environment where students not only earn a degree but also
gain valuable real-world experiences through internships, ser-
vice learning, interdisciplinary programs and more.
“Every Pierpont Culinary Academy student has a person-
alized support system, and our faculty and staff work hard
to make sure students take advantage of the opportunities we
present to them to grow as a culinarian,” says David Beighley,
dean of Pierpont’s School of Human Services.
Alderman Elected to the Board of Directors
for State Bancorp, Inc.
Frank Alderman, MD,
has been elected to the
board of directors for
State Bancorp, Inc., a lo-
cally owned and man-
aged financial services
company that serves as
the bank holding com-
pany for Clear Moun-
tain Bank.
Alderman is chairman
and former chief execu-
tive officer of MedEx-
press Urgent Care, a di-
vision of OptumHealth.
Under his stewardship,
the company experienced
exponential growth and
Frank Alderman, MD.
success while maintain-
ing its focus on providing
a best-in-class patient experience. The company currently oper-
ates more than 300 neighborhood medical centers and worksites
across 27 states, serving millions of consumers each year.
“We are extremely excited to add Frank to our holding
company board,” says David Thomas, president and CEO of
Clear Mountain Bank. “His