News & Events - Alumni in the News

Mr. Alan S. Raymond – B.S., Finance, 1988

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Today, leading global authentication and encryption company DigiCert announced the hiring of high-tech and medical sales veteran executive Alan Raymond as its new Vice President of Sales; the company also has hired security researcher and QA professional Dan Timpson as its new Director of Project Management and Quality Assurance. Raymond and Timpson bring to DigiCert a combined nearly four decades of experience, immediately bolstering the company’s enterprise and channel sales capabilities as well as its product platform performance and security, respective to their individual areas of expertise. “As DigiCert continues to expand its product offerings and outpace the competition in market share growth, we are attracting top-level talent to help us continue to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations,” said DigiCert CEO Nicholas Hales. “Alan and Dan both bring impressive backgrounds and strong expertise within their fields, and we look forward to their numerous contributions in the months and years to come as DigiCert expands its reach internationally and into new emerging market sectors.” With his hiring, Raymond will immediately contribute to growing DigiCert’s impressive enterprise security client base as well as building out its emerging channel sales and healthcare IT markets. Raymond brings more than 25 years of sales leadership experience to DigiCert, including more than half of that as a senior executive for leading software companies. He also has nearly a dozen years’ experience as a top sales manager within the healthcare industry. His achievements have been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Channel Sales Execs” in VAR Business Magazine and he has been featured in Computer Reseller News. In his most recent position as Sr. Vice President of Global Sales at software solution provider Certiport, Raymond was instrumental in forging key alliances, hosting annual partner conferences and driving strong global sales growth. Outside of work, Raymond actively volunteers in the community and enjoys skiing and playing golf. Through research and partnership with DigiCert customers, and assessment of emerging software trends, Timpson plans to contribute his expertise to help his team make DigiCert’s product platforms increasingly robust and secure against evolving threats. Timpson joins DigiCert with nearly 15 years’ experience in software engineering, penetration testing and program management, most recently at Microsoft Corporation. Timpson is familiar with multiple programming languages, has more than a decade of applied Linux experience, and has experience with technical French. He enjoys researching software security issues, and is the co-founder of testingsecurity.com. Timpson is a frequent presenter and has participated in security testing and hacking competitions. In his spare time, Timpson enjoys playing jazz music on the piano and is a USPTA-certified tennis professional. About DigiCert, Inc. DigiCert is a premier online trust provider of enterprise security solutions with an emphasis on authentication, PKI and high-assurance digital certificates. Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, DigiCert is trusted by a continually growing clientele of more than 70,000 of the world’s leading government, finance, education and Fortune 500® organizations. DigiCert has been recognized for its excellence in customer support and the workplace, and was applauded for its value-added product features with the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award for SSL Certificates. For the latest news and updates on DigiCert, visit www.digicert.com, like DigiCert on Facebook® or follow Twitter® handle @digicert.

Senator Wayne Larry Niederhauser – B.S., Accounting, 1984; M.S., Accounting, 1985

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Salt Lake Tribune
On Wednesday, one of the state's leading philanthropic families will be honored for its dedication to improving the well-being of Utah families when the United Way of Salt Lake presents its 2013 Celebration of Service awards banquet. The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation will receive the Compassionate Leader of the Year award, joining several other individuals and organizations that will be recognized for their service to the community. The event begins at noon at Little America, 555 S. Main Street, in Salt Lake City. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. 'The Eccles family name is synonymous with compassion, contribution and service,' said Deborah Bayle, president and CEO of United Way of Salt Lake. 'With the support of the Eccles Foundation for so many years, we have been able to make monumental strides toward changing the odds for Utah children and families.' The Eccles family has been a generous supporter of the University of Utah and other community organizations and causes, and has provided volunteer support for a variety of agencies. United Way of Salt Lake also will honor Cecelia Foxley as Volunteer of the Year; Savage as Corporate Partner of the Year; Granite School District as Promise Partner of the Year; and Utah State Senate President Wayne Niederhauser and Sen. Todd Weiler as recipients of the President's Award for Excellence. Compassionate Leader of the Year » The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation was one of the first organizations to support United Way's new Collective Impact work, making a $100,000 donation for Neighborhood Center support programs. This helped establish the growth of United Way's neighborhood work in Salt Lake, Summit and Davis counties. Last year, the Eccles Foundation also gave $1 million to United Way of Salt Lake's education- related Changing the Odds Campaign. Volunteer of the Year » Foxley served more than 10 years as commissioner of the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as CEO of the State Board of Regents. She also served on United Way's board of directors and as a member of its Women's Leadership Council. She is a member of United Way's Changing the Odds Campaign steering committee, which last year raised more than $14.5 million. Corporate Partner of the Year » Savage, which specializes in supply chain management solutions, contributed $1 million to the Changing the Odds Campaign to support strategies that ensure every child succeeds in school. The company also encourages its employees to volunteer and give hands- on support at United Way. Promise Partner of the Year » Granite School District Granite School Dis- trict has offered academic, health and basic needs opportunities for children and families in the communities of South Salt Lake, West Valley/Granger and Kearns. Superintendent Martin Bates helped in efforts to offer pre- school services to refugee students. President's Award for Excellence » Sens. Niederhauser and Weiler have helped strengthen the state's 2-1-1 system, the information and referral resource for health and human services. They led a task force that drafted a bill authorizing $250,000 toward the 2-1-1 system.

Mr. Eric L. Sorenson – B.S., Business Information Systems, 2002

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Enterprise
Arches Health Plan, a non-profit health insurance company and co-op owned solely by its members, has hired Eric Sorenson as its chief information officer and chief information security officer. Prior to joining Arches, Sorenson worked as the information security officer with HealthEquity. Sorenson’s experience includes enacting policies, procedures and safeguards to ensure regulatory compliance around HITECH, HIPAA, PCI and GLBA and instituting a vendor-risk assessment program to identify and mitigate risks posed by third-party service providers.

Mr. Jason R. Chatterley – B.S., Accounting, 2003; M.C., Accounting, 2004

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Herald Journal
Jason Chatterley has worked for Lee’s MarketPlace for a number of years. In 1997 he began working as a stocker, and quickly moved to the frozen manager and assistant manager. In 2002, Jason went to work for Deloitte & Touche, one of the Big 4 accounting firms. He also served eight years in the National Guard and was deployed to Iraq. As Lee’s MarketPlace grew, the need for an accountant became apparent, and Jason was brought back to the team in 2007. In February of 2013 he passed the CPA exam and has recently been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

Curtis W. Anderson – B.S., Finance, 1986

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Enterprise
Driven by expanding business demands in southern Utah, Celtic Bank has named Curtis Anderson as senior loan officer for the Small Business Administration (SBA) and commercial lending departments for southern Utah. Anderson has over 19 years of SBA lending experience, including a stint as vice president of Mountain America Credit Union and as director of all lending at Southwest Community Credit Union, serving southern Utah businesses.

Lloyd G. Barnett – M.A., Master of Business Administration, 1993

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

Utah Business Magazine
America First Credit Union leadership appointed Dave Stacey as senior manager of treasury services, which encompasses treasury management, payment services and deposit products. America First also appointed Lloyd Barnett as the new manager of deposit products.

Wayne Z. Bennett – B.S., Accounting, 1996

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Enterprise
Clyde Snow & Sessions has hired Wayne Z. Bennett as a shareholder and director in the Salt Lake City office. Bennett will focus his practice on business, banking, tax and estate planning. Specifically, he works with people and small businesses in need of structuring assistance, business planning, formation issues, contracts, long and short term development plans, tax related issues, and, ultimately business exit strategies. Bennett received an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. from University of Idaho College of Law and a B.S. from Utah State University. Prior to joining Clyde Snow he was a shareholder at a Salt Lake City law firm.

Mr. Andy L. Rasmussen – B.A., Business Information Systems, 2000

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

Herald Journal
Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals is excited to welcome Andy Rasmussen as a Realtor. You may have heard Andy on the radio, and he has recently shifted career paths. Andy worked with BCR Political as a paid consultant for political campaigns throughout Utah. Now he brings those marketing, analytical, and people skills to the real estate industry. Andy is involved in serving the Cache Valley community and attacks his business with hustle and genuine thoughtfulness. Reflecting his love for the outdoor lifestyle Cache Valley affords, he is called the “Dry Fly Realtor.” You can connect with him on social media or online. Andy specializes in the local residential market and working with first time home buyers.

Bradley Ray Blackham – Mount Pleasant, UT B.S., Finance, 2007; B.S., Economics (Business), 2007

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Enterprise
The Salt Lake City-based law firm of Snow, Christensen & Martineau has appointed shareholders Bradley R. Blackham and Keith A. Call to its board of directors. Blackham represents health care providers in malpractice lawsuits and pharmaceutical companies in mass tort litigation. Call represents large and small companies in business disputes of all kinds.

Bryan W. Lloyd – M.A., Business Administration, 1984

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

Wasatch Wave
Morgan Stanley announced today that Bryan Lloyd, a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor in its Wealth Management office in Park City has been named to the firm’s prestigious Master’s Club, and elite group composed of the firm’s top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes Bryan’s consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to his clients. Lloyd, who has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since 1984, is a native of Salt Lake City. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Utah State University. Bryan currently lives in Heber City with his family.