Foundation Board of Directors
The Slippery Rock University Board of Directors is a dynamic board. It carefully and thoughtfully makes decisions to accomplish the purpose of the Foundation, which is to support Slippery Rock University in reaching its priority goals. New members are elected by the Board of Directors and serve three-year terms.
The Board of Directors encompasses several committees which include: Executive, Finance, Human Resources, Governance, and Nominations.
The Board of Directors encompasses several committees which include: Executive, Finance, Human Resources, Governance, and Nominations.
Board Officers
Mr. Mark Palmer ’96, Chair
Mr. Mark Palmer, a 1996 SRU graduate with a BS in Business Administration, lives in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor as well as President of Integrity Financial Advisors, LLC. Mr. Palmer, a former SRU football player, is a member of the Rock Football National Championship Committee. He and his wife, Stephanie, support an annual scholarship, and are recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society. Mr. Palmer currently serves as the Chair of the Board, Chair of the Executive Committee, is a member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and is a former Chair of the Finance Committee.
Ms. Sandy Connolly ’87, Vice Chair
Ms. Connolly is the Vice President for Business and Chief Financial Officer for Campbell University. She has over 25 years of leadership, focusing on strategic finance and operations within higher education. Prior to joining Campbell University, Ms. Connolly served at Duke University, as the Vice Dean for Finance & Administration at the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Associate Dean Finance & Operations at the College of Engineering, for a combined 15 years. At North Carolina State University (for a combined nine years) held the roles of Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Administration, and Director of Fiscal Operations and Academic Personnel in the Provost Office, as well as the Director of Business Services for the College of Textiles.
Ms. Connolly holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science in Management from North Carolina State University. She is also a certified public accountant.
She and her husband, Jerry, have endowed the Alpha Kappa Psi scholarship and are recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Ms. Connolly serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board and as a member of the Investment Committee.
Ms. Connolly holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science in Management from North Carolina State University. She is also a certified public accountant.
She and her husband, Jerry, have endowed the Alpha Kappa Psi scholarship and are recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Ms. Connolly serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board and as a member of the Investment Committee.
Ms. Jennifer Walters ’89, Secretary
Ms. Walters is Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Trib Total Media, LLC and 535Media, LLC. based in Tarentum, PA. She has served in various capacities since 2003 including Chief Operating Officer – Accounting and Administration, Corporate Controller, Chief Strategic Planning Officer, and Finance Manager. In addition, she is a Trustee of the owner of both companies, the Richard M Scaife 2004 Grantor Trust. Prior to joining Trib Total Media,, she served as Financial Planning Manager for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ms. Walters previously served on the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association Foundation. Also, Ms. Walters has served as the College Chapter Director for the Delta Zeta Sorority at Slippery Rock University since 2004 and also serves at the National level on their Collegiate Finance Committee. She earned a bachelor of science degree in Finance at Slippery Rock University in 1989. Ms. Walters resides in Butler, Pennsylvania. Ms. Walters and her husband Dennis ’89 reside in Butler, and are recognized at the Amethyst level of the Lifetime Giving Society. She currently serves as the Secretary of the Board, and is on the Investment and Executive Committees.
Board Members
Francis J. Aloi
Mr. Aloi is a Vice President and Portfolio Manager for the Pittsburgh office of Glenmede Trust Company. Prior to this role, he was the Pittsburgh Market Director of Investments for Hawthorn–PNC Family Wealth where his team managed $9 Billion in client assets.
Mr. Aloi was awarded the CFA designation in 2000 and the CMT designation in 2017. Previously he chaired the Financial Literacy Committee of the Pittsburgh CFA Institute. He earned his MBA degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1996, and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics in 1990 from IUP.
He has served on the Board of Plains Presbyterian Church where he has been the Treasurer since 2007, and currently serves on the Board of Beaver-Butler Presbytery. In his spare time, he is a pulpit supply preacher in the various Churches of the Presbytery.
He and his wife, Tiffany, have endowed the Frank and Tiffany Aloi Scholarship at SRU and have included SRU within their estate plan. They have been recognized for their charitable contributions as members of the Ruby level of the Lifetime Giving Society. Mr. Aloi currently serves on the Executive Committee and as the Chairperson of the Investment Committee.
Mr. Aloi was awarded the CFA designation in 2000 and the CMT designation in 2017. Previously he chaired the Financial Literacy Committee of the Pittsburgh CFA Institute. He earned his MBA degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1996, and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics in 1990 from IUP.
He has served on the Board of Plains Presbyterian Church where he has been the Treasurer since 2007, and currently serves on the Board of Beaver-Butler Presbytery. In his spare time, he is a pulpit supply preacher in the various Churches of the Presbytery.
He and his wife, Tiffany, have endowed the Frank and Tiffany Aloi Scholarship at SRU and have included SRU within their estate plan. They have been recognized for their charitable contributions as members of the Ruby level of the Lifetime Giving Society. Mr. Aloi currently serves on the Executive Committee and as the Chairperson of the Investment Committee.
Kenny Bonus
Kenny Bonus, CPA, is the Principal of Bonus Accounting LLC. He graduated from Clarion University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management in 2010. Kenny worked in Pittsburgh at a Big Four accounting firm for five and a half years before leaving and founding Bonus Accounting LLC. In 2016, he was named one of the PA Institute of CPA's Young Leaders of the Year. Kenny was elected to serve as Butler City Councilman and is the Director of Streets and Public Improvement. In 2020 Bonus Accounting received the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. In 2021 Kenny received the Entrepreneur of the year award from the Butler County Chamber of Commerce. Kenny is actively engaged in various non-profit organizations; he currently sits on various boards of directors. Kenny recently established the Bonus Accounting Endowment Scholarship with the Slippery Rock University Foundation to support students pursuing accounting and finance degrees. Mr. Bonus currently serves on the Finance Committee, and is recognized at the Amethyst level of the Lifetime Giving Society. When he isn't working, Kenny enjoys spending time with his wife, Rosie, and sons Oliver and Finnegan.
Ms. Cheryle Campbell ’67
Cheryle (Sherry) Campbell is the now-retired Director of the Pittsburgh Field Office Department of Housing and Urban Development, an agency she served, in Pittsburgh, for nearly 40 years. As Director, she coordinated the operations of an 80-person staff in the fields of community development, single family and multifamily affordable housing, fair housing and equal opportunity, public housing, human resources, media representation, congressional relations and strategic management planning.
In 2015, SRU recognized her as a Distinguished Alumna and in 2009, she received the Distinguished Alumna award from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. She currently serves on the Executive and Nominations Committees. Ms. Campbell established the H. Margaret Campbell Endowed Scholarship for Advancing Women’s Leadership and she is recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society
Sherry lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and spends winter months at her home in Bradenton, Florida. She enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling.
In 2015, SRU recognized her as a Distinguished Alumna and in 2009, she received the Distinguished Alumna award from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. She currently serves on the Executive and Nominations Committees. Ms. Campbell established the H. Margaret Campbell Endowed Scholarship for Advancing Women’s Leadership and she is recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society
Sherry lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and spends winter months at her home in Bradenton, Florida. She enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling.
Erin Daruszka ’97
Erin (Jackson) Daruszka (she/her/hers) has over 20 years of HR experience. She currently holds the SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. Ms. Daruszka is a 1997 graduate of Slippery Rock University with a BA in Communication. She also has a MA in Communication from Northern Illinois University (‘00) and a graduate certificate in Organizational Development & Leadership from Fielding Graduate University (‘20). Ms. Daruszka is currently an HR Consultant with OneDigital (formerly Christine Mathews Consulting) where she serves as Head of People or People Partner for several early-stage biotech and tech start-ups. Ms. Daruszka is a certified personal development coach through both the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF) holding the CPCC and ACC designations and a Certified Team Performance Coach (CTPC) through Team Coaching International (TCI), plus she is certified in several assessment tools (DISC, Predictive Index, Hogan, EIQ-2). She is also an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University in San Francisco teaching in the Masters of HR Management program and at Southern New Hampshire University teaching undergraduate HR courses. Erin currently serves as the Chairperson of the Human Resources Committee.
In her spare time (yes, she actually does have some) you can find her reading, working out, spending time outdoors (hiking or kayaking), or watching Jeopardy. She lives in Walkertown, North Carolina with her husband and furry family (4 cats and a dog).
In her spare time (yes, she actually does have some) you can find her reading, working out, spending time outdoors (hiking or kayaking), or watching Jeopardy. She lives in Walkertown, North Carolina with her husband and furry family (4 cats and a dog).
Joe Finney ’86
Joe is a results driven business executive with 38 years of experience growing diverse service-oriented businesses. He is experienced in a wide range of businesses and has a strong track record of creating value within Private Equity, consumer services, retail, and distribution businesses.
Joe graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1986 with a degree in business administration.
He started his career at ServiceMaster where over 16 years he advanced from being a Terminix Branch Manager to the Managing Director of Terminix Europe and SVP of Operations at ARS. Joe then spent 10 years in the Automotive sector. For 6 years he was the CEO of Tire Centers,LLC for Michelin North America, and for 4 years President of the Sears Automotive Group.
For the past 10 years Joe has been an Executive and CEO leading rapidly growing Private Equity businesses where, as CEO of Environmental Pest Service he grew the business ten-fold, and as President of the Mainstreet Insurance Group at Baldwin Risk Partners he helped position the company for a successful IPO.
Currently, Joe is the CEO of T3 Services Group,LLC, where he is responsible for leading a team to scale a multi-brand Plumbing & Air Conditioning platform, while working to become the nation's example of how to transform and maintain vibrant high performing cultures.
In 2015 Joe received Slippery Rock’s Distinguished Alumni Award. He lives in Tampa FL with his wife Pam who is also a Slippery Rock alumna.
Joe graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1986 with a degree in business administration.
He started his career at ServiceMaster where over 16 years he advanced from being a Terminix Branch Manager to the Managing Director of Terminix Europe and SVP of Operations at ARS. Joe then spent 10 years in the Automotive sector. For 6 years he was the CEO of Tire Centers,LLC for Michelin North America, and for 4 years President of the Sears Automotive Group.
For the past 10 years Joe has been an Executive and CEO leading rapidly growing Private Equity businesses where, as CEO of Environmental Pest Service he grew the business ten-fold, and as President of the Mainstreet Insurance Group at Baldwin Risk Partners he helped position the company for a successful IPO.
Currently, Joe is the CEO of T3 Services Group,LLC, where he is responsible for leading a team to scale a multi-brand Plumbing & Air Conditioning platform, while working to become the nation's example of how to transform and maintain vibrant high performing cultures.
In 2015 Joe received Slippery Rock’s Distinguished Alumni Award. He lives in Tampa FL with his wife Pam who is also a Slippery Rock alumna.
Donald W. Fox ’85
Don is currently the Senior Vice President at Redeemer Health. He is responsible for Facility Management, Real Estate Management, Acquisitions, and Safety and Security. Don has experience with many different aspects of the healthcare markets including Insurance payers, hospital systems, pharmaceutical, and healthcare consulting. Those experiences have allowed him to better understand and work successfully to implement operational, strategic and policy changes as the market placed changed over 30+ year career.
Don earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Slippery Rock University in 1985 and earned his MBA in Finance from LaSalle University. Don has sat on numerous Boards including supporting Adults with Disabilities, Senior Living Communities and a Real Estate Management Board.
Don earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Slippery Rock University in 1985 and earned his MBA in Finance from LaSalle University. Don has sat on numerous Boards including supporting Adults with Disabilities, Senior Living Communities and a Real Estate Management Board.
Mr. Craig Fraser ’86
Craig Fraser currently serves as the CEO and President of Windtree Therapeutics, a publicly traded global biotechnology company, where he also is a member of the Board of Directors. Craig has 31 years of experience as a leader in product development, commercial operations and financing as well as in building successful global biopharmaceutical businesses for both startups and large, established companies. Prior to joining Windtree, Craig held several executive positions, including as Chief Operating Officer and President at Novelion Therapeutics, Vice President of Global Disease Areas at Pfizer, Vice President and Global Business Manager at Wyeth and Vice President of Sales & Marketing and Commercial Operations at Johnson & Johnson / Centocor. Craig is a veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army.
Craig received his Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from Slippery Rock University in 1986. During his time as an SRU student, he was awarded the American Legion Leadership Scholarship, was Brother of the Year in his fraternity and was on the Dean’s List for academic excellence. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate. Craig was selected by the University as the recipient of the 2021 SRU Distinguished Alumni award.
In addition to serving on the Slippery Rock University Foundation Board since 2016, Craig has been heavily involved in community leadership roles and volunteer work with several organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Corporate Partners (ACP), the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and the Knights of Columbus. In addition, he has served as a CEO Mentor to founder and start-up CEOs and as a member of the board of HelpHopeLive, a non-profit organization. Craig and his wife Cindy are the parents of two children, Alex and Madison Fraser. Craig and his family reside in New Hope in eastern Pennsylvania. Craig currently serves on the Governance Committee. Craig and Cindy are recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Craig received his Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from Slippery Rock University in 1986. During his time as an SRU student, he was awarded the American Legion Leadership Scholarship, was Brother of the Year in his fraternity and was on the Dean’s List for academic excellence. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate. Craig was selected by the University as the recipient of the 2021 SRU Distinguished Alumni award.
In addition to serving on the Slippery Rock University Foundation Board since 2016, Craig has been heavily involved in community leadership roles and volunteer work with several organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Corporate Partners (ACP), the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and the Knights of Columbus. In addition, he has served as a CEO Mentor to founder and start-up CEOs and as a member of the board of HelpHopeLive, a non-profit organization. Craig and his wife Cindy are the parents of two children, Alex and Madison Fraser. Craig and his family reside in New Hope in eastern Pennsylvania. Craig currently serves on the Governance Committee. Craig and Cindy are recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Daniel Ginsberg ’87
Mr. Ginsberg is a Principal Partner of eGage Human Capital Consulting based in Mason, Ohio. He provides services to organizations of all sizes to assist with their human capital strategy and operational execution. Mr. Ginsberg was previously a Senior Vice President of Human Resources in fortune 500 organizations. Mr. Ginsberg earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Slippery Rock University in 1987 and a M.A. in Organizational Behavior from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1998. Mr. Ginsberg is an adjunct faculty member at Fairleigh Dickinson University since 2000. He is also a member of the American Cancer Society, Real Men Wear Pink since 2018 and recently became an Adult New Reader for Warren County Community Services. He currently serves on the Human Resources Committee.
Mr. Richard Harper, Esq. ’70
As legal counsel, Mr. Harper has served the Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County and numerous townships, boroughs, municipal authorities, school districts and zoning hearing boards in private law practice. He has served as counsel to public utilities, business organizations, and numerous non-profit organizations. Mr. Harper has served as general counsel to Westminster College and taught business law at Westminster College. He served in the United States Marine Corps and Reserve Components from 1970 to 1976 when he was honorably discharged. In addition, Mr. Harper has served on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society, and the Board of Directors of the Lake Latonka Property Owners Association. He earned the bachelor’s degree in education in 1970 at Slippery Rock University, and the Juris Doctor degree at Dickinson School of Law. Mr. Harper and his wife, Brenda, are long-time supporters of Slippery Rock University, and are recognized at the Amethyst level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Larry Kelly ’75
Mr. Kelly is a 1975 graduate from SRU with a BS in Elementary Education and Communications. He graduated cum laude from the University of Akron School of Law in 1983. Mr. Kelly is currently a partner in the law firm of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly and George.
Mr. Kelly has been Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist since 1995. He has been selected as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh since 2019. He has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, an award reserved for the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania, for over 15 years. Mr. Kelly was selected as one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2022 and 2023 and has been AV rated by the lawyer rating agency Martindale Hubbell for over 15 years. The AV rating is the highest rating a lawyer can receive for legal ability and ethics.
He served as a member of the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board from 2013 to 2018 and also served as President of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association from 2015-2016. Mr. Kelly is currently serving as the President-elect of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and will be elevated to President in 2024. He served as President of Cray Youth and Family Services, an agency supporting dependent children, for over 30 years. Mr. Kelly serves on the Governance Committee, and is recognized at the Peridot level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Mr. Kelly has been Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist since 1995. He has been selected as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh since 2019. He has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, an award reserved for the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania, for over 15 years. Mr. Kelly was selected as one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2022 and 2023 and has been AV rated by the lawyer rating agency Martindale Hubbell for over 15 years. The AV rating is the highest rating a lawyer can receive for legal ability and ethics.
He served as a member of the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board from 2013 to 2018 and also served as President of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association from 2015-2016. Mr. Kelly is currently serving as the President-elect of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and will be elevated to President in 2024. He served as President of Cray Youth and Family Services, an agency supporting dependent children, for over 30 years. Mr. Kelly serves on the Governance Committee, and is recognized at the Peridot level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Jairus Moore ’19, ’20
Mr. Moore graduated in 2013 from Triangle Tech with an Associate in Specialized Technology degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. In 2016, he came to Slippery Rock University (SRU), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Safety Management and was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer in the United States Army in 2019. In 2020, he earned his Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from SRU as well.
Upon honorably serving his country, he decided to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree, which he is currently completing at Robert Morris University in Instructional Management and Leadership. He is a Safety Investigator employed by the United States Department of Transportation.
Mr. Moore has scholarships in the Safety Management and Criminal Justice Departments to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At SRU, he was a volunteer firefighter, a part of the Army ROTC, Council of Trustees, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, and Slippery Rock Cheer, and participated in many other clubs and work programs. He loves Slippery Rock University because of the many opportunities it provided him to grow personally, meet wonderful people, and be successful in the future. Mr. Moore is recognized at the Peridot level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Upon honorably serving his country, he decided to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree, which he is currently completing at Robert Morris University in Instructional Management and Leadership. He is a Safety Investigator employed by the United States Department of Transportation.
Mr. Moore has scholarships in the Safety Management and Criminal Justice Departments to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At SRU, he was a volunteer firefighter, a part of the Army ROTC, Council of Trustees, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, and Slippery Rock Cheer, and participated in many other clubs and work programs. He loves Slippery Rock University because of the many opportunities it provided him to grow personally, meet wonderful people, and be successful in the future. Mr. Moore is recognized at the Peridot level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Erica Nelson-Flowers M ’04
A veteran of the sports industry, Erica Nelson-Flowers has amassed a career working on the grassroots, collegiate, Olympic and professional levels of sports. She currently serves the state of Texas as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). In this role she is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to grow the sport of tennis amongst underrepresented communities. Since joining the USTA in March of 2021, Erica has utilized 20+ years of extensive expertise to engage and unite diverse missions, people, and organizations to ultimately spark change statewide. Prior to the USTA, Erica worked for 11.5 years in Student-Athlete Development at the University of Arkansas and the University of South Carolina where she assisted student-athletes from all sports teams with their personal and career development in preparation for life after graduation. Her foundation for supporting athletes off the playing field began early in her career when she worked in the Player Development department for the National Basketball Association (NBA). At the league she coordinated programs and initiatives to support the players’ personal growth and preparation for life after retirement. Erica’s first job in sports came as the Sports Manager for NYC2012, the U.S. representative and an international finalist to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In this role she managed the involvement of over 2,000 Olympians and Paralympians from around the world, amongst many other duties.
Erica holds the rare distinction of having worked in Athlete Relations with collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes during her career.
She holds a B.A. in Physical Education with a minor in Communications from California State University, Dominguez Hills and a M.S. in Sports Management from Slippery Rock University (PA).
In January, 2023 Erica was selected for the prestigious “Top 50 Women Leaders in Austin” by the organization, “Women We Admire”. In March, 2023 she was selected to the 2023 Slippery Rock University (SRU) Sport Management program’s “Hall of Fame” and in May of the same year, she provided the SRU College of Graduate Studies commencement address. Erica is also a newly elected member of the Board of Directors for the SRU Foundation.
Erica is a member of the Peridot level of the Lifetime Giving Society, and currently resides outside of Dallas, TX with her wife, Sharl, and dog son, Major.
Erica holds the rare distinction of having worked in Athlete Relations with collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes during her career.
She holds a B.A. in Physical Education with a minor in Communications from California State University, Dominguez Hills and a M.S. in Sports Management from Slippery Rock University (PA).
In January, 2023 Erica was selected for the prestigious “Top 50 Women Leaders in Austin” by the organization, “Women We Admire”. In March, 2023 she was selected to the 2023 Slippery Rock University (SRU) Sport Management program’s “Hall of Fame” and in May of the same year, she provided the SRU College of Graduate Studies commencement address. Erica is also a newly elected member of the Board of Directors for the SRU Foundation.
Erica is a member of the Peridot level of the Lifetime Giving Society, and currently resides outside of Dallas, TX with her wife, Sharl, and dog son, Major.
Ms. Gail Paserba ’90
Ms. Paserba is CEO and owner of International Quality Consultants, Inc. (IQC), providing quality control, inspection, and training services to a wide variety of international companies from the nuclear, fossil fuel, renewable energy, and transportation industries. In 1995, Gail and her husband started International Quality Consultants, Inc. where Gail served as controller. After Tom’s passing in 2013, Gail became president of IQC, Inc. and continues, now in the position of Chief Executive Officer, to grow the company as an industry leader in the quality services. Gail is a resident of Butler and serves as a trustee for Butler County Community College and a board member for the Butler Health System Foundation. She was honored in October of 2017 as a Slippery Rock University Distinguished Alumni and was also recognized in March of 2018 as having achieved the 2018 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards. Gail is recognized at the Ruby level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Tim Post ’00
Mr. Post is currently a Corporate Partnership Manager with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is in his 9th season with the team. Mr. Post is tasked with maintaining current partnerships and developing new business each year for the organization. Prior to this role, Mr. Post worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning for 12 years gaining experience in the corporate ticket, luxury suite, and sponsorship departments.
He is a 2000 SRU Graduate with a BS in Sports Management and Minor in Business and was a member of the SRU Basketball Team from 1997-1999. He lives in Sewickley PA with this wife Melissa and son Bennett. He enjoys playing golf, basketball, and traveling in his free time.
He is a 2000 SRU Graduate with a BS in Sports Management and Minor in Business and was a member of the SRU Basketball Team from 1997-1999. He lives in Sewickley PA with this wife Melissa and son Bennett. He enjoys playing golf, basketball, and traveling in his free time.
Ms. Julie Baez Prebula
Ms. Prebula is the owner of The Prebula Family Agency where she works as a life agent and trains other life insurance agents across the country seeking to build their own independent agencies or earn an income as life agents.
More recently, Ms. Prebula has been recognized as the first Latina golf course owner in the country, when she invested in, what was originally known as Armco Country Club, in the fall of 2019. Immediately after the purchase, it was important to her and her partners to rename the semi-private golf course to Slippery Rock Golf Club and Events Center and reintroduce the space to the community. In summer of 2021, Ms. Prebula, purchased Slippery Rock’s historic, 12-room bed and breakfast, the Applebutter Inn, to complement the golf club and extend their events facilities.
Prior to Ms. Prebula’s entrepreneurial roles in western PA, Julie worked for Fortune 100 companies and international brands like Disney, Capitol Records and ImpreMedia, as well as startups and indie labels in the music and tech spheres of Los Angeles where she specialized in growing Latino and multi-cultural audiences nationwide.
Ms. Prebula’s break into the Los Angeles music scene came just after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Advertising and was recruited to head the independent, Latin Jazz music label, Moondos Records. Soon after, Ms. Preubla spearheaded an opportunity with another Latinx partner to buildout a successful salon and day spa located inside the historic Wilshire Grand Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. During this time, Ms. Prebula worked as a public relations media consultant for Spanish-language musical acts and bilingual talent across the country.
At Ms. Prebula’s core is an ever-present longing to create community and inclusion thru what brings people together the most: music, sports, and food! Today, Ms Preubla and her family support the annual scholarship honoring her husband’s grandfather, the late Senator Donald O. Oesterling as well as their own Prebula Family Agency - Because Life Matters™ Leadership Scholarship.
More recently, Ms. Prebula has been recognized as the first Latina golf course owner in the country, when she invested in, what was originally known as Armco Country Club, in the fall of 2019. Immediately after the purchase, it was important to her and her partners to rename the semi-private golf course to Slippery Rock Golf Club and Events Center and reintroduce the space to the community. In summer of 2021, Ms. Prebula, purchased Slippery Rock’s historic, 12-room bed and breakfast, the Applebutter Inn, to complement the golf club and extend their events facilities.
Prior to Ms. Prebula’s entrepreneurial roles in western PA, Julie worked for Fortune 100 companies and international brands like Disney, Capitol Records and ImpreMedia, as well as startups and indie labels in the music and tech spheres of Los Angeles where she specialized in growing Latino and multi-cultural audiences nationwide.
Ms. Prebula’s break into the Los Angeles music scene came just after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Advertising and was recruited to head the independent, Latin Jazz music label, Moondos Records. Soon after, Ms. Preubla spearheaded an opportunity with another Latinx partner to buildout a successful salon and day spa located inside the historic Wilshire Grand Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. During this time, Ms. Prebula worked as a public relations media consultant for Spanish-language musical acts and bilingual talent across the country.
At Ms. Prebula’s core is an ever-present longing to create community and inclusion thru what brings people together the most: music, sports, and food! Today, Ms Preubla and her family support the annual scholarship honoring her husband’s grandfather, the late Senator Donald O. Oesterling as well as their own Prebula Family Agency - Because Life Matters™ Leadership Scholarship.
Melissa Richey ’97
As a Senior Vice president and Sales Leader for PNC Private Bank®, Melissa oversees a team of professionals who help families manage their wealth and leave a legacy. Before joining the Private Bank in 2021, she was the Managing Director of the PNC Institutional Asset Management team in Pittsburgh. As Managing Director and Market Leader, she led the team by providing investment management and asset custody solutions to institutional clients, including corporations, foundations, endowments, pension plans and 401(k) plans.
Prior to joining PNC in 2018, Melissa was the EVP of a local RIA firm. As part of the firm's executive team, she was responsible for making the sales and marketing teams run smoothly and successfully. She participated in all strategic decisions regarding the firm's operations, which included P&L analysis, personnel changes, strategic planning, and geographic expansion.
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Slippery Rock University. Melissa holds the Certified Financial Planner ™ designation which ensures that holistic financial planning is integrated with a customized investment strategy. Melissa has over 25 years of wealth management industry experience on both the personal wealth and institutional side of the financial services industry. She brings broad perspective in helping both institutional clients as well as families.
Currently, Melissa serves on both the Finance and Investment Committees of the Foundation. In addition, she served as member of the Executive Committee, United Way Women's Leadership Council for 5 years to help connect women leaders across our region improve the lives of those in our communities who are underserved. Melissa also serves as a mentor within two different PNC programs to help coach, development, and support the talents of our young women in business.
Melissa lives in Franklin Park with her husband, Doug, their two daughters, Casey and Alexa, and their dog, Ginger.
Prior to joining PNC in 2018, Melissa was the EVP of a local RIA firm. As part of the firm's executive team, she was responsible for making the sales and marketing teams run smoothly and successfully. She participated in all strategic decisions regarding the firm's operations, which included P&L analysis, personnel changes, strategic planning, and geographic expansion.
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Slippery Rock University. Melissa holds the Certified Financial Planner ™ designation which ensures that holistic financial planning is integrated with a customized investment strategy. Melissa has over 25 years of wealth management industry experience on both the personal wealth and institutional side of the financial services industry. She brings broad perspective in helping both institutional clients as well as families.
Currently, Melissa serves on both the Finance and Investment Committees of the Foundation. In addition, she served as member of the Executive Committee, United Way Women's Leadership Council for 5 years to help connect women leaders across our region improve the lives of those in our communities who are underserved. Melissa also serves as a mentor within two different PNC programs to help coach, development, and support the talents of our young women in business.
Melissa lives in Franklin Park with her husband, Doug, their two daughters, Casey and Alexa, and their dog, Ginger.
Terry Shulsky ’90
Mr. Terry A. Shulsky is a 1990 SRU graduate with a B.A. in Political Science and resides in Harmony, Pennsylvania. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University in 1998. Mr. Shulsky is a shareholder at the law firm of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC and practices bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, and insolvency litigation. Mr. Shulsky was selected by his peers to Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2005 and 2006 and he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America consistently since 2018 under the Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights and Insolvency & Reorganization Law. Mr. Shulsky is a former SRU football player. Mr. Shulsky currently serves as a board member of the Miracle League of Southwestern Pennsylvania which is dedicated to providing the opportunity for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities to play organized baseball. Mr. Shulsky also serves as a trustee for the Seneca Valley Foundation for the Seneca Valley School District. Mr. Shulsky and his wife, Dr. Kristie Shulsky, are together a member of the Peridot Club of the Slippery Rock University Lifetime Giving Society.
Eric Wangler ’88
Mr. Wangler is the President - Global Legal Market at BigHand Inc, a global software development company specializing in efficiency solutions for law firms. He has over 25 years of experience building highly successful organizations, combining strong organic growth execution, with accretive M&A strategy and delivery. Prior to joining BigHand, Wangler held several leadership positions at Ricoh/IKON including leading their US legal vertical organization.
Wangler earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Slippery Rock University in 1988. Previously, he served on the board of the Western Pennsylvania Arthritis Foundation. Wangler helped establish the Paul Kuszaj Memorial Scholarship at Slippery Rock University. He serves on the Human Resources Committee, and he and his wife, Tracy ’88, are recognized at the Amethyst level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Wangler earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Slippery Rock University in 1988. Previously, he served on the board of the Western Pennsylvania Arthritis Foundation. Wangler helped establish the Paul Kuszaj Memorial Scholarship at Slippery Rock University. He serves on the Human Resources Committee, and he and his wife, Tracy ’88, are recognized at the Amethyst level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Joy Zeiner ’86
Joy Zeiner is a 1986 SRU graduate with a BS in Accounting and lives in New Mexico. She is a retired CPA having been a Senior Manager for KPMG, KPMG Consulting, and BearingPoint and was the CFO of a regional hospital in Southwestern PA. Most of Joy's career was in the healthcare field, where she assisted hospitals and physician practices with their billing and collection cycle. In her retirement, she has turned her time and hobbies into philanthropy opportunities, working with the United Way of Central New Mexico, tutoring kindergarten children in reading, and providing handmade quilts to local non-profits assisting women in New Mexico exiting incarceration and abusive situations. Joy funds an endowed scholarship at SRU for Accounting Majors, and is a member of the 1889 Society. She also serves on the Finance Committee and is recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Directors Emeriti
- Ms. Elizabeth Berkely, SPHR, CCMC, ’70, ’72
- Mr. Harry Bertrand '81
- Mr. Doug McMullen
- Dr. Paul Rizza
- Mrs. Janet Sargert '63
- Mr. Bill Sonntag ’70
- Mr. Barry Welsch ’73