Career Day 2020

Mr. Aiello is a past parent, who has been a dedicated businessman with 25 years of experience in practicing law, real estate and managing businesses in Florida. He will speak to students about the field and the life of an attorney. 

A 1991 alumnus, Mr. Aloia is a licensed attorney and president of Aloia and Associates, P.C. He also serves as contract counsel to the Macomb County Department of Roads and Macomb County Department of Public Works. He will present the qualifications and challenges of the profession including college studies, law school, litigation practice, transaction practice, ethics and other related topics.

A 1992 alumnus, Mr. Belloli is a Global Business Manager for Microsoft and has been in this position since 2013. During this time, he has served as the primary liaison between Microsoft and several Fortune 500 Automotive OEMs and Suppliers. He will discuss opportunities in sales and break down the two primary focus areas: quota-based and commission-based. He will also speak about the different career paths through sales, such as real estate, manufacturing, medical devices, and more.
 

A 2002 alumnus, Mr. Briguglio has been an attorney for 10 years and currently works as a family law lawyer in the metro Detroit area. He is employed at Bowyer and Midtgard, PC ADAM, for the past six years practicing exclusively family law. He will discuss his path to becoming a family law lawyer and the day-to-day life on the job. 

A current parent, Mr. Burke has spent 15 years working in numerous fields of sales. He was a medical salesman for 10 years and has been an insurance agent for over six years. He has been a manager for over nine years. He will speak to students about a career in sales, not just in insurance, but through other avenues, as well. 

A 1959 alumnus, Mr. Catullo provides a wealth of business experience as had a business career in sales and merchandising. In addition to his work experience at Detroit Bank and Trust, J.L. Hudson’s, Crowley Milner, Perry Drug Company and Trepco, he spent eight years teaching business courses at Macomb Community College. 

A 2011 alumnus, Mr. Chirco is the Director of Media for Legacy Football. He also works as a podcaster for Detroit Sports Podcast and is the social media coordinator at Top Cat Sales. Vito will speak about the importance and benefits of podcasting and how it can be used to promote yourself and businesses today, as well as the need for thinking before posting on social media.

A 1980 alumnus, Mr. DeLave is president of the Pilot Bar Association, and an attorney who specializes in real estate litigation and construction law. Joe serves on the Legal Advisory Committee for the Greater Detroit Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, is a member of the Detroit Area Contractors Association, and is a certified mediator specializing in construction disputes. He will speak to students on preparing for law school, choosing a law school, what lawyers do, areas of practice, types of employers (private/public), as well as salary information.
 

A 2011 alumnus, Mr. Dostie has worked as a police officer for the city of Roseville for the last four years. He is also on the recruitment team and the Macomb County Mobile Field Force team. He will speak about the daily job requirements, as well as how De La Salle Collegiate can help prepare students find success in this field of work.

A 1985 alumnus, Mr. Drotar has spent 28 years at Ford Motor Company as a senior engineer in vehicle dynamics. He has spent the last four years working on autonomous vehicle control systems. He will speak about vehicle dynamics and the details of the work within the field. 

Sergeant Ehause has spent the last eight years working with the National Guard, having previously worked in the recruiting, hospitality, and industrial fields, majoring in culinary management. Mark will speak to students about the benefits of serving part time, such as college benefits, paid training, medical and insurance benefits, and more.
 

A 2002 alumnus, Mr. Elkhoury works as an Attorney and Counselor at his own legal practice that he began in 2011. His presentation to students will have a focus on his experiences with graduating law school and starting his own practice, as well as advice to students about these same topics.
 

A 2001 alumnus, Mr. Eovaldi is a public safety officer in the city of Fraser, after spending time as a police officer in Pleasant Ridge. He has been able to work in various capacities such as Special Investigations Unit (Undercover), Community Outreach Officer, Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, and Road Patrol. He will speak to students about the daily operations of a public safety officer.

A 2006 alumnus, Mr. Ferlito is an associate attorney at Clark Hill PLC in downtown Detroit. He has experience in commercial litigation attorney specializing in the construction, real estate, and business industries. He will give an overview of his legal experience combined with his business experience in the family business. He will provide examples and give key insight into what's required of them if interested in choosing the legal path.

A 2015 alumnus, Mr. Garwood works as a full-time paramedic firefighter with the city of Rochester Hills, Mich. He plans to speak to students about the responsibilities of a paramedic firefighter and his experiences in his position.

A past parent, Mr. Garwood is a Director of Clinical Operations - Emergency, Occupational Health, Urgent Care, and Security. He transitioned into medical administration after spending 25 years as a firefighter/paramedic. He plans to speak to students about his job in clinical operations. 

A 1995 alumnus, Mr. Graus graduated from Michigan State University in 1999 with a degree in criminal justice. He spent 20 years with the City of Warren Police Department and 14 years as a school resource officer. He will speak to students about both of the positions he has held throughout his career.

A 1988 alumnus, Mr. Hallman is the CEO of The Local Credit Union and specializes in working with members of union construction skilled tradesman. Joe will be bringing business agents from Plumbers Local 98, Bricklayers Local 2, Sheet Metal Workers Local 80, Painters Union, Operating Engineers Local 324 and Electrical Workers Local 58. Construction skilled trades is an excellent alternative to college and allows young men to earn a degree for free.
 

Petty Officer Hodges is a local Navy recruiter. He also is an interior communications electrician, working on low voltage alarm and warning systems, telecommunications systems and other various electrical circuits. Officer Hodges will speak about Navy awareness, such as parts of the world he has traveled to and different benefits received during active duty service and reserve service.

A 2009 alumnus, Mr. Issa is a creative director who oversees creative implementation on various different projects for fashion companies, musicians and athletes, and has been in this field since 2012. Zachary wants to show students how their creative minds can open up different career avenues for themselves. 

A 2008 alumnus, Mr. King is an accomplished Environmental Health and Safety Professional in Oakland County who strives to establish a strong safety footprint as the first person to serve as the Head of Safety for Michigan Milk Producers Association in Novi. He will present to students an overview of what Health, Safety, and Environmental is, an understanding of OSHA and why we have these standards in the workplace.
 

A 1998 alumnus, Mr. Labut is a senior manager in global compliance and reporting at EY. He will speak to students about accounting as a language of business, public accounting as a launching pad for a career in business, and how his De La Salle experience enables him in client service and sales roles/relationship management through empathy and community.
 

A 2006 alumnus, Mr. Lauhoff works at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a portfolio manager. He has worked in this field for nearly 10 years. Matt is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a BBA in Finance from Western Michigan University.  He is currently enrolled in the Evening MBA program at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He has a very detailed presentation planned ranging from what a career is, the importance of asset management, investing, portfolio management and much more. 
 

A 2010 alumnus, Mr. Lepore works for General Motors as a National Account Manager. He was previously an account executive with the Detroit Pistons. His presentation to students will focus on day-to-day activities that includes sales, finance, marketing and other activities that involve running a $30 million account. He would also like to focus on the importance of internships to build connections and gain experience. 
 

A 1955 alumnus, Dr. Lucas is a Professor of Surgery at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and has had a very successful career in the medical field. Dr. Lucas’ clinical areas of interest include cancer surgery, GI surgery, multiple-system organ failures, and surgical treatment of organ injury, trauma management, and critical care. He will speak to students about the education and training procedures, as well as his university and surgical practice.
 

A 1981 alumnus, Mr. Marsh is a solo practitioner lawyer for over 25 years who specializes in estate planning, probate, family law, business, tax, real estate law and religious liberty issues. Dan currently sits as Chairman/President for Christian Legal Aid Society of Michigan. Dan served in the USMC Reserve, Army ROTC, Active Duty as an Army Judge Advocate General (JAG), and attained the rank of Major in the Michigan National Guard as a JAG. Dan is involved in the business community, most notably as a member of C12 Group that expresses its mission by helping Christian business owners and executives “build greater businesses for a greater purpose.” He will speak to students on considerations to determine their purpose, how to have a profound impact on others, making their lives better and, ultimately, make this world a better place to make a difference and make a living.
 

The wife of an alumnus, Mrs. Martel graduated with a Master of Physical Therapy from Oakland University in 2002, and was a neuro-rehab therapist for six years for St. Johns. As owner and director of a practice, she will speak to students about the level of education required to become a physical therapist, job description, the different types of therapists, and compensation rates. 
 

A 2005 alumnus, Dr. Mastay is a podiatrist at a local practice who performs foot and ankle surgery. He also has a board certification in wound care. He will speak to students about what he does but plans to focus on the educational steps required, as well.
 

The wife of an alumnus, Mrs. Mastay works as a nurse anesthetist as part of the surgical team at Ascension St. John Hospital. She will speak to students about the field and what an anesthetist provides to their patients.

A 2013 alumnus, Mr. Mattinen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his position, he manages the wealth of clients, creating a road map of their financial health, helping them achieve these goals, creating new relationships, and developing business. Brandon will help educate students about the journey of a financial advisor and being confident in the work they do. 

Ms. Maye is a Marketing Manager at Christian Financial Credit Union. She has been in the credit union industry for eight years and loves what she does. She will speak to students about her role and the responsibilities it entails. She will also talk about the community events Christian Financial participates in and how they give back to the community. 

Mr. Murray has served as an Artilleryman in the Army for 10 years. During that time, he has been stationed at Fort Hood, Texas;  Fort Carson, Colorado; and Mount Clemens, Michigan. He is near completion with his bachelor’s degree in business administration and management. He will present the educational and career enhancement benefits of the Army and Reserve.

Mr. Nabarrette served eight years in the Active Duty Air Force and three years in the Air National Guard. He works as a recruiter for the Michigan Air National Guard. He plans to speak to students about the benefits and opportunities of serving part time. 

A current parent, Mr. Nelson is a real estate agent with over 20 years of business and sales coaching and training experience providing insight into sales. He owns his own business, having previously worked at Quicken Loans. He will speak to students about the real estate business to help them gain an understanding of what a real estate agent does. 
 

A 1988 alumnus, Dr. Petruzzello graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School in 1998 and has had a successful career since. He plans to speak to students about the education necessary to enter the profession and his experiences in private practice. 

A 1992 alumnus, Mr. Podolski owns a condominium and homeowner association management company. He holds the following designations: CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations), AMS (Association Management Specialist), PCAM (Professional Community Association Manager) and Residential Builders License. He will speak to students about being an entrepreneur and how to deal with the struggles of starting and running a business. 

A 1985 alumnus, Mr. Purrenhage is a sales manager who has transitioned through numerous lines of work throughout his career. He will speak to students about how to manage a team, as well as working as a sales/marketing professional in the automotive market, a huge industry in the Detroit area. 

A current parent, Mrs. Quitter has worked as a business development manager for seven years, and has also spent 15 years working at Christian Financial Credit Union. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University in 1994. She will speak to students about what she has done in her career at Christian Financial, as well as the other career options they could pursue at the credit union. 

A 1994 alumnus, Lieutenant Schmid has worked as a paramedic for 24 years. He worked with the Detroit Fire Department for three years and has worked with the Clinton Township Fire Department since 1999. He will speak to students about his job and the education needed to work in the field.

Supporting US companies seeking expansion into new international markets, Mr. Simpson, a 1994 alumnus, is the Director of International Growth Services at Baker Tilly, a global consulting firm. Brian will discuss the benefits of learning foreign languages, studying abroad while in college, and choosing a major in college when international careers are of interest. Brian has lived and worked extensively in Chicago, Detroit, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and the UK.

A 1984 alumnus, Mr. Slubowski has had a long and successful career working in numerous positions of management. He currently is the Chief Growth Officer at HealthBridge, an employee benefit company. He has spent the past 31 years working in the medical field both on the provider and payer sides. He will speak to students about the various different roles he has had throughout his career, keys to being successful in any career, and how to improve based on their experiences. 

A 2008 alumnus, Mr. Stadelbauer is a CPA for the fifth largest public accounting firm in the world, Grant Thornton LLP, specializing in assurance services. He began his career at Grant Thornton in 2011 through an internship while he was a student at Michigan State University. He will talk to students about the educational path he went through to get to where he is today, as well as the different career paths such as accounting, banking, and consulting. 
 

A 2004 alumnus, Mr. Stano works as an independent financial advisor for Alliance Catholic Credit Union. He previously worked as the Director of Financial Planning for a regional RIA and independent broker-dealer. He will speak to students about a day in the life of a financial advisor, balancing the analytical work with the psychological and business development aspects of the business.

A 1993 alumnus, Mr. Stanza is a Partner of Detroit Rising Development and Woodward Throwbacks. He has spent 25 years in construction and development at all levels from a tradesman, to an executive, to a business owner. He will talk about opportunities in his industry and the correct path to take in college and beyond.
 

A 1981 alumnus, Mr. St. Peter is a Certified Computer Examiner and Certified Fraud Examiner with more than 35 years of experience in the computer field. He will speak about the background of his field (digital evidence in legal) and lessons for small business owners, like starting your own business, and finding your niche.

A current parent, Mrs. Strussione has spent 36 years in audit and review, corporate and personal taxes, business consulting, estate planning & tax, and new business startup. She is the CPA/President of Owens & Strussione PC, CPA firm. She plans to speak to students about the opportunities in the CPA profession and those interested in MBAs

A 2011 alumnus, Mr. Suminski works as a Doctor of Physical Therapy at the Overhead Athlete Institute. He specializes in throwing rehab, which is a key point of his presentation to students. He will also speak on college education, benefits of the career, job experience, typical on-the-job duties, as well as explain the many fields of physical therapy.

A 2013 alumnus, Dr. Vachon works in the field of medicine as a registered nurse at the University of Michigan Hospital. He has taken part in research/quality improvement projects on his unit, as well as being a member of their workload committee, functioning as his unit’s charting educator, training new staff, and fulfilling the role of charge nurse. Daniel is currently applying to graduate school in hopes of earning his doctorate to be an acute/geriatric nurse practitioner. He plans to speak to students about why nursing is a great field for men to join and the opportunities within the field of work. 

A 1997 alumnus, Mr. Vanneste has been an attorney for 14 years and has worked in civil litigation at three of the largest law firms in Michigan. He will speak to students about the career opportunities available with a Juris Doctor. 

A 2011 alumnus, Mr. Vollmer has diverse experience in the automotive, finance, and defense/aerospace industries, having worked for companies including General Motors, Bank of America, American Axle, and the Army Materiel Command. He works as a Logistics Management Specialist. 

A 1990 alumnus, Dr. Watson is the Vice President of Care Management, Quality, Outcomes - Health Alliance Plan and Attending Staff Physician in Hospital Medicine, part of the Henry Ford Medical Group. He spent 20 years as a physician prior to working as a health plan executive. He plans to give students a broad overview of training in medicine (pre-med, med school, residency), clinical trends in medicine, and alternate career paths as a physician.

A 1989 alumnus, Dr. Anthony Weinert is a physician and surgeon of the foot and ankle and has spent the last 20 years in this field. He has a vast resumé of accomplishments during his time in the field of which he is very involved. Dr. Weinert has served as a team consultant for many high school, college, and professional sports teams in Michigan. Dr. Weinert also hosts his own weekly radio show, "Happy Feet Radio," dedicated to foot and ankle health and wellness.

A 2014 alumnus, Mr. Wilson is a licensed insurance advisor in life, health, and property/casualty insurance. He began working in the insurance industry while he was still in college. He will speak to students about the different types of insurance and the different career options within it. 
 

A 1948 alumnus, Dr. Wilson, now retired, was the Chief of Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at St John Hospital, and also a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University. He spent 40 years in the medical field. Dr. Wilson will discuss some of the issues regarding entrance into medical school and present a case to show what makes a good clinician.

A 1975 alumnus, Mr. Zaccardelli is the Vice President of Employee Benefits at Brown & Brown Insurance since 2001. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree, with a focus on business. He will speak to students about the insurance field. 

Ms. Zarucki will lead a discussion on the education requirements, certification process and various career paths that an athletic trainer can take. The daily responsibilities of an athletic trainer would also be discussed. If presentation done in a group setting perhaps a simple but challenging group exercise could be performed as a teaching moment, or if the presentation is done in small groups or even one on one, a quick functional assessment could be done.

A 1971 alumnus, Dr. Zmiejko graduated from Wayne State School of Medicine in 1979, completed his residency at St. John Hospital in 1982, and spent the last 37 years working at a private practice as a pediatrician. John will speak to students about his career decisions and how they can embark on a career in the vast medical field.