ADMINISTRATION
President & CEO
Kathryn A. Pittelli, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Capella University
M.A., Mansfield University
B.A., York College of Pennsylvania
Chief Academic Officer
Jeanine M. Engelmann, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Northcentral University
M.Ed., Kutztown University
B.S. Boston University
Chief Financial Officer
Liz A. Renda
B.S., University of Scranton
Associate Vice President of Facilities and Campus Projects
Roger Orlandini
B.B.A, Eastern Kentucky University
Associate Vice President of Special Programs
Kellyn Williams, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Capella University
M.B.A., Goldey-Beacom College
B.A., Goldey-Beacom College
Vice President of Faculty and College Planning
Barbara A. Byrne, R.T. (R) (MR)
M.Ed., Concordia University
B.S., Misericordia University
Vice President of Human Resources and Senior Advisor to the President
Stephenie Vergnetti
M.S., University of Scranton
B.S., Marywood University
Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs
William S. Burke
M.S., Amberton University
B.A., Wilkes University
FACULTY
A.S. Degree
Division Chair and Veterinary Nursing Program Director
Kimberly A. Konopka, CVT
B.S., Wilkes University
A.S., Johnson College
Computer Information Technology Program Director
Joseph J. Polinsky
A.S., Pennsylvania State University
Computer Information Technology Instructor
Matthew P. Cirba, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Northcentral University
M.S., Wilkes University
B.S., Keystone College
A.S., Johnson College
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director
Heather DeFazio, DPT
DPT, Arcadia University
M.S., University of Scranton
B.S., University of Scranton
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant
Julie Williams, PTA
A.A.S., The Pennsylvania State University
Radiologic Technology Program Director
Roxanne M. Caswell, R.T. (R) (M)
M.Ed., American College of Education
B.S., Misericordia University
A.A.S., Broome Community College
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator / Instructor
Jaclyn Douglass, R.T. (R) (MR)
M.Ed., American College of Education
B.S., Misericordia University
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Veterinarian
Megan Varner-Soden, DVM
DVM, Cornell University
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Veterinary Nursing Instructor
Jamie Laubenstein, CVT
A.S., Johnson College
Veterinary Nursing Instructor
Amanda Melnyk, CVT
A.S., Johnson College
Admin. Coordinator for Veterinary Nursing & Radiologic Technology
LoriAnn Benner
FACULTY
A.A.S. Degree
Associate Director of Faculty, Division Chair, Architectural Drafting & Design & Civil Design Technology Program Director
James Burden
B.S., Northern Arizona University
Mechanical Design Cert., Penn Foster
Division Chair and Electronic Engineering Technology Program Director
Richard P. Fornes
B.S., SUNY Binghamton
A.S., Broome Community College
A.S.T., Johnson College
Division Chair and Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Technology Program Director
Walter Wood
A.A.S., Johnson College
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program Director
Andrew V. Zwanch
B.S., State University of New York, Oswego
A.S.T., Johnson College
Automotive Technology Program Director
James Williams
A.A.S., Johnson College
Automotive Technology Instructor
Mark Kozemko
A.S.T., Johnson College
O.C.A. Temple University
Aviation Technology Program Director
Ryan Stephens
A.ENGT., Pennsylvania State University
Biomedical Equipment Technology Program Director
Allan Miller
A.S.T., Johnson College
Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology Program Director
Todd Campbell
A.S.T., Johnson College
Licensed General Contractor
Diesel Truck Technology Program Director
Dominic Talarico
Diesel Equipment Technology Certified,
Baron Institute of Technology
CTE- Level 1
Electrical Construction Technology Program Director
Cullen McKenna
A.A.S., Johnson College
Heavy Equipment Technology Program Director
James Charney
A.A.S., Johnson College
Mechatronics Technology Program Director
Cole Hastings Goldstein
M.F.A., Maine College of Art
B.F.A., Kutztown University
Technical Coordinator
Travis Zarnoff
A.A.S., Johnson College
Technical Instructor
Lawrence Hardic
A.A.S., Johnson College
Technical Instructor
John McDonald
A.A.S., Johnson College
Technical Instructor
Nichole Nye
A.A.S., Johnson College
Trades Instructor
Mark Chappell
A.S.T., Johnson College
FACULTY
Academic Certificate
Welding Program Director
Anthony Delucca
Certified Welding Instructor / Educator (CWI/CWE)
Certificate, Welder Training and Testing Institute
Motorcycle Fabrication Certificate
AWS D1.1 Certified Welder
Welding Instructor
Benjamin Lipperini
B.A., Keystone College
Certified Welder, Johnson College
Welding Instructor
Joshua Perniciaro
Certified Welder, Johnson College
FACULTY
Core Course Faculty
General Education Director
Heather Bonker
M.A., College of Charleston
B.A., Saint Vincent College
Post-Masters Certificate in Education, Capella University
Science Instructor
Laura Romanovich
M.S., University of New England
B.S., University of Scranton
STAFF
Academic Advisor
Luke Boniello
M.Ed. Iowa State University
B.A., University of Scranton
Academic Advisor
Gregg Raino
D.V.M., Ross University
B.A., Arcadia University
Academic Advisor
Jaclyn Risboskin
B.A., Arcadia University
Academic Advisor
Shannon Saxon-Price
M.S., University of Scranton
B.A., Kings College
Accounts Payable Clerk
Diane Webb
Administrative Assistant
Cynthia Mellon
A.S., Lackawanna College
Advancement Coordinator
Mary Kern
B.S., Keystone College
Associate Director of Career Services
Dana Healey
B.A., Misericordia University
A.A., Lackawanna College
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Tim Frank
B.A., Le Moyne College
Associate Director of Counseling & Disability Services
Melissa Saxon-Price
M.S., University of Scranton
Associate Director of Finance
Kristin Masci
M.B.A., University of Scranton
B.S., University of Scranton
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
Abigale Platte
B.A., University of Scranton
Associate Director Special Programs
Kyla Pedley
B.A., Marywood University
M.S., King’s College
Campus Manager, Hazleton
TBA
Community Engagement Coordinator
Samantha Lehman
B.A., Hollins University
Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services
Kaitlyn Lamont
B.SW., Misericordia University
Custodial Supervisor
Connie Beck
Custodian
Robert Hartman
Custodian
Bonnie Jones
Custodian
Joseph Malski
Custodian
Natalie Pfeifer
Custodian
Mark Richardson
Director of Academics
Jennifer Adamski
M.S., University of Virginia
B.S., Villanova University
Director of Continuing Education
Ashley Bechaver
B.A., American University
Director of Enrollment
Angela M. Semkew
M.S., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Director of Financial Aid
Janice Richardson
M.A., Marywood University
B.A., Marywood University
Director of Human Resources
Heather Buck
B.S., Keystone College
Director of Information Technology
Gerald J. Marsh
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Jeanne Ruane
M.H.A., University of Scranton
B.S., Marywood University
Director of Student Affairs
Amy Driscoll-McNulty
M.B.A., University of Scranton
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Ann Nealon Sparacino
M.A., University of Scranton
B.A., University of Scranton
Financial Coordinator
Kathy K. Williams
B.S., York College
Help Desk Coordinator
Evan Kleinert
A.S., Johnson College
Human Resources Generalist
Lori A. Barahona
A.S., Luzerne County Community College
Institutional Effectiveness Analyst
Dylan McConnell-Drozdis
B.S., Kutztown University
Maintenance Technician
Jacob Hellard
Maintenance Technician
David Puener
Manager of Career Services
Greg J. Race
A.S., Johnson College
Manager of Continuing Education
Felicia M. Ennes
B.A., Marywood University
Manager of Early College Programs
John Lawless
B.B.A., Marywood University
Manager of Fundraising Events
Patricia DeScipio
B.A., Penn State University
Manager of Student Care
Jessenia Zamora
B.A., Long Island University
Recruitment Advisor
Joshua Bilinski
A.A.S., Johnson College
Recruitment Advisor, Hazleton
Katherine Jensen
B.A., Temple University
Registrar
Kayla Kindt
B.A. Bloomsburg University
Registrar Office Coordinator
Susan Notarianni
A.S., Lackawanna College
Senior Accountant
Ashley Hanicak
B.S., Keystone College
Senior Director of College Advancement
Douglas Cook
B.A., Penn State University
Senior Director of Grants & Foundations Relations
Karen Baker
B.A., Penn State University
Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Josué Hernandez
Senior Recruitment Advisor
Alison Lisk
B.S., East Stroudsburg University
Special Programs Coordinator
Lindsay Cuevas
M.A., Holy Family University
B.S., Penn State University
Special Programs Coordinator
Marissa Bernardi
Student Care Coordinator, Hazleton
Yudith Paez B.S., Keystone College
Student Financial Services Counselor
Denise Boyle
A.S., Keystone College
Student Financial Services Counselor
Hugo Mori
M.A., Marywood University
B.A., University of Tampa
Student Success Coordinator
Jordan Fritz
B.A., Wilkes University
A.G.S., Luzerne Community College
Student Success Coordinator
Natalia Melgarejo
Ph.D., Cornerstone University
M.A., Cornerstone University
B.S., El Camino College
Technology Support Specialist
Michael Zangardi
A.S., Johnson College