Scholars
Steven Weiss, BS ’87, MBA ’88
7/19/23
Helping people find affordable housing.
Sean O'Brien, MBA ’05
7/19/23
Investing in Buffalo real estate pays off for this MBA.
Jennifer Wiler, MD/MBA ’03
7/19/23
MD/MBA brings business expertise to practice.
Jay Schwartzkopf, BS ’97
7/19/23
Gladly giving back to the School of Management.
Joseph Wales, BS ’99
7/19/23
"Mr. Orchard Park" works for his community.
Kimberly Taylor ’96, MBA ’98
7/19/23
Entrepreneur recognized need for better birthing apparel.
Father Jud Weiksnar, PhD ’88
4/10/24
Fighting poverty through policy and the pulpit.
Akifumi Hayashi, MBA ’99
7/19/23
How does an up and coming executive choose an MBA program halfway around the world?
Jim McNally, BS ’66
7/19/23
Returning to hometown is dream come true for Buffalo coach.
Preethi Govindaraj, BS ’02, MBA ’05
7/19/23
Entrepreneur takes novel approach to corporate training and development.
Alfredo Artime, MBA ’79
7/19/23
Argentinian alumnus has fond memories of UB.
Stanley Kon, PhD ’76
7/19/23
Old Friends, Exceptional Scholars
Greg Bauer, BS ’82
7/19/23
Company is one of country's fastest-growing businesses.
Rich Floersch, BS/MBA ’80, and Richard Severa ’79
7/19/23
Old friends, outstanding success.
Sheri Sullivan, MBA ’01
7/19/23
EMBA graduate leads global company from home.
Bob Benjamin, BS ’80
7/19/23
Inspired by music, alumnus raises funds to help fight Parkinson's disease.
Thomas Beauford Jr., EMBA ’08
3/26/25
Banking executive benefits from school's global perspective.
Robert Black, BS ’82
7/19/23
Alumnus leads Kimberly-Clark's international businesses.
Chapnik Brothers, MBA ’98 and MBA ’03
7/19/23
Alex and Mikhail left Russia to reach new heights in the U.S.
Roberta Bemiller, MBA ’89
7/19/23
Coaching comes naturally for this MBA.
Christopher Hart-Nova, MBA ’02
7/19/23
MBA's business named to Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies.
Alan Zdon, MBA ’06, CEL ’09
7/19/23
School of Management programs help entrepreneurial dream come true.
Tammie Lee Demler, BS '92, PHRMD '02
7/19/23
EMBA graduate is president of state-wide pharmacists society.
Michael Graubner, MBA ’99
7/19/23
International education was key.
Dottie Gallagher-Cohen, EMBA ’07
7/19/23
Promoting Buffalo comes naturally to this alumnus.
Stephen Kiernan, BS ’84, MBA ’86
7/19/23
Buffalo entrepreneur is tireless advocate for School of Management.
Len Gaby, BS ’67, MBA ’71
7/19/23
Sound planning leads mattress entrepreneur to success.
Susan Hirshman, BS ’83
7/19/23
Financial advice for women with a humorous twist.
E. Han Kim, PhD ’75
7/19/23
Old friends, exceptional scholars
Sherry DelleBovi, BS ’83, CEL ’01
7/19/23
Trust and integrity are CPA's top priorities.
M. Jean Hill, EMBA ’04
7/19/23
Broadcast professional finds success in corporate world.
Ng Soon Guan, SEMBA ’09
7/19/23
Singapore EMBA builds engineering marvel.
Chris Wietig, MBA ’07
7/19/23
An MBA on his resume and a song in his heart.
Lisa A. Foti, BS ’88
7/19/23
Taking care of the business side of medical research.
Jamey Phipps, BS ’84, MBA ’85
7/19/23
Alumnus says MBA was best preparation for the real world of business.
Samantha Clark, BS ’01
7/19/23
Mentoring young financial advisors leads to career success.
Nancy Greatix McGough, BS ’84, MBA ’85
7/19/23
Finding a fulfilling career and helping others find one, too.
Elissa Giaimo, BS ’74
7/19/23
Ensuring privacy regulations in the health care industry.
Glenn Fosdick, BS ’74
7/19/23
Strong leadership brings about positive change for hospital.
Naresh Malhotra, PhD ’79
7/19/23
Alumnus named Marketing Legend for extraordinary career.
Joyce Markiewicz, EMBA ’03
7/19/23
Finding a home in the field of home health care.
Ryan Vaz, MBA ’02, MS ’03
7/19/23
From Mumbai to Buffalo to the Big Apple.
Mara Swan, BS ’81
7/19/23
Bringing fresh ideas to the HR industry.
Charles Ferri, BS ’96
7/19/23
A rising star in the spirits industry.
Michael Weidman, MBA '85
7/19/23
Helping drive GM’s success.
Terese Scofidio, MBA ’84
7/19/23
A leading light in the human services field.
Ruy Lopes, MBA ’04
7/19/23
MBA and teamwork equal entrepreneurial success.
Reginald Sanders, EMBA ’97
7/19/23
National Guard commander uses business skills to promote unit.
Reich and Weisman, JD/MBA ’02 and MBA ’01
7/19/23
‘Dropping in’ leads to $40 million payoff.
Sanjay Gupta, MBA ’00
7/19/23
Giving life to creative health care campaigns.
Jana Richtrova, BS ’03, MBA ’05
7/19/23
From the Classroom to the Ironman
Thomas Dee, EMBA ’96
7/19/23
Spearheading Buffalo's waterfront transformation.
Louis DiBerardino, BS ’80
7/19/23
Life at a Big Four accounting firm, staying connected and giving back.
Sara (Melendy) Kern, PhD ’05
7/19/23
Fighting fraud through the numbers.
Jeff Mendola, BS ’87
7/19/23
Finding fulfillment in the nonprofit world.
Donna DeCarolis, BS ’81, MBA ’83
7/19/23
Video: National Fuel executive is bullish on Buffalo.
Virginia Best Bailey, AuD/MBA ’11
7/19/23
University wise, Army strong.
Jim Lederer, BS ’82, MBA ’96
7/19/23
Video: Hard work and good timing pay off.
Liz and Matt Astridge, MBA ’08 and MBA ’06
7/19/23
One couple, a global impact.
David Simon, BS ’74
7/19/23
Lisa Bair Peters, BS ’80
7/19/23
Ready for any challenge.
Brian McCallion, BS ’01
7/19/23
Accounting for success.
Dana Szczepaniak, BS/MBA ’11
7/19/23
Pierogi on wheels.
Edward Dianhui Dong, MBA ’91
7/19/23
Video: A bridge between nations.
Bridget DiCello, MBA ’05
7/19/23
Creating 'aha!' moments.
Alex and Julie Bielecki, MBA ’05 and JD/MBA ’06
7/19/23
Homebrewed entrepreneurs.
Niam Yaraghi, PhD ’14
7/19/23
Video: From Buffalo to Brookings.
Kelly Teal, MBA ’01
2/11/15
Leading a global team.
Matthew Silver, BS ’13, MS ’14
7/19/23
Setting the standard.
Amanda Knapp, BS ’00
7/19/23
Pushing past obstacles.
Kirsten Cerro, MBA ’05
2/11/15
Building education.
Carly Battin, MBA ’09
7/19/23
Fostering community.
Mark Shacket, BS ’94, MBA ’95
7/19/23
Managing the business of Broadway.
Laura Xiaojie Shen, Renmin EMBA ’04
7/19/23
Speeding toward success.
Scott Falbo, PMBA '07
7/19/23
High-tech health care.