Quinnipiac University School of Business inducts Tim Gannon and Donald Torey into its Business Leader Hall of Fame

HAMDEN, Conn., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Quinnipiac University School of Business inducted Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse, Inc., and Donald Torey, president of alternative assets and director of GE Asset Management Inc., into its Business Leader Hall of Fame during a black-tie dinner ceremony Nov. 16 at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.

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"The Quinnipiac University School of Business is proud to honor Tim Gannon and Donald Torey as the 2012 inductees into our Business Leader Hall of Fame," said Matthew L. O'Connor, dean of the School of Business and the master of ceremonies at the 10(th) annual induction dinner. "The Hall of Fame honors men and women who exemplify the leadership qualities, business acumen and values that we seek to instill in our students."

Before Gannon and Torey addressed the audience of more than 200, O'Connor introduced a video that profiled their professional and personal accomplishments. It was evident from each video that in addition to being outstanding businessmen, Gannon and Torey are strong believers in community service.