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Previous Award Honorees

Rutgers School of Business–Camden proudly recognizes the alumni, corporate, and community partners whose accomplishments reflect our values of excellence, innovation, and transformation. Our past honorees embody the standard to which every RSBC graduate aspires. Their achievements remind us of the powerful spirit that unites our entire RSBC community.

Rutgers University Award Winners

Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni: The Hall of Distinguished Alumni honors a group of extraordinary individuals whose lives and careers reflect the rich history, enduring values, and far-reaching aspirations at the heart of the Rutgers Experience.

Joseph Rigby SBC ‘79 – Inducted in 2013

Rutgers University-Camden Finest- School of Business Awardees: This award honors graduates who have made a significant impact on society and the advancement of knowledge.

Randy Angermann SBC ’98
Ren Cicalese CCAS/SBC ’78
John Culbertson SBC ’86
Brian Ford CCAS/SBC ’71
Frank Giordano CCAS/SBC ’72
Arthur Hicks GSBC ’93
Joe Kalinowski CCAS/SBC ’81
James McCarthy SBC ’86
Camie Morrison CCAS/SBC ’78

John Overpeck SBC ’81
Dana Redd SBC ’96
Joe Rigby CCAS/SBC ’79
Steve Ripa SBC ’83
John Sateja CCAS/SBC ’74
Steve Selfridge CCAS/SBC ’79
Meral Smith UCC/SBC ’82
Steve Tullman SBC ’89

Rutgers Lifetime Contribution Award (Staff): Celebrates the extraordinary achievements of a staff member whose dedication, innovation, and excellence over more than two decades have significantly contributed to the enhancement of our university. This prestigious accolade acknowledges individuals whose tireless commitment has shaped the essence of our institution. Their impact transcends generations, shaping the intellectual landscape and nurturing the next wave of visionary leaders. 

Rory “Cal” Maradonna CCAS/SBC ‘74, GSBC ‘79 – 2024

Rutgers School of Business–Camden Award Winners
25th Anniversary Celebration Awardees
April 15, 2013


Rutgers School of Business–Camden “Builders” Award
This is special recognition in conjunction with our 25th Anniversary Celebration. This award is presented to individuals who have been instrumental in the exceptional progress and innovation that our School has accomplished. They have had a substantial impact on the growth of our programs, outreach to our students and the overall goals of our mission.

John Culbertson CCAS/SBC ‘86, Managing Director, Context Capital Partners 
Dr. Carol Kaufman-Scarborough, Emeritus Professor, Marketing, Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Dr. Izzet Kenis, Emeritus Associate Professor, Accounting, Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Dr. Milton Leontiades (Deceased), Retired Dean & Distinguished Professor, Management, Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Dr. Samuel Rabinowitz, Associate Professor, Management, Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Rory “Cal” Maradonna CCAS/SBC ‘74, GSBC ‘79
Ralph Newkirk, Jr. (Deceased), Retired Partner, Deloitte / Retired Assistant Dean, Rutgers School of Business–Camden 
John Overpeck, Jr. CCAS/SBC ‘81, Retired Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Joseph Rigby CCAS/SBC ‘79, Retired Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO, Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Albert Smith, CPA UCC/SBC ‘72, Chairman, Kennedy Health System
Ronald Wilson RC ‘71, Retired President/COO, The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Dr. Uzi Yaari (Deceased), Retired Professor, Finance, Rutgers School of Business–Camden

Philanthropic Leaders Award
This award is presented to individuals who have made a commitment to financially support Rutgers School of Business–Camden and our students over a long period of time.

Gerald Claffie GSBC ‘97, Retired Electrical Engineer, Lockheed Martin / Retired Part-Time Lecturer, Management, Rutgers School of Business–Camden

Professionally Accomplished Alumni Award
This award is presented to School of Business graduates, who have excelled professionally and made a substantial impact in their industry and the business community.

Mary Campagnolo, M.D. GSBC ‘09, President, Medical Society of New Jersey / Family Physician, Virtua Family Medicine of Mansfield / Medical Director, Virtua Graduate Medical Education / Medical Director, Virtuacare/Clinical Integration and Population Health
David Hanrahan SBC ‘90, President, Capital Bank of New Jersey
Robert Love CCAS/SBC ‘72, Retired CFO, Elusys Therapeutics, Inc
James Riesenbach SBC ‘89, Retired CEO, WirelessWERX
Stephen Tullman SBC ‘89, Chairman and CEO, Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc.

Civic and Community Service Award
This “Civic and Community Service” award is presented to graduates of the School of Business who have a direct impact on our communities and are making a difference in the lives of people every day.

Frank Giordano CCAS/SBC ‘72, President, Atlantic Trailer Leasing Corp.
The Honorable Annette Quijano SBC ‘88, NLAW ‘91, Assemblywoman, State of New Jersey, District 20
The Honorable Dana Redd SBC ‘96, Former Mayor, City of Camden, New Jersey
Steven Selfridge CCAS/SBC ‘79, Retired President of Corporate Development, Day & Zimmermann

Rutgers Service Award
The “Rutgers Service” award is presented to individuals who have been instrumental in supporting Rutgers University, the Camden Campus and the School of Business. These awardees have participated in volunteer initiatives, served on boards and committees, assisted our students and supported and attended events that have strengthened our alumni base.

Anthony Fedeli UCC/SBC ‘72, Retired, Senior Vice President, TD Bank North N.A.
Larry Gaines, Jr. UCC/SBC ‘76, Retired Vice Chancellor, Administration & Finance, Rutgers University–Camden
Lauren McCarthy CCAS/SBC ‘85, Senior Accountant, Automotive Rentals Incorporated (ARI)
Meral Smith, CPA UCC/SBC ‘82, Retired CFO and Treasurer, Brennan Title Abstract
Suzy Swartz CCAS/SBC ‘85, Senior Business Support Representative, WXPN
Mark Hershhorn RC ‘71, Chairman, CEO & Partner, CKS & Associates

Promising Graduates Award
The “Promising Graduate” Award is presented to individuals who have achieved outstanding recognition in his or her chosen field. This award is designed to recognize established and future leaders among RSBC recent alumni who demonstrate leadership capability, exceptional achievement, innovation and continued potential in their chosen field.

Undergraudate Alumni
Christopher Filippone SBC ‘05, Manager, Ernst & Young, LLP 
Sarah Katt SBC ‘10, Forensic Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Jason Marsdale SBC ‘11, Marketing Program Director, Cure Auto Insurance

Graduate Alumni
Andrew Shipe GSBC ‘02, Vice President of Marketing for Sports and Entertainment, ARAMARK

Business Partners Award
This award is presented to a local business that supports, hires and believes in Rutgers School of Business–Camden, our students and our mission.

Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford, Cicalese, Wilson & Co.
Bayada Home Health Care
Holman Enterprises

 

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BLDP Executive Shadowing Application v2

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If I am chosen and matched with an executive, I will follow through and prepare a one-page report giving honest feedback about the experience. The written summary is due by the start of the next semester. By typing my name in the box to the right I am offering my digital signature in lieu of my handwritten signature.

After the shadowing event, I will write a personal thank you letter to the executive and copy Dr. Kaufman-Scarborough and Ms. Bridget Britton for their records. By typing my name in the box to the right I am offering my digital signature in lieu of my handwritten signature.

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After notified of a match, students are responsible for providing personal information to the matched executive (e.g., current resume and cover letter with information on career ambitions). The information on this application is for internal use only, for us to match you as well as possible with and executive from among our alumni database.

BLDP Application

The Spring 2023 Application is now open! 

Priority will be given to applications received by November 18. Applications are accepted until all seats are filled. Space is limited, so apply early!

The seminar application process is our gateway for entry into the program. Upon acceptance into BLDP, students will be emailed their acceptance letter plus a special permission number allowing registration for the BLDP seminar.

Requirements

Seminar applications are solicited each semester and require the following:

  1. Completed application form (at the bottom of this page),
  2. For students with GPA 3.0 – 3.49, two (2) letters of recommendation (one academic; one other)

Rutgers-Camden students are invited to apply to apply for enrollment in the BLDP seminar. All applicants are expected to meet both of the following selection criteria:  (1) have sophomore standing or above and (2) have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. First-semester transfer students will be evaluated based on their GPA earned at Rutgers. Students who fail to meet these admission criteria may still be allowed to apply for (and possibly enroll in) the BLDP seminar, but they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The director balances evaluations to make final decisions on people accepted for the seminar (up to a maximum of 15-20 each semester).

Students who are admitted to the BDLP are required to adopt the BLDP Code of Conduct. A signed contract is required from each student.

Students may count activities toward “leadership units” that were initiated prior to taking a seminar, as long as those activities occured primarily during their enrollment in their academic program.

Application for Admission to BLDP Seminar

Applications for the BLDP Seminar will be ongoing until class is filled.

BLDP Program Application

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