Susan Fricke (Mktg) wrote a children鈥檚 book about compound interest, Pluter & the Spectacular Spaceship. She writes her idea for the book came when she discovered that compound interest, one key driver of wealth, was elusive to many people. She hopes the book 鈥渆ncourages even just a few kids to start thinking about their financial future.鈥 She lives in New York, New York.听

Posted Jul. 2, 2021

At the 20th Annual APEX Awards ceremony in February, 顿补苍听惭补肠办颈苍 (ElCompEngr) 鈥 CEO of cybersecurity and technology advisory company Rule4 鈥 was awarded the Colorado Technology Association鈥檚 CEO of the Year.听

Posted Jul. 2, 2021

David Thul (Geol) is co-founder and CEO of Geolumina, which creates intuitive AI with geologic insight. His company was selected to be a part of the Equinor & Techstars Energy Accelerator program, which provides resources and mentors to support startup businesses.听

Posted Jul. 2, 2021

As a lead writer for Google Hardware, Julie Dyer Vree (Jour) takes on branding, content strategy and creative initiatives under the Pixel and Nest brands. She also spends her time mentoring girls interested in STEM, creative industries or both, and volunteering at hospitals with her certified therapy dog named Snax. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, daughter and beloved French bulldog.

Posted Jul. 2, 2021

Jason Reed (IntPhys鈥08) was elected to the partnership of Maslon LLP, law firm in Minneapolis. Jason was recognized on the Minnesota Rising Stars list in 2019-21, designation awarded every year to only 2.5% of Minnesota attorneys. As a member of Maslon鈥檚 Financial Services Group,听 Jason focuses on corporate trust litigation and bankruptcy issues. He lives in Minneapolis.

Posted Mar. 11, 2022

Shipwreck in the Early Modern Hispanic World, edited by Carrie L. Ruiz (MSpan鈥01; PhD鈥08) and Elena Rodr铆guez-Guridi (PhDSpan鈥07), was published in January by Bucknell University Press.This book of essays examines portrayals of nautical disasters in 16th- and 17th-century Spanish literature and culture. Carrie Is an associate professor of Spanish at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Elena is an associate professor of Spanish at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York. Both women have authored several works published in various journals.

Posted Mar. 11, 2022

Boettcher and Presidents Leadership Class scholar and founding member of the Colorado Creed Ben Whitehair (Thtr鈥08) was elected executive vice president of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, a labor union representing performers and media professionals worldwide. In addition, Ben serves as COO of TSMA Consulting, a premier social media management and growth firm in entertainment and technology.

Posted Mar. 11, 2022

HBO Max cast Christopher Maller (Advert鈥08) of Denver for its new series Swiping Across America. The show started filming in Boulder in April and will culminate in Honolulu.

Posted Jun. 21, 2022

After obtaining his license to practice psychology in New York and New Jersey in 2021, Steve Pappalardo (Psych鈥08) is working with children, adolescents and adults as a clinical neuropsychologist and psychologist. Steve earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and later completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology.

Posted Jun. 21, 2022

On March 7 founder and CEO of Urban Golf Performance (UGP) Mackenzie 鈥淢ac鈥 Todd (Psych鈥08) announced his partnership with golfer Collin Morikawa, who, in May, was No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Drawing from his own experiences during his golf career, Mac founded his company to help golfers of all abilities improve and nourish their love of golf. UGP currently has a staff of 50 employees and four locations across California. Mac resides in Carmel Valley, California, with his wife and three children.

Posted Jun. 21, 2022

Former听director of听business strategy and听development for the听United Launch Alliance听(ULA), Chris Ellerhorst听(AeroEngr鈥08) was听named the vice president听and director of the ULA鈥檚听Kuiper program office听to support Amazon鈥檚听Kuiper Program. The听goal of this program is听to increase broadband听accessibility globally听by launching advanced听satellites into orbit.

Posted Nov. 7, 2022

Marc Ost (Fin鈥08), co-owner of Eric鈥檚 RX Shoppe in Horsham, Pennsylvania, was awarded the 2022 National Association of Retail Druggists鈥 ownership award at a national convention in Kansas City. This award recognizes an independent community pharmacy owner who embraces an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrates excellence in the field of community pharmacy ownership. Marc serves on several pharmaceutical boards and committees, including the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists. He also regularly engages with elected officials to advocate for independent pharmacies. Marc lives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Aziza, and children Alaina and Stanley.

Posted Mar. 6, 2023

Ryan Walters (Hist鈥08) was named head coach of Purdue鈥檚 football team, the Boilermakers. Ryan previously served as defensive coordinator of the Illinois Fighting Illini. A former CU football player, he was a three-year starter and was named Team MVP during his senior year.

Posted Mar. 6, 2023

Curtis Farrow (Bus鈥08; MBA鈥13) is head of Centri Business Consulting鈥檚 new private equity practice. Curtis brings to this role experience in due diligence, valuation, financing, and mergers and acquisitions. He is a certified public accountant and an accredited senior appraiser.

Posted Jul. 10, 2023

Entrepreneur Juan Ignacio Stewart (Film, IntlAf鈥08) pitched his beverage business, Frescos Naturales, on Shark Tank (season 14, episode 12). The company produces canned sparkling fruit drinks inspired by the aguas frescas he drank as a child in Guatemala. Juan struck a deal with Daniel Lubetzsky, founder and CEO of Kind snack company, who agreed to invest in the company and serve as a mentor.

Posted Jul. 10, 2023

Actor and听entrepreneur听Ben Whitehair (PolSci,听Thtr鈥08) is executive听vice president of SAG-AFTRA. In his role, Ben听speaks about combining听his passion for the arts听with his desire for social听justice. This summer and听early fall, Ben supported听his union as part of the听committee that negotiated TV, film and streaming听contracts during the听SAG-AFTRA strike. 鈥淭he听entertainment industry听adds a massive financial,听social and political value听to our country and to the听world. ... We would much听rather be working,鈥 he听told the Coloradan during听the fall strike. While at听精品SM在线影片, Ben helped听develop and implement听the Colorado Creed.听Read the听Coloradan鈥檚听online exclusive article听about Ben at colorado.edu/coloradan.听

Posted Nov. 6, 2023

Bennet Spector (Comm鈥08) is the general manager of Bleacher Report. The website is focused on sports and sports culture.

Posted Mar. 4, 2024

Commercial real estate company Foundry Commercial hired Jeff Stephens (Psych鈥08) as senior vice president. He is based in the firm鈥檚 Raleigh office.听

Posted Mar. 4, 2024

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