1987
JASPER BOOKSHELF Henry Petroski ’63 published his 19th book, The Road Taken: The History and Future of America’s Infrastructure (Bloomsbury, 2016). The Road Taken explores America’s infrastructure and explains how essential their maintenance is to the nation’s economic health. Recounting the long history behind America’s highway system, Petroski reveals the genesis of our interstate numbering system, the inspiration behind the center line that has divided roads for decades, and the creation of such taken-for-granted objects as guardrails, stop signs and traffic lights — all crucial parts of our national and local infrastructure. Thomas Reynolds ’91 wrote The Game (DonnaInk Publications), a historical fiction novel released in September 2015. The story begins with an immigrant from Ireland who comes to America in 1739. His sons and grandsons play roles in the Revolutionary War and pre-Civil War periods. They are followed by four generations of Major League Baseball players, through Reconstruction, the Roaring Twenties into the Depression, the 1960s/1970s, and a modern descendent. Reynolds is currently an editorial consultant for Aois21 Publishing. Bruce Venter ’70, Ph.D., published The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard Action that Saved America (Arcadia Publishing, 2015), which details the events of the Vermont battle that may have led to the Patriots’ Revolutionary triumph. Venter is president of Americas History, LLC, a tour and conference company that offers tours of Revolutionary War battlefields and historic sites. He also serves as first vice president of the American Revolution Round Table of Richmond.
1981
Joseph Ryan, the Manhattan College track and field team’s associate head coach for sprints and hurdles, marched into Rio de Janeiro’s famed Maracana Stadium as a part of the delegation from Guyana during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games. This is Ryan’s third straight trip to the Summer Olympics. He is the head coach of the Guyanese track and field team.
1983
Denise Menelly joined CIT Group as executive vice president and head of technology and operations. Previously, she spent six years with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, most recently as head of enterprise shared services. Joseph Leader is the new chief operating officer in charge of rail, bus and paratransit services, bringing 30 years experience in transportation operations to the position. Until this year, Leader served as senior vice president of the Department of Subways, New York City Transit, which includes 27,000 employees, 800 track miles and 469 stations.
He previously served as chief of safety investigations for NYC Transit.
1985
Theresa Bell was inducted into the National Association of Professional Women’s 20162017 VIP Woman of the Year Circle for her leadership in investments. As a professional business writer, her skill set includes excellent financial writing, analytical and project/ time management techniques, as well as in-depth knowledge of equities, fixed income, alternative investment strategies and outsourced investment solutions. Additionally, she volunteers at Operation Hope, which provides several services to neighbors in need, and is extremely active in her hometown parish of St. Emery’s in Fairfield, Conn. Richard Ward, senior director at TIAA Health, was the featured speaker for the Knowledge Group’s live webcast entitled “Addressing An Aging Workforce in Higher Education” in June. In his role, he manages the TIAA Retirement Healthcare Program and the Emeriti Retirement Health Solutions defined contribution health savings programs. He joined the organization in 1987.
1989
MaryAnn McCarra-Fitzpatrick has four collages appearing in an e-zine, the bi-annual “F.A.L.D.” published by Nostrovia! Press.
John Banks III and his wife, Lisa Gomez, were named among Crain’s Power Couples in New York Business. This inaugural list features the top 20 couples who reflect the vibrancy of New York business across many different industries, from real estate and politics to fashion and entertainment. Crain’s New York declared John and Lisa “two of the most influential figures working at the intersection of politics and real estate in New York City today.” Lisa is the COO of L+M Development Partners, an affordable housing developer, and John is the president of the Real Estate Board of New York, one of the state’s most powerful lobbying groups.
1990
1986
Holly Farmer and Colleen Mannion ’97, former Manhattan softball players, completed the Ironman at Lake Placid on July 24. Holly finished in 15:59:05, and Colleen finished in 16:10:53.
Jorge Chaves Dominguez was named president of Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Latin America region. In his new position, he will oversee more than 1,100 employees in offices in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Karen Haunss, M.D., is a practicing ear, nose and throat physician in Great Neck with specialty in balloon sinus surgery.
1991
Deo Religioso’s paper “Observation Leads to Improved Operations in Nuclear Medicine” was published in the March/April edition of Radiology Management. The paper defines the steps necessary to implement sustainable organizational changes following initial observations.
1994
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