For Frank Gonzalez and Barbara Pestana Cartaya, investing in FIU College of Business students is an important way to give back. Thanks to their education and years of hard work, these FIU Business alumni rose from humble beginnings to great achievement. Along with their families, they believe that supporting today’s students is a promise to […]
Four College of Business alumni will be honored with the 17th annual Torch Award, given to leaders who exemplify the best of FIU and serve as an inspiration to all. This year’s FIU Business torchbearers are: Alumna of the Year Diane M. Faulconer (’74, MS ’74) Former nurse and healthcare executive, philanthropist Entrepreneurial Leadership […]
FIU Business alumnus Frank Gonzalez (BAcc ’90) was planning to study law when an accounting class at FIU captured his attention. The rest is history. Today Gonzalez leads accounting firm MBAF’s audit department across all offices as well as the firm’s financial institutions and SEC practices. MBAF is South Florida’s largest accounting firm by billings, […]
Marquis Bank has promoted Jessica Nieves (BBA ’00) to assistant vice president, personal banker and lending assistant. She will be opening and managing accounts for four different banks and will be responsible for loan administration. Emery Sheer (BAcc ’77) has opened Sheer & Company, a CPA and business advisory firm in Coconut Grove. He was […]
The American Jewish Committee of Miami and Broward recognized Tony Argiz (BAcc ’74) for the 2013 National Human Relations Award. He was honored for his work in defense of Israel and human rights. Gerald Grant (BBA ’78, MBA ’89) and Jennifer Grant were featured in the Miami Herald for their donation of a $1 million […]
South Florida Business Journal’s 2013 Ultimate CEO awards honored Mayi de la Vega (BBA ’81), founder, president & CEO of One Southby’s International Realty and Jorge J. Gonzalez (BBA ’88), president and CEO of City National Bank of Florida for their achievements, vision and dedication to excellence as business leaders of Miami-Dade County. In addition, […]
Great Florida Bank has named Daniel Acevedo (BBA ’86) senior credit manager and Clive Collins (BBA ’00) director of commercial banking. Accounting firm Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra has elected Daniel Flugrath (BBA ’78) partner. Flugrath is a certified public accountant and certified financial planner in the tax department. Joseph Caruncho (BBA ‘81) was featured […]
The International Bank of Miami has named Bashar Dibsi (BBA ’93) vice president and branch manager for the Medley-West Branch. Albert Montes (BACC ’95) has been named director of finance for the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition, Inc. Jorge Flores (MACC ’98), a former vice president and director of internal audit at Banco Internacional de […]
