Miami Dade College to Induct Outstanding Alumni to its Hall of Fame
Miami, April 16, 2012 - This spring, Miami Dade College (MDC) will once again honor distinguished alumni who will be inducted into the college’s prestigious Hall of Fame. In addition to personal success, these outstanding alumni have made a significant impact in the community. Past inductees include actor Andy Garcia, music industry mogul Emilio Estefan, Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz, former Dolphins receiver Nat Moore, Carnival Chairman & CEO Micky Arison and United States Congresswoman Ileana Ros Lehtinen, among other distinguished leaders across America.
MDC’s 10th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Hilton Miami Downtown. This year’s 25 honorees represent an array of industries and careers, from architecture, medicine and entrepreneurship to urban development and visual arts.
MDC’s 2012 Alumni Hall of Fame Honorees:
ACCOUNTING
| Hector Tundidor, Jr.Miami Managing PartnerErnst & Young LLP |
ADVERTISING & MARKETING
| Robert J. RodriguezCEONPN Media |
ARCHITECTURE
| Angel C. Saqui, II, AIA, NCARBPartnerAngel C. Saqui, FAIA Architects, Planners Interiors, LTD |
BANKING
| Hector J. PonteCommunity Bank President Dade/Broward Countyline MarketWells Fargo Bank |
BUSINESS
| Mike TomasPresident & CEOBioheart, Inc. |
COMMUNICATIONS
| George TorresVice President, Ticket Sales & RetentionMiami Dolphins |
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
| Roberto RodriguezFormer Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice PresidentDenny's Corporation |
EDUCATION
| Dr. Alexis L. MartinezRegional SuperintendentMiami-Dade County Public Schools |
ENGINEERING
| Jorge R. Duyos, P.E.PresidentJRD & Associates |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
| Juan R. BorgesPresidentBiomedical International Corp |
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
| Maria R. Del BustoGlobal Chief Human Resources OfficerRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. |
JOURNALISM - BROADCAST
| Gloria OrdazWeekend News Anchor, Noticias 23Univision |
JOURNALISM - PRINT
| Antonio FinsEditorial Page EditorSun Sentinel |
LAW
| Rebecca IngramPrivate AttorneyLaw Offices of Rebecca Ingram |
LITERARY ARTS
| Liz BalmasedaFood & Dining EditorThe Palm Beach Post |
MEDICINE
| Jack J. Michel, M.D.President and Chairman of the BoardLarkin Community Hospital |
NON-PROFIT SECTOR
| Carlos F. OrtaPresident & CEOHispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility |
PUBLIC SAFETY – FIRE
| Marcos De La RosaFire ChiefCity of Hialeah Fire Dept. |
PUBLIC SAFETY – POLICE
| Addy M. VillanuevaSpecial Agent in ChargeFlorida Department of Law Enforcement |
PUBLIC SERVICE
| Esther JacoboRegional Managing DirectorDepartment of Children and Families (Southern Region) Miami-Dade and Monroe County |
SPORTS
Bruce Fleisher
Professional Golfer, PGA Champions Tour President
BLF, Inc.
TECHNOLOGY
| Oscar R. CompainPresidentQuest International, Inc. |
TRANSPORTATION
| Fernando Santa CruzPresidentFreight Solutions |
URBAN DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION
| Jorge R. MunillaPresidentMCM |
VISUAL ARTS
| Adler GuerrierVisual Artist |
For more information about this special event, to become a sponsor, for tickets and any other related matter, please contact Ileana Ramirez-Cueli, 305-237-3240 or alumni@mdc.edu. Learn more about the MDC Foundation at www.mdcfoundation.com.
Media-only contacts:
Juan Mendieta, 305-237-7611, jmendiet@mdc.edu, MDC communications director
Tere Estorino, 305-237-3949, testorin@mdc.edu, MDC media relations director
Sue Arrowsmith, 305-237-3710, sue.arrowsmith@mdc.edu, media specialist
Alejandro Rios, 305-237-7482, arios1@mdc.edu
Tarnell Carroll, 305-237-3359, tcarroll@mdc.edu, media specialist