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
