Alumni News Portal
Share your good news with us so that fellow alumni can see what you're up to. Tell us about your professional and personal accomplishments. Examples include promotions, awards, volunteer activities, advanced degrees, new ventures, publications, or family news.
2020 - 2029
2010 - 2019
Nicole Serfass
('16
Finance )
In September 2020, Nicole Serfass started a new role at Charles Schwab Co. Inc. as a Financial Consultant Partner and passed the CFP board exam. Nicole notes that seeing her hard work come to fruition was a very gratifying moment. Nicole is passionate about continuing to learn and grow into a career in the financial services industry and she can’t wait to see what’s next!
Date posted: Nov 10, 2020
Matti Perilstein
('10
Finance)
Ten years after graduation, Matti Perilstein has left her career in management consulting and has launched a platform to help adults of all ages navigate the difficult, but extremely necessary process of living wills, advance directives, health care proxies, and DNRs. Although uncomfortable to discuss, these documents are extremely important if a person is unable to advocate for themselves. Matti is proud to share that her company, Eternally, was recently featured in Keystone Edge (https://www.keystoneedge.com/2020/11/16/eternally-helps-people-take-control-of-end-of-life-decisions/). Matti encourages alumni to learn more about the importance of documenting their health care wishes: www.myeternally.com.
Date posted: Nov 18, 2020
2000 - 2009
Andrew Moses
('07
Accounting)
Andrew Moses officially announced the launch of a new media platform, Everybody Pulls The Tarp (www.everybodypullsthetarp.com). Everybody Pulls The Tarp illuminates the stories behind successful leaders who contribute far beyond the boundaries of their job description and features one-on-one conversations with leaders in business, sports, and media. You can find the content at www.everybodypullsthetarp.com as well as on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Date posted: May 29, 2020
Brian Richardson
('03
Accounting)
Brian Richardson was named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 for 2020. He is the executive vice president and CFO of Univest Financial Corporation. Brian was promoted to Executive Vice President and Director of Finance in January 2018. In July 2019, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Univest Financial Corporation and Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Date posted: May 14, 2020
David Maaskant
('02
Marketing)
David Maaskant was named as a 40 Under Forty honoree by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) for 2020! David wishes to recognize and thank NACVA and their instructors for providing unparalleled support and education to valuation professionals, noting that the organization gives professionals the tools to grow their business and support their clients in a rapidly changing environment. David is very proud to be part of this organization and appreciates the recognition.
Date posted: Sep 22, 2020
1990 - 1999
Betsy (Dudinyak) Kiss
('93
Finance)
After spending 24 years with Marriott International in a variety of Finance and Human Resources positions, Betsy (Dudinyak) Kiss recently started in a new role with JBG SMITH, as Senior Vice President, Talent Management. In this position she has oversight of talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training, and performance management.
Date posted: May 25, 2020
1980 - 1989
Michelle Harmon-Madsen
('89
Marketing)
Michelle Harmon-Madsen was appointed chief marketing officer of AccuWeather in March 2020. In this role, Michelle drives the implementation of a cohesive strategic marketing vision and execution plan, strengthening brand awareness, reach, relevance, impact and analytics. She oversees all functions related to advertising, promotional campaigns, websites, branding strategies, marketing of new products and services, public relations, social media and CRM programs.
Date posted: May 14, 2020
Brian Lynch
('81
Accounting)
Brian W. Lynch formed a consulting firm, BWL Associates LLC, providing world class expertise to clients. Brian's firm provides guidance on crisis management planning, training, and public relations solutions, as well as active shooter/workplace safety programs and training. His firm provides best-in-class investigative services on white collar crime/financial matters. Brian also provides guidance on the development of global security programs and security command center operations. Brian had a distinguished career as a Special Agent in the FBI, having retired after 22 years. Brian recently retired from Vanguard, after 10 years, having served as its Head of Global Security.
Date posted: May 16, 2020
1970 - 1979
Stephen Kossayian
('79
Business Logistics)
Long-time freight-management service leaders, Hybrid Transit Systems (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and Business Transportation Solutions (Stoughton, Wisconsin) have joined forces as Travero Logistics. Shippers of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, have relied on Travero Logistics for customized freight solutions. Stephen Kossayian is the compliance and logistics manager with Travero Logistics, LLC.
Date posted: Aug 5, 2020