Hartford Business Journal

24 Hartford Business Journal • June 6, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com Silver, Petrucelli & Associates names two new associates Hamden-based Silver, Petrucelli & Associates (S/ P+A), an architectural, engineering and interior-design firm, announced that Christopher T. Nardi, project ar- chitect, and Amanda M. Cleveland, registered interior designer, have been named firm associates. Nardi has worked at S/P+A for more than seven years, starting out as an architectural intern and ad- vancing through the firm.His experience at S/P+A has helped him develop expertise and leadership for a wide range of projects, in all phases, from program- ming and design, through construction administration. Cleveland brought interior-design services in- house when she joined the firm more than seven years ago. Today, she mentors a full-time staff of four to develop their knowledge and understanding, gain new skills and advocate for good design. Breast surgery specialist joins St. Francis Dr. Christine Rizk has been named director of the Comprehensive Women's Health Center at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Rizk is the third fellowship-trained breast surgeon to join the team at St. Francis. She will work alongside Drs. Kimberly Caprio and Niamey Wilson, co-directors of the Hoffman Breast Health Center, which is located in the Comprehensive Women's Health Center. Rizk has been in practice for more than 11 years and has been on the faculty of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, as well as SUNY Stony Brook, where she was an assistant professor of surgery. Hartford County Bar Association elects president Retired associate judge Anne C. Dranginis of Li- tchfield, an attorney in the Hartford office of Rome McGuigan P.C., was elected last month as president of the Hartford County Bar Association. The following officers also were elected: Robert E. Kaelin, president-elect; Michael Menapace, trea- surer; Patrick Tomasiewicz, secretary; and Thomas A. Gugliotti, past president. Mintz + Hoke promotes two Avon ad agency Mintz + Hoke of Avon has promot- ed Megan Barta to media planner and Ben Cadwell to senior account executive. Barta joined the agency in 2013 as media as- sistant. In her new role, she works with the media team to optimize media delivery focused on cus- tomer engagement. Barta's clients include brands in the dining and entertainment, insurance and healthcare sectors with national, regional and lo- cal campaigns. Cadwell joined Mintz + Hoke in 2013 as an account executive. In his new role, he oversees inception, de- velopment and delivery of marketing programs. Quinnipiac announces associate dean for business, engineering school Mary J. Meixell has been promoted to associate dean of the School of Business and Engineering at Quinnipiac University, effective July 1. Meixell was appointed interim associate dean for the School of Business and Engineering last July. She teaches management and industrial engineer- ing courses and is director of Quinnipiac's acceler- ated four-year BS/MBA program. Meixell joined Quinnipiac in Aug. 2006 as associ- ate professor of management. Prior to joining Quinnipiac, she was on the fac- ulty at George Mason University and a research engineer at both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Virginia. CT Dental Association appoints new president Dr. Michael Unger- leider, a dentist for more than 25 years, was in- stalled last month as the Connecticut State Dental Association's (CSDA) president. Ungerleider, who will serve a one-year term, has served patients in Granby and the surrounding com- munities since 1990. Also, elected to the CSDA board of governors were: Dr. Gary Linker of New Britain, president-elect; Dr. David Fried of Yalesville, vice president; and Dr. Al Na- telli of Southington, treasurer. Drs. Bethaney Brenner, Mark Desrosiers, Steve Hall, Robert Hughes, Tam Le, Laurence Levy, William Nash and Stephanie Urillo also were elected to the board. Hartford resident new chairman of YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford board Maura M. Cochran has been named chairman of the board of directors of the YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford for a two-year term. Cochran is principal of Bartram & Cochran National Real Estate Consultants. She has served as a board member or trustee of the YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford for more than 25 years. Prior to joining the board, she served on the Downtown YMCA's board of advisers, including two years as chairman. Cochran also serves as corporator of the Univer- sity of Hartford. MOVERS & SHAKERS Christopher T. Nardi Ben Cadwell Dr. Christine Rizk Mary J. Meixell Amanda M. Cleveland Dr. Michael Ungerleider Megan Barta Join us for a gala! University of Saint Joseph celebrates The Gengras Center School 50 Years of Leadership and Innovation in Special Education Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Connecticut Convention Center For sponsorship information and reservations, contact Kelley Streeter Hill: gala@usj.edu or 860.231.5228 Platinum Sponsor Reception Sponsor a special thank you to our sponsors: Media Sponsor Sapphire Sponsor Parking Sponsor Silver Sponsors 360 Corporate Benefit Advisors Nick and Kathleen Amatangelo B.T. Lindsay and Co., Inc. The Children's Museum, Inc. ConnectiCare, Inc. Eastern Connecticut State University The Hartford The Hartford Courant JCJ Architecture K-12 Teachers Alliance Metro Realty Group, Ltd. Murtha Cullina LLP The Simon Konover Company Sullivan & LeShane Companies The Temple Street Townhouses WHAT Swimming

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