Class Notes: 1978

Jon Bramnick (J.D.) of Westfield, NJ, is serving his fourth term in the Senate, where he is the second-highest ranking member of the Republican caucus. He led the Hale Speaker Series in
Westfield discussing the topic “Trenton: An Inside Look at State Government Decision Making” in April 2010 ... Laura Jewell (B.A.) of Shark River Hills, NJ, is director of communications at
Berkeley College ... Barbara Peltzman (PDIP) of Laurelton, NY, was honored with the distinction of
Teacher of Honor by Kappa Delta Pi ... Derrick G. Arjune (J.D.) of Brooklyn, NY, has written The Mailbox Syndrome. The book, published by Xlibris, takes a look at the family unit, one of the pillars of America, which is slowly being crushed in the minority community ... Jay G. Baris, Esq. (J.D.) of Bellport, NY, has become a partner of Morrison & Foerster, LLP in its New York office and leads the firm’s investment management practice ... James Crandell (M.B.A.) of Chatham, NJ, is managing director and global head of oil field services research for Dahlman Rose & Company, LLC ... Donna Marie Cullen (B.B.A., M.B.A. ’79) of Wildwood, MO, is the president of Treasure Rooms, a baby and children’s furniture store, in Chesterfield, MO ... Alan D. Gaines (M.B.A.) of Los Angeles, CA, was appointed by Strategic American Oil Corporation as the new chairman of the board. Mr. Gaines also serves as a member of the board of directors ... Thomas J. McAteer (B.B.A., M.B.A. ’81) of West Islip, NY, has been appointed a member of the board of directors of Lakeland Industries ... Dr. Eugene G. Porcelli (B.A.) of Garden City, NY, was recently installed as the 64th president of the Nassau County Dental Society. Dr. Porcelli is currently in private practice in Garden City ... Charles C. Russo (J.D.) of Port Jefferson, NY, was the recipient of the 2008 Root/Stimson Award, which honors a lawyer who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to community service ... Wayne C. Siebner (B.B.A.) of Farmingdale, NY, was hired by SKCG Group, one of the largest privately held insurance and risk management advisory firms in the United States, to enhance its global hedge fund and private equity fund practice. Mr. Siebner serves as senior vice president and manager of executive and professional liability.

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