Notable Alumni

The University of New Haven has generated influential professionals in areas ranging from hotel leaders to restaurant entrepreneurs. Among our hospitality and tourism graduates are these individuals:

• Jeff Hazell, President, Boston Lobster Feast
• Stephen A. Tipa, President, Manager, Bayside Batting Club
• Lori A. Cricco, Catering & Convention Service Manager, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
• Lawrence T. Ryan, Senior Vice President, Culinary Institution of America
• Kevin A. Fallen, President/Owner, Personal Touch Catering
• Deborah Mele, Development Manager, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

The University of New Haven has a long history of producing leaders and grand-slam careers in various sectors of the sports industry. Among our Sports Management graduates are these individuals:

• David Beckerman, founder and CEO of Starter Corporation
• Aaron Haviland, Director of Operations, Miami Dolphins Stadium
• Chris Brown, Manager of Fan Experience and Service, New York Mets
• Dean Lombardi, President/General Manger, Los Angeles Kings
• Craig Mortali, five-time Emmy Award-winning Producer at ESPN
• Nick Sakiewicz, President, AEG Soccer, New York/New Jersey
• David Wallace, former Pitching Coach for the Boston Red Sox
• Jason Scheets, COO, Star Struck, Inc.
• Jeff Thiffault, Senior Coordinator, Game Operations, Major League Soccer