Past Event:  “The Cat's Meow — Opening and Managing a Niche Veterinary Practice”

On April 7, 2005, Dr. Eileen R. Adamo '93, DVM '97 delivered a fascinating talk about the business aspects of running a veterinary practice.  The event was co-sponsored by alumni of both the Johnson School and the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Adamo and her business partner, Dr. Mary Lummis '81, DVM '85, are the co-owners of The Cat Doctors, a local veterinary practice.

This free event was well-attended and featured a lively discussion between the MBAs and the DVMs.  The evening started with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by Dr. Adamo's lecture, and then the question-and-answer discussion with the audience.  Finally, Dr. Adamo was presented with a small gift.

By all accounts this event was a great success, as the veterinarians and the business people found common interests to discuss.

All photographs below are courtesy of Diane Wyant and Alex Chernavsky.

Dr. Eileen R. Adamo '93, DVM '97,
and her husband, James P. Cotter '92, ME EP '93.
James is the CEO of CNS Digital Systems.

The evening started with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and scintillating repartee.

Katie Metcalf (left), Dorie Albert, and Bob Metcalf

Linda Hunt (left) and Ann Scott

Alex Chernavsky (left), Jim Scott, and Charissa Yang

Emory Morris and Dr. Eileen Adamo

Holly Ferrell (left), Bill Scheuerman, and Diane Wyant

Cathy Stiner (left), Jim Alsina, Cecilia Alsina, Jim Dwyer, and Natalie Tarlach

Dr. Adamo waits while pre-lecture announcements are made

Alex Chernavsky (far left) introduces Dr. Eileen Adamo

Dr. Adamo had a dynamic speaking style, punctuated with humor

Dr. Adamo listens as an audience member asks a question

Board member Diane Wyant (left) presents Dr. Eileen Adamo with a small gift of Zink's chocolate, specially made for the Cornell Club of Rochester

Lois Niland

Paul Callaway (left) chats with Alex Chernavsky

Jim Scott and Ann Scott

Charissa Yang and Thom Craver

Dr. Adamo lectures, while a photograph of her
two daughters is displayed on the screen

Brad McAdam

Guests talk during the pre-lecture cocktail hour.  From left to right: Cecilia Alsina, Jim Dwyer, Jim Alsina (back to camera), Natalie Tarlach, and Cathy Stiner.

Dr. Eileen Adamo guards her well-earned chocolate