Outstanding Alumni

Our alumni are brillant, and we want to share their accomplishments with you.

Karen Mangia (1998) awarded "Mentor of the Year" at Network of Women in Business Annual Gala. Contact Nicole Nonte, Marketing & Communications Chair, Network of Women in Business, 317-403-7078. Karen Mangia Awarded “Mentor of the Year” at Network of Women in Business Annual Gala, during Defining Moments Event held at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, IN, September 25, 2009 – Network of Women in Business Annual Gala (09/17/09) — Cisco Systems, Inc. announced today that its Senior Manager of Partner Experience has received the award for Mentor of the Year at the Network of Women in Business’ Annual Gala, Defining Moments in Indianapolis. The Annual Network Awards recognize exceptional women who have achieved prominence in the business community, are dedicated to business growth, have served as an advocate for women in business, and have served as a guiding light for other professionals. They are viewed as visionaries who chart new territory and have positively influenced and inspired other businesswomen, while demonstrating the ability to continue to do so into the future. A full list of the winners (and the full article) is posted on The Network of Women in Business’ web site at www.nowib.com.

Hans Heltzel (1998), Vice-President WorldWide Services for Interative Intelligence, was a finalist for Indy's Best and Brightest! To see the complete list, visit http://www.indysbestandbrightest.com/

Demetrios Skalkotos (1987) NASDAQ OMX Announces New Appointment in Global Corporate Services

 
New York, NY, August 31, 2009 — The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced Demetrios N. Skalkotos has been appointed Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Services.

In his new role, Mr. Skalkotos will be responsible for all new product development, operations, customer relations and business development for the Global Corporate Services business. He will be based in New York and report to Bruce Aust, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Client Group.

Global Corporate Services (GCS) is one of the fastest growing areas of NASDAQ OMX’s business, with revenues from investor relations, surveillance, and board member services increasing by 25 percent from second quarter 2008 to second quarter 2009. Through GCS, companies gain access to products and services that intend to facilitate transparency, mitigate risk, maximize board efficiency and inspire better investor relations.

Since 2003, Mr. Skalkotos has held the position of Regional Vice President, Central U.S., based in NASDAQ OMX’s Chicago office. He has played a significant role in listed company client relationship management and new business development in this region. He also was instrumental in the launch of the NASDAQ Global Select Market tier in 2006.

“Demo has demonstrated leadership and outstanding client relationship management throughout his 11-year tenure at NASDAQ OMX. Under Demo’s direction, we look forward to continued growth and innovation in developing specialized services tailored to the needs of public companies,” said Mr. Aust.

About the NASDAQ OMX Group

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world’s largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, with over 3,700 listed companies. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market, NASDAQ OMX Nordic, NASDAQ OMX Baltic, NASDAQ OMX First North, and the U.S. 144A sector. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and exchange-traded funds. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 70 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. NASDAQ OMX Nordic and NASDAQ OMX Baltic are not legal entities but describe the common offering from NASDAQ OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit http://www.nasdaqomx.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about NASDAQ OMX's products and offerings. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's annual report on Form 10-K and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements.

Todd Hollowell (1991) with Impact Advisors is making great strides in the downturned economy.

Impact Advisors has gained some decent recognition over the last year:

• Best in KLAS for Planning and Assessment End of Year Report, 2008 (KLAS is a healthcare specific research/analyst firm)
• One of Consulting Magazine’s Seven Small Jewels of 2009
• Debuted on Healthcare Informatics' 100 List in 2009
• Consulting Magazine’s #1 Small Firm in their list of Best Firms to Work for in 2009

Todd A. Hollowell | Partner | Impact Advisors, LLC | Phone 773.848.6063 | Fax 208.730.8566 | thollowell@impact-advisors.com | www.impact-advisors.com |

Todd Darroca (2009)

INDIANA STATE SENATE MAJORITY CAUCUS
200 WEST WASHINGTON STREET – INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204 

For immediate release, contact: Scott Minier, 800-382-9467, 317-234-9400

Ball State Graduate New Statehouse Press Secretary

(STATEHOUSE) Aug. 26, 2009 – Muncie native and recent Ball State University graduate student Todd W. Darroca was today named by Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) as a new press secretary for the Senate Republican Majority Caucus.

“While at Ball State, Todd received his bachelor’s degree in telecommunications with an emphasis on broadcast news and his master’s degree in information and communication sciences,” Long told Senate colleagues in introducing Darroca. “He distinguished himself both as a student at Ball State and also as a candidate for this key staff position, which attracted applicants from across the nation.”

Long pointed out Darroca was recently honored by his graduate program as the 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year. He also received an Emmy award from his work on the BSU television show Connections LIVE!.

As a Senate press secretary, Darroca will join a team responsible for print, radio, television and e-communications for 33 members of the GOP caucus.

“I am excited to start a new chapter in my life. I look forward to joining a team of passionate individuals – both lawmakers and staff – who strive to make a difference for the people of Indiana,” Darroca said.

Senate leaders appointed Darroca to serve as press secretary to eight state senators, including five committee chairs: Sens. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville), Richard Bray (R-Martinsville), Beverly Gard (R-Greenfield), Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), Johnny Nugent (R-Lawrenceburg), Allen Paul (R-Richmond), Brent Steele (R-Bedford) and Greg Walker (R-Columbus). Bray, Gard, Nugent, Paul and Steele all chair committees.

Darroca, a 2005 graduate of Delta High School, is the son of Roberto and Jeanne Darroca of Muncie.