At their June meetings, the UCF Foundation Board of Directors endorsed the appointment of four new board members and publicly introduced two new committee advisors. All newly appointed members began their terms on July 1.
The new directors are Jim Adamczyk ’02 ’04MBA, Marshall Cohn ’11MS, Irene McNutt ’94 ’95MSA and Tom Riordan ’78 ’79MSEE. The new committee advisors are Ron Hancock ’78 and Todd Feintuch ’04.
“Welcoming new members to the UCF Foundation Board is one of the most energizing moments in our annual cycle,” says Board Chair Stuart Heaton. “These individuals bring with them not only a wealth of experience and insight, but also a shared passion for UCF’s mission and future. Together, we are shaping a legacy of purpose, progress and possibility.”
The UCF Foundation Board of Directors has six permanent standing committees. Hancock has been appointed to the governance committee and Feintuch to the investment committee. As the university continues to evolve and grow, these members, via their respective committees, will provide vital insight into the foundation’s governance activities and financial practices.
“These elections mark more than a routine transition — they reflect our commitment to bold leadership and a future defined by excellence,” says Rod Grabowski, senior vice president for advancement and partnerships and CEO of the UCF Foundation. “The individuals joining our board and committees embody the values, vision and momentum that define UCF. Their insight, influence and passion will help shape a legacy of innovation, philanthropy and impact that will resonate across generations of Knights to come.”
New UCF Foundation Directors and Advisors
Directors
Adamczyk, senior executive vice president/chief strategy officer, of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, brings two decades of financial leadership to the board. A UCF alum and former intern with FAIRWINDS, Adamczyk has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Orlando Business Journal and serves on numerous regional economic and nonprofit boards.
Cohn, co-founder of The Dunhill Companies, has over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and has served as a valued resource to UCF’s real estate programs through the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate.
McNutt, a principal at Rehmann, is a leading authority in employee benefit plans and auditing services. She has been a trusted advisor in industries ranging from professional services to manufacturing and has mentored many through her leadership in accounting and finance.
Riordan, CEO of Aril Inc., is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur with a legacy of innovation in semiconductor development. Riordan has also demonstrated a strong commitment to giving back through the Thomas J. Riordan and Herbert C. Towle Endowed Professorship Fund at UCF.
Advisors
Hancock, a retired GE executive and consultant for The Total Innovation Group Inc., brings his organizational development expertise to the governance committee. Hancock also has a strong background in community and nonprofit service.
Todd Feintuch, executive vice president and chief wealth officer at Seacoast Bank, oversees wealth and trust services for high-net-worth clients. He brings more than two decades of experience in wealth management to the foundation’s investment committee.
With the addition of these six leaders, the UCF Foundation is poised to continue advancing its commitment to student success, faculty excellence and innovative partnerships across the region and beyond.
For more information about the foundation and its board of directors, visit ucffoundation.org.
