Business Today: the latest news, events, and research updates from the University of Connecticut School of Business.
Beloved Family Dog Inspired South Windsor Family to Become Entrepreneurs
When they started their company, the Cecchini family had little formal business background, but they excelled because of their passion for their work, their knowledge of cooking and nutrition, and a team approach to overcoming each obstacle. The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans is helping them rise to the next level.
Professor Plesko To Serve on Prestigious Accreditation Committee
Congratulations to Accounting professor and department head George Plesko, who has been selected to serve on the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accounting Accreditation Committee, an appointment that reflects his educational expertise and engagement within the accounting industry. Keep Reading
Meeting the Team: Insurity Offers Unfettered Access to C-Suite
The Insurity team discussed everything from business strategy to the growing importance of technology, how to boost employee retention and how to resolve important issues when the team doesn’t agree. Keep Reading
UConn Business Partners with Prestigious Chinese University to Enroll Top Grad Students
The School of Business signed a formal partnership with Shandong University in China, one of that nation’s top universities, enabling Shandong students to begin graduate coursework in China and complete their degrees at UConn. Keep Reading
Richard F. Almada, Jr. ’96 started a new position as chief strategy officer at CareAbout Health in New York City, responsible for the company’s strategic planning and execution of all reimbursement models and payer contracts. Prior to joining CareAbout, Almada served as COO of OptumCare Network of Connecticut & Senior Vice President – ProHealth Physicians.
Chris Fidao '07 started a new position as infrastructure engineer at Laravel, based in Benton, AR. Fidao is also the owner of Internal Screaming LLC and the founder of Fideloper LLC.
Amanuel (Manny) Haile-Mariam ’01, ’11 MBA has joined Hannon Armstrong in New York City as senior managing director, responsible for the company’s structured investments in Grid-Connected renewable energy markets. Prior to joining Hannon Armstrong, Haile-Mariam held roles at GE Energy Financial Services, as well as with GE Corporate Audit Staff.
Reema Narang ’06 MBA was appointed chief strategy and innovation officer for Lee Health, responsible for crafting strategies that uplift patient experiences and reduce healthcare costs. Narang joins Lee Health from Advocate Health in Chicago, Illinois, where she was the senior vice president for strategic growth and transformation. Narang also served as the administrative officer for value-based care at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
