66 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2026 Class Notes 2009 Jose Antonio Bengochea, CEO of Iron Horse, celebrated a major milestone in February. Dr. Bengochea had the honor of ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell in a televised address to mark the company’s $230 million IPO. Highlighting multiple achievements in AI and media, his address focused on faith, resilience and going further in the Year of the Horse. Brad Armas, Jackie Bild, Danielle Calleja, Nani de Soto, Jacques Holzmann, Rebecca Penn Noble, Genna Selesnick and Dylan Weiser are excited to be on the reunion planning committee. Rebecca Penn Noble writes, “I’m delighted to share that I am working at Ransom Everglades as the Director of Constituent Engagement & Strategy. Since joining RE over the summer, I’ve had the pleasure of reuniting with faculty and staff who were instrumental in shaping my academic and professional pursuits. In a fun twist of fate, several colleagues of mine worked alongside my mom, Georgia Penn Noble ’74, when she was in the advancement office at RE. Giving back to the school is a privilege, and I’m eager to welcome the next generation of graduates into our thriving alumni community. If you are interested in REconnecting with Ransom Everglades, please feel free to contact me (rnoble@ransomeverglades.org) for information on volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. “And to the Class of 2007 — mark your calendars; we are celebrating our 20-Year Reunion (wild) the weekend of April 16! Give me a shout if you want to get involved or have any general questions about Alumni Weekend.” Allison Freidin ’03, Joaquin de Soto, William Hyde ’27, Isabella Ulloa ’11, Jorge A. Gross ’97 Joaquin de Soto, Allison Freidin ’03, Jorge A. Gross ’97 and Isabella Ulloa ’11 returned to campus to serve as judges for the 13th Annual RE Business Challenge, evaluating innovative business ideas from RE students. They awarded first place to William Hyde ’27, whose proposal for AeroSpec – a kiosk that dispenses prescription glasses at airports for travelers who have lost or forgotten them – stood out for its creativity and practicality. Hyde’s winning idea earned him a spot in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship regional competition this past April. Zac Skipp writes, “I’m excited to share that I recently served as an executive on Tenzing, an upcoming Apple Original Film based on the true story of Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa mountaineer who, alongside Edmund Hillary, became the first to summit Mount Everest. The film stars Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe and Caitríona Balfe, and premiered in select theaters on October 9 before streaming on Apple TV on October 16.” 2008 Tony Hernandez married Tanya Dolfi on April 26, 2025, at W South Beach and continues to live in Miami Beach. Tanya is a Director of Supplier Strategy with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. Tony obtained his law degree from the University of Miami, clerked for the Florida Supreme Court, and is a partner at the Brickell-based Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Diamond. In their free time, Tony and Tanya love the small things in life, like dancing Argentine Tango, traveling and spending time with friends and family. 2007 20-Year Reunion April 2027 Tony Hernandez and Tanya Dolfi
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