Randall (Randy) Alexander (1982) recently launched Randex Communications, an entertainment publicity firm located in Marlton, NJ, as President. He left the Trenton Times after 20 years as an Entertainment Columnist, winning several writing awards. He started 2003 by being appointed to the newly revitalized Philadelphia Music Alliance (Philadelphia Walk of Fame)and with a client roster that includes concert promoters Jack Utsick Presents NE, Inc.; Camden County Parks, the Sovereign Bank Arena (Trenton, NJ),the Keswick Theatre (Glenside, Pa., and many music and comedy artists. "Taking the plunge into launching my own business has been nothing short of liberating. I am doing everything I've always wanted to do and seeing tremendous growth out of the box. Everything I've learned in newspapers and all the contacts I've made along the way are meshing together wonderfully. I couldn't be happier."

Randall (Randy) Alexander (1982) recently launched Randex Communications, an entertainment publicity firm located in Marlton, NJ, as President. He left the Trenton Times after 20 years as an Entertainment Columnist, winning several writing awards. He started 2003 by being appointed to the newly revitalized Philadelphia Music Alliance (Philadelphia Walk of Fame)and with a client roster that includes concert promoters Jack Utsick Presents NE, Inc.; Camden County Parks, the Sovereign Bank Arena (Trenton, NJ),the Keswick Theatre (Glenside, Pa.), and many music and comedy artists. "Taking the plunge into launching my own business has been nothing short of liberating. I am doing everything I've always wanted to do and seeing tremendous growth out of the box. Everything I've learned in newspapers and all the contacts I've made along the way are meshing together wonderfully. I couldn't be happier."

Phillip Richards, SBM ’62, chairman and CEO of the affiliated financial companies that operate under the name North Star Resource Group, recently was appointed to the Board of Trustees at Temple. The winner of many industry awards, Richards also is a successful author, having recently written "25 Secrets for Sustainable Success." He is the 66th recipient of the John Newton Russell Award, the insurance industry’s highest award.

Jacqueline (Colella) Larason (1992) recently purchased with her husband John, Doggie Bags, a professional pet sitting service. The business is located in Morrisville, PA and serves the Morrisville, Yardley, Newtown and Washington Crossing area. Jacqueline recently was employed at Republic First Bank as Vice President. "After almost 20-years of banking, I have used my business skills and now co-own a professional pet sitting service. I always knew my life would revolve around dogs!"

Nila G. Betof, EDU '69 and '78, was elected as secretary of the Forum of Executive Women in June 2009. Betof is chief operating officer of The Leaders Edge.

Andrew Altman, CLA 85, has been named director of commerce and deputy mayor for economic development for the City of Philadelphia. He will oversee all city planning and economic development efforts.

In 2009, Deborah R. Willig, LAW '75, managing partner of the Center City law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson and a former chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association (first woman chancellor), was elected as the chair of the Board of Trustees of the French International School of Philadelphia. Founded in 1991, the French International School of Philadelphia, also known as Ecole Francaise Internationale de Philadelphie (EFIP), educates students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As one of the region's premier labor and employment laywers, Willig served on the EFIPBoard for three years before being selected as its chair.

Deborah R. Willig, LAW �75, was inducted into the Temple University League for Entrepreneurial Women Hall of Fame. A Beasley School of Law alumna, Willig was honored during Temple's annual Women's Entrepreneurship Conference in 2009. Hall of Fame inductees were selected based upon their entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and impact on the Philadelphia business community. Willig, who is an accomplished labor and employment attorney, has served as Willig, Williams & Davidson's managing partner since the firm's founding in 1979. In 1992, she became the Philadelphia Bar Association's first woman Chancellor. She has focused her practice on labor relations and employment law, and represents a wide range of labor unions, including teachers, non-professional public school employees, public health, social and recreation workers, firefighters, teamsters and food service workers.

Vince Manze, SCT 01, was promoted to head of program planning, scheduling and strategy for NBC, a newly created position. He served previously as co-prexy and creative director of the NBC Agency and is responsible for many of NBCs popular promotional campaigns, including Must-See TV and Save the Cheerleader, Save the World.

Christopher O'Connell (1991) was recently promoted to Sports Anchor/Reporter from Senior News Reporter at Bay News 9 located in St. Petersburg, FL. "After 8 years as Senior News Reporter for Bay News 9, St. Petersburg Florida , Chris is moving across the building to the sports department. Chris is now the weekend host for Tampa Bay's only nightly sports show "The Toyota Sports Connection". "