As the USF Alumni Association prepares for its upcoming celebration, six CBCS alumni have been recognized as 2024 USF Fast 56 award recipients — the 56 fastest growing Bull-owned or Bull-led businesses.
Five alumni who earned their Bachelor of Arts in criminology from USF were selected as honorees. Among these recipients are Clarence J Keel, IV, '05, the president of Keel and Curley Winery, CEO of Black Digital Mike Utaegbulam, '11, and Michael Sutton, '03, the president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. Christian Pipas, '07, who serves as a founding partner of Pipas Law group, and CSO of PBB Enterprises Jeff Bartilucci will also be recognized at the upcoming celebration.
A USF Master of Social Work graduate is also among the USF Fast 56 award recipients. Kedine Johns, '08, now serves as a controller of Sky Limit Crane & Rigging.
The award ceremony will be held Sept. 13 at the USF School of Music. Tickets can be purchased at this link.