Vinny Catalano MBA 97

Portrait of Vinny Catalano

"The Graduate School of Management helped me reset my career at a pivotal point. It helped me re-brand myself from a science major to a pragmatic business professional."

Professional Experience

  • Senior Vice President and Partner, Lockton Insurance Brokers LLC.
  • Benefits Consultant and Broker (Senior Vice President), Arthur. J. Gallagher/Benefit Insurance Services.
  • Internal Procurement Consultant, Hewlett Packard.
  • Worldwide Product Manager, Hewlett Packard.
  • Business Development Manager, DSM Engineering Plastics.
  • Sales and Product Manager, UOP Guided Wave

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Recipient of Distinguished Service Award, 2008.
  • President of GSMAA, 2005.
  • Awards Committee Chair, 2004.
  • Student Mentor, 2014-2015.
  • Founder of GSM Sacramento Area Business Professional Networking Group.
  • Member of the Working Professional Charter Class, 1994-1997.

Previous Degree and University Attended

  • Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Skidmore College.
  • Master of Business Administration, University of California, Davis.

Fun Facts

  • I’m a Peloton fanatic and also love Qi Gong yoga.
  • Photography is my passion, particularly of large cities.
  • My wife and I love to travel and enjoy cooking and trying new wines.
  • I just attended Super Bowl LIV.

Note: This profile was originally created in 2020.

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