Johnson College is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 academic year. In addition, two current board members will assume new leadership roles, with Frank Kilyanek ‘85 named Chairperson of the Board and Candy Frye ‘94 appointed Vice Chairperson of the Board. These changes reflect the College’s continued commitment to strong governance and strategic growth as it advances its mission of providing hands-on education in a supportive environment.
The newly appointed board members are:
Jose de los Rios
Papermaking Integrated Work Systems and Manufacturing Capability Leader, Procter & Gamble
De los Rios joins the Johnson College Board of Directors for the 2025-26 academic year. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Political Science from Rutgers University. In addition to his involvement with Johnson College, De los Rios serves as a member of the WVIA board and executive committee as well as the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Glenburn, PA.
Dr. Erin Keating
Superintendent, Scranton School District
Keating joins the Johnson College Board of Directors for the 2025-26 academic year. She has previously worked with the College through enrollment and STEM activities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from West Chester University, a master’s degree in Curriculum Strategies and Development and Educational Leadership from Wilkes University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Wilkes University.
In addition to her involvement with Johnson College, Keating currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer for Urban Superintendents Association of America, a member of the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties board, an executive board committee member of the Skills in Scranton (Scranton Chamber of Commerce) Board of Directors, a member of the Office of Youth and Family Service Advisory Board, and she was formerly the Chair of the Labor and Relations Sub Committee of the Luzerne County Community College Board of Trustees. She resides in Edwardsville, PA.
Jake Latcham
Chief Operating Officer, Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services
Latcham joins the Johnson College Board of Directors for the 2025-26 academic year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. In addition to his involvement with Johnson College, Latcham serves as a member of StartUp NEPA Angel Investment Fund. He resides in Dallas, PA.
Terrence McDonald, Esq.
Attorney/Owner, Terrence J. McDonald, Esquire, P.C.
McDonald joins the Johnson College Board of Directors for the 2025-26 academic year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Scranton and a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.
In addition to his involvement with Johnson College, McDonald serves as a member of the Lackawanna County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association and volunteers with various community organizations. He formerly served as a member of the Scranton/Lackawanna Health and Welfare Authority and the Hearing Committee Member for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and he was a solicitor for the Borough of Dunmore. He resides in Dunmore, PA.
Walter Rosiecki
Senior Vice President, Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company
Rosiecki joins the Johnson College Board of Directors for the 2025-26 academic year. He has previously worked with the College as a member of one of its Program Advisory Committees. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Finance emphasis from Susquehanna University and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Massachusetts. Rosiecki resides in South Abington Township, PA.
Heather Kubic Skapyak
Director of Business Development, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Kubic Skapyak joins the Johnson College Board of Directors for the 2025-26 academic year. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and a minor in Black and White Photography from Arcadia University. She also holds a National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certification.
Kubic Skapyak serves as an executive committee member and Secretary of the Board for the Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO) – an affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she serves as a member and Secretary of the Board for SLIBCO Utilities, Inc. – another affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. She resides in Archbald, PA.
The Johnson College Board of Directors plays a critical role in supporting the College’s strategic direction, fiscal health, and community partnerships. Johnson College extends its sincere gratitude to all board members for their ongoing service and commitment to student success.
