The Board of Directors is tasked with helping support and grow the Alumni Association. The Board provides key assistance on a variety of initiatives: scholarships, community outreach, and association membership. They are dedicated to bridging connections between alumni, students, and community members.
The 2023-24 Executive Committee
Justine Avila ’05
Justine Avila is the owner and principal designer at A Jolie Design, Inc., a boutique interior design firm in South Florida, specializing in residential and yacht design. With more than 15 years of experience in the yachting industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Avila is enthusiastic about engaging and reconnecting with fellow alumni.
Aryeh Lehrer ’03
Aryeh Lehrer is the vice president of talent attraction and acquisition at Comcast. In this capacity, his teams oversee hiring at all levels for the Fortune 30 industry leader across their national footprint.
Kris Wall ’01
Kris Wall started in the financial services field following his graduation from Florida Atlantic and is now in his 22nd year as a financial advisor. He first started with A.G. Edwards and Sons, before moving his practice to Stifel Financial in 2009 and finally to Ameriprise in 2018. Wall helps individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations develop and implement financial plans, and manage investment strategies.
Aleeka Perryman ’02
Aleeka Perryman is an accounts payable manager at Starboard Group Management. She has been in the corporate accounting industry for more than 20 years.
Rick Smith III ’07
Rick Smith is an associate professor of sport management and chair of the business department at Marietta College in Ohio. He also works for Shoflo software as a trainer on game and event production and consulting. Previously, Smith worked in collegiate athletics and alumni relations.
Michael Miller Jr. ’98, ’04
Michael Miller has been in the banking industry for the past 25 years. He is a vice president at Fifth Third Bank in the Special Assets Group. Miller is tasked with the direct and orderly liquidation/exit and rehabilitation of very large and complex credits with a high dollar impact to the organization.
Thomas Zeichman ’09
Thomas Zeichman is a partner at Beighley, Myrick, Udell, Lynne + Zeichman, P.A. He leads the bankruptcy and restructuring practice where he represents debtors, creditors and trustees in the various insolvency matters. Additionally, he represents sellers and purchasers in distressed asset situations.
Thomas Zeichman
Thomas Zeichman is a partner at Beighley, Myrick, Udell, Lynne + Zeichman, P.A. He leads the bankruptcy and restructuring practice where he represents debtors, creditors and trustees in the various insolvency matters. Additionally, he represents sellers and purchasers in distressed asset situations.
