The Business Advisory Council is dedicated to the continuing progress of Southern Connecticut State University’s School of Business. The role of the Council is two-fold: first, members provide advice, opinions and ideas regarding a variety of issues to the Dean, including programs, recruitment and placement, development and the general competitive environment affecting business education. Second, the Council helps to improve the visibility, enhance the reputation, and build support for the School of Business in the business community.
Mission Statement
The SCSU School of Business Advisory Council mission is to serve as Ambassadors, provide external perspectives and connections, as well as advocacy and support for the School of Business programs and strategic initiatives.
Vision Statement
The SCSU School of Business Advisory Council vision is to support positioning the School of Business as a recognized leader in innovative business education, scholarly excellence, and conscious community engagement as evidenced by being included in the top 100 business schools by 2025.
Members
Anthony Rescigno
Business Advisory Council Chairperson
Executive-in-Residence
Southern Connecticut State University School of Business
Kyle Ballou '81
Vice President, Community and Government Relations
Yale New Haven Health System
Larry Bingaman
President & Chief Executive Officer
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
Jerome (Jerry) Brennan ‘76
Senior Consultant
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
Kevin Burke
Marketing Executive, CT and NY Capital Region, North East Division
Wells Fargo
Rick Capozzi '83
President & Founder
Capozzi Advisory Group, LLC
Bing Carbone
President
Modern Plastics
Robert Felder '13
CEO / Co-founder
driven2inspire
Michael F. Ganino '92
Partner
PKF O’Connor Davies
Steve Gentile '05
Partner & Creative Director
Pinpoint Promotions
Lindy Gold
Senior Specialist
State of Connecticut
Dr. Doug Hirschhorn ‘00
Founder and CEO
DRD Advisors, LLC
LaKisha Jordan ’04, MBA ‘06
Corporate Responsibility Officer
KeyBank
Richard C. Meisenheimmer '76
President
Spectrum Associates, Inc
John Mezzanotte
Partner
Marcum, LLP
Franklyn (Frank) Reynolds
President and CEO
UIL Holdings Avangrid
Garrett Sheehan
President
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Lauren Tagliatela
Chief Community Officer
Franklin Communities
Lisa Todd
Sr. Managing Director
Webster Bank
Pieter van Vredenburch
Partner
Market Alpha Advisors
Anthony F. Verlezza '74
Principal
Integrated Supply Chain Solutions and Business Advisory Services
Marna Wilber
Founder and Chief Macaroon Officer
MarnaRoons
Emeriti Council Members
Tim DiScipio '85
CEO
Weiming Education Group
Michael R. Chambrello '79
Kamran Farid
President/Founding Partner
Kamran Capital Group
Mark S. Germain '79
Founder & CEO
Beacon Wealth Management
Lynn M. Grisco '93
Jeffrey A. Klaus
Regional President and Head of Middle Market Banking
Webster Bank
Laurance Selnick
CTP, SVP, Director, Treasury & Payment Solutions Sales
Webster Bank
David McHale '82
Tina Powell
Partner, Director of Business Management
Beacon Wealth Management