Executive Staff
KATHY BRITTAIN RICHARDSON, President of the College (2016) B. A., Shorter College; M. A., Ph. D., University of Georgia
JASON A. LENER, Director of Athletics (2021) B.A., Westminster College; M.B.A., Robert Morris University
JAMIE G. McMINN, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, and Professor of Psychology (2003) B.A., Emory & Henry College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
THE REV. JAMES R. MOHR II, College Chaplain (2003) B.A., Muskingum College; M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
KENNETH J. ROMIG, Vice President for Finance and Management Services (2004) B.A., Westminster College; C.P.A. (Pennsylvania)
KAREN H. SCHEDIN, Vice President for Enrollment Management (2020) B.S., Fitchburg State University; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts; Ed.D., University of New England
ERIN T. SMITH, Associate Professor; Chief Information Officer (2002) B.S., M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee
GINA M. VANCE, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (2006) B.S., Mount Union College; M.Ed., Kent State University; Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh
Academic Affairs
JAMIE G. McMINN, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and Professor of Psychology (2003) B.A., Emory & Henry College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
MICHAEL E. ALEPRETE, JR., Professor of Political Science; Director of Global Education (2007) B.A., Duquesne University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
ERIK D. AUSTIN, TRIO SSS Program Director (2020) B.A., University of Pittsburgh - Bradford; M.A., Purdue University
CHAD A. SERFASS, Director of the Professional Development Center (2001) B.A., M.A., DeSales University
KRISTIANNE KALATA, All College Honors Program Director; Associate Professor of English (2005) B.A., Westminster College; M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University
MARISSA A. KELLY, Advisor for the TRIO SSS Program (2021) B.A., Westminster College; M.A., Geneva College
KAREN K. RESENDES, Director of the Drinko Center, Associate Professor of Biology (2009) B.S., College of William and Mary; Ph.D., Brown University
MICHAEL L. SHAFFER, Academic Professional, Performing Arts Technical Director (2021) B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Robert Morris University
JESSICA P. SHELENBERGER, Director of the Academic Success Center (2017) B.A., Malone University; M.F.A., Chatham University
SHANNON ISHIYAMA SMITHEY, First-Year Program Coordinator, Professor of Political Science (2003) B.A., B.S., Southern Methodist University; M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
GARY L. SWANSON, Technical Operations Manager (1990) B.A., Westminster College
DAN R. URBAN, Advisor for the TRIO SSS Program (2021) B.A., Clarion University
ROSE REINHART, Interim Registrar (2021) B.S., South Dakota State University; M.S., Ed.D., University of South Dakota
MICHAEL L. SHAFFER, Academic Professional, Performing Arts Technical Director (2021) B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Robert Morris University
MARK V. WILSON, Academic Professional in Chemistry/Instrument Support Specialist (2016) A.B., Kenyon College; Ph.D., University of Michigan
Admissions and Financial Aid
KAREN H. SCHEDIN, Vice President for Enrollment Management (2020) B.S., Fitchburg State University; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts; Ed.D., University of New England
MICKENNA L. ANSELL, Admissions Counselor (2021) B.S., Clarion University; M.A., Carlow University
JACE R. ARMENTROUT, Admissions Counselor (2021) B.A.; M.B.A., Westminster College
CAITLIN N. DeSANTIS, Assistant Director of Admissions (2021) B.S., Westminster College
LYNN L. FOLTZ, Systems Analyst, Enrollment Management (1991) B.S., Westminster College
CHERYL GERBER, Director of Financial Aid (1997) B.A., Grove City College
ALLISON M. ILLIG, Admissions Counselor (2022) B.S, M.A., Slippery Rock University
REGENE A. KING, Assistant Director of Financial Aid (1999) B.S., M.Ed., Westminster College
AMBER D. SCALFARI, Coordinator of Visits and Outreach (2009) B.A., M.Ed., Westminster College
Athletics
JASON A. LENER, Director of Athletics (2021) B.A., Westminster College; M.B.A., Robert Morris University
KATELYN S. ASHCRAFT, Assistant Athletic Trainer (2022) B.S., West Virginia University
SCOTT R. BENZEL, Head Football Coach (2014) B.A., Mercyhurst University; M.B.A., Robert Morris University
COLYN J. HAUGH, Assistant Head Football Coach (2014) B.S., M.S., Robert Morris University
JARED R. HECK, Assistant Football Coach (2019) B.S., M.Ed., Westminster College
NATHAN J. LaRICCIA, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations (2012) B.A., Kent State University; M.Ed., Heidelberg University
TIMOTHY J. McNEIL, Head Track and Cross Country Coach (2007) B.A., M.Ed., Westminster College
MISTY L. MOTTER, Associate Athletic Trainer (2006) B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.E., Westminster College
JAN M. REDDINGER, Head Softball Coach (1996) B.A., West Liberty State University; M.S., Eastern Illinois University
PATRICK E. RILEY, Head Baseball Coach (2019) B.A., Castleton University; M.Ed., College of St. Joseph
ROSANNE M. SCOTT, Head Women’s Basketball Coach (2001) B.A., Bethany College
KEVIN G. SIROKI, Head Men’s Basketball Coach (2012) B.A., Westminster College
PATRICK J. SMITH, Head Swimming & Diving Coach (2016) B.A., M.Ed. Westminster College
BETHANY R. SNIDER, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach (2019) B.A., University of Mount Union
TAMMY L. SWEARINGEN, Professor of Physical Education, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (1993) B.S., Youngstown State University; M.S., University of Akron
GIRISH THAKAR, Head Soccer Coach (1998) B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.Ed., Westminster College
SHAUN J. TOOMEY, Head Athletic Trainer (1987) B.S., Miami University of Ohio; M.S., Indiana State University
Business Affairs
KENNETH J. ROMIG, Vice President for Finance and Management Services (2004) B.A., Westminster College; C.P.A. (Pennsylvania)
GINA N. CARRIER, Director of Student Financial Services (2012) B.S., M.B.A., Youngstown State University; C.P.A., (Ohio)
KIMBERLEE K. CHRISTOFFERSON, Director of Human Resources (1982) B.A., M.Ed., Westminster College
KATHRYN K. DeMEDAL, Senior Accountant (2008) B.A., M.Ed., Westminster College
RICHARD J. HURA, Director of Compliance & Risk Management (2021) B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.Ed., Westminster College; J.D., University of Akron School of Law
JASON R. JANUSZIEWICZ, Director of Facilities Operations (2019) B.A., M.B.A., Mount Saint Mary College; M.T.M.-C.M., Bowling Green State University
JANET M. SMITH, Director of Financial Services (2002) B.A., University of Pittsburgh
College Chaplain
THE REV. JAMES R. MOHR II, Chaplain (2003) B.A., Muskingum College; M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
KATHRYN R. LOMBARDO, Campus Ministry Fellow (2019) B.S.N., Liberty University
Communications and Marketing
ERIN T. SMITH, Associate Professor; Chief Information Officer (2002) B.S., M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee
DEREK D. BUCK, Marketing Specialist (2018) B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
TAYLOR L. CARSON, Content Marketing Specialist (2018) B.S., Slippery Rock University
KENDALL A. GRAHAM, Marketing Specialist (2020) B.A., Westminster College
ELIZABETH FONTAINE HILDEBRAND, Director of Communication/Editor, Westminster Magazine (2007) B.A., Westminster College
CONNIE L. McGINNIS, Director of Celebrity Series and Parent Engagement (1993) B.A., Youngstown State University
Information Technology Services
ERIN T. SMITH, Associate Professor; Chief Information Officer (2002) B.S., M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee
IAN D. BAKER, Systems Analyst (2022) B.S., Grove City College
DEBRA L. BIGGINS, Enterprise Services Team Lead (2021) A.A.S, B.S.A.S., Youngstown State University
KATIE L. BITTNER, Campus Webmaster (2008) B.A., Westminster College
ANDREW CHANGOWAY, Project Manager/Infrastructure Engineer (2007) B.S., Westminster College
BRANISLAV CIKEL, Senior Systems Engineer (2001) B.A., Westminster College
STANTON A. FLEMING, User Services Team Lead (2002) B.A., Westminster College; M.S., University of Pittsburgh
KELLY A. HARTNER, Director of Information Technology Services (1994) A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., Westminster College
ALEJANDRA E. JULIO, Library/ITS Help Supervisor (2013) B.S., M.S., University of Ottawa
WILLIAM R. QUIGLEY, Principal Database Administrator (2008) B.A., Westminster College
CLIFFORD J. YONATA, Desktop and Device Specialist (2009) B.A., Kent State University
Institutional Advancement
JUDITH E. BOGGS, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement (2018) B.A., Geneva College
NICOLE A. HUNTER, Assistant Director of Advancement Marketing (2016) B.A., M.Ed., Westminster College
ROBERT G. KLAMUT, JR., Senior Director of Charitable Relations (1985) B.S., Clarion University; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
MERRIANNE H. McGILL, Director of Advancement Services (1999) B.A., M.Ed., Westminster College
KARA H. MONTGOMERY, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement (2014) B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
BRADLEY P. TOKAR, Charitable Relationship Manager (1993) B.A., M.Ed., Westminster College
ANDREW N. WINNER, Charitiable Relationship Manager (2021) B.A., Westminster College; M.A., Geneva College
Library
JAMIE P. KOHLER, Director of the Library (2011) B.A., Juniata College; M.S., University of Pittsburgh
JOHN C. GARRISON, Library Services (2012) B.A., The College of Wooster; M.S., University of Michigan
ALEJANDRA E. JULIO, Library/ITS Help Supervisor (2013) B.S., M.S., University of Ottawa
Student Affairs
GINA M. VANCE, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (2006) B.S., Mount Union College; M.Ed., Kent State University
MELISSA BARON, Director of the Wellness Center (2011) R.N., Sharon Regional Health System School of Nursing; B.S.N., Pennsylvania State University
PATRICK BUSSIERE, Area Coordinator: Housing (2020) B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
FAITH A. CRAIG, Director of Disability Resources (2012) B.S., Youngstown State University; M.A., Slippery Rock University
DIVINE R. DAVENPORT, Assistant Director of Diversity & Inclusion (2021) B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.S.Ed., Duquesne University
SARAH M. GELLMAN, Counselor (2018) B.A., Earlham College; M.A., Lewis & Clark College
STEPHANIE L. HOLZHAUSER, Health Educator for Sexual Violence Prevention (2019) B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Slippery Rock University
FRANCESCA A. MANILLA, Assistant Director for Student Engagement (2018) B.A., Kent State University; M.A., University of Akron
CANDACE C. OKELLO, Associate Dean of Student Affairs: Student Success and Inclusive Education (2020) B.A, Westminster College; M.A., Duquesne University
MELISSA T. REABE, Area Coordinator: Student Engagement (2021) B.A.; M.A., Geneva College
ANTHONY UBERTI, College Physician (2009) B.S., Westminster College; M.D. Penn State University Medical School
MELINDA J. WISE, Counselor (P-T) (2018) B.S.W., Edinboro University; M.S.S.A., Case Western University
Sodexo Dining Services
JAMES NESCOTT, JR., Food Service Director (2022) B.S., Penn State University; M.S., Robert Morris University
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