classnotes Susan Fritzen ’05M was promoted to chief administrative officer at Fayetteville Public Works Commission. Christopher "Topher" McLarty ’06 was recognized as one of Pro Builder’s 2021 Forty Under 40. Jason Mott ’06, ’08M won the National Book Award in the category of fiction for his newest novel Hell of a Book. The book made Entertainment Weekly’s “Must List,” the NY Post’s “Best Summer Reading Books” and USA Today’s “5 Books Not to Miss,” and was chosen by the Today Show’s Jenna Bush Hager as a “Read With Jenna” pick. Read more about Mott’s accomplishments on (page 12). Laura Dodd ’08 was one of 15 executives recognized for American Banker’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next 2021.”
2010s Suzanne Gooding ’10M was recognized in the 40 Under 40 Awards presented by Wilmington StarNews and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes young professionals serving others to make a difference in the Wilmington community. Jeff Lesley ’10M, UNCW Society member, established the Jeff Lesley RE Inc. Scholarship in Business. Leland Pinder ’10 joined CBS 6 News in Richmond, VA. Ryan Tillman ’10, ’12M and his wife, Jennifer Nguyen Tillman ’11, ’13M, welcomed daughter Madelyn Grace in August 2021.
Scott Burgess ’11 launched The Branding Teacher to help entrepreneurs and small business owners launch and market their brands. Stephanie MacConnell ’11 joined Clover Health as senior product portfolio manager. Based in Nashville, the health insurer has offices in San Francisco, Jersey City and Hong Kong. Katherine Rhodes ’11 was promoted to evening and weekend coordinator at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Norlin Library. Elizabeth Wood ’11 was recognized by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce as the 2020 Nashville Emerging Leader Award Winner in the Medical and Health Care Services category based on professional achievement, demonstrated leadership and community impact.
Justin Booth ’12, UNCW Society and Clocktower Society member, established the Booth Business Scholarship in recognition of the role UNCW played in his career development in commercial real estate. Kevin Brinkley ’12, ’18M was hired by Wells Fargo in the contract lifecycle management sector as a business support consultant. Chris Montero ’12, ’16M, Clocktower Society member and the 2022 UNCW Alumni Association Distinguished Diversity Award honoree, was recognized in the 40 Under 40 Awards presented by the Wilmington StarNews and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes young professionals serving others to make a difference in the Wilmington community. (See pg. 37 for more information.)
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