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1950 Edward Caras, San Simeon, Calif., retired in 1990 from an executive post at Northrop Aircraft (now Northrop Grumman). “I believe I was the youngest student in the Class of 1950, as most of my classmates were World War II veterans,” writes the alumnus, who is still going strong at age 89.

1972 James D. Vooys, Schenectady, N.Y., has been re-elected treasurer of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston. He assumed the role in January 2019 in addition to serving on the Board of Governors since 2011. He notes that there are 22 Shriners Hospitals nationwide “providing specialized pediatric care in a familycentric environment and regardless of the patient’s or family’s ability to pay.”

1980 40th Reunion

Joel G. Cohen, Esq., Bedminster, N.J., a Falcon Society member when he was at Bentley, was elected president of the Somerset County Bar Association for the 2019-2020 fscal year. Brian Shultz, MBA ’87, Danvers, Mass., writes: “Fast forward 24 years, seven years on the Y2K project, and IT jobs with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Kennedy School of Government, I retired from Harvard in 2013 at the age of 56. I was able to apply the fnance principles that I learned in my MBA program to my personal fnances to prepare for an early retirement. I am indebted to Bentley College for my entire working career.” Te very busy alumnus has gone on to create an eBay business, Boomer Boys Toys, selling wares from the 1960s through the 1980s. He collects classic cars and built a post-and-beam barn to house the car and toy collections; he also volunteers at Grace Chapel, House of Hope, and his former high school, St. John’s Prep. Te latter will honor Shultz at its 2020 Gala, for his volunteer work. “I am also a Bentley ‘True Blue’ donor, having given to the school for 38 consecutive years.”

1985 35th Reunion

Mark Semanie, Bel Air, Md., was appointed president, mid-Atlantic market for WesBanco Bank, after it acquired Old Line Bank, where he had been executive vice president and COO since 2013.

1991 Kirk S. Zurosky, Charlotte, N.C., has added “author” to his résumé. Te practicing lawyer for more than 20 years wrote a series of seven books; the frst released this spring under his own publishing imprint.

“Perhaps it was my degree in Business Communication, or reading my Bentley Magazine about what other grads are doing, but I decided to embrace my love of fction writing, and combine it with my love of entrepreneurship,” writes the alumnus, whose venture includes a website with book-related merchandise. “It has been quite a fun process, at the ripe old age of 50, starting a business and learning about the world of publishing, book marketing, e-commerce and the like.”

1992 Michael Vencel, Oceanport, N.J., was promoted to president at Comport Consulting Corp.

2002 Michael De Marchena and wife Sarah Joy (Mutchler) ’05, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., welcomed daughter Daniella Joy on June 12, 2019. Christie (Jean-Baptiste) Lindor ’02 and husband Karel, Milton, Mass., are proud parents of son Rowan Isiae Chrysostome, born October 2, 2019. Kevin Lyons and wife Jennifer, Waltham, Mass., welcomed Coleby Michael Kush on September 17, 2019. He joins big sister Charli. Deniz Ozturk, Brookline, Mass., celebrated his marriage to Christopher Brown with two ceremonies: One on October 13, 2018, in Manchester by the Sea, Christopher’s hometown; and on September 6, 2019, in Izmir, Turkey, Deniz’s native country. He shares that Natalie (Wiweke) Berschneider gave a toast “reminiscing about how we met at our freshman orientation.”

2003 Diana Takach, New Canaan, Conn., created Me Do, a line of unisex, seamless and sensory-friendly clothing basics aimed to teach preschoolers how to dress themselves.

“I started the brand in 2018 after spending much time in the digital and e-commerce world of fashion and beauty,” says the former Falcon feld hockey player. “I truly wanted to bring a purposeful and functional product to the space that helps all children, but is made specifcally for those fghting sensory and development challenges.” Learn more: medoinc.com

2005 15th Reunion

Jennifer (McDonough) Casey, MBA ’13 and husband Bryan, Jersey City, N.J., welcomed Noah Patrick to the world on August 24, 2019. Sarah Joy (Mutchler) De Marchena and husband Michael ’02 welcomed daughter Daniella Joy, on June 12, 2019. Sarah also reports that she was promoted to vice president of the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in West Palm Beach.

2006 Bridget Mayer Briggs was elected partner in the Philadelphia ofce of Blank Rome LLP. Her practice focuses on corporate, white-collar and class-action defense litigation, notably, counseling clients on Racketeer Infuenced and Corrupt Organizations Act matters, Bank Secrecy Act compliance, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, collateralized debt obligations, government contracts, civil and criminal forfeiture, breach of contract, fraud and business torts. She is a director for the Homeless Advocacy Project and a member of Blank Rome’s Recruiting Committee.

2007 David, MSA ’08 and Lisa (Buesking), MSA ’08 Cawley, Arlington, Mass., are proud parents of Samantha, born August 5, 2019. She joins big brother Drew.

2008 Arden Brust and Matthew Hergott wed on September 21, 2019, at Longlook Farm in Stanbornton, N.H. Tey were joined by Kara (Desmond) Godin ’07, Courtney (Lynch) Luongo, Kristen (Tuerk) Prior ’09, Amanda (Albertian) Smith ’07, Lorraine Tracy ’07 and Bentley swim coach Mary Kay Samko. “We all swam together in college,” writes the bride, “so it was a great reunion, especially seeing Coach MKS! Miss that lady!” Anthony Congelosi and Lyndzee Walz were married on October 5, 2019, in Rock Hill, N.Y. Many fellow Falcons were part of their special day. Christina Sadowski, MST ’11 married Andres Rosello on August 24, 2019, in York, Maine. Te many alumni who attended included former volleyball players. Te couple lives in Boston, Mass.

2009 Garrett Stephen and wife Pamela (Newell) ’10, Wayland, Mass., welcomed bundle of joy Landon on May 1, 2019. David and Justine (Lathrop) Soares, San Francisco, Calif., said hello to their frst child, baby girl Bella Rayne, on July 29, 2019. Ian and Meghan (Bernier) Walch, Franklin, Mass. are proud parents of Cecily Grace, born on August 5, 2019. Dad reports: “Cecily briskly came into this world seven minutes after arriving to the hospital — the same one we were sent home from earlier that day!” She joins big brother Jameson as a future Falcon.

2010 FOLD 10th Reunion Dan Merica married Monica Alba on July 27, 2019, at West Shore Cafe and Inn in Homewood, Calif. He writes: “Te entire weekend is exactly what we had dreamed of: We organized a long hike the day before, we celebrated in the heart of Squaw Valley the night before the wedding, and made it ofcial on the shores of Lake Tahoe on the afternoon of July 27 with a handful of fellow Falcons in attendance.” Te couple lives in Washington, D.C., where both are political reporters — he with CNN and she for NBC. Tomas Powell married Arielle Scoglio on May 26, 2019. Te couple celebrated with many fellow Falcons on their big day. Pamela (Newell) Stephen and husband Garrett ’09, Wayland, Mass., welcomed bundle of joy Landon on May 1, 2019.

2011 FOLD Gerly Adrien, Everett, Mass., won the at-large race for Everett City Council, becoming the frst woman of color and ethnicity to serve on the council. Daniel and Kimberly (Markowitz) Bonamassa, Brooklyn, N.Y., welcomed baby boy Nicholas James on April 22, 2019. Robert “Bobby” Linskey and Alexis Terra ’12, MSA ’14 wed in Newport, R.I., at Oceanclif Resort on September 20, 2019. Nearly 40 fellow Falcons were on hand to celebrate.

2012 FOLD Ken DeSimone, MST ’16 and Erika Glidden ’13, MBA ’16 wed on October 5, 2019, at the Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfeld, Maine. Tey are living in Wilmington, Mass. Olivia DiLorenzo, MBA ’17 married Zach Marginsky ’14 on October 5, 2019, in Newport, R.I. Te couple had quite the crew to celebrate with, as more than 30 Bentley alumni joined their special day. Emily (McDonald) Horovitz, MBA ’18 and husband David, Bergenfeld, N.J., welcomed Audrey Kathryn on November 21, 2019. Laura Petrucelli and Edward Koskey wed on September 28, 2019, at Whitby Castle in Rye, N.Y. Guests included fellow Falcons Kevin Brown ’08; Gina McClary; Frank Reiman ’10, MBA ’11; Marissa ScicchitanoReiman; Jonathan Walton; Casey Winkler; and Lauren Wisniewski. Alexis Terra, MSA ’14 and Robert “Bobby” Linskey ’11 wed in Newport, R.I., at Oceanclif Resort on September 20, 2019. Nearly 40 fellow Falcons were on hand to celebrate. Jimmy Tully married Alli Bayko on September 21, 2019, in Ipswich, Mass. Kyle Zizik, MST ’13 and Stephanie DiBona, MSFP ’13 were married on September 20, 2019, in Bedford, N.H. Reports the bride: “Many Falcons were part of our big day: friends from school, faculty members, and family who attended Bentley!” Te couple lives in Hudson, Mass., with their puppy, Reggie.

2013 FOLD Alyson K. Bisceglia and Brandon J. Ryan wed on August 31, 2019, at Zukas Hilltop Barn in Spencer, Mass. Fellow Falcons in attendance included father of the bride Albert L. Bisceglia ’77, MSF ’85, MST ’94, P ’13, Jessica Wanczyk and David Chen ’12. Te couple lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. Erika Glidden, MBA ’16 and Ken DeSimone ’12, MST ’16 said “I do” on October 5, 2019, at the Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfeld, Maine. Tey are living in Wilmington, Mass. Maxwell Rick, MSA ’14 and Stacey Raap ’14 wed on June 1, 2019, at Lion Rock Farm in Sharon, Conn. More than two dozen fellow Falcons joined them on their special day. Te couple lives in Brighton, Mass. Steve Spittler, Charlotte, N.C., is among 15 professionals from around the world honored as Emerging Leaders for 2019. Te recognition is by Internal Auditor, the award-winning international magazine published by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Spittler is a senior IT internal auditor at LPL Financial.

2014 FOLD Jared Bilodeau, MSF ’15, MSFP ’15 married Olivia Regan ’16 on August 3, 2019. Krista Hakala married Michael Sullivan on September 14, 2019, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Many fellow Falcons joined them on their special day. Te bride writes that the lead singer of their wedding band, Encore, was familiar to many guests: Adam Payne, who was an adjunct professor in Bentley’s Management Department. Te couple lives in Burlington, Mass. Jason Knight and Justine Andrews ’15 were married on September 21, 2019, in Nobleboro, Maine. Tey were joined by 20 fellow Falcons as they tied the knot. Te couple is living in Raleigh, N.C. Zach Marginsky and Olivia DiLorenzo ’12, MBA ’17 wed on October 5, 2019, in Newport, R.I. Te couple had quite the crew to celebrate with, as more than 30 Bentley alumni were part of their special day. Krystin Pashby married Glen Shaw, MSA ’15 on October 12, 2019, at the Oceanview of Nahant. Te bride writes: “We met at Bentley during the frst week of our freshman year in 2010!” Stacey Raap and Maxwell Rick ’13, MSA ’14 wed on June 1, 2019, at Lion Rock Farm in Sharon, Conn. More than two dozen fellow Falcons joined them on their special day. Te couple lives in Brighton, Mass.

2015 FOLD 5th Reunion Justine Andrews and Jason Knight ’14 were married on September 21, 2019, in Nobleboro, Maine. Tey were joined by 20 fellow Falcons as they tied the knot. Te couple is living in Raleigh, N.C. Melanie Lily-Buster, Playa Vista, Calif., was named to the 2019 list of Rising PR Stars 30 & Under, as part of the PR People Awards sponsored by PRNEWS. She is a senior account manager for Berbay Marketing & PR.

2016 FOLD Sally James married James “Jimmy” Halliday on August 31, 2019, at Wychmere in Harwich Port, Mass., surrounded by lots of fellow Falcons. She writes: “We met our frst night freshman year, on August 30, 2012, and have been together ever since!” Te couple bought a house in Pocasset, on Cape Cod, where they will live year round. Olivia Regan married Jared Bilodeau ’14, MSF ’15, MSFP ’15 on August 3, 2019.

2018 FOLD Katherine Smith, MBA married Scott Cameron on August 25, 2018, in Jamestown, R.I. Many fellow Falcons attended, including Bedriye Akson, MBA; Chrismaldi (Vasquez) Casado ’07, MBA; Pauline Chhooi, MBA; Mary Beth (O’Neil) Crowley ’86, MBA; Susel Saldivar Herrera, MBA; Melissa Sanders, MBA; and Juliana Sarzosa Varona, MBA. Te couple is living in Newton, Mass.

2019 FOLD Jordan D. Ellerbe, Boston, Mass., joined the Bulfnch Group as a fnancial representative in December 2019.

FOLD = Falcons of the Last Decade

A MESSAGE FROM DAVID SCHEIGOLEIT ’93 Chair of the Global Alumni Board

Bentley’s ambitious strategic plan is in motion, and we are truly excited by President Davis-Blake’s vision for the future of our alma mater. Tis new plan captures the strengths, distinctiveness and traditions of Bentley and provides a road map to take the university to the next level. If you haven’t seen what the president has in store, read more and watch the video at bentley.edu/strategic-plan. I am certain you will be impressed and want to be part of this transformation. As the governing body of the Bentley University Alumni Association, the Global Alumni Board (GAB) is made up of 11 alumni from three continents with a common passion: helping alumni connect with Bentley,

and each other. We work with the university to ofer events around the world, career services, on-campus celebrations like Reunion and Falcon Weekend, and more. I know I speak for all of us when I say that this unique connection to Bentley is truly special. Tis spring, the GAB will be accepting nominations for alumni to join our board. If you, or a fellow alumnus, are interested in serving on a board that provides an invaluable voice for alumni and helps drive engagement with our alma mater, please consider submitting a nomination using the form at bentley.edu/nominate-gab.

Above all, we’re here to give you a voice. So, please reach out anytime at gab@bentley.edu.

SPOTLIGHT: KEN FOO ’99, MSF ’01

BY KRISTIN LIVINGSTON

“No mountain is too high. No water is too deep.”

PHOTO (TOP) BY BRIAN SMITH If you don’t know Ken Foo, you might think his mantra comes straight off an inspirational coffee mug. But in fact, the alumnus has dived into every opportunity that’s come his way — or, as he puts it, “rolling with whatever comes along and having fun.”

Foo was born in Taiwan and, by age 18, had also lived across Asia and the West Coast. He headed to Waltham for his Bentley bachelor’s degree, but, like many international students, needed to find a creative way to fund his tuition. He paid for his master’s by credit card, deftly moving the balance to zero-interest cards to avoid fees. While knowing this wasn’t a “sound financial plan,” he says, “I had no choice.” Thankfully, within a year of starting his first job, in investment banking, Foo had paid off every balance.

He later joined a venture capital firm downtown and, along with investing in technology startups, jumped in to serve as acting CFO for a few software startups.

“But really I was ‘VP of Everything Else’: HR, IT, accounting, sales operations, facilities, legal,” he says of his role until the startups became more mature companies. One example is IBRIX, which grew to nearly 200 staff before its sale to HP. Today, Foo and his family make their home in San Francisco; you can find him at Autodesk living up to his mantra, and more.

This fall, he joined the Global Alumni Board (above). He also created a scholarship fund for international students, like Pearl Opara ’23 (at left), to help them avoid the financial risks he took as a student. Lifting others up, Foo says, is a privilege.

“I’ve been very blessed all my life,” he adds. “Now I want to be a blessing to someone else.”

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BROTHERS ON THE GREEN Golf has united Kappa Pi Alpha members for decades. John Taylor ’77 documents an outing in August at Sterling Golf Club (top photo) that brought together alumni who graduated during the 1970s. Another KPA contingent (directly above) hosted its sixth annual tournament in 2019. Proceeds went toward buying two sets of junior golf clubs for the program First Tee, run out of Dorchester’s Franklin Park. “Local youth learn the game and all the etiquette that goes along with it. At its height in spring and summer, the program may have as many as 80 kids per day,” reports Michael Falotico ’98. “We decided this will be our main initiative every year from now on.”

BANNER CAREERS Sharon Torosian ’83, Duxbury, Mass. (lef) and Carol (Pawlukiewicz) Shachat ’83, Mansfeld, Mass., showed their Bentley pride and recalled their early years launching careers. Shachat recently joined Burns & Levinson Asset Management in Boston, as an operations specialist. Torosian is a director at the U.S. Treasury Department, Ofce of Inspector General and marks 28 years of employment. “Once a Falcon, always a Falcon!” she writes. “We will continue our celebrations for Bentley for many more years!”

MERRY AND BRIGHT The holidays brought together, from lef, Jessica (Durfee) Bender ’08, West Point, N.Y.; Kristina (Aufero) Nodine ’08, MBA ’10, Quincy, Mass.; and Katelyn (D’Eramo) Campbell ’08, Burlington, Mass.

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SPIRIT SISTERS Former Bentley cheerleaders, from lef, Nicole Raggio ’09, MBA ’11, Jersey City, N.J.; Kimberly Tyrrell ’09, Randolph, Mass.; Lisa Stewart ’06, Medford, Mass.; and Janine Covello ’07, MBA ’09, Eastchester, N.Y., reunited last May at Vandal in New York City.

PRIDE OF PLACE In September, friends gathered for a housewarming party in Boston’s Southie neighborhood. Back, from lef: Ben McElduf ’18; Molly Gwizdala ’17; Annie McConville ’18; Alexandria Steinmann ’18; Lyndsee Thompson ’18; Lauren Giacomazzi ’18, MSA ’19; George Mokas ’18; Amanda Jajaga ’18; Dan Ryan ’18. Front: Abigail Eisner ’18, Brianna Ryan ’18, Mary Ponziani ’18.

AIMING HIGH Mark Milewski, MBA ’00, West Hartford, Conn., summited Indonesia’s 16,024-foot (4884 m) Mount Carstensz Pyramid, on the island of New Guinea. He reached the top on August 15, 2019, thereby completing his goal to summit the highest mountain on all seven continents.

TEXAS TOAST A third annual girls’ trip took Gamma Phi Beta alumni to Austin over Labor Day Weekend in 2019. Back, from lef: Bridget Long ’12; Lauren Steinbrecher ’12; Danielle LeRose ’14; Kelly Mavroides ’14; Dale Lasorsa ’14; Erica Metz ’13, MSA ’14; Briana Wolf ’14. Front: Maggie Russo ’14, MBA ’15; Emily Niedbala ’16; Domenique (Hogan) Riedel ’13.

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1. Rowan Isiae Chrysostome, son of Christie (Jean-Baptiste) Lindor ’02 and husband Karel 2. Noah Patrick, son of Jennifer (McDonough) Casey ’05, MBA ’13 and husband Bryan 3. Landon, son of Pamela (Newell) Stephen ’10 and husband Garrett ’09 4. Nicholas James, son of Kimberly (Markowitz) Bonamassa ’11 and husband Daniel ’11 5. Samantha, daughter of Lisa (Buesking) Cawley ’07, MSA ’08 and David ’07, MSA ’08, with brother Drew 6. Cecily Grace with mother Meghan (Bernier) Walch ’09, father Ian ’09 and brother Jameson 7. Bella Rayne, daughter of Justine (Lathrop) Soares ’09 and husband David ’09 8. Ryan Andrew, son of Kristyn (Marasca) Cohen ’05 and husband Daniel ’05 9. Audrey Kathryn, daughter of Emily (McDonald) Horovitz ’12, MBA ’18 and husband David ’12 10. Coleby Michael Kush, son of Kevin Lyons ’02 and wife Jennifer 11. Daniella Joy, daughter of Sarah Joy (Mutchler) De Marchena ’05 and husband Michael ’02

SPOTLIGHT: LAURA ALDRICH ’91

BY MARY K. PRATT

Laura (Wallace) Aldrich can bank on celebrity status to help her make a licensing deal: She works for Drew and Jonathan Scott, hosts of the Property Brothers series on HGTV and reigning home-lifestyle gurus.

“My objective is to connect fans with products that bring the renovation experience they love on TV to reality in their own homes,” says the former Marketing major.

As executive vice president of licensing, Aldrich sets the division’s strategic vision at Scott Brothers Global, whose many ventures include developing TV and Web content and marketing home goods such as furniture. The position is new as of mid-2018 and she is the first to hold it.

“The celebrity element is part of what makes this a fun experience,” says Aldrich. “The brothers are exactly like you see them on TV — family-oriented guys, very smart and business savvy.”

A typical week may find her bouncing from company headquarters in Nashville to Boston, Los Angeles and Mexico City. She often meets with the Scotts as they film at various locales, to strategize on product and service partnerships with other companies. “I would describe us as a startup,” Aldrich says, adding that fast-growing sales drive everything from office space expansion to a rising headcount.

The experience is a growth opportunity for her as well. Aldrich moved into licensing after decades in retail and consumer products.

Most recently, at Fortessa Tableware Solutions, she led the consumer products division, and developed licensed product lines including Scott Living tableware. That deal prompted the brothers to recruit Aldrich for their company.

The alumna and her husband, Michael ’91, have two adult daughters and moved from Virginia for her new job. She has completed an Ironman Triathlon, several half marathons and, with a recent 5K in Hawaii, capped her goal of racing in all 50 states. The same kind of stamina helps Aldrich at work. As she says, “The brothers have no shortage of good ideas for the company.”

SPOTLIGHT: CURTIS MCLAUGHLIN ’08

BY MARY K. PRATT

Like many fellow millennials, Curtis McLaughlin has a résumé packed with diferent job titles. The diference: His are based at a single company.

“I have been here for 11 years, but each has been drastically different,” says the alumnus, who interned with Ernst & Young LLP as a rising senior and joined its staff upon graduating in 2008. He’s now a partner.

The New York native credits EY for opportunities to explore many disciplines and learn about different companies and industries. These experiences, coupled with his own drive, put McLaughlin on the fast track.

Graduating into the Great Recession only fueled his work ethic. “I didn’t want to be on anyone’s radar for being less than perfect. It motivated me to be a top performer.”

Indeed: McLaughlin earned a Bentley graduate degree in Accountancy and became a CPA while working in EY’s Boston office. Next came a post as manager in its office in the Cayman Islands. Two years later, in 2014, he moved to the New York City-based Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice, which advises on control programs and emerging standards.

“That was very attractive to me,” he says, “to be seen as an expert who can help our clients.”

When EY was looking to build an FAAS practice on the West Coast, McLaughlin stepped up as senior manager. He was named partner in 2019 and now joins another partner to oversee a team of 34, based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, which

serves the western U.S. region.

LA is also home for McLaughlin, his wife and their 2-year-old twin boys. He’s active with the Black Professional Network and several other professional and charitable initiatives within EY. And he continues to keep an eye on the horizon.

“I can’t tell you what I’ll be working on in three months or three years,” he says, “and that’s still what is exciting to me.”