Class Notes

Tom Condon ’65 (second from left), Plymouth, Mass., celebrated his 80th birthday surrounded by fellow Falcons including (from left) Lauren (Swindler) Eldredge ’87, Lou D’Arpino ’65, Sean MacDonald ’87 and Condon’s granddaughter, Caroline Lyndon ’26.

Elizabeth “Betty” Critch ’73, Morgantown, W. Va., reports that she and several colleagues were published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing. 

John Taylor ’77, Danvers, Mass., reports that Kappi Pi Alpha Fraternity held its annual golf outing at Sterling National Country Club in Sterling, Mass., on August 4, 2023. “We played in memory of our recently departed brother, Andy York ’73,” Taylor writes. From left: Mike Swiech ’80, Chuck Doolittle ’80, MSFP ’13, Scott Williams ’79, Mike Duffy ’79, Dave Riesmeyer ’79, Bob Tobias ’78, MBA ’92, Bob Rice ’77, MST ’87, Rob Warwick ’80, Paul Parshley ’78, Tom Vassallo ’78, Steve Donnelly ’75, John Taylor ’77, Rich Fink ’77, Hank Bornstein ’77, Bill O’Neil ’77, Mike Zack ’77, MST ’85 and Joe Farragher ’79 (not pictured).

Ed Burt ’80, Hopedale, Mass., has been elected as a board member to the Hopedale Charitable Corporation and as a trustee to the Hopedale Foundation and Hopedale Community House. 

Heather Brown Colbert ’81, MBA ’87, Windham, N.H., was selected as the REALTOR® of the Year from the Granite State South Board of REALTORS® (GSSBR). Colbert started in real estate 26 years ago with Pater Real Estate Management Co. Inc. and is involved in the management team, property management and leasing, while maintaining board commitments to GGSBR and volunteering for the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. 

Jill (Greenstein) Greene ’81, Delray Beach, Fla., has opened a full-service interior design build firm called Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC. Learn more: sandcastlekitchens.com. 

Thirty-seven years ago, Mary Jean Agostini ’86, Niantic, Conn., and longtime friends from the Class of 1986, took a trip to California (top photo). In 2023, the quartet traveled together to Maine (bottom photo) where they’re pictured from left: Lynda (Pomeroy) Russo ’86, Heather (Huot) Stachtiaris ’86, Mary Jean Agostini

Jim Sano, MBA ’87, Medfield, Mass., recently released his sixth novel and the fifth in the Father Tom series, Fallen Graces. His Catholic novels have received 17 book awards and have been endorsed by several archdioceses for adult faith programs. Sano has been busy pursuing a master’s degree in Evangelization and Catechesis at Franciscan University. He proudly walked his daughter, Emily, down the aisle for her wedding to Jon in Portland, Oregon, this past summer. 

Diana (Ragusa) Franchitto ’89, MBA ’97, Foxboro, Mass., was elected to serve as vice chair of the 2023-2024 board of directors of CareLink RI, a nonprofit health care network of post-acute and community-based providers serving older adults and adults with disabilities. Franchitto is president and CEO of HopeHealth in Providence, R.I. 

Dave McLaren ’92, Shrewsbury, Mass., is proud to set a new standard in the accounting industry by introducing an innovative work-life balance benefit at McLaren & Associates, CPAs, PC that is simply unprecedented. He reports that during tax season, employees will only need to work 50 hours a week. “Attracting and retaining talent was our motivation for this change, and [preventing] burnout,” the alumnus writes. “If you would like additional information about our culture, our team and the firm, please reach out directly to Grzeg Wenc at grzegorz@dmclarencpa.com.” The firm was also honored with the Best Forensic Accountant Award from the Worcester Business Journal’s Best of Business Awards for the sixth consecutive year. 

Traci (Wilson) Pozerski ’94, Boston, Mass., reports that she and Michelle Logan Hatch ’95 have joined forces to create their own public accounting firm, Pozerski Hatch & Company. “After working together for many years, we decided to give it a go on our own in 2020,” the alumna writes. “Our firm has grown significantly since inception, and we look forward to continued growth in the coming years.” The duo urges fellow alumni in the audit or tax area who are thinking about making a move to give them a call. 

Michelle (Logan) Hatch ’95, Boston, Mass., and Traci Wilson Pozerski ’94 have joined forces to create their own public accounting firm, Pozerski Hatch & Company. 

Brian Collins ’96, Quincy, Mass., has been hired by Synergy, a prominent real estate investor, operator and manager in Boston. With over two decades of institutional real estate investment management experience, Collins joins Synergy as the executive vice president, head of asset management. In his new role, the alumnus will oversee the asset management and leasing teams responsible for Synergy’s Greater Boston portfolio. 

Margaret (Crabb) Kerouac ’97, Concord, N.H., was accepted as a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) in October 2023, putting her in the ranks of the top matrimonial and family law attorneys in the U.S. 

Phil Drapeau ’98, Arlington, Mass., is the assistant coach of the Bentley Golf Team. The former two-year Falcon golf captain is a four-year letter winner who helped Bentley earn NCAA Division II North regional berths annually from 1996-1998. 

Johnathan Zsittnik ’98, MBA ’10, Andover, Mass., is a business broker at Transworld Business Advisors, helping owners navigate the process of buying and selling a business. He reports that he had the pleasure of selling a sizable sign franchise to a fellow Bentley alumnus. 

George Roadman ’00, Northbridge, Mass., founded accelant, a HubSpot solutions partner focused on accelerating growth — top and bottom line. Roadman serves as the CEO to the Massachusetts-based company with employees and clients throughout the country. 

Greg Kwak ’01, Attleboro, Mass., is the vice president of business and product development at Diversified Biotech, Inc., a company in Dedham that specializes in temperature-resistant labels and novel products focused on making the daily work of researchers in the life science industry easier. He reports that the company developed a 100% plant-based line of labware marketed under the Planet-Safe® brand. He writes: “All products under this brand are made from PLA (polylactic acid), which is made by extracting starch from sugarcane plants. During development, it was discovered that there is a benefit to the use of PLA for cell culture applications that led to U.S. Pat. No. 11,279,909.” 

Jason “Jay” M. D’Entremont ’03, Norwell, Mass., has been recognized as a top financial advisor by Northwestern Mutual for his commitment and drive to help families and businesses plan for and achieve financial security. As part of this recognition, D’Entremont was inducted into the company’s elite membership, the 2023 Forum Group. The alumnus is affiliated with the Northwestern Mutual Boston office. 

Six members of the Class of 2003 got together in the Turks and Caicos for four days of fun and sun to celebrate their 20th reunion! Caren Feldman ’03 MSA ’04 reports, “We were roommates throughout our four years at Bentley — actually meeting freshman year as residents of Oak Hall 2nd floor (affectionately referred to as ‘O2’). We came from as far away as Texas, Iowa, Florida and Massachusetts, and it took a LOT of planning and a village of support back home to make it happen. It was a truly epic time that we won’t soon forget!

Schnelle Shelby ’04 and husband Carrington Moore, Boston, Mass., welcomed son Langston Atlas on September 4, 2023. 

Brett Pelletier ’05, Tiverton, R.I., is now the chief administrative officer at Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (RI Housing). He is responsible for the physical and support functions of the agency, ensuring that the overall mission of RI Housing is fulfilled, and will be responsible for advancing corporate efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. 

Timmy Donahue ’06, MSMA ’07, Maplewood, N.J., has joined the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Newark as an assistant federal public defender. He represents indigent clients facing criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of New Jersey. He is now one of only 30 such public defenders in the state of New Jersey. 

Jenny Farrell ’06, MSA ’07 tied the knot with Erik Christensen on November 19, 2022, at The Commons 1854 in Topsfield, Mass. The couple lives in Waltham. 

Paul Turner, MSHFID ’08, Matthews, N.C., reports his first narration of a full-length audiobook was published on Audible. The book, by Jerry Madden, is called Steel Valley: Coming of Age in the Ohio Valley in the 1960s: A Love Story. 

Kevin Johnson ’09, MSA ’12, Durham, N.H., is now executive vice president for Adrenaline, an end-to-end brand experience company serving the financial industry that positions, designs, builds and implements change for companies so they can grow. The alumnus is also an adjunct professor at Bentley. 

Kim (Rush) Kelley ’09 and husband Mike, Westbrook, Maine, welcomed son Caleb on August 3, 2023. He joins big brother Noah. 

Kiersten Martin ’09 and David Wawrzonek were married on July 29, 2023, at Maple Shade 1785 located in Delhi, N.Y. Surrounded by a few Falcons, and many friends and family, it was the “best day ever!” The couple planned a honeymoon to Chile and Argentina for fall of 2023. They reside in Weehawken, N.J. 

Thanh Than ’09, MSF ’10, Orange, Mass., has joined Brown University as a lead financial analyst in the Office of Financial Strategy and Planning (OFSP), after almost 10 years at Harvard University. 

Lindsay (Sauve) ’10, MSA ’11 and Ted Wiedemann ’10, MST ’13, Westwood, Mass., welcomed their latest future Falcon, Henrik Michael, in May 2023. He joins big brother Theo and big sister Sienna. 

Andrew ’11 and Christy (Draicchio) ’12 VanderPloeg, Exeter, N.H., welcomed daughter Madeline in June 2023. 

Christy (Draicchio) ’12 and Andrew VanderPloeg ’11, Exeter, N.H., welcomed daughter Madeline in June 2023. 

After eight years of dating, Joe Frantel ’12 and Michaela Superson tied the knot on June 10, 2023, at Flanagan Farm in Buxton, Maine. Many fellow Falcons made the trip north to celebrate. Tyler Champagne ’13, Kevin Costello ’12 and Luke Mason ’15, MBA ’23 stood by Joe’s side as groomsmen. The couple, who had an adventurous honeymoon to Egypt and Greece, currently resides in East Boston, but plans to buy a home in southern Maine in the near future.

Taylor Grant ’12, MBA ’20, West Chester, Penn., had much to celebrate in 2023! On June 16, 2023, he and wife Sarah welcomed son Maverick Walter to the world. On October 21, 2023, the new parents tied the knot in Miami Beach, Fla., and celebrated with fellow Falcons, including Sam Carter ’12, Erika Christensen ’12, Parker Kotuby ’11, Mina Manalova ’12, Dan Weidel ’12, Lauren (Hatchouel) Wetherald ’12, MSA ’13, and Mason Wetherald ’12, MSF ’13. 

Jonathan Rockett ’12 and Ashley Donohue ’13 never would have met without Bentley’s Centennial! On June 3, 2017, on the dance floor at the Centennial Finale Party, Ashley introduced herself to Jonathan. That date became even more meaningful when, six years later to the day, the couple said “I do” at The Cottage at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho, N.Y. Many fellow alumni were in the wedding party and among the friends and family in attendance. The couple resides in Boston, Mass., and honeymooned in Banff National Park. 

Holly (Selvitella) ’12 and Spencer McKenna ’12, Charlotte, N.C., welcomed Wesley James on April 3, 2023. The new parents met during freshman year seminar at Bentley and were married in 2017. 

Armen J. Chakmakjian, MBA ’13, Arlington, Mass., was promoted to vice president of software development, messaging security at Sophos, Inc. Sophos is a worldwide leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including managed detection and response (MDR) and incident response services, and has a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email messaging and cloud security technologies that help organizations defeat cyberattacks. 

Justin D’Angelo ’13, Palm City, Fla., reports that he is the founder and CEO of Printed Patio, a concrete 3D printing business that he spent the last year and a half building. “Although just a startup, Printed Patio is now one of the most advanced concrete printing companies in the country,” the alumnus writes. “And we just made a big splash printing an artificial reef for the Florida Oceanographic Society!” 

Ashley Donohue ’13 and Jonathan Rockett ’12 never would have met without Bentley’s Centennial! On June 3, 2017, on the dance floor at the Centennial Finale Party, Ashley introduced herself to Jonathan. That date became even more meaningful when, six years later to the day, the couple said “I do” at The Cottage at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho, N.Y. Many fellow alumni were in the wedding party and among the friends and family in attendance. The couple resides in Boston, Mass., and honeymooned in Banff National Park. 

Max Rick ’13, MSA ’14, Sharon, Mass., reports that he is the head coach of the Bentley Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Freeze. “I hope to build up a competitive Freeze team and return to compete in the National Championship tournament,” Rick writes. After winning a National Championship with the Bentley Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team in 2014 as a student, the alumnus continued his playing career in the semi-professional league following graduation, playing for teams in Montreal and Boston. 

Stefanie (Gorman) ’14 and Tyler Durant ’14, Abington, Mass., welcomed their daughter Evelyn on August 14, 2023. 

Eduardo Villarreal Holguera, MBA ’14, Mexico City, Mexico, has been named vice president of operations at Walmart Mexico. 

Connor Benjamin ’14, Boston, Mass., captains the sport-fishing vessel Jackpot out of Gloucester. Connor and his crew landed a 700-pound bluefin tuna in the 2023 North East Bluefin Showdown, beating out 52 competing boats for first place.

Patrick Clarke ’15 and Casey Noonan ’16, MSA ’17 exchanged vows on June 10, 2023, at the Waveny House in New Canaan, Conn. “It was a beautiful evening surrounded by family, friends and many fellow Falcons,” the alumnus writes. The newlyweds live in Milton, Mass. 

Johan Ekelund ’15 and Allison Kelly ’16 got married on July 1, 2023, in Montepulciano, Italy, with many fellow Falcons traveling to celebrate with the couple on their big day. The newlyweds honeymooned in Italy, at Lake Garda and Lake Como. They reside in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Kimberly (Martinelli) ’15, MSA ’16 and Brian Pedersen ’15, MSA ’16, Midland Park, N.J., are proud parents to son Mason Joseph, born on July 18, 2023. 

Callee Roscoe ’15 married Jeffrey Perkins in Austin, Texas on May 13, 2023. Fellow Falcon Alicia Ix ’15 officiated the ceremony with other Bentley classmates in attendance. The couple resides in New York City. 

Amanda Calderone ’16, MSA ’17 and Joseph Simonini ’16 said “I do!” at Cruiseport Gloucester in Gloucester, Mass., on September 16, 2023, surrounded by nearly 30 fellow Falcons. The newlyweds traveled to Hawaii — Maui, Oahu and the Big Island — for their honeymoon. The couple lives in Reading, Mass. 

Emily Frederick ’16, MST ’17 married Danny Wojtak ’16 on September 16, 2023, at Greenhouse Loft in Chicago, Ill., surrounded by friends, family and many fellow Falcons. The couple calls Chicago home. 

Allison Kelly ’16 and Johan Ekelund ’15 tied the knot in Montepulciano, Italy, on July 1, 2023. “We were so fortunate to have so many fellow alumni travel to attend the wedding,” the bride writes. In addition to friends, attendees included former Bentley lecturer and the bride’s mother, Doris (Bourgeois) Kelly ’85, MST ’92; the bride’s father, William Kelly ’83; the bride’s brother, Brendan Kelly ’14; and the bride’s uncle, Joseph Crehan ’84. The couple honeymooned in Italy, at Lake Garda and Lake Como. They reside in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Cameron McCarthy ’16 and Jennifer Colombo ’17 got married on July 8, 2023, in Beverly, Mass. Ted Houseknecht ’16, MBA ’17 officiated and led a beautiful ceremony while several other alumni from the Classes of 2015, 2016 and 2017 were in attendance. The couple resides in New York City. 

Casey Noonan ’16, MSA ’17 and Patrick Clarke ’15 exchanged vows on June 10, 2023, at the Waveny House in New Canaan, Conn. The couple celebrated with family and friends, many of whom were fellow Falcons. The newlyweds live in Milton, Mass. 

Tim Bolick ’17 and Ellie Shuman ’17, MSA ’18 were married at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass., on August 25, 2023. The wedding party and guests included father of the groom Paul Bolick ’87 and best man Jacob Carvalho ’17, MBA ’23, along with Erik Alatalo ’17, Ben Baron ’17, Katie (Wood) Carvalho ’17, Kathleen Gillespie ’18, Meg Greco ’17, Dan Hergott ’19, Seamus Higgins ’18, Julia (Kenney) Holler ’17, Greg Karpacz ’17, Kelly (Colleran) Lemieux ’17, Tim Lemieux ’17, Tom O’Donnell ’17, MSA ’18, Sean Nee ’16, Jen Nickson ’19 and Jeff Wallin ’18. The happy couple honeymooned in Greece and currently resides in Boston, Mass. 

Maddie Brandts ’17 and Jordan van Wezel ’17 got married in Boston, Mass., on October 27, 2023. The couple resides in Boston. 

John Casassa ’17, MST ’18 and Rachel Palumbo ’18 tied the knot on October 8, 2023, in Spencer, Mass., with nearly three dozen Falcons in attendance. The couple were married by former Sociology professor and Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (BSLCE) faculty member Shawn Hauserman, while current faculty member Bria Milbery did a reading during the ceremony. The newlyweds are planning to honeymoon in Greece in 2024 and intend to visit a fellow Falcon in Egypt, who was a roommate of John’s and a groomsman in the wedding. The Bentley lovebirds reside in Hopkinton, Mass. 

Jennifer Colombo ’17 and Cameron McCarthy ’16 got married on July 8, 2023, in Beverly, Mass. Their officiant, Ted Houseknecht ’16, led a beautiful ceremony, and several other alumni from the Classes of 2015, 2016 and 2017 were in attendance. The couple resides in New York City. 

Cait Napoli ’17 and Cam Parrino ’17 exchanged vows on June 9, 2023, at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, R.I. They celebrated with their closest friends and family, including many fellow Falcons. The couple honeymooned in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and are now happily celebrating married life every day with their dogs, Sammie and Jojo. They call Nashville, Tenn., home.

Eshita Shah ’17, MBA ’23 married Alex Yuan ’17 on July 8, 2023, in Princeton, N.J. They were able to celebrate with many of their fellow Bentley alumni. The couple lives in the Boston area and is looking forward to planning many trips around the world. 

Emily Tu ’17 and Thomas Yung ’17 tied the knot on August 26, 2023, at Newport Beach House in Newport, R.I. Many fellow Falcons celebrated with the newlyweds on their big day, including the groom’s grandfather, Walter Spencer ’48! Fun fact: Walter is 100 years old, and the couple graduated in Bentley’s centennial class. They live in South Boston and plan to travel to Greece for their honeymoon in 2024.

Rachel Palumbo ’18 and John Casassa ’17, MST ’18 tied the knot on October 8, 2023, in Spencer, Mass., with nearly three dozen Falcons in attendance. The couple were married by former Sociology professor and Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (BSLCE) faculty member Shawn Hauserman, while current faculty member Bria Milbery did a reading during the ceremony. The newlyweds are planning to honeymoon in Greece in 2024 and intend to visit a fellow Falcon in Egypt, who was a roommate of John’s and a groomsman in the wedding. The Bentley lovebirds reside in Hopkinton, Mass. 

Oluwaseun Bayode, MBA ’19, San Francisco, Calif., released his first book, As in Little Things: Finding Answers to the Great Questions of Life from Everyday Experiences. The book simplifies the seeming complexities of life and brings us back to the little things in nature and in our everyday lives that reveal great truths. 

Tess Anderson ’20, Stow, Mass., is a new associate attorney focusing on land use, zoning and licensing for McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP, a Boston-based law firm and government affairs practice founded in 1998. 

Maria Kucinski, MBA ’20, Woburn, Mass., attended the SpaceX launch of the Falcon Heavy carrying the largest commercial communications satellite, the Hughes JUPITER 3. As a vice president at integrated PR agency MikeWorldWide, she was onsite to support external communications on the launch. “It was a triumphant success that will usher in a new era of connectivity,” reports the alumna.

Molly Paré, MBA ’22 and her husband Matt, Natick, Mass., celebrated Thanksgiving in the hospital as they welcomed their first child together, Julian, on November 22, 2023. 

Thomas “Tommy” Fisher ’23, MBA ’24, Stoughton, Mass., has joined The Bulfinch Group as a financial representative. 

On October 14, 2023, Emily Weiner ’20 and Timothy Fay ’20 got engaged on the Bentley campus during Falcon Weekend. Both were members of the Bentley Swim and Dive Team.