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John Latella, MSF 1999
COO, Garden Fresh Gourmet
John has been the Chief Operating Officer at Garden Fresh Gourmet since 2007. Garden Fresh Gourmet is the market leader in the fresh salsa category and one of the country’s most successful brands in the deli department of the grocery store. Read more. |
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Todd Hohauser, MSM 2003
Todd is the President of Harvey Hohauser & Associates. Since 1999, he has worked in various positions at the firm and was elevated to the President position in 2007. Read more. |
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Laurie Macaddino, CPA, MSF, 1990
VP, Corporate Audit and Compliance, Chrysler Corporation
When she began studying for a Walsh Master of Science in Finance in the late 1980s, Laurie Macaddino had changed careers, had a business, and was getting ready to start a family. She chose Walsh because it offered her a quality education, life balance, a business environment, and demonstrated serious career commitment to her employer. Read more. |
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Robert Naftaly, Diploma – Accountancy and Financial Administration, 1959
Retired CPA, Health Industry Executive
1965-66 Alumni Association President; 1987 Distinguished Alumnus; Walsh College Trustee: 2002-present
Growing up, Robert Naftaly didn’t have a career plan. However, his uncle, Sam Geller (Diploma ’39; Distinguished Alumnus ’86; Trustee ’73-’94), had one for him. “He said, ‘This is what you’re going do: Take bookkeeping in high school. When you get out of high school, work with me in the accounting firm and go to Walsh at night to become a CPA.’” Read more.
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Carolyn Kadish Wysack, Diploma – Accountancy and Financial Administration, 1960
Retired, Hungerford & Co.
As one of four women taking classes at Walsh Institute during the late ‘50s, Carolyn Kadish Wysack acquired what she calls a love of competing with men in the classroom and in business. Read more.
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Jeffrey Littmann, BAcct 1977; MST, 1981
CFO, Buffalo Bills and Ralph Wilson Enterprises
Jeff Littmann has always loved sports, but didn’t set out to be in the sports business or expect to become CFO of an NFL team. He got there with his Walsh know-how, and by serving clients well in his accounting and taxation career at Arthur Andersen. Read more.
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James Knusalla, BBA – Finance, 2008
Financial Applications Analyst, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
When James Knusalla landed in Michigan to usher in the new century as a Y2K technician for Compuware clients, the auto industry was doing well. By the time he earned a BBA at Walsh in 2008, the bottom had fallen out and he was about to lose his job at Ford. Read more.
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Victoria R. Scavone, BBA, 1982; MSM, 1993
Assistant VP, Enrollment & Student Services, Walsh College
2005 Distinguished Alumna
Thirty-five years ago, Vickie Scavone came to Walsh looking for a part-time job. In the ensuing years, she became a student, alumna, employee, and donor, always with a passion for the College and serving its students. Read more.
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Paul P. Baker, Diploma − Accountancy and Financial Administration, 1946
Partner, Paul P. Baker & Co.
2003 Distinguished Alumnus
During World War II, enrollment dwindled at Walsh Institute as young men and women went into the service or put their schooling aside to meet wartime workforce demands. However, Walsh marketer and administrator Archie Waring continued to make recruiting visits to local high schools. He convinced Paul Baker, Detroit Central High Class of ’43, that the Pace Course in Accountancy and Business Administration taught at Walsh would be good for his future. Read more. |
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Michael Wild, Diploma − Accountancy and Financial Administration, 1935
Senior Partner, Berger & Wild
1989 Distinguished Alumnus
At 99, Michael Wild was the oldest graduated member of Walsh College. He remained connected to his alma mater, joining the 90th Anniversary Homecoming celebration at the Troy campus on Sept. 22. Mr. Wild died on December 15, 2012. Read more.
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