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. Cheryle Campbell ’67, Secretary
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.
Board Members
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.
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, and Enneagram). Erin is a certified Happy For No Reason and Infinite Possibilities trainer and an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University in San Francisco teaching in the Masters of HR Management program. 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 (running, 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 (running, hiking, or kayaking), or watching Jeopardy. She lives in Walkertown, North Carolina with her husband and furry family (4 cats and a dog).
Richard Dickinson ’87
After a 37-year career leading multi-billion-dollar and complex organizational initiatives, Mr. Dickinson recently retired from Johnson & Johnson where he spent the last 25 years in various senior leadership positions. He is now focused on contributing as a board director, advisor, and consultant to organizations and firms navigating transformation initiatives, portfolio strategy, and/or governance challenges.
Mr. Dickinson recently held the title of Chief Financial Officer, Red River Talc, LLC, and Royalty Acquisition Management (RAM), Johnson & Johnson, responsible for the strategic, financial, and governance of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder Talc Liability residing in the Red River Talc entity. Prior to this role, Mr. Dickinson was VP, New Business Development for the MedTech Group leading initiatives valued at $10B+ including all of Johnson & Johnson’s largest divestitures. Prior to these roles Mr. Dickinson held WW leadership roles that increasingly expanded in scope at both Johnson and Johnson and Sanofi.
Currently, Mr. Dickinson also advises and mentors multiple professionals and plays an active role supporting numerous non-profit organizations including serving as a Board Director and Finance Committee member for the Slippery Rock University Foundation and supporting adoptions across the world through Holt International.
Mr. Dickinson received dual MBAs from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a Summa Cum Laude undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University.
Rich and his wife have three children and live in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Dickinson recently held the title of Chief Financial Officer, Red River Talc, LLC, and Royalty Acquisition Management (RAM), Johnson & Johnson, responsible for the strategic, financial, and governance of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder Talc Liability residing in the Red River Talc entity. Prior to this role, Mr. Dickinson was VP, New Business Development for the MedTech Group leading initiatives valued at $10B+ including all of Johnson & Johnson’s largest divestitures. Prior to these roles Mr. Dickinson held WW leadership roles that increasingly expanded in scope at both Johnson and Johnson and Sanofi.
Currently, Mr. Dickinson also advises and mentors multiple professionals and plays an active role supporting numerous non-profit organizations including serving as a Board Director and Finance Committee member for the Slippery Rock University Foundation and supporting adoptions across the world through Holt International.
Mr. Dickinson received dual MBAs from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a Summa Cum Laude undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University.
Rich and his wife have three children and live in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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
Dan is currently the Chief People Officer at Thomas James Homes based in Southern California. He is responsible for all things people-related, including employee experience, total rewards, payroll, talent acquisition, organizational development, HR Systems, compliance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dan brings more than 30 years of related HR experience in retail, operations, hospitality, and consulting. Prior to joining the TJH team, he served as senior vice president of human resources at Macy’s for 12 years, and most recently, as a consultant, helping organizations build their people, processes, and practices. He was also an adjunct professor at Farleigh Dickinson University for 20 years, where he taught courses for the industrial/organizational and organizational behavior psychology programs in the US and China.
Dan is a senior certified professional (SHRM-SCP) with the Society for Human Resource Management and a member of the board of directors for the Slippery Rock University Foundation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in business administration from Slippery Rock University, and a master’s degree in organizational behavior from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Dan brings more than 30 years of related HR experience in retail, operations, hospitality, and consulting. Prior to joining the TJH team, he served as senior vice president of human resources at Macy’s for 12 years, and most recently, as a consultant, helping organizations build their people, processes, and practices. He was also an adjunct professor at Farleigh Dickinson University for 20 years, where he taught courses for the industrial/organizational and organizational behavior psychology programs in the US and China.
Dan is a senior certified professional (SHRM-SCP) with the Society for Human Resource Management and a member of the board of directors for the Slippery Rock University Foundation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in business administration from Slippery Rock University, and a master’s degree in organizational behavior from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Aleta Heard ’15
Aleta Heard is a nationally recognized technologist, TED speaker, maternal-health innovator, and award-winning community leader whose work sits at the intersection of technology, equity, and womanhood. She delivered the transformative TED Talk “Reshaping the Trajectory on Maternal Health,” amplifying her mission to reimagine care for mothers and families—especially Black women, who face the highest maternal-mortality risks in the nation.
Her exceptional leadership and technical acumen have earned her numerous accolades, including Slippery Rock University’s 10 Under 10 honor, Pittsburgh’s Young Professional ATHENA Award, the PA Banker Tomorrow’s Promise Award, Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30, and the Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence.
Aleta’s academic excellence reflects her lifelong commitment to mastery. She earned a Business Management certificate and Associate of Science from the Community College of Allegheny County, a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Management with an Information Systems minor—graduating Summa Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University—and a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Duquesne University.
Her technical career began in 2016 and evolved rapidly. Starting in HR for technical recruiting, she transitioned into hands-on technology—configuring networks, supporting global systems, and modernizing digital workflows. She advanced through roles as Field Technician, Software Developer, and Senior Systems Analyst, and later became a certified Agile Product Owner with deep expertise in APIs, microservices, and iterative product design.
Aleta advanced into the financial technology sector in a national fintech firm before being recruited by the #1 Custodian in the world, a global investment bank, where she now serves as a Vice President and Agile Product Owner for Custody applications. As the Product Owner for Nexen Instruction Capture—a digital platform for trade instruction processing—she merges finance with cutting-edge technology to transform how assets are managed, traded, and serviced across the world. Her impactful leadership has also earned her the regional co-chair position for BNY Mellon’s IMPACT Employee Business Resource Group.
Beyond her career in tech, Aleta is a powerhouse in maternal-health innovation. She is the Founder of Masters of Maternity (MOM)—a groundbreaking maternal-care ecosystem designed to modernize how mothers experience pregnancy, postpartum, and community support. Through MOM Academy, MOM Cloud, and MOM Health, she is changing how families access care and how maternal specialists manage their clients from beginning to end. Her mission: to help transform maternal and infant outcomes, especially for Black families who face disproportionate risks during childbirth. Her most recent achievement includes authoring a first-of-its-kind community-college doula curriculum and launching the nation’s first community-college-based doula training program. Her curriculum has already trained more than 130 doulas expanding workforce diversity, strengthening cultural congruence, improving perinatal outcomes, and building pathways for sustainable doula careers across Pennsylvania. Her goal is to help reduce preventable maternal and infant mortality and to elevate the standard of care for every family, one journey at a time.
Aleta is also the architect and driving force behind the Doula Protection & Hospital Accountability Act, a forward-thinking policy proposal designed to safeguard doula autonomy, prevent harmful over-regulation, and establish supportive standards that encourage hospitals to fully embrace doula-integrated, family-centered care. Her policy leadership champions equitable outcomes and protects community-based doula models that have historically supported Black and Brown families.
As a founding member and current Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Doula Commission, the first of its kind in the state, Aleta advances statewide strategy and advocacy efforts focused on protecting, promoting, and legitimizing the doula profession.
In addition to her leadership in maternal health and technology, Aleta serves on two boards: the Slippery Rock University Foundation Board and the Girls Inc. Board of Directors, where she helps shape opportunities, resources, and pathways for women and girls across generations.
Her journey is deeply rooted in her love for women’s empowerment, community transformation, and technological innovation. Although she spent nearly two decades as a trained ballerina—disciplining her body, sharpening her resilience, and cultivating the grit she is known for—her purpose expanded when she became a mother in 2018. Today, she is a devoted wife and mother who enjoys traveling, building community, and inspiring others through her faith, leadership, and lived experiences.
She leads with conviction, compassion, and faith-based purpose, measuring success not by titles or accolades, but by the lives impacted, barriers broken, and the systems transformed for mothers, families, and the generations to come.
Aleta serves on the Investment Committee.
Her exceptional leadership and technical acumen have earned her numerous accolades, including Slippery Rock University’s 10 Under 10 honor, Pittsburgh’s Young Professional ATHENA Award, the PA Banker Tomorrow’s Promise Award, Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30, and the Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence.
Aleta’s academic excellence reflects her lifelong commitment to mastery. She earned a Business Management certificate and Associate of Science from the Community College of Allegheny County, a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Management with an Information Systems minor—graduating Summa Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University—and a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Duquesne University.
Her technical career began in 2016 and evolved rapidly. Starting in HR for technical recruiting, she transitioned into hands-on technology—configuring networks, supporting global systems, and modernizing digital workflows. She advanced through roles as Field Technician, Software Developer, and Senior Systems Analyst, and later became a certified Agile Product Owner with deep expertise in APIs, microservices, and iterative product design.
Aleta advanced into the financial technology sector in a national fintech firm before being recruited by the #1 Custodian in the world, a global investment bank, where she now serves as a Vice President and Agile Product Owner for Custody applications. As the Product Owner for Nexen Instruction Capture—a digital platform for trade instruction processing—she merges finance with cutting-edge technology to transform how assets are managed, traded, and serviced across the world. Her impactful leadership has also earned her the regional co-chair position for BNY Mellon’s IMPACT Employee Business Resource Group.
Beyond her career in tech, Aleta is a powerhouse in maternal-health innovation. She is the Founder of Masters of Maternity (MOM)—a groundbreaking maternal-care ecosystem designed to modernize how mothers experience pregnancy, postpartum, and community support. Through MOM Academy, MOM Cloud, and MOM Health, she is changing how families access care and how maternal specialists manage their clients from beginning to end. Her mission: to help transform maternal and infant outcomes, especially for Black families who face disproportionate risks during childbirth. Her most recent achievement includes authoring a first-of-its-kind community-college doula curriculum and launching the nation’s first community-college-based doula training program. Her curriculum has already trained more than 130 doulas expanding workforce diversity, strengthening cultural congruence, improving perinatal outcomes, and building pathways for sustainable doula careers across Pennsylvania. Her goal is to help reduce preventable maternal and infant mortality and to elevate the standard of care for every family, one journey at a time.
Aleta is also the architect and driving force behind the Doula Protection & Hospital Accountability Act, a forward-thinking policy proposal designed to safeguard doula autonomy, prevent harmful over-regulation, and establish supportive standards that encourage hospitals to fully embrace doula-integrated, family-centered care. Her policy leadership champions equitable outcomes and protects community-based doula models that have historically supported Black and Brown families.
As a founding member and current Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Doula Commission, the first of its kind in the state, Aleta advances statewide strategy and advocacy efforts focused on protecting, promoting, and legitimizing the doula profession.
In addition to her leadership in maternal health and technology, Aleta serves on two boards: the Slippery Rock University Foundation Board and the Girls Inc. Board of Directors, where she helps shape opportunities, resources, and pathways for women and girls across generations.
Her journey is deeply rooted in her love for women’s empowerment, community transformation, and technological innovation. Although she spent nearly two decades as a trained ballerina—disciplining her body, sharpening her resilience, and cultivating the grit she is known for—her purpose expanded when she became a mother in 2018. Today, she is a devoted wife and mother who enjoys traveling, building community, and inspiring others through her faith, leadership, and lived experiences.
She leads with conviction, compassion, and faith-based purpose, measuring success not by titles or accolades, but by the lives impacted, barriers broken, and the systems transformed for mothers, families, and the generations to come.
Aleta serves on the Investment Committee.
Honorable Nicola Henry-Taylor ’93
Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor was elected to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in November 2021 and began serving in the Family Division on January 3, 2022.
Her legal career began during law school, where she interned for Judge Justin M. Johnson of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. After earning her Juris Doctor from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University in 1996, she served as a Law Clerk for President Judges Charles R. Alexander in Clarion County and Thomas J. Doerr in Butler County. In 2001, she joined the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted Mental Health Court cases. She later transitioned to private practice, joining K&L Gates in 2007 before founding her own law firm in 2010, focusing on family and criminal law.
Judge Henry-Taylor has devoted her career to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to expanding access to justice. She previously served as the Diversity Director for the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University. Her commitment to equity and fairness is reflected in her service as a Commissioner on the Allegheny County Human Relations Commission and the Pennsylvania Commission for Fairness and Justice formerly the Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Fairness where she currently serves as Secretary and Parliamentarian. She also serves on the Board of Advisors for Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts and formerly served on the Board of Advisors for the Homeless Children’s Education Fund.
A longtime leader in the legal community, Judge Henry-Taylor co-founded the Allegheny County Bar Association Diversity Collaborative, now known as the Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), and the CDI Pathways to Leadership Program. She has held a number of leadership roles within the Bar, including Chair of both the Judiciary Committee and the Women in the Law Division, as well as two terms as Secretary on the Executive Board of the Allegheny County Bar Association. She was the inaugural Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Legal Academics Committee and is a Fellow of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation. She has contributed to several ACBA Ad Hoc Committees focused on judiciary-related issues, police use of force, and bail reform, and currently serves as Chair of the ACBA Ad Hoc Committee for the Summer Diversity Clerkship Program.
Since taking the bench, Judge Henry-Taylor has continued her service to the profession and the broader legal system. In January 2023, she was appointed by Chief Justice Debra Todd to the Pennsylvania Continuing Judicial Education Board of Judges. She is an active member of the National Association of Women Judges, The Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the National Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges, where she participates in both the Juvenile Section and the Legislative Committee. In 2024, she was appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro to the Pennsylvania Commission for Fairness and Justice and also served as the 2024–2025 President of the Duquesne Kline Law Alumni Association.
Judge Henry-Taylor’s professional excellence and community engagement have been recognized with numerous honors. In 2024, she received both the Slippery Rock University Alumni Distinction Award and the 19th Amendment Award. She was named Onyx Woman of the Year in 2022 and received the Josh Gibson Foundation Civil Service Award in 2021. Additional honors include the ACBA Women in the Law Division’s Carol Los Mansmann Helping Hand Award in 2019, the New Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence Award in 2017, the Women’s Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania Susan B. Anthony Award in 2016, the Duquesne Women’s Law Association Woman of the Year Award in 2015, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee Rising Star Award in 2009.
Judge Henry-Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Slippery Rock University and her Juris Doctor from Duquesne University, where she was a proud first-generation law student. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and is a charter member, and Parliamentarian, of the Alpha Delta Lambda Omega Chapter, which serves Homestead, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
She remains deeply engaged in her community through her memberships in the Pittsburgh and Coraopolis branches of the NAACP. She was also a founding member of the Pittsburgh Steel City Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, where she served as Parliamentarian.
Her legal career began during law school, where she interned for Judge Justin M. Johnson of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. After earning her Juris Doctor from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University in 1996, she served as a Law Clerk for President Judges Charles R. Alexander in Clarion County and Thomas J. Doerr in Butler County. In 2001, she joined the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted Mental Health Court cases. She later transitioned to private practice, joining K&L Gates in 2007 before founding her own law firm in 2010, focusing on family and criminal law.
Judge Henry-Taylor has devoted her career to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to expanding access to justice. She previously served as the Diversity Director for the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University. Her commitment to equity and fairness is reflected in her service as a Commissioner on the Allegheny County Human Relations Commission and the Pennsylvania Commission for Fairness and Justice formerly the Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Fairness where she currently serves as Secretary and Parliamentarian. She also serves on the Board of Advisors for Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts and formerly served on the Board of Advisors for the Homeless Children’s Education Fund.
A longtime leader in the legal community, Judge Henry-Taylor co-founded the Allegheny County Bar Association Diversity Collaborative, now known as the Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), and the CDI Pathways to Leadership Program. She has held a number of leadership roles within the Bar, including Chair of both the Judiciary Committee and the Women in the Law Division, as well as two terms as Secretary on the Executive Board of the Allegheny County Bar Association. She was the inaugural Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Legal Academics Committee and is a Fellow of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation. She has contributed to several ACBA Ad Hoc Committees focused on judiciary-related issues, police use of force, and bail reform, and currently serves as Chair of the ACBA Ad Hoc Committee for the Summer Diversity Clerkship Program.
Since taking the bench, Judge Henry-Taylor has continued her service to the profession and the broader legal system. In January 2023, she was appointed by Chief Justice Debra Todd to the Pennsylvania Continuing Judicial Education Board of Judges. She is an active member of the National Association of Women Judges, The Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the National Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges, where she participates in both the Juvenile Section and the Legislative Committee. In 2024, she was appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro to the Pennsylvania Commission for Fairness and Justice and also served as the 2024–2025 President of the Duquesne Kline Law Alumni Association.
Judge Henry-Taylor’s professional excellence and community engagement have been recognized with numerous honors. In 2024, she received both the Slippery Rock University Alumni Distinction Award and the 19th Amendment Award. She was named Onyx Woman of the Year in 2022 and received the Josh Gibson Foundation Civil Service Award in 2021. Additional honors include the ACBA Women in the Law Division’s Carol Los Mansmann Helping Hand Award in 2019, the New Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence Award in 2017, the Women’s Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania Susan B. Anthony Award in 2016, the Duquesne Women’s Law Association Woman of the Year Award in 2015, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee Rising Star Award in 2009.
Judge Henry-Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Slippery Rock University and her Juris Doctor from Duquesne University, where she was a proud first-generation law student. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and is a charter member, and Parliamentarian, of the Alpha Delta Lambda Omega Chapter, which serves Homestead, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
She remains deeply engaged in her community through her memberships in the Pittsburgh and Coraopolis branches of the NAACP. She was also a founding member of the Pittsburgh Steel City Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, where she served as Parliamentarian.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steven Winslow ’08
Steve is a 2008 graduate from Slippery Rock University (SRU) with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Steve also has a Master of Science in Higher Education from Florida State University, as well as a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Steve is a Partner with the law firm Jubelirer, Pass & Intrieri, P.C. and has practiced union/employee-side labor and employment law since 2014. Steve represents public and private sector labor unions in all aspects of operations, including contract negotiations, arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, union elections, and litigation. Moreover, Steve represents Boards of Trustees for union pension and health insurance funds in various matters, including general operations, drafting plan documents, regulatory compliance, collection of delinquent contributions, and employee benefit litigation. Steve also represents individual employees in wage and hour class actions and educator discipline cases.
Steve lives in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood in Pittsburgh and has three sons—Teddy, Timmy, and Benny. Steve and his family enjoy traveling, camping, and hiking. Steve sponsors the Winslow Family Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to students at SRU with neurological and/or developmental disabilities.
Steve lives in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood in Pittsburgh and has three sons—Teddy, Timmy, and Benny. Steve and his family enjoy traveling, camping, and hiking. Steve sponsors the Winslow Family Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to students at SRU with neurological and/or developmental disabilities.
Joy Zeiner ’86
Joy Zeiner is a 1986 graduate of SRU with a BS in Accounting, residing in New Mexico. A retired CPA, she served as a Senior Manager at KPMG, KPMG Consulting, and BearingPoint, and was the CFO of a regional hospital in Southwestern PA. Joy's career primarily focused on the healthcare sector, where she aided hospitals and physician practices with their billing and collection processes. In retirement, Joy dedicates her time to philanthropic endeavors including working with the United Way of Central New Mexico, tutoring kindergarten children in reading, and creating handmade quilts and other artworks for local non-profits that support women transitioning from incarceration and abusive situations. She funds an endowed scholarship at SRU for Accounting majors and has included SRU in her estate plan through the SRU 1889 Society and is recognized at the Aquamarine level of the Lifetime Giving Society.
Joy is a member of the Executive Committee and serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.
Joy is a member of the Executive Committee and serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.
Directors Emeriti
- Ms. Elizabeth Berkely, SPHR, CCMC, ’70, ’72
- Mr. Harry Bertrand '81
- Mr. Doug McMullen
- Mr. Harry Bertrand '81
- Mr. Doug McMullen
- Dr. Paul Rizza
- Mrs. Janet Sargert '63
- Mr. Bill Sonntag ’70
- Mr. Barry Welsch ’73
- Mr. Frank Aloi
- Mr. Richard Harper, Esq. ’70
- Ms. Jennifer Walters ’89