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Chris White

Chief Executive Officer

Planned Growth

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Alumni Spotlight

Chris White earned his A.A. with a focus in Business Administration at BC. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Planned Growth, which is a Digital Marketing company that uses the latest technology to increase your marketing efforts and grow your business. Chris started his first-ever company at 14, called the Geek Squad 1.0. He now has multiple accomplishments, some of which include being the COO at ComRes Inc., Co-Founder & CEO of Interactive Art, Chairman of the Board for the Boy's and Girl's Club of Broward, and more.

Janet Wincko

Senior VP of Associate Relations

City Furniture

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Alumni Spotlight

Janet earned her A.A. degree at BC, and both her BBA and MBA from FAU College of Business. She is a Executive with over 30 years experience who consistently demonstrates an outstanding ability to manage, lead and transform organizations, and communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels.

Nicholas Zantop

Deputy Director

Transinclusive Group

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Nic Zantop earned an A.A. at BC and a BBA at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Nic is the Deputy Director at the Transinclusive Group (TIG). TIG is a nonprofit organization that advocates to protect and defend equality for Transgender and LGBQ+ individuals in South Florida. As the Deputy Director, Nic is responsible for providing administrative, programmatic, and strategic oversight for Transinclusive Group and provides support for the implementation of the organizational mission. They also serve as the Communications Co-Chair of The Dolphin Democrats, Digital Engagement Co-Chair of Human Rights Campaign South Florida, and a member of the Florida Department of Health’s Carlos Alvarez HIV Communications Review Panel.

Andersen Zapata

CEO/Founder

Lighting of Tomorrow

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Alumni Spotlight

Anderson Zapata got his start and earned his A.A. in Business Administration at Broward College, which then led him to earn his BBA at FAU. He and his wife Rosa Fabiola Vicent, also a BC Alumna, founded Lighting of Tomorrow focusing on innovative, energy-efficient products & services for customers. He has since been recognized by LED Magazine, 40 under 40 Next Generation Award.

Drevelez Zapata

Property Manager

FirstService Residential

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Drevelez Zapata earned an A.A. with a focus in Public Administration at BC. He is a Property Manager at FirstService Residential. FirstService Residential is North America’s largest manager of residential communities and the preferred partner of HOAs, community associations and strata corporations in the U.S. and Canada. Drevelez started off as an Operations Manager and is now a Property Manager that leads a team of property management professionals at a LEED-certified building through the 558 process and beyond.

Jonathan Zaretsky

Workday Student Strategist Alchemy.us

Adjunct Professor- FAU

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Jonathan earned his A.A. degree at BC, and his Bachelor of Science and Masters degree at Florida Atlantic University, in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He is currently a Workday Student Strategist at Alchemy.us and an Adjunct Professor at FAU.