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Fernando has recently been named commercial contract manager for the German renewable energy firm Repower. Fernando joins the company after working for several years in Paris, France in the energy sector.

Previously, Fernando worked in wind power project development with Clipper Windpower based in Carpinteria, California, in addition to a number of additional positions in finance, contracts, renewable energy,  business development, international business, and competitive analysis and market research. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

Fernando received a master’s degree in international political economy, in addition to an MBA degree from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

Floyd was recently recognized by Savoy Magazine‘s “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” list. Floyd is the vice president and head of Community Relations and Urban Marketing for Aetna.  He is responsible for developing grass roots marketing for new business development, customer retention, health care equity and strategic partnerships in communities where Aetna members and employees live and work.

Floyd serves on the Centers for Disease Control’s National Partnership Board for HIV/AIDS, the Connecticut Forum Board, Xavier University’s Corporate Advisory Board, and on the inaugural corporate advisory council for the National Parent Teacher Association. In addition, he was appointed to Howard University’s John H. Johnson School of Communications Board of Visitors. Floyd is a member of the Executive Leadership Council.

He holds a bachelor of science degree in history and public affairs from Lincoln University. In 2001, Floyd earned his MBA from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management.

Brendon joined ViaTech, the leading provider of publishing services online, off the press and close to the point of use, as a business manager for the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As a student at the Graziadio School, he served as vice president of the Malibu Graduate Business Society (student government); working with the associate dean of Full-time MBA program Michael Williams, the alumni relations office, and other administrators to help establish the Golden Torch Awards. The award honors excellence by business alumni who have made significant contributions to the school with program support and student development.

Brendon earned a Certificate in Socially Environmentally and Ethically Responsible Business Practice and was an active member of Pepperdine’s MBA student organizations NetImpact, Toastmasters, Finance Club and Investment Challenge.

ViaTech enables customers to directly publish in new markets online and anywhere anytime, providing a superior way to stay relevant in highly competitive markets. The firm serves over 4,000 customers around the world; including private firms, multinational companies, associations and non-profit organizations. ViaTech is a complete resource for customizing and distributing a message in physical collateral (books, binders, press kits, index tabs, packaging) and in electronic format (eReaders, mobile devices, digital media duplication, and more). Its practices streamline complex publishing processes, eliminating the waste in overruns, long distance shipping and needless inventories of materials.

Debra is the new marketing director for ZipTech Media, a media agency that provides tools to plan, purchase, optimize and geo-target media. ZipTech Media is located in Orange, Calif.

Debra has extensive experience in design and execution of marketing programs, complex product launches and integrated promotions across IT, healthcare, education, retail and financial services industries. She has previously held positions at Heartland Payment Systems, DJS Consulting, and Sage Software. Debra is the former director of corporate relations, Business Development, at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

Debra received her undergraduate degree from Winona State University in Minnesota, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in law/business and accounting. She also completed the Global Enterprise Certificate Program in International Business and Marketing at the University of Oxford. She is also a 1996 MBA graduate of the Graziadio School.

Jon, a current senior manager at Nissan Sales and Service Quality, will take on the role of director at Infiniti CQ & DND on May 1, 2012. Jon’s promotion is one of many changes recently announced by Nissan that will directly affect its Americas Customer Quality & Dealer Network Development (CQ & DND) leadership structure. Jon’s appointment is intended to further strengthen Nissan Americas’ support of the company’s ‘Power 88′ business plan.

In his new role, Jon will maintain a dotted reporting relationship to the Infiniti Business Unit. Jon joined Nissan in 1991 and, since then, has held a number of positions of increasing responsibilities.

Jon holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Stockton College, as well as an MBA from Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management.

Bob was recently named assistant vice president – Law at Union Pacific Railroad Company. Headquartered in Omaha, Union Pacific is the largest railroad network in the United States. Bob has been with the company for 13 years, most recently serving as general solicitor.

Bob earned his bachelor of arts degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver, and received a law degree from Washburn University. He is a 2005 MBA graduate of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

Bill has joined the board of directors as an independent member at Clearside Biomedical, a Georgia-based company developing therapeutics to treat sight threatening diseases through a proprietary ocular microinjection platform.

Bill is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in the industry at leading companies in the specialty pharma space. It was most recently announced by the Merz Pharma Group that Bill was appointed CEO of the US holding company, Merz Inc. Prior to joining Merz, he served as the president of Stiefel, where he spearheaded multiple acquisitions, triple digit revenue growth, and led the global integration of Stiefel into GlaxoSmithKline. He also has held multiple senior executive roles within Allergan, Inc., concluding as vice president of the U.S. skincare business.

Bill holds a bachelor of arts degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Penn., as well as an MBA from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

Dustin was recently promoted at HORN, a national distributor, supplier, marketer, and manufacturer of specialty ingredients, raw materials and chemicals. Working in the Advanced Materials business unit, Dustin will be HORN’s polyurethane industry manager.

Dustin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a well-respected PU industry insider. Before joining HORN, he held  senior technical and marketing positions with BASF Polyurethanes, Lasco Industries and Line-X. Dustin is currently serving as the president of the Polyurea Development Association.

Dustin studied chemical engineering at California State University, Long Beach. He is also a graduate of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management’s MBA program.

Daniel‘s recent book from the Build It Backwards series, entitled THE Book on BUSINESS From A to Z: The 260 Most Important Answers You Need to Know, was recently nominated for a Global eBook of the Year Award. The publication is a resource for direct answers to specific business questions pertinent to either a new or existing business. The book provides solid information on a range of business subjects.

As managing director of Build It Backwards, Daniel provides management consulting and training services that teach how to create & sustain a successful future by leveraging desired targets, core competencies and world-wide best practices.

Daniel was interviewed last year by Jim Blasingame, host of the award-winning Small Business Advocate, for his radio show on Daniel’s book, THE Book on Improving Productivity by Fair Means or Foul. You can hear the interview at builditbackwards.com. Dan also facilitated a three-day “Finance for Supply Management Professional” program in Minneapolis, MN for the Institute of Supply Management.