Derrick Nguyen
Derrick Nguyen ’15 (B.A. Business Administration – Finance) has joined forces with financial planners in central and northern California and Hawaii to form Prospera Succession Partners, a comprehensive wealth advisory.
College: College of Business and Economics
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Christy Clark
Christy Clark ’88 (B.A. finance) joined Windes in 2025 as a director in the firm’s Tax department. She brings more than 30 years of tax, financial, and accounting experience to the firm. Prior to joining Windes, Christy was a tax director for a national accounting firm.
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Madeleine (Sander) Rozo
Madeleine Rozo (Sander) ’12 (B.A. accounting) joined Windes in 2025 and is a Partner in the firm’s Tax department. She brings more than a decade of experience in tax compliance, planning, and consulting.
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Steve Haddadin
Steve Haddadin ’18 (B.A. Business Association- Finance) founded National Wagyu Day, June 21st, in 2022. He dedicated his birthday to celebrate the delicacy of Wagyu and spread awareness about the rigorous authentication process taken for Wagyu.
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William Matthies
William Matthies ’73, ’75 (B.A. economics, MBA) had his new book, “The Unlived Lives of Raymond Quinn,” published in October.
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Alan Zall
Alan Zall ’77, ’78 (B.A. finance, MBA) was appointed to the assessment appeals board by the OC Board of Supervisors. A licensed attorney and real estate broker, he manages real estate, business and probate cases. He was named Tustin Chamber Ambassador of the Year and has 30K LinkedIn connections.
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Bailey Damian
Bailey Damian ’23 (B.A. business administration) is the new recreation specialist for Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, where she assists with events and sports. She previously served as a recreation program leader for the city of Lancaster.
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Michael Cruz
Michael Cruz ’08 (B.A. business administration-accounting) was named chief financial officer for the Seattle Credit Union. He previously served as senior vice president of risk management for Credit Union of Southern California. He has a decade of regulatory experience, including positions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, National Credit Union Administration and U.S. Department of […]
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Janice Brady
Janice Brady ’04, ’07 (B.A. business administration-accounting, MBA) was appointed chief financial officer for Miguel’s Restaurants. She joined Miguel’s Restaurants in 2012 as controller and was promoted to vice president of accounting and finance in 2020. Brady previously held financial roles with EZ Lube LLC, PacifiCare and McGladrey & Pullen.
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Kyle W. Castle
Kyle W. Castle ’13 (B.A. business administration) joined Sealy Investment Securities LLC as senior regional vice president. In this role, he oversees sales in the western region, including California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska, and cultivates relationships with financial advisers and their accredited clients. He previously served as a regional annuity director for NexPoint […]