Faculty & Staff Listing

Faculty Listing

Dr. Daniel P. Anderson
Professor of English
B.A., Kent State University
M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Merrilee G. Anderson
Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Matthew P. Arsenault
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., M.D.A., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan University

Captain Adam C. Becker
ROTC Instructor
B.A., Virginia Military Institute
M.A., American Military University

Desiree Beppler, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing/Simulation Coordinator
B.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S.N., Graceland University

Dr. Jodi Blubaugh
Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator of Business Administration
B.A., M.S., Robert Morris University
Ed.D., Capella University

Dr. Joseph A. Bobak, IV
Associate Professor of Criminology/ Chairperson of Justice, Law and Society Department
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Capella University

Jennifer Bopp
Instructor in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences
B.S.N., Saint Francis University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University

Dr. Sue Clark, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing/Coordinator of Baccalaureate Nursing Education
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N., Walden University
Ph.D., Walden University

Dr. Nicole Custer, RN, CCRN-K
Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the School of Nursing
A.D.N., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Julie Decker, DNP, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Diploma, Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
DNP, Carlow University 

Dr. Juan F. Diaz, Jr.
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
M.S., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
M.S., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Dr. Anthony T. Dragani
Professor of Religious Studies/Coordinator of Religious Studies
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Franciscan University
Ph.D., Duquesne University                                                                                       

Dr. J. Michael Engle
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics/Department Chairperson for Science and Mathematics
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Cathleen Golden
Associate Professor of Business/Business Department Chairperson/MBA Coordinator/Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Strategic Partnerships
B.S., Bloomsburg University
M.Ed., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Dr. Crystal M. Goldyn
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Dr. Virginia L. Gonsman
Professor of Psychology/Director of Academic Accreditation and Communication/Chairperson of Psychology and Religious Studies 
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Alrene Gorsuch, MSN, CSN, RNC-OB
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., M.S.N, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Andrea D. Gutmann, RT (R), RDMS (ABD) (OBGYN), RVT (VT), RDCS (AE)
Instructor/Coordinator of Ultrasound
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.H.S., Saint Francis University 

Amie Hergert, R.T. (R)
Temporary Clinical Instructor for Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Diploma, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, School of Radiologic Technology

Rebecca A. Hickman, M.Ed., R.T. (R)
Instructor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A.S. Mount Aloysius College
B.S., Adventist College
M.Ed., Capella University

Dr. Felicia A. Holliday, R.T. (R) (CT)
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Diploma, Altoona Hospital School of Radiologic
Technology
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., Gannon University 
Ed.D., Capella University

Dr. Emily Houseknecht, PT, DPT, CEEAA,GCS​
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Assistant
B.S., D.P.T., Lebanon Valley College

Dr. Jessica Jost-Costanzo
Associate Professor of English/Department Chairperson for English and Fine Arts
B.A., Catholic University of America
M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University

Dr. Laura L. Lansing
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Rockford College
M.S., The College of William and Mary in Virginia
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University
 

Dr. Elizabeth A. Mansley
Professor of Criminology
B.S., St. Joseph’s University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware
 

Mr. Nicholas Mastromatteo
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting
A.A., Southern Illinois College
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Dr. Laura T. Michaels
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
A.A., Cuyahoga Community College
D.P.M., Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Sharon A. Miller, MS, R.T. (R) (MR) (M) (CT)
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Altoona Hospital School of Radiology
B.S., M.S., Mount Aloysius College                                                                               

Christopher D. Mingyar
Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Coordinator of Assessment and Accreditation of Business Programs
B.S., M.B.A., West Virginia University

Amanda S. Minor
Instructor of Surgical Technology/Program Director
A.S., B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Dr. Bernard Glenn Neff
Associate Professor of English/Honors Program Director/Liberal Arts-Associate of Arts Program Coordinator
Diploma, Mount Aloysius College
A.S., B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Sandra J. Nypaver
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Ohio Northern University
M.S., University of South Carolina

Dr. Penny M. O’Connor
Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., Linfield College
Ph.D., Montana State University

Robert J. Rabatin
Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S., M.P.T., Saint Francis University

Emilea N. Rippin, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN, PHRN
Instructor, School of Nursing
Advisor, Nursing Student Organization
A.S.N., Westmoreland County Community College
B.S.N., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
M.S.N.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Sara A. Rutledge
Professor of Education/Department Chairperson for Education and American Sign Language/English Interpreting 
B.A., Seton Hill College
M.A., D. Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Frank Sankey
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting
A.A.S, B.S. and M.S.Ed., Rochester Institute of Technology/National Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY

Dr. Paula K. Scaramozzino, R.T.(R)(MR)
Assistant Professor and Department Chairperson for Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
R.T., Mercy Hospital School of Radiology
B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.B.A., Saint Francis University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Brianna Schall
Clinical Instructor for Ultrasound​
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Christina M. Schilling, M.S., RN, CCRN
Instructor of Nursing
Diploma of Practical Nursing, Greater Johnstown CTC
A.S., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
MSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Michael D. Shipman, CPA
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Ithaca College
M.S., Katz Graduate School of Business 
Ed. D. Drexel University

Dr. Beth Shoff
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., University of South Carolina

Brian K. Smith, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Harrisburg Area Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Dr. Julie L. Smith
Professor of History/Political Science/ Coordinator of Secondary Education
B.A., Thiel College
M.P.A., Akron University
M.A., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University

Kristi J. Smith
Assistant Professor and Department Chairperson for Information Technology

M.B.A., B.S., Frostburg State University
A.S., Allegany College of Maryland
M.S. and Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate, Colorado State University

Dr. Christa Stipanovich, MPT, DPT
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Assistant
B.S., Thomas Jefferson University
M.S., Thomas Jefferson University  
D.P.T., Temple University

Jeff  R. Sunseri
Assistant Professor of Business/Information Technology
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Norwich University

Leslie Syrett, MSN, PMHC-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Diploma, Practical Nursing, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology
A.S.N., B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N., Wilkes University

Dr. Donald G. Talbot
Professor of English and Fine Arts
A.A.S., Haywood Community College
B.A., St. Mary’s Seminary College
M.A., Catholic University of America
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
C.A.G.S (Expressive Arts), Salve Regina University

Jon Walker
Assistant Professor of Military Science
B.S., Colorado State University
Graduate Certificate, The Pennsylvania State University

Nancy Rosensteel Way
Assistant Professor of Music/Vox Nova Director
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.M., Hartt School of Music

Dr. John A. Whitlock
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., Michigan State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Dr. Antoinette (Petrazzi) Woods
Associate Professor of Counseling
B.S., Saint Vincent College
M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University

Heather Zonts, Ph.D., R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Emeritus Faculty

Dr. Thomas P. Coakley
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Paul S. Farcus
B.S., M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Michael J. Kress
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Office of the President

John N. McKeegan
President
B.A., Bucknell University
J.D., The University of Notre Dame

Carla Nelen
Executive Assistant to the President
A.S., South Hills School of Business and Technology

Administrative Departments

Shelley Campbell
Assistant Vice President for Physical Plant & Auxiliaries
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Curt Chernicky
Database Support Analyst
B.S., Mount Aloysius College
 

Christine Clinton
Bookstore Manager
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Donna Garzarelli
Secretary - Physical Plant

Douglas Gawel
Network Administrator
B.S., Saint Francis University

Tonia Gordon
Vice President for People & Mission Integration/CHRO
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.H.R.M., Saint Francis University

Linda Leahey
Office Specialist/Receptionist
A.S., Cambria Rowe Business College

Charlene Minor
Support Center and Buyer
A.S., Central Pennsylvania Business School
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Heather Noble
Support Center Staff
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Ruth Olszweski
Database Support Analyst
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Gerald Rubritz
Director, Physical Plant
A.S., Williamsport Area Community College

Rich Shea
Director of Information Technology
B.S., St. Vincent College

Michael Schenk
Network Operations Manager

Jared Snowberger
IT Support Specialist
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Cheryl Skelly
Benefits & Student Employment Manager
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

William Trexler
Director of Campus Police & Safety
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

Andrew Wantiez
Helpdesk Manager
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Mikayla Wyrwas
Recruiting & Employment Specialist
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.H.R.M., Saint Francis University

Business Office

Michael D. Baker
Senior Vice President for Administration & Strategy/CFO
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Ann Booterbaugh
Assistant Controller
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Theresa Eger
Finance & Payroll Manager
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Claudia Faust
Accountant II
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.B.A., Liberty University

Sherrie L. Jackson
Accounting & Customer Experience Coordinator
B.S., Lock Haven University
B.S., Saint Francis University

Diane Mazur
Senior Accountant
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., Saint Francis University

Mary Rogal
Administrative Assistant, Vice President for Finance & Administration
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Alicia Strittmatter
Student Billing Accountant
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Amanda Wess-Gates
Accountant II
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.B.A., Hood College

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. David M. Haschak,  N.C.C., L.P.C.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., Duquesne University

Carol Eberhart
Executive Assistant for Academic Affairs

Kathleen P. Hoyne, MT(AMT)
Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Coordinator Health Studies Division/Coordinator Medical Laboratory Technician Program
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., M.S., Mount Aloysius College

School of Nursing and Health Sciences 

Dr. Christopher Lovett
Academic Dean for the School of Business, Arts and Sciences and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences/Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., Capella University

Desiree Beppler, R.N.
Simulation Coordinator
B.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S.N., Graceland University 

Jeanine Farabaugh
Administrative Coordinator for Health Sciences and Educational Partnerships
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Mr. Wesley King
Director of Nursing and Health Technologies
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University 

Celeste McCoy, MS
Administrative Coordinator for the School of Nursing
B.S., Grand Canyon University

School of Business, Arts and Sciences 

Dr. Christopher Lovett
Academic Dean for the School of Business, Arts and Sciences and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences/Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., Capella University

Lori Noye
Administrative Assistant for the School of Business, Arts, and Sciences
B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Office of Institutional Research

Bryan Pearson
Diretor of Institutional Research
B.S., M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University

Registrar’s Office

Janna Kohler
Registrar & Assessment Officer
B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Maireade Byrne
Associate Registrar & VA School Certifying Official
B.A., Saint Francis University

Deanna Hamilton
Records and Registration Specialist
Diploma, Computer Learning Network

Mercedes Langer
Records and Registration Specialist
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Student Success and Persistence

Kimberly L. Washington
Director of the Office of Student Success and Persistence
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania  

Jenna Weyandt
Associate Director of the Office of Student Success and Persistence
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Chatham University

Eve Laidacker
Academic Advisor
B.S., Bloomsburg University
M.S., West Chester University

Career Development & Undeclared/Exploratory Studies

Sarah Kordish
Career Development Coordinator
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Slippery Rock University  
 

Learning Commons

Dr. Christopher J. Burlingame
Writing Consultant, Study Skills Specialist, and Peer Tutor Coordinator
B.A., Juniata College
M.F.A., Chatham University
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Cara Tomallo
Professional Tutor - Nursing & Allied Health Professions
B.S.N. - West Virginia University

Anne Volk
Math Consultant and Learning Specialist
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.Div., University of Notre Dame

Library

Maggie Lykens
Research Librarian
B.A., Juniata College
M.L.S., Texas Woman’s University 

Darlene Slinkosky
Library Secretary

Robert H. Stere
Collection Management Librarian
B.A., M.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh
 

Division of Enrollment Management

Jacob Yale
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., M.S., Clarion University

Andrew Clouse
Dean of Admissions
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Connie Klinehans
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management

Susan Hoberney
Coordinator for Visits & Events
A.S., Miami Jacobs College
 

Office of Admissions

Lucy Craig
Admissions Representative
B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Brennan Hurd
Admissions Counselor
B.S., West Virginia University

Brittany Noon
Assistant Director of Admissions/Graduate and Online Programs/Slate Administrator 
B.A., M.S., Mount Aloysius College

Douglas C. Zachary Smith
Admissions Representative
A.S., Dean College
B.S., Carson Newman University

Office of Financial Aid

Stacy Schenk
Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Linda Gaston
Associate Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Michelle Elliott
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Processing Specialist
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Tina M. Tanzi
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Student Counseling
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Danielle Vandenbergh
Financial Aid Secretary

Communications Department

Samuel J. Wagner
Director of Communications
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Courtney Edmundson
Marketing & Communications Specialist
B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Sean Steffy
Publications Coordinator
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Institutional Advancement

John Farkas
Vice President for Instiutional Affairs
B.S., M.S., University of Scranton
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Alison G. McElheny
Administrative Assistant for the School of Business, Arts and Sciences
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

Sally S. Gordon
Manager of Annual Giving
A.A., Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Nancy McDougall
Development Database Specialist
B.S., Eastern Illinois University

Office of Mission Integration

Amy J. Kanich
Director of Campus Ministry
Diploma, Conemaugh School of Nursing
B.S., Univeristy of Pittsburgh

Brianna Baker
Director of Community Engagement & Service/Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Division of Student Affairs

Dr. Tracy McFarland
Vice President for Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator
B.A., SUNY Geneseo
M.S., SUNY College at Buffalo
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Jennifer Fritz
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs

Campus Police & Safety

Troy Wright

Director of Campus Police & Safety

B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Athletics

Kevin Kime
Athletic Director
B.S., Walsh University
M.Ed., LaGrange College

Guillermo “Will” Cabrera
Head Coach Men’s Basketball/Varsity Athletics Recruiter
B.A., Messiah College

Brian Giesler
Sports Information Director/Head Coach for Women’s Basketball
B.S., Grove City College
M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Ben Guiliano
Head Coach Men’s Volleyball
B.A., SUNY - Geneseo
M.S., SUNY - Brockport

Patrick Gully
Athletic Faculties Coordinator/Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Zane Heiple
Athletic Trainer
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Laurence Hutchinson
Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Soccer/Game Management
B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan University
M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Danielle O’Leary
Senior Woman Administrator/Head Lacrosse Coach
B.A., New England College
M.S., Ithaca College

Michelle Ross
Athletic Department Operations Coordinator 
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Adam Sprague
Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Soccer/Compliance Coordinator
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.B.A., New England College

Counseling and Disability Services

Marisa Schuster, L.P.C., N.C.C.
Director
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BC-TMH, Board Certified- Tele Mental Health Counselor
CGCS, Certified Grief Counseling Specialist

Brenda Mullen, L.P.C., C.A.A.D.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
B.A., Saint Francis College
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Michele Leamer
Secretary
Diploma, YTI Career Institute

Residence Life

Andrea Mantilla
Director of Residence Life/Resident Director
B.A., Holy Family University
M.Ed., Saint Francis University

Hannah Hench
Assistant Director of Residence Life
B.A., Albright College
M.Ed., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Student Activities

Sarah Klawinski
Director of Student Activities
B.A., M.Ed., Slippery Rock University

Student Health Services

Shannon Grove, RN, MSN
Director
A.S., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S.N., Drexel University

Mount Aloysius College is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, a national organization of higher education institutions sponsored by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Members of the Board of Trustees

Members of the President’s Advisory Council

Members of the President’s Executive Committee

John N. McKeegan, J.D.
President

Mr. Michael Baker
Senior Vice President for Administration & Strategy/CFO

Dr. John Farkas
Vice President for Institutional Advancement                                              

Ms. Tonia Gordon
Vice President for People & Mission Integration/CHRO

Dr. David Haschak
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Tracy McFarland
Vice President for Student Affairs

Mr. Sam Wagner
Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Mr. Jacob Yale
Vice President for Enrollment Management