Administrative Directory
Board of Trustees 2024-2025
Brian M. Murphy '95, Chair
Cindy L. Odom '90, MS Vice Chair
Cecelia Gotham '13, MS '15 Secretary
Robert Baumet Treasurer
Steve K. Stoute President ex officio
Jerry G. Canada, Jr. '86
Nelson D. Civello '67, HON '17 emeritus
Eileen Crotty Sendor, CPA '78
Jack J. Dempsey, Jr. '83
James R. Deuschle '84
Rev. Jason Downer, '03, MS '06, S.J.
Nora Eberl '92
Hon. Lenora B. Foote-Beavers '92
Anthony Habib '95
Jesana Gadley '20
Rev. Daniel R. J. Joyce, S.J.
Rev. Gerald Thomas Krettek, S.J.
Francis M. Lazarus '66, PhD
William Lorenz '09 ex officio
Margaret W. Paroski '76, MD, MMM
Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney
Rev. Patrick D. Rogers, S.J.
Vincent Gilbert Roux '90, MBA
Cynthia L. Skrzycki '76, MS
Thomas G. Smith '71
Anthony B. Spada, Jr. '80, MBA '87
Timothy T. Tevens
Joyson C. Thomas '03
Michael J. Todaro
Laura A. Zaepfel '86
Jarrett A. Zielinski '02
Administration
Steve K. Stoute, JD
President
Cecelia R. Gotham, MA
Chief of Staff to the President
Denise M. Flannery
Executive Associate to the President
Academic Affairs
Lawrence T. Potter Jr., PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jeffrey Lindauer, PhD
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Yvonne Widenor
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Fatima Rodriguez-Johnson, MS
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Mary Ann Langlois, MBA
Director of Sponsored Programs
Maggie A. Burkard, MBA
Academic Affairs Support Manager
Amy K. Beiter
Curriculum & Student Support Project Associate
Janet M. McNally, MFA
Director of Honors Program
Lauren Young, MA
Director of Research & Institutional Effectiveness
College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas A. Chambers, PhD
Dean
Jennifer Desiderio, PhD
Associate Dean
Julie S. Gibert, PhD*
Faculty Associate Dean, Advisement & Study Abroad
Richard D. Reitsma, PhD
Faculty Associate Dean, Inclusion & Engagement
Timothy J. Servoss, PhD
Assessment Coordinator
Veronica A. Serwacki MS*
Executive Associate to the Dean
Makayla A. Cole
Administrative Associate, College of Arts & Sciences
Chandra D. Pierce
Administrative Specialist, College of Arts & Sciences
Allyson D. Backstrom, PhD
Director, Pre-Med
Maura Tyrrell, PhD
Experiential Learning Coordinator for ABEC
Matthew W. Lardo, BS
Lab Coordinator Biology
Larry E. Tassini, MS
Laboratory Manager/Biology
Kristina F. Marohn, MS
Laboratory Coordinator for Chemistry & Biochemistry
Jaime L. Sheridan, PhD
Director of Chemistry Laboratories
School of Education and Human Services
Nancy V. Wallace, PhD
Dean
Lorrei DiCamillo, EdD
Associate Dean, Undergraduate
Lauren, M. Kicak, MSEd, MS
Associate Dean, Graduate
Administrative & Data Assistant
Rose J. Hise
Administrative Specialist
Julie A. Marzolf
Executive Associate to the Dean
Sandra McKenna
Academic Program Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program
William Sticht
Interprofessional Ed Simulation Coordinator for PA Program
Elizabeth J. Turner
Director of Educational Partnerships
Richard J. Wehle School of Business
Shawn O'Rourke, PhD
Dean
Laura A. McEwen, MBA
Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Business Programs
Kimberly J. Walkow
Executive Associate to the Dean
Theresa L. Nusstein
Administrative Specialist Undergraduate & Graduate Business Programs
Heather Campbell
C-CADE Professional Director
Eric M. Redpath
Director of Student Careers & Employee Relations
Jennifer M. Patrick
Executive Director Education and Leadership Development
Enrollment Management
Danielle D. Ianni, PhD
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Graduate Admissions
Amo A Kubeyinje, MA
Director of Graduate Admissions
Sara Rusczyk
Admissions Counselor
Undergraduate Admissions
Jeannette Delaney, MS
Sr. Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Michael Jacob
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Samantha Palma
Sr. Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Philip Splawski
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Megan M. Valery
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Abbigayle Reid
Admission Operations Associate
Admissions Processing
Jennifer Lavoie
Assistant Director, Admissions Processing
Joshua Dolph
Admissions Processing Associate
Shamira Holcombe
Admissions Processing Associate
Brenda Ruot
Admissions Processing Associate
Library
Kristine E. Kasbohm, MA, MLS
Library Director
Patricia Coward, PhD
Library Assessment Coordinator
Ryan J. Grimmer, MS
Collection & Discovery Services Coordination
Kevia L. Howitt
Library Associate Access Services
Matthew K. Kochan, MLS, MSEd
Library Access Services Coordinator
Lisa M. Sullivan, MSED
Librarian/Collection & Instruction Services
Information Technology Services
Lauren M. Barry
Programmer Analyst
Matthew Biehl
Computer Support Technician
Russell P. Calianno
Programmer Analyst
Andrew R. Chaplin
Systems Administrator
Nicholas Coil
Computer Support Technician
Pamela M. Dart
Senior Programmer Analyst
Michele L. Folsom, MSEd*
Director of Administrative Computing
Grant J. Guzda
Help Desk Manager
Kristina Laun
Administrative Associate ITS
Lisa M. Mastropaolo
System Administrator
Thomas M. Prince
Director of User Services
David A. Shakarjian
Senior Programmer Analyst/DBA
Michael E. Szymendera*
Director of Infrastructure/Network Engineer
Tracy A. Wass, MSEd*
Senior Programmer Analyst/DBA
Alan D. Weitzsacker
Systems Administrator
Media Center
Daniel J. Drew, MA
Director of Media Center
Nathan A. Johnson
Instructional Media Technician
Erik T. Michaelsen
Instructional Media Technician
Finance and Administration
Robert, L. Baumet
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Rachel A. Lapinksi
Business & Student Affairs Support Manager
Controller's Office
Ronald J. Haberer, MBA
Controller
JoAnn Feary
Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist
Susan M. Lyons
Payroll Manager
Kelly L. Schultz, MBA
Associate Controller
Facilities Management
Joseph J. Snodgrass, BA
Director of Facilities Management
Charles Ward
Operations Manager
Matthew D. Moje
Safety Coordinator
Nacole Parkhurst
Operations Coordinator, Facilities Management
Human Resources
Linda M. Walleshauser, SPHR, BA
Associate VP for Human Resources & Director of Compliance
Mary E. Braun, BA
Employment Manager
Lynn M. Incardona
Human Resources Associate
Dawn M. Rotterman, CEBS
Benefits/ HRIS Manager
Institutional Advancement
Dianna Civello
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Sandy A. Miller, MA
Assistant Vice President , Institutional Advancement
AnneMarie Haumesser, MS, EDD
Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement
Mary Ellen Bakowski
Development Officer
Brandon T. Bielecki
Director, Advancement
Amanda Crotty
Gifts Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
Advancement Services
Sharon M. Federico, MS
Director of Advancement Services
Katherine M. Huck, BS
Prospect Research and Management Coordinator
Alumni Engagement
Lauren Orlowski
Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement
Sarah Sterzinger
Assistant Director
Canisius Fund
Jessica Mitrovits
Director, Canisius Fund
Robert Grant
Data Specialist, Canisius Fund
Shannon Lyons
Coordinator, Canisius Fund
University Communications
Audrey R. Browka, BA
Director of University Communications
Marketing & Communication
Brianna M. Blank
Multimedia Producer
Andrew Coddington
Sr. Copywriter and Brand Strategist
Patricia A. Herkey, BS
Creative Director
Susan L. Hough
Art Director
Josh E. Kruk, MA
Digital Marketing Director
Stephanie Masood
Marketing Project Manager
Public Safety
Clayton C. Staton
Director of Public Safety
Zhaniyyah Holman
Administrative Specialist
Student Affairs
Harold O. Fields, EdD
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Rachel A. Lapinski
Business/Student Affairs Support Manager
Deborah Owens
Title IX Coordinator/Associate Dean of Students
Bennie D. Williams, MS
Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Multicultural Student Center,
Director of the ULLC Program
Student Life
Mark J. Piatkowski, MS, MBA
Associate Director for Student Life
Albert F. Pilato
Associate Director for Student Life
Jason R. Francey, MS
Director of Student Engagement
Elaine Mrugala
Administrative Associate, Student Life
Mission & Ministry
Sandra Estanek, Phd
Vice President for Mission Integration
Spencer Liechty
Director of Campus Ministry
Events Services
Connie Pileri, MS*
Assistant Dean of Students & Coordinator of Event Services
Gilbert A. Jacobs
Assistant Director, Event Services
Student Health Center
Tracie M. Barletta
Director, Student Health Center
Melissa Petrie, RN
Staff Nurse
Sarah Yonkosky, LPN
Licensed Practical Nursse
Counseling Center
Eileen A. Niland, MS, LMHC, NCC*
Director of Counseling Center
Michael Cammarata, MS, LMHC, NCC
Associate Director of Counseling Center
Steven Maisonet, MS, LMSW
Counseling Center Counselor
Barbara Zimmermann
Administrative Associate/Counseling Center
Athletics
William J. Maher, MS Ed
Director of Athletics
Jarrett L. Abelson
Director of Athletic Communication
Colin Bartoo
Executive Associate, Athletic Operations
David Dee
Director of Digital Media
Lisa M. Liotta, ME
Senior Associate Director, Senior Women’s Administrator
Andrew Smith
Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine
Matthew Reitnour
Associate Athletic Director Communications
Steven Ziroli
Assistant Athletic Director Compliance
Russel Allen
Head Coach Women's Lacrosse
Krista Beechy
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Kerri Brace
Head Coach Women's Rowing
Jim Christian
Head Coach Men's Basketball
Kimberly Griffin
Head Coach Women's Softball
Thomas Hanna
Head Coach Women's Volleyball
Lindsay Hieronymus
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Andie Hill
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Todd Hummel
Head Coach Men's Golf & Ticket Manager
Hershel Jenkins
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Michael Kochczynski
Assistant Athletic Director for Revenue Generation & Fan Engagement
Trevor Large
Head Coach Hockey
Ryan Louis
Head Coach Women's Soccer
Derek Marks
Associate Head Coach Men's Lacrosse
Matthew Mazurek
Head Coach Men's Baseball
Christopher Mello
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mark Miyashita
Head Coach Men's Lacrosse
Maxwell Mobley
Assistant Coach Men's Hockey
Adam Mourgas
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jourdan Roemer
Assistant Coach Women's Lacrosse
Courtney Roman
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Kristen Saviola
Associate Athletic Trainer
Thurman Schaetzle
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Tiffany Swoffard
Head Coach Women's Basketball
Michael Tanke
Head Coach Men's Soccer
Scott Vanderzell
Head Coach Swimming & Diving
Jorge Vasquez
Director of Athletic Performance
Stephan Walton
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Kevin Zabo
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Athletic Facilities - Koessler Athletic Center
Patrick Clarke, MS
Director, Canisius Athletic Facilities
Nicholas Stenzel
Assistant Director, Canisius Athletic Facilities
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
Academic Talent Search
Elizabeth P. Caffee, MS
Director of Academic Talent Search
Philip Davis
Assistant Director/Academic Talent Search
Darnell Huff
Counselor/Academic Talent Search
Oscar Wilson
Administrative Specialist
Canisius' Opportunity Programs for Education (COPE)
Cavina T. James, MS
Associate Director of HEOP
Aretha A. Jordan
Administrative Associate
Cheryl Twardowski-Potter
Coordinator Academic Support Services HEOP
Dontee Sylvester
Coordinator of Counseling & Support Services HEOP
Center for Online Learning and Innovation
Mark K. Gallimore, PhD
Director of the Center for Online Learning and Innovation
Tyler J. Kron-Piatek
Instructional Designer
Griff Center for Student Success
Shana Richardson
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Lindy Feider
Associate Director Academic Achievement
Jennifer Herrmann, MS
Associate Dean & Care Manager/Griff Center
Rachel Massaro, MS
Director of Academic Achievement/Griff Center
Eileen Abbatoy, MS
Director of Career Development
Sierra M. Bonerb, MS
Director of Support Services
Angela A. Bufalino
Assistant Director of Support Services
Carol Cullinan
Associate Director of Career Development
Monika L. McFoy
Associate Director of Support Services
Institute for Autism Services
Christopher Lopata, PhD
Co- Director, Institute for Autism Research
Marcus Thomeer, PhD
Co- Director, Institute for Autism Research
Emma Radel
Assistant Study Coordinator
Upward Bound
Shahreen Alom
Director, Upward Bound
Brown Cerrwida
Academic Advisor, Upward Bound
Lauer, Colleen
College Admission Advisor, Upward Bound
Student Records and Financial Services Center
Kevin M. Smith, MS; MBA.*
Assistant Vice President and Director
Julie A. Almendinger
Assistant Director of SFRS and Financial Services
James P. Ayers
Director of Financial Aid
Scott C. Badman
Assistant Director
Lisa C. Seely, MS
Assistant Director and Registrar
Samantha M. Brennan
Assistant Registrar
Allaina Faulise
Customer Service & Student Records Specialist
Erick Jones
Financial Aid and Customer Service Specialist
Margaret M. Kraatz *
Financial Aid Specialist and Special Projects
Danielle M. Pagano
Customer Service Specialist
Eileen Tally, BS
Student Accounts Supervisor
Laura A. Zirnheld, BA
Student Records Specialist
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Bene Merenti — awarded for 20 years of service to Canisius University.
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Special Bene Merenti — awarded for 40 years of service to Canisius University.
