Office of Human Resources Personnel Report: October 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 New full-time hires and appointments: Mr. Kieran R. Angel Assistant Coach, Women s Soccer Replacement position (Marcelo Antonelli) Kieran comes to the University from Australia. He has earned degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Asian Studies, also a Bachelor of Law both from Griffith University. Ms. Elizabeth A. Brothers Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher Replacement position (Rosemary Nastasi) Elizabeth started at the University through a Temporary Staffing Agency. She comes to the University from Achievement House Cyber Charter School where she served as Guidance Assistant. Ms. Kara E. Concheck Assistant Coach, Women s Lacrosse Replacement position (Alyson McCarty) Kara comes to the University from Oberlin College where she served as Assistant Coach, Women s Lacrosse. She has earned a degree of Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration-Adventure and Tourism from Fresno State University. Mr. Conor H. Dugan Public Services Assistant Replacement position (Carol Stoltz) Conor comes to the University from Community College of Allegheny County where he served as Senior Library Clerk. He has earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts in English and Music from Kenyon College. Mr. Logan L. Eppley Custodial Worker 1 Replacement position (Allen Schlosser) Logan started at the University as a part time employee, then became a full time employee. Ms. Michele A. Foster Salad/Prep, Dining Services Replacement position (Sarah Kirsch) Michele started at the University as a part time employee, then became a full time employee. Dr. Nickole M. George Associate Professor, Nursing Replacement position (Melissa Plunkard) Nickole comes to the University from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown where she served as Assistant Professor of Nursing. She has earned degrees of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Pennsylvania State University, Master of Science in Nursing Education and a Ph. D. in Nursing both from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Michael J. Groman Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Replacement position (William Hanlon) Michael comes to the University from Punxsutawney Area Hospital where he served as Rehabilitation Department Manager. He has earned degrees of Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Francis College, Master of Physical Therapy from Gannon University, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University and Education Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Ms. Rachel L. Halaszynski Director of Women s Basketball Operations Replacement position (Sarah Pastorek) Rachel comes to the University from Benedictine College where she served as Women s Basketball Graduate Assistant. She has earned degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Management and Marketing from Penn State University and Master of Business Administration from Benedictine College. Mr. Steven L. Hessmann Director of Major Gifts Steven comes to the University from Penn State University where he served as Director of Development and Alumni Relations. He has earned degrees of Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Saint Francis University and Master of Arts in Leadership and Liberal Studies from Duquesne University. Ms. Shaina M. Johnson Custodial Worker 1 Replacement position (Heather Connors) Shaina started at the University as a part time employee, then became a full time employee. Mr. Matthew D. Krupa Police Officer Replacement position (Kenneth Smith) Matthew comes to the University from DLP-Memorial Medical Center where he served as a Security Officer. He is Act 120 certified from Greater Johnstown Regional Police Academy. Mr. Joseph E. Marsh, Jr. Police Officer Replacement position (Matthew Lindsey) Joseph comes to the University from Jackson Township Police Department where he served as a Patrolman. He is Act 120 certified from Greater Johnstown Regional Police Academy. Dr. Melissa G. Meadows Assistant Professor, Biology Replacement position (Sue Shoemaker) Melissa comes to the University from University of Tübingen where she did Postdoctoral Teaching. She has earned degrees of Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from The University of North Carolina and a PhD. in Biology from Arizona State University. Fr. Benjamin Medeiros, T.O.R. Ambialet Chaplain Fr. Benjamin returns to the University as Ambialet Chaplain in France. He has earned degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing both from Saint Francis College and Master of Divinity in Theology from Saint Francis Seminary. Ms. Jennifer M. Misiura Instructor, Occupational Therapy Replacement position (Maria Colmer) Jennifer started at the University as an Occupational Therapist. She has earned degrees of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy both from Saint Francis University. Mr. Ethan P. Perry Assistant Coach, Men s and Women s Track & Field Replacement position (Grant West) Ethan comes to the University from the University of Toledo where he served as Assistant Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field. He has earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Geology and Geography from Ohio Wesleyan University. Mr. Adam D. Plummer Custodial Worker 1 Replacement position (William Kuntz) Adam started at the University through a Temporary Staffing agency, then became a full time employee.
Mr. Nicholas T. Price Police Officer Replacement position (Mathew McMurray) Nicholas comes to the University from U.S. Army National Guard where he serves as Military Police. He has earned an Associate Degree in Criminology from Pennsylvania Highland Community College. Ms. Morgan L. Scott Instructor, Intensive English Program Replacement position (Jeanine Knight) Morgan started at the University as an IEP Adjunct Instructor. She has earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages and Comparative Religion from University of Findlay. Mr. Barry Surma Director, Small Business Development Center Replacement position (Ed Huttenhower) Barry comes to the University from Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation where he served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He has earned degrees of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration both from Saint Francis University. Mr. Stephen M. Szymusiak, Jr. Police Officer Replacement position (Robert Scholl) Stephen comes to the University from Cambria County Sheriff Department where he served as Deputy K9 Handler. He has earned an Associate Degree in Criminology from Mount Aloysius College and he is Act 120 certified from IUP Police Academy. Ms. Amy J. Tercek Associate Director of Employer Relations/Internships Amy comes to the University from Saint Benedict School Advisory Board where she volunteered as President. She has earned degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Susquehanna University and Master of Arts in Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations from Saint Francis University. Mr. Brady M. Wert Interim Assistant Coach, Men s and Women s Track & Field Replacement position (Marquise Stancil) Brady started at the University as a Graduate Assistant, Assistant Coach, Men s and Women s Track & Field and Cross County. He has earned a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing from Slippery Rock University.
Separations: Ms. Brittany K. Baker 2 years of service Dr. Maria A. Colmer 17 years of service Ms. Heather A. Connors 3 years of service Mr. Michael W. Craig 2 years of service Ms. Kathleen A. Domonkos 25 years of service Ms. M. Patricia Hurley 29 years of service Mr. Jason D. Kozak 2 years of service Ms. Jeanine A. Knight 1 year of service Mr. William M. Kuntz 19 years of service Mr. Matthew Lindsey 6 months of service Mr. William J. Maris 2 years of service Ms. Alyson C. McCarty 2 years of service Ms. Leona M. McConnell 34 years of service Mr. Bryan W. Robinson 2 years of service Mr. Allen L. Schlosser 15 years of service Mr. Robert J. Scholl 2 years of service Mr. Kenneth C. Smith, Jr. 1 year of service Mr. Marquise J. Stancil 1 year of service Mr. Terence C. Swinney 1 year of service Ms. Helen T. Vizzini 41 years of service
Promotions and other changes in status: Ms. Lisa A. Georgiana Interfaith Campus Minister to Director of Center for Service and Learning Mr. Christopher S. Lytle University Police, Sergeant to Staff Sergeant Ms. Rosemary Nastasi University Police, Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher to Occupational Therapy Administrative Assistant Ms. Candice L. Smith Custodial Worker 1 to Custodial Worker 2 Ms. Carol L. Stoltz Library Assistant, Circulation to Head of Access Services