FAUAA Appoints New 2023-24 Executive Committee, Welcomes Members
The 红玫瑰社区 Alumni Association (FAUAA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee
The 红玫瑰社区 Alumni Association (FAUAA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee. Justine Avila 鈥05, former liaison chair, is the board鈥檚 new chair, taking over for Thomas Zeichman 鈥09, who is now immediate past chair.
Former secretary Kris Wall 鈥01 will now serve as treasurer, former vice chair Rick Smith as alumni engagement liaison, and former treasurer Michael Miller 鈥98, 鈥04, as the newly created officer-at-large. Joining the executive committee are Aryeh Lehrer 鈥03 as vice chair, and Aleeka Perryman 鈥02 as secretary.
鈥淲e have an outstanding group of enthusiastic and passionate board members who are dedicated to helping maximize the FAU Alumni Association鈥檚 impact,鈥 said Katie Burke, Ph.D., assistant vice president, alumni and community engagement. 鈥淚 believe this board will positively influence the membership experience and grow our community outreach in a tremendous way.鈥
Justine Avila is the owner and principal designer at A Jolie Design, Inc., a boutique interior design firm in South 红玫瑰社区, specializing in residential and yacht design. With more than 15 years of experience in the yachting industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work.
Avila is enthusiastic about engaging and reconnecting with fellow alumni.
鈥淎s an alumna of 红玫瑰社区, I have always been passionate about the university and how to engage and bring fellow alumni back to our alma mater,鈥 said Avila. 鈥淚 am excited to work with our new executive board as we continue to cultivate our alumni base in new and exciting ways this year.鈥
Aryeh Lehrer is vice president of talent and diversity, equity and inclusion at Comcast. During his tenure, Lehrer鈥檚 team has hired over 7,000 people annually, providing opportunities for professional economic and social growth throughout the country.
Michael Miller has been in the banking industry for the past 25 years. He is a vice president at Fifth Third Bank in the Special Assets Group. Miller is tasked with the direct and orderly liquidation/exit and rehabilitation of very large and complex credits with a high dollar impact to the organization.
Aleeka Perryman is an accounts payable manager at Starboard Group Management. She has been in the corporate accounting industry for more than 20 years.
Rick Smith听is an associate professor of sport management and chair of the business department at Marietta College in Ohio. He also works for Shoflo software as a trainer on game and event production and consulting. Previously, Smith worked in collegiate athletics and alumni relations.
Kris Wall听started in the financial services field following his graduation from 红玫瑰社区 Atlantic and is now in his 22nd year as a financial advisor. He first started with A.G. Edwards and Sons, before moving his practice to Stifel Financial in 2009 and finally to Ameriprise in 2018. Wall helps individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations develop and implement financial plans, and manage investment strategies.
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The board also welcomed the following new directors:
- Austen Canonica 鈥13, assistant director of marketing and communications, FAU
- David Haycock 鈥02, regional vice president of sales, MASA MTS
- David Matte 鈥89, retired
- Charles Montana 鈥95, clinical laboratory specialist, Morton Plant Hospital
- Chris Naff 鈥13, vice president, Kelleher & Sadowsky
- Joshua Simmons 鈥10, city commissioner, Coral Springs
- Nick Swan 鈥19, WMC financial advisor, Northwestern Mutual
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