Faculty & Staff Listing

Faculty Listing

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

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

Dr. John “J.T.” Bandzuh
Assistant Professor of History, Politics, and Global Affairs
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.S., Virginia Tech
Ph.D.,Florida State University

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

Jessica Birch, R.T.(R)
Clinical Instructor for Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Department (Dubois)
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

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

Dr. Joseph A. Bobak, IV
Associate Professor of Criminology
Chairperson for Justice, Law and Society Department
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science and Law, Duquesne University School of Law
Ph.D., Capella University

Jennifer Bopp, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
ASN Level 1 Coordinator
B.S.N., Saint Francis University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University

Dr. John L. Brooks, CPA
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., MBA, Waynesburg College
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Sue Clark, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Chairperson for the Associate of Science in Nursing Program
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N., Walden University
Ph.D., Walden University

Daniele N. Coccimiglio, CST
Instructor of Surgical Technology (DuBois)
Certificate, The Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital’s Program for Surgical Technologists
A.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Kristyn Croyle, MSN, ASB, RN, CCRN, PHRN
Instructor of Nursing
BSN Program Coordinator
A.S.B., Cambria-Rowe Business College
A.S.N., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S.N., 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. Gale DeArmin, NIC
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Department Chairperson for American Sign Language/English Interpreting
A.A., Pennsylvania Business Institute
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.Ed., Saint Francis University
Ed.D., University of Dayton
 
Dr. Juan F. Diaz, Jr.
Professor of Physics 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
Program Coordinator for Religious Studies
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Franciscan University
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Dr. J. Michael Engle
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh 

Mayron “Dan” Evers 
Assistant Professor of English
MAC Theatre Director 
B.F.A., The University of Texas at Arlington 
M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton 
M.S.T., Pace University 

Jennifer Gmuca 
Instructor of History, Politics, and Global Affairs 
B.A., Mount Aloysius College 
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Dr. Cathleen Golden
Associate Professor of Business
Department Chairperson for Business
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 Biology
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

Andrea D. Gutmann, RDMS, (AB)(BR)(OB/GYN)
Assistant Professor of Ultrasonography
Department Chairperson for Ultrasonography
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.H.S., Saint Francis University 

Rebecca A. Hickman, M.Ed., R.T.(R)
Instructor of 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
Department Chairperson for 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
Department Chairperson for Physical Therapy Assistant
B.S., D.P.T., Lebanon Valley College

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

Haley Lacovitch, R.T.(R)(CT)
Clinical Coordinator for Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.H.S., Saint Francis 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

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

Dr. Carol V. McIlhenny, PhD, RNC-OB
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., The College of New Jersey
M.H.Sc., Saint Francis University
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Christin Mearns, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Shenandoah University
MSN, Capella University

Tiffany Michael, CST
Clinical Instructor of Surgical Technology
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

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

Christopher D. Mingyar, CMA
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., West Virginia University

Amanda S. Minor
Instructor of Surgical Technology
Department Chairperson for Surgical Technology
A.S., B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Dr. Bernard Glenn Neff
Associate Professor of English
Honors Program Director
Diploma, 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 Chemistry
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 of Nursing
ASN Level 4 Coordinator
Advisor for the 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
B.A., Seton Hill College
M.A., D.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Dr. Paula K. Scaramozzino, R.T.(R)(MR)
Assistant Professor of 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

Christina M. Schilling, MSN, RN, CCRN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Chairperson for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Diploma of Practical Nursing, Greater Johnstown CTC
A.S., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
MSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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

Brian K. Smith, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
ASN Level 3 Coordinator
A.S., Harrisburg Area Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Kayla Smith, CST
Clinical Instructor for Surgical Technology
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

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 Information Technology
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Norwich 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

Kelly Wantiez, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
ASN Level 2 Coordinator
Nursing Diploma, Conemaugh School of Nursing
B.A., Shippensburg University
B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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 Biology
Chairperson for Science and Mathematics
B.S., Michigan State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Justin Williams 
Instructor of Information Technology
Department Chairperson for Information Technology
B.S., Mount Aloysius College 
M.S., Champlain College 

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

Dr. Heather Zonts, PhD, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Associate Dean for the School 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 

Dr. Marilyn J. Roseman 
B.S., University of Pittsburgh 
M.Ed, Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

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

Edward Curran
Help Desk Technician
B.S., A.S., Youngstown State University

Donna Garzarelli
Secretary - Physical Plant

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

Bryan Link
Maintenance Technician/Plumber

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

Dave Swatsworth
Deputy Chief of Police

Troy Wright
Director of Campus Police & Safety
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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

John “Jeff” Harvey
Controller
B.S., Indiana Univeristy of Pennsylvania

Sherrie L. Jackson
Senior Accountant 
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)
General Education Assessment Coordinator
Health Sciences Clinical Coordinator
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., M.S., Mount Aloysius College
 

Keri Salyards
Canvas Administrator
B.A., Saint Francis University
 

School of Nursing and Health Sciences 

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

Desiree Beppler, MSN, RN
Simulation and Lab Coordinator for School of Nursing & Health Sciences
BSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MSN, Graceland University

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

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

Denise Krivokuca
Pre-Nursing Advisor
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed, Lehigh University

Kimberly LaBelle, BSN, RN 
Simulation/Lab Assistant
ASN, Mount Aloysius College 
BSN, Slippery Rock University 

Caroline Pielmeier, BSN, RN
Professional Tutor for Nursing
ASN, Mount Aloysius College
BSN, Mount Aloysius College

Rachel Raschella
Administrative Coordinator in the School of Nursing
B.S., Frostburg State University

School of Business, Arts and Sciences 

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

Dr. Paul Gallagher
Fieldword Coordinator
Education Department

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

Office of Institutional Research

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

Registrar’s Office

Celeste Kopnicky
Registrar & Assessment Officer
B.S., M.S., Grand Canyon University  

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 A. 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, BSN, RN
Professional Tutor for 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

Haley Bennett
Circulation Technician
Library Assistant Certificate, PA Dept. of Education
B.A., Shippensburg University
 

Julia Proctor
Director of Library Services
B.A., Western Washington University
M.S., University of Michigan
 

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

Nicole Bopp
Assitant Director of Admissions
B.A., Penn State University
M.Ed., Saint Francis University
D.P.A., West Chest University

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

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

Corine Ondecko
Administrative Assistant 
A.S., Cambria-Rowe Business College

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

Danielle Vandenbergh
Financial Aid Counselor 
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Communications Department

Samuel J. Wagner
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

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

Sean Steffy
Publications Coordinator & Esports Head Coach 
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Institutional Advancement

Luke Fragello
Director of Alumni Affairs
B.S., Mount Aloysius College
MBA, Mount Aloysius College

Kary Milan
Vice President for Instiutional Advancement
B.A., Seton Hill University
M.A., California University of Pennsylvania

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

Office of Mission Integration

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

Alison G. McElheny
Campus Minister
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

Division of Student Affairs

Dr. Robin Gore
Vice President for Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.S., University of Wisconsin
Ed.D., Edgewood College

Joy Smith
Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs

Athletics

Brianna Baker
Assistant Athletic Director & Senior Woman Administrator/Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

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

Marcus Thomas 
Head Coach Men’s Basketball
B.A., University of Pittsburgh B.S., Robert Morris University 

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

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 

Logan Patterson
Head Coach Men’s Volleyball

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

Accessibility Services 

Shannon Grove RN, MSN 
Director
ASN, BSN, Mount Aloysius College 
MSN, Drexel University 

Residence Life 

Rick Kosakowski
Director of Residence Life

Kelsey Petrusic
Assistant Director of Residence Life
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Bowling Green State University

Student Activities

Student Health and Wellness Center 

Shannon Grove, RN, MSN
Director
ASN, BSN, Mount Aloysius College
MSN, Drexel University 

Michele Leamer
Office Manager 
Diploma, YTI Career Institute

Tanya Palovich-Scott
Registered Nurse
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.Ed., Penn State University
ASN, Penn State University
BSN, Penn State University

Jessica Quigley 
Licensed Professional Counselor 
B.S., Juniata College
M.S., Mount Aloysius College

Brianne Hilger 
Professional Counselor 
B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Mount Aloysius College 

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. Robin Gore 
Vice President for Student Affairs

Mr. Sam Wagner
Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Mr. Jacob Yale
Vice President for Enrollment Management