Jack Reardon ’96
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Falmouth, MA
Current Home: West Springfield, VA (we’ve been in the D.C. area for six years now)
Employer: US Navy (25 years and counting…)
Job Title: Still active duty and currently hold the rank of captain. Current job title is Deputy Chief of Congressional Affairs, Office of Corporate Communication at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Current Job Responsibilities: Just started here this spring, so I’m still getting my feet wet at NGA. My division is responsible for supporting all NGA interactions with Congress, including hearings, briefings and responses to requests for information. We track legislation and congressional activities of interest to NGA, and we are the liaison/touch point with a number of other federal agencies.
Most Interesting Aspect of Your Job: TBD since I just started here, but working with Congress is a completely different type of staff work than I’m used to. After flying helicopters for the majority of my career, I’m finding that each new staff job (non-flying) is a completely new experience. I was working Navy manpower issues on OPNAV Staff in Arlington, VA, for the last three years, and I was at the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency as a part of the Joint Staff for the three years before that. All great jobs…but yes, I miss flying helicopters…every day…seriously.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Travel, biking, skiing, golf, boating, long/late sessions by the fire pit, all Boston/New England sports teams, and our dog, Finley. Completely consumed with kids’ sports (Jack–11, Alex–8) from season to season, but can’t get enough of watching them grow and get better each year.
One Thing You Miss Most about Cornell or Sigma Nu: The brothers, of course. Still keep touch with a number of folks from the ’95-’97 classes (Greg Fairbank ’96, Joe Adiletta ’96, Adam Hills ’97, Lou Giampa ’97, and Tom Van Buren ’95, to name a few), as well as my little/big/big-big brothers from time to time (Jules Sherwood ’99, Mike Boorstein ’94, and Nate Moyer ’93). Nothing but great memories of the house and the brothers I shared it with.
Contact Jack at jack.reardon7@yahoo.com.
Alex Krakoski ’16
Major: Chemical Engineering and Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Miami, FL
Current Home: Chicago, IL/Orlando, FL
Employer: Helpr is my full-time employer and I still do part-time work with Dot Capital and Taurus Ventures.
Job Title: Director of Operations at Helpr, part-time associate with both Dot and Taurus
Current Job Responsibilities: At Helpr I report directly to the CEO and work with her and the rest of the team to help scale the company. I joined as employee number 14 (we are now at 20) this past fall and am immediately focused on raising our Series A round, and also help with almost everything else ranging from hiring to technology partnerships. We worked with a California State Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo to help bring a bill to the floor recently that, if passed, would begin to help a ton of families that are struggling right now.
Most Interesting Aspect of Your Job: I am excited to help build an impactful business that can stand on its own alongside a team I trust.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Illiquid early-stage technology investments, skiing.
One Thing You Miss Most about Cornell or Sigma Nu: I will always miss living so close to all my brothers!
Contact Alex at alexkrakoski@gmail.com.
Steve Gettins ’96
Major: Biology & Society
Hometown: Newport, PA
Current Home: Coopersburg, PA
Employer: Self Employed, Right at Home Franchisee
Job Title: Owner/VP
Current Job Responsibilities: Oversee all sales and operations for Right at Home of Eastern PA. We provide companion care, personal care, and support services for the aging population and disabled adults so they can stay safe, healthy and comfortable in their homes.
Most Interesting Aspect of Your Job: First off, we get the opportunity to support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities by allowing them to age in place where they most often want: in their homes. Helping seniors and disabled adults is incredibly rewarding. Second, I love being my own boss. Having spent almost 20 years in the corporate world, it has been refreshing to chart my own course. There are no politics or bureaucracy, and there are very few roadblocks to decision-making and execution of change. And, you can’t beat the flexibility.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Travel, anything at the beach, whiskey and beer (some things never change), Steelers and Penn State. I love spending time with my wife, Christina, and our son, Gavin. The pledge class of ’93 still gets together occasionally, and I cherish those moments!
One Thing You Miss Most about Cornell or Sigma Nu: Football with friends, small and large gatherings on the roof, the march to the hill on Slope Day, and the annual Christmas tree hunt. Contact Steve at steveg@easternpahomecare.com.
Matthew Doneth ’16
Major: Hotel School
Hometown: Flint, MI
Current Home: New York City (although currently doing nomad life and working remotely)
Employer: Apollo Global Management
Job Title: Private Equity Associate
Current Job Responsibilities: Sourcing and underwriting of commercial real estate investments across the US.
Most Interesting Aspect of Your Job: Going on site tours (especially for hotels!) and doing deep dives into new cities and markets.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Travel, foodie, live music, coffee enthusiast.
One Thing You Miss Most about Cornell or Sigma Nu: Beers on the backyard at sunset!
Contact Matthew at Matthew.D.Doneth@gmail.com.
Matt Altomare ’06
Major: Government
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Current Home: Arlington, VA
Employer: Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense (DoD)
Job Title: Deputy Director, Cyber Policy Plans and Operations
Current Job Responsibilities: Establish and oversee the implementation of DoD cyberspace policy and strategy. Integrate national cyberspace policy and guidance with DoD cyberspace policy. Provide guidance and oversight on DoD cyberspace activities as they relate to foreign cyberspace threats, international cooperation, engagement with foreign partners, and international organizations, and implement DoD cyberspace strategy and plans, including those related to cyberspace forces, capabilities, and their employment.
Most Interesting Aspect of Your Job: Daily interactions with the National Security Council Staff and other senior DoD leaders.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: CrossFit, travel, history and home improvement.
One Thing You Miss Most about Cornell or Sigma Nu: The people and the dynamic schedule.
Contact Matt at matt.altomare@gmail.com.