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We are very proud of our alumni and their accomplishments. Each month, we will be highlighting alumni from hundreds of careers that Broward College has offered since our opening in 1960. If you, or someone you know would like to be featured, please click here to submit your information.



State Representative Chip LaMarca

District 93

Florida House of Representatives

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Alumni Spotlight

We are so #BCProud of Representative Chip LaMarca, a Broward College graduate, and last year’s 90th commencement ceremony’s keynote speaker, and thank him for his countless hours of outstanding service, both to his constituents, and our community at large.

Jo-Ann Lorber

Assistant Chief

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue

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Alumni Spotlight

Jo-Ann got her start with an AA and an AS degree from BC, as well as a BPA and a Master’s degree from FAU. Jo-Ann is about to celebrate 25 years with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue

George Mclean, MPA

Manager of Operations

Miami Parking Authority

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Alumni Spotlight

George Mclean, MPA earned his A.A. degree in Criminology at BC and his bachelor's degree in Criminology and another bachelor's degree in Public Administration at FIU. George then earned his Masters of Public Administration at NSU, and is pursuing his Doctoral degree at Saint Leo University. As the Manager of Operations at Miami Parking Authority he is in charge of managing a 20-million-dollar annual operating budget and oversees all facilities in Miami-Dade County.

Abiud (Abi) Montes

Paramedic/Firefighter

City of Hollywood Fire Rescue

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Alumni Spotlight

Holding both an A.S. and A.A. degree from BC, Abi went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from FAU, and his Masters degree from St. Thomas University. A two time combat veteran, Abi provides emergency medical services, and special operations services to enhance the quality of life and safety within the City of Hollywood.

Samuel Phanor, MBA

Police Officer-Margate Police Department

Founder of The One Lyfe & The Craft Lyfe

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Alumni Spotlight

Samuel earned his A.A. and his B.A.Sc. at BC. He also earned his MBA at Nova Southeastern University. He is a Margate Police Officer working in the community service division and setting up safety related outreach programs. He also created a mission to empower people to live their "One Lyfe" to the max. "The crazy thing about "lyfe" is that we all have the ability to change the world around us! Stop waiting for “THEM” to do it, because “YOU” are fully capable too!"

Mark Supple

Retired Special Agent

U.S. Department of State

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Alumni Spotlight

"Because of Broward College I worked nine years in the airline industry. I then changed careers to become a U.S. Special Agent for 24 years, retiring from the U.S. Foreign Service having worked in 6 continents with the Peace Corps and the US Department of State".

Joseph Swiderski

Emergency Management Cost Recovery Coordinator

Broward County Government

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Alumni Spotlight

After graduating Broward College with an associates, Joseph continued his education till he earned himself a master’s degree. He has also founded his own small business, Florida Emergency Planning Services LLC, which specializes in developing Comprehensive Emergency Management plans for healthcare facilities. He thanks Broward College for giving him the lead he needed to pursue his career.

L. Keith Tomey III, EFO, CFO

Fire Chief

City of Delray Beach

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Alumni Spotlight

We congratulate Chief Tomey on his promotion to Fire Chief, stepping up now to lead our first responders when they are needed most. With diverse experience in emergency management, disaster planning preparedness and recovery and a coveted Class 1 ranking.

Garrett Yu

Ensign, Surface Warrior Officer

United States Navy

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Alumni Spotlight

I got my start at the Broward College Academy, a full-time dual-enrollment program in which I concurrently earned my high school diploma and my Associate's degree in Computer Science . I have just graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Applied Science at the US Naval Academy."

Bradley Zaretsky

Loss Prevention Manager

CVS Health

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Alumni Spotlight

Bradley earned his Bachelors of Business Administration degree at BC. He is a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at CVS Health, and he is highly accomplished in retail internal theft investigations, physical security, and multi-unit store management.