William Davenport ’84, Fire Control Technology, A.A.S.
Mr. Davenport, a Wildwood native, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 until 1968, when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant (Vietnam service in 1967). After 24 years of service, he retired from the City of Wildwood Fire Department (highest rank, Captain). Mr. Davenport has also served as a Wildwood Commissioner, President and Vice-President of the Wildwood Board of Education, as has be involved in countless veteran and firefighter-related organizations throughout New Jersey.
Wayne Richter ’76, Business Administration, A.S.
Mr. Richter has been an accounting and finance professional for over 45 years, having worked in a wide range of industries including casino/hotel, public utility and thirty-five years in the non-profit environment. Wayne recently retired (September 2025) from his position of CFO at Cape Atlantic Integrated Network for Kids, Inc. Mr. Richter has also served as Senior Adjunct Instructor in Accounting at Atlantic Cape since 1986. In addition to earning his Atlantic Cape degree, Mr. Richter earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Montclair State University and MBA from Monmouth University.
Indira Santiago ’13, Liberal Arts - Psychology, A.A.
Ms. Santiago began her educational journey at Atlantic Cape as a self-proclaimed non-traditional student, balancing motherhood, full-time work and financial uncertainty. She completed her A.A. with a 4.0 GPA. Ms. Santiago has since earned a B.A. degree in Psychology from Rutgers University (4.0 GPA) and an MBA from Temple University (3.88 GPA). Ms. Santiago has developed a successful career in marketing over the last 15 years, most recently serving as the marketing coordinator at Skanska USA Building Inc. since 2022.
Harrison Furman ’13, Business Administration, A.S.
Since graduating from Atlantic Cape, Mr. Furman has earned Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from The George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration from American University. Additionally, he has served as the Alumni Representative on the College’s Board of Trustees and a member of Atlantic Cape’s Foundation Board. He has remained committed to giving back to Atlantic Cape students by awarding the Furman Family Scholarship annually since 2016. He is the founder of Azure Bay Capital Fund based in Miami, FL.
Patrick Reidy ’15, Chemistry, A.S.
After graduating from Atlantic Cape with honors, Mr. Reidy continued his education at Stockton University, earning a Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Molecular Chemistry, and completing a Master's in Educational Leadership with a 4.0 GPA. Mr. Reidy teaches chemistry at Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) and at Atlantic Cape as an adjunct professor. Mr. Reidy also serves as the Science Club advisor at ACIT. At both institutions, Mr. Reidy takes considerable pride in his work and goes to great lengths to assist students, as well as co-workers.
Ahmet Sahingoz ’19, Engineering, A.S. and Mathematics, A.S.
Mr. Sahingoz has worked at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa since 2021, currently serving as a senior finance analyst. After earning two A.S. degrees at Atlantic Cape, Mr. Sahingoz went on to earn a B.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Rutgers University. He has remained connected to Atlantic Cape as the alumni representative on the College’s Board of Trustees, as a Trustee on the Foundation Board since 2020, and as the Vice-President and then President of the Alumni Association Executive Council. He has also consistently given back to students through his Sahingoz Family Scholarship.
The Atlantic Cape Alumni Association and Atlantic Cape Foundation hosted the 2026 President's Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Monday, April 20 at Careme's Gourmet Restaurant, celebrating the accomplishments of nine deserving Atlantic Cape graduates from three categories: Overall Distinguished Alumni, Community Service, and Young Alumni Achievement. Learn more about this year's event, read honoree bios below, and check out photos from the awards dinner. Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients!
