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University’s Outstanding Alumnus Award in April 2023. She earned a degree in accounting from Widener University and a master’s degree in human organizational development from Villanova University.

Edward Moldaver ’90 of operations and area managing director for Omni Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw 26 hotels and resorts with revenues exceeding $1 billion. Percopo holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management from Widener University.

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Of 1990

Marcia Zaruba O’Connor ‘90

The Philadelphia Business Journal named Marcia Zaruba O’Connor ‘90 the Most Admired CEO.

O’Connor is the CEO and founder of The O’Connor Group, which provides flexible outsourced human resources and talent acquisition solutions to small and mid-market companies. The O’Connor Group has 75 talented human resources and talent acquisition partners around the country and is based in King of Prussia, PA.

In 2021, The O’Connor Group received several awards, including Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania, PBJ Healthiest Employers, Quartz Best Small Remote Companies, Soaring 76, and Philadelphia 100. The O’Connor Group is a certified women-owned business. Marcia O’Connor received Widener

Edward Moldaver, an industryleading wealth management advisor, recently authored the book The Wealth Creation Myth—What They Know, and You Don’t. Moldaver explores the wealth creation and preservation landscape in a way that no other

Haley most recently served as vice president of sales and purchasing for the Traditional Wholesale Distribution group of Burris Logistics that distributed products to leading grocery, mass, and commissary customers throughout the East Coast. Prior to Burris Logistics, he worked at Pepsi Bottling Group for 20 years in various sales and operations roles. He also served on the board of directors for the National Frozen and Refrigerated Association for a decade. Haley has a BS and MBA from Widener University.

Class of 1996

Desiree A. Burke ‘96 book has. He provides a roadmap for anyone considering using a wealth manager, as well as explores the three basic pillars of the wealth management industry. Moldaver is consistently one of the highest ranked wealth advisors in the United States. He is pictured in front of the billboard announcement for his book at the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York City.

Presidential Personnel Partner Summit in Washington, DC. Ferguson, the director of Development at Delaware County Community College, represented the Community College Coalition, which is tasked with identifying graduates who have received a certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree for positions within the Biden-Harris administration. Ferguson holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, a master’s in public administration, and a doctorate in higher education leadership, all from Widener University.

Class of 1991

Brian Haley ‘91

F. M. Brown’s Sons, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of pet bird, small animal, and wild bird products, recently announced that Brian Haley ‘91 has joined the company as a national sales lead.

Desiree A. Burke was recently promoted to the position of chief financial officer and senior vice president for Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. She previously held the position of chief accounting officer and vice president of Penn National Gaming, Inc., and executive vice

Class of 2001

Billie Barnes ’01 Billie Barnes, the executive director for the Bucks County Workforce and Economic Development Board, was recently named an honoree of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 Women of Distinction list. Barnes, who began work at the Bucks County Workforce and president, director of Financial Reporting and Control at MBNA America Bank NA. She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Widener University.

Class of 1999

Doug Ferguson ’99, ’02, ’22 Doug Ferguson recently attended the White House Office of

Economic Development Board in 2019, sought to create innovative, cutting-edge workforce services, such as a mobile service operation, to address the needs of