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Steven M. Bettinger
Steven M. Bettinger is President of the OAKS Consulting Group and Founder/General Partner of the Logan Asset Backed Fund. We provide equity loans for real estate and business in addition to offering consulting services for raising capital and taking companies public. I'm a motivated, personable business professional with multiple experiences and a successful 17-year entrepreneurial track record. I graduated the Syracuse University School of Management in 1993 and attended SU on a lacrosse Scholarship that included winning 2 Division 1 national championships.
Steven M. Bettinger
President
OAKS Consulting Group
Direct Tel: (561) 843-0575
sbettinger@loganequity.com |
Victoria Brown
My business is Victoria Brown Marketing Communications (VBMC); I am President and Creative Director. I've been in business in South Florida for almost 21 years. VBMC is a leading marketing communications firm, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. We specialize in developing integrated business solutions — from corporate branding and business-to-business marketing to web design and enterprise applications. By fusing innovative business concepts with exceptional design, VBMC creates work that is both unique and impactful. But it is also important to pay attention to the bottom line. Our ability to identify challenges, develop affordable alternatives and implement solutions means we deliver a product on time and within budget.
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mCentrik LLC
I am the Founder & CEO of a Fort Lauderdale based full-service marketing company. mCentrik is a creative B2B marketing, web development, public relations and business development firm. We integrate our marketing-centrik® strategies into the core of our clients’ businesses to produce a measurable increase in revenue. Our mission is to centralize all aspects of the marketing process into a unified marketing-centrik® system that delivers strategically consistent messaging, optimizes our clients’ resources and ensures that they meet and exceed their sales targets.
I have a degree in Public Relations and Information Technology from Syracuse University and over 10 years of experience in marketing, public relations and business development. |
Dr. Neil Katz
Over the past 35 years, Neil Katz has distinguished himself as an innovator, leader, teacher, scholar and highly successful practitioner in academia and in organizational consulting. Dr. Katz currently serves as Program Manager for Training and Organizational Development for the Executive Education Programs in the nationally renowned Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Conflict Practice at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. After receiving his doctorate from the University of Maryland in 1974, Neil’s academic career at the Maxwell School included service as founder and director of the Program in Nonviolent Conflict and Change, founder and director of the Annual Summer Institute on Creative Conflict Resolution, co-founder and faculty supervisor for the Campus Mediation Center and the Conflict Resolution Consulting Group, co founder and associate director of the Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts and associate professor of Social Science and Public Affairs.. In addition to these University positions, Neil also serves as President of his own consulting firm, Dr. Neil Katz & Associates. Dr. Katz is the author of over 35 books, articles and book chapters on conflict resolution, interest-based negotiation, mediation, and nonviolent action, and is a board member of national organizations,
Neil H. Katz, Ph.D.
e.mail: neilkatz44@gmail.com
tel: 315-447-4522 |
Keane Corp.
Carolyn Keane is the President of Keane Corp which is manufacturing and selling the PaintSmart-Trayz. It is a paint trayz that hangs vertically or horizontally on a ladder so your hands are free to paint. The paint drips back into the trayz, not on the floor. There are also hooks to hold 2 brushes and a 9” roller. It is made of durable plastic and won’t rust. The cleanup is easy with a drain spout on the side and when you are done you can hand the roller & brushes in the trayz to dry. She is also a Broker Associate with the Keyes Company selling real estate.
Carolyn Keane
Keane Corp
561-714-4658 off
561-965-0314 fax
www.PaintSmart-Trayz.com |
Vicki Lowe
Vicki Lowe is President and Designer in Chief for Very Graphic, Inc. a full service graphic design company. We specialize in all printed materials.
For your business: Logo creation, corporate imaging, annual reports, press kits, etc. For your event: Invitations, Ad Journals, and collateral materials, etc. For your family: Customized Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service booklets, Baby Naming Services, Wedding Keepsake Booklets, Personalize Family Haggadah, etc. In addition to graphics I can help you plan very successful special events. My expertise will make your event memorable for years to come!
On a personal note: I am an active volunteer/participant in many fundraising special events, i.e...American Cancer Society Jail N' Bail, the MS 150, several marathons and half-marathons, the Avon Walk, and numerous local Galas and smaller profitable, money making events. Please call me for your Graphic Design and Special Event needs.
Vicki Lowe
Very Graphic, Inc.
email: info@verygraphic.org
Website: www.verygraphic.net
Contact Phone: 954-806-8555
Syracuse Class: 1978
Major: Editorial Design & Accounting |
Richard Macht
I am a veteran insurance agent with my own agency: Secure Retirement Solutions, LLC. I live in Delray Beach with my wife Bonnie of 38 years, and we enjoy our many trips to California to visit our grandson and new granddaughter. We also enjoy travelling around the world visiting new places and people. I recently retired after 25 years of umpiring baseball with Little League and High School players.
Today, together with my partner, Kerry Sachs, we strive to be the Agency of Choice, and build trusted relationships to Protect the Health, to Preserve the Wealth, and to Provide Peace of Mind in the community in which we serve. I specialize in the transition to Medicare for seniors at age 65, and in providing solutions for the overwhelming financial and emotional burden of providing care for a senior with a long term illness. It is devastating to see a family inadequately prepared and then have to make choices as to the quality and length of care that can be provided for a loved one. As a financial planner, I am able to help my clients plan their retirement by making the best use of their assets for both themselves and their family.
I look forward to having the opportunity to be of service to you and your family, and answer any questions you may have to help ensure a stable and secure future for you and your loved ones.
Richard Macht CLTC
Secure Retirement Solutions, LLC
2385 NW Executive Center Drive
Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Cell: 561-665-0648
Class of 1973
richard@retirementsolutionsfl.com |
Dan Mackey
Dan Mackey brings the expertise of more than 30 years of public relations, journalism, publishing, and marketing to his accounts. Focusing at Bitner Goodman primarily on publicity for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, he has also represented a restaurant franchise, a show on ESPN, an architectural firm, and a statewide environmental organization. A few of the highlights in his public relations consulting career include the original branding of the Kreepy Krauly automatic pool cleaner, as publicist for the U.S. Olympic swimming and diving teams that included diver Greg Louganis and swimmer Janet Evans, and corporate branding/public relations for the industry giant Pentair Water Pool & Spa, Inc., a division of NYSE listed Pentair Inc. (PNR).
Dan has lived in Broward County since 1976, where he relocated after graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.
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Dan Matlow
Daniel W. Matlow, P.A. is a South Florida law firm providing business litigation and counseling services to businesses and professionals. The firm offers sophisticated, big firm experience, while offering the client service and value more typically found in a small firm. Dan Matlow has eleven years experience as a practicing attorney in South Florida. Formerly, Mr. Matlow was a partner at Ruden McClosky, one of the most prominent law firms in the State of Florida. Drawing on his big firm experience, Mr. Matlow provides clients with sophisticated representation, while offering the value and service more typically found in a small firm.
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Meridian Financial
Bob is an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. He used to work in the land acquisition process, but now focuses in the family counseling area where he is able to apply his financial expertise to help Habitat families cope with this tough economic environment. “I have been helping my Mom, a Palm Beach County resident with her financial affairs since my father, and former business partner, died from Alzheimer’s Disease in 2005. It gives me great pleasure to be able to help people. Removing stress caused by financial difficulties can help people get more out of their daily lives” Bob explained.
As a Reverse Mortgage Advisor, Bob helps clients determine if a Reverse Mortgage is the right tool to make their lives more financially secure.
Bob Libby
Loan Advisor
Meridian Financial
Delray Beach, FL.
email: rmlibby@netzero.net
Tel: 561/573-4509 |
Dean Morrison
Dean Morrison is a National Account Manager with CIT. He has over 25 years experience in small ticket, vendor program financing with a core area of expertise in Legal Technology, Healthcare Technology/Equipment, Commercial Software,and Furniture Systems. CIT Vendor Finance has developed a value proposition that clearly provides vendor partners and their customers, a best in class, service excellence experience. Please email him at dean.morrison@cit.com or on the cell, 954-224-3390. Visit www.cit.com for additional information.
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Regions Private Banking
Eric Handis, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, is a Vice President for Regions Private Banking in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Eric’s mission is to become his clients’ most trusted financial consultant, by providing a single point of contact, supported by a dedicated team of experts to create, manage and preserve wealth. As a Private Banking Relationship Manager, Eric’s clients can turn to him for daily banking, portfolio management, retirement planning and lending services.
Eric’s Private Banking and Financial Planning career spans over 17 years. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, and is the President of The Syracuse University South Florida Alumni Club. He actively supports a number of philanthropic organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and The Bob Beamon Organization for Youth. Eric lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife Karen, and two children, Steven and Shayla.
Eric Handis
Vice President - Regions Private Banking
1 Financial Plaza, Suite 100
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394
Eric.Handis@Regions.com
(954) 812-3269 |
Robert Schuldenfrei
Bob is fully retired, so this is not so much a business solicitation, but just some interesting retelling of his skills. As Bob's retirement tag line goes: I now do for fun what I once did for money. Bob is a serious amateur photographer. If your needs call for images, Bob is your man! He teaches photography in the adult education program for Palm Beach County. His offering include a courses in digital photography and Photoshop Elements.
Robert Schuldenfrei
Editor
3450 So. Ocean Blvd. - #616
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Bob@s-i-inc.com
561/582-3340 |
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Mark Soufleris is a 30 year pharmaceutical industry veteran who has dedicated his life to helping companies successfully commercialize products that address significant patient needs. During this time, he has directed key strategic activities for large and small public and privately held companies that have included marketing, market research, business development, sales and investor and public relations functions. He has worked for industry leaders like Bristol-Myers and served at the vice president level for Wyeth, Novo Nordisk and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals.
In 2006, Mark acquired the Sanford Rose Associates – Clearwater (now Fort Lauderdale) executive search practice that focuses on serving the needs of the pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical industry. He specializes in placing senior level professionals across all functional areas for his clients. Mark was named President of the Sanford Rose Associates Owners Association Board of Trustees in 2009 and continues in that role today. Mark has a Masters in Public Administration from Syracuse University and a BA in Zoology from the University of Vermont. |
Kerry Szymanski - Fashion Expertise
Fashion Expertise is a full-service business consulting firm specializing in business planning from start-up to expansion. Select from our menu of services that include business development, business coaching, marketing, public relations, social media marketing, production planning and design creation. Kerry Szymanski, is also a full-time Fashion Merchandising Professor at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and certified judge for Miss America beauty pageants. She has recently written a marketing book entitled, Falling in Love with Brands. She is available for speaking opportunities.
Kerry Szymanski
President, Fashion Expertise
954-801-1131
www.FashionExpertise.com
Syracuse University Class of 1991
Major: International Relations
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Sustainable Horizon
Sustainable Horizon is a unique student travel organization that develops hands-on international service learning, environmental conservation, language and cultural immersion experiences for middle school through graduate level students. SH provides participants with a global experience in which they will not only gain a sense of awareness and respect for the natural world and the different cultures that inhabit it, but also immerse themselves within those cultures and give a helping hand to those in need.
Our programs are designed to engage students through experiential learning, and challenge them to learn and grow outside of their comfort zones. Through hands-on learning, students will experience their world like never before. Whether teaching young Mayan children to read, building eco-stoves for host families, or counting rare blue iguanas, students will be working directly with local community members. Contributing to community-defined projects, living in homestays, and participating in cultural excursions, students will become an integral part of a new and global community.
Jessica Jacobs
Program Manager
Sustainable Horizon
610/389-3778
www.sustainablehorizon.com |
Ryan Schultz
Mass Mutual helps people achieve financial security in a complex and constantly changing world. We offer products and services to help you achieve what is important to you. Please check out our website: www.massmutual.com.
Personally, I have an MBA from the University of Florida. I have lived in South Florida most of my life and know the needs and concerns of our community. If there is anything I can do to help you, please don’t hesitate to call. There is no charge for my services.
Ryan Schultz
Financial Services Professional
Mass Mutual/DBS Financial
Email: ryanschultz@finsvcs.com
Business Phone: 954.689.9494
Syracuse Class: 1999
Major: Broadcast Journalism |
Edward Weil - MetLife
Providing personalized attention to assist individuals and families with ways to make their money work harder for them. Financial services, insurance protections. retirement and more. Always enthused to discuss the services of MetLife and to share my personal experiences. Since entering the Financial Services industry I have achieved success by empathy, attentiveness and not being satisfied until customers have become loyal clients.
Sales professional for 30+ years. Member Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary. Member Lake Forest Community "Relay For Life" team. St. Lucie Centennial High School volunteer. Syracuse Class: 1978 School of Management. Major: Marketing/Transportation Distribution Management
Edward Weil
Financial Services Representative - MetLife
250 S. Australian Ave Suite 1200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Email: eweil@metlife.com Business Phone: 561-207-2349 Cell Phone: 914-462-1148 www.metlife.com
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, NY 10166. MetLife is not affiliated with the Syracuse University Alumni Club of South Florida. Each organization is independently responsible for the products and services they offer. L1010137889[exp1011][FL]
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Sherry Zabriskie
Sherry Zabriskie is a legal recruiter in South Florida since2002, and is currently with a national recruiting/consulting firm called Legal Search Solutions Inc. Sherry’s primary role as an Associate at Legal Search Solutions, is in the permanent placement of all support staff for law firms and corporate legal departments in Palm Beach County. Sherry is a member in good standing of the Paralegal Association of Florida of both Palm Beach and Boca Raton Chapters.
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