Administrative Directory
Board of Trustees 2021-2022
Martin J. Berardi '79 Chair
David J. Nasca '79 Vice Chair
Erica C. Sammarco Secretary
Timothy P. Balkin Treasurer
John J. Hurley President ex officio
Catherine A. Bolz '85, MBA '89
Jerry G. Canada, Jr. '86
John R. Connolly '72
Christopher P. Devine '98
Kimberly A. DeTrask '95
Nora E. Eberl Plizga '92
Rev. Philip A. Florio, S.J.
Stephen F. Jackson '82
Christopher M. Kelly '83
Rev. Gerald Thomas Krettek, S.J.
Anthony M. Kroese '14 ex officio
Francis M. Lazarus '66
Mark J. Lema '71
Christopher F. Malof, MBA '96
Robert H. Maloney '71
Anthony M. Masiello '69, HON '96
Lt. Col. James E. McNicholas, Jr. '68
Cindy L. Odom '90, MS
Margaret W. Paroski '76, MD
Marya J. Propis '91
Vincent Gilbert Roux '90, MBA
Anthony F. Shelley '84
Cynthia L. Skrzycki '76, MS
Rev. Thomas R. Slon, S.J. ex officio
Anthony B. Spada, Jr. '80, MBA '87
Timothy Tevens
Joyson C. Thomas '03
Michael J. Todaro
Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J.
Lillie V. Wiley-Upshaw '91
Nancy W. Ware '78, MBA '85
Laura A. Zaepfel '86
Administration
John J. Hurley, JD
President
Erica C. Surbone Sammarco, MA
Associate Vice President
Bethany J. Voorhees
Executive Associate to the President
Academic Affairs
Sara R. Morris, PhD*
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jeffery Lindauer, PhD
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jennifer Lodi-Smith, PhD
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Fatima Rodriguez-Johnson, MS
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Mary R. Rockwell, PhD
Director of New Buffalo Institute
Cavina T. James, MS
Associate Director of HEOP
Teresa M. Castiglione
Coordinator Counseling & Support Services HEOP
Darleen J. Ford
Administrative Associate, COPE
Lauren Young, MA
Director of Research & Institutional Effectiveness
Mary Ann Langlois, MBA
Director of Sponsored Programs
Christopher R. Lee, PhD
Director of Graduate Fellowships
Michael J. Forest, PhD*
Director of the ULLC Program
Janet M. McNally, MFA
Director of Honors Program
Timothy H. Wadkins, PhD
Director Office for International Education
Mark K. Gallimore, PhD
Director of the Center for Online Learning and Innovation
Brian P. Smith, MEd*
Director of International Partnerships & Study Abroad
Maggie A. Burkard, MBA
Academic Affairs Support Manager
Amy K. Beiter
Curriculum & Student Support Project Associate
College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas A. Chambers, PhD
Dean
Philip Reed, PhD
Associate Dean
Julie S. Gibert, PhD*
Faculty Associate Dean
Charles A. Goodsell, PhD
Faculty Associate Dean
Veronica Serwacki*
Executive Associate to the Dean
Rachel A. Lapinski
Administrative Associate, College of Arts & Sciences
Maura Tyrrell
Experiential Learning Coordinator for ABEC
Matthew Lardo
Lab Coordinator Biology
Larry Tassini
Laboratory Manager/Biology
Kristina Marohn
Laboratory Coordinator for Chemistry & Biochemistry
Jaime Sheridan, PhD
Director of Chemistry Laboratories
School of Education and Human Services
Nancy V. Wallace, PhD
Interim Dean
Lorrei DiCamillo, PhD
Associate Dean
Wilbert R. Green, MS
Director of School & Community Partnerships
Virginia Carver
Administrative & Data Assistant
Julie A. Marzolf
Executive Associate to the Dean
Rosemary A. Evans
SEHS Administrative Associate
Linda L. Murray
Student Teacher & Field Experience Coordinator
Richard J. Wehle School of Business
Denise M. Rotondo, PhD
Dean
Laura A. McEwen, MBA
Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Business Programs
Kimberly J. Walkow
Executive Associate to the Dean
Jennifer M. Patrick
Executive Director Education and Leadership Development
Sarah L. Vescio, MS
Director for Women’s Business Center
Heather L. Jason
Assistant Director for Women's Business Center
Christel E. Brown
Coordinator, Women's Business Center
Sam J. Long
COVID -19 Business Recovery Administrative Associate
Theresa L. Nusstein
Administrative Specialist Undergraduate & Graduate Business Programs
Enrollment Management
Danielle D. Ianni, PhD
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Lauren M. Kicak, MSEd, MS
Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions
Jeannette Delaney, MS
Sr. Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Matt Kwiatkowski, MBA
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Jennifer Lavoie
Assistant Director, Admissions Processing
Brandi Banks, MS
Sr. Graduate Admissions Counselor
Taylor Bowers
Admissions Processing Associate
Elizabeth A. Zucco
Admissions Operations Assistant
Catherine Gaston
Admissions Processing Associate
Jakai Harrison
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Kayla Maggiore, MBA
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Joshua Martin
Admissions Processing Associate
Rachel Massaro, MS
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Jack Neitz
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Samantha Palma
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Michael Seaman, MSA
Sr. Graduate Admissions Counselor
Tiffany Wagner
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Library
Kristine E. Kasbohm, MA, MLS
Library Director
Samuel Cochrane
Library Associate Public Services
Patricia Coward, PhD
Library Assessment Coordinator
Kathleen M. DeLaney, MA, MLS
Reference Librarian III & Archivist
Matthew K. Kochan, MLS
Librarian/Head of Public Services
Jeff M. Proehl, MLIS
Librarian/Head of Technical Services
Lisa M. Sullivan, MSED
Librarian/Collection & Instruction Services
Information Technology Services
Scott D. Clark, MS Ed *
Director of User Services
Daniel J. Drew, MA
Director of Media Center
Michael E. Szymendera*
Director of Infrastructure/Network Engineer
Lauren M. Barry
Programmer Analyst
Russell P. Calianno, BS
Programmer Analyst
Andrew R. Chaplin, BS*
Systems Administrator
Pamela M. Dart, BS
Programmer Analyst
Michele L. Folsom, MS*
Director of Administrative Computing
Grant J. Guzda, BS
Help Desk Manager
Nathan A. Johnson, BA
Instructional Media Technician
David J. Koenig, BA
Computer Support Specialist
Kristina Laun
Administrative Associate ITS
Nathan D. Lukenbill
Computer Support Technician
Lisa M. Mastropaolo, BA
System Administrator III
Erik T. Michaelsen, BS
Instructional Media Technician
Thomas M. Prince, BA
Computer Support Specialist
Marc J. Schnirel, BA*
Systems Administrator
David A. Shakarjian, BS
Senior Programmer Analyst/DBA
Tracy A. Wass, MS*
Senior Programmer Analyst/DBA
Alan D. Weitzsacker, BS*
System Administrator
Business and Finance
Timothy P. Balkin, MBA
Vice President for Business and Finance
Sharon M. Federico, MS
Support Manager
Ronald J. Haberer, MBA
Controller
Kelly L. Schultz, BBA
Associate Director of Tax, Endowment and Grant Accounting
JoAnn Feary
Controller's Office Manager
Denise M. Flannery
Accounts Payable Associate
Thomas E. Ciminelli
Director of Facilities Management
Joseph J. Snodgrass
Facilities Operations Manager/Safety Coordinator
Nacole Parkhurst
Facilities Management Operations Coordinator
Jodel L. Woods
Housekeeping Manager
Linda M. Walleshauser, SPHR, BA
Associate VP for Human Resources & Compliance
Mary E. Braun
Human Resources Generalist
Dawn M. Rotterman, CEBS
Benefits/ HRIS Manager
Susan M. Lyons
Payroll ManagerSusan
Lynn M. Incardona
Human Resources/ Payroll Associate
Institutional Advancement
Kimberly A. Venti, MS
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Mary Ellen Bakowski
Development Officer
J. Patrick Greenwald, BA*
Director, Principal Gifts
Katherine M. Huck, BS
Director of Advancement Services
Carol M. Lower
Advancement Services Coordinator
Sandy A. Miller, MA
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
James A. Marotto
Development Office
Angela M. Butler
Advancement Coordinator
Summer L. Handzlik, MBA
Sr. Director of Annual Giving & Stewardship
Matthew J. Gorczyca
Associate Director of Annual Giving & Stewardship
Courtney T. Sullivan, BS
Leadership Giving Officer
Erin M. Zack, MS
Director of Alumni Engagement
Marketing and Communication
Eileen C. Herbert, MS*
Cheif Communications Officer/Director of College Communications
Brianna M. Blank
Multimedia Editor & Photographer
Audrey R. Browka, BA
Senior Associate Director of College Communications
Patricia A. Herkey, BS
Creative Director
Susan L. Hough
Art Director
Gwen Ito
Marketing Copywriter
Josh E. Kruk, MA
Digital Marketing Director
Stephanie Masood
Marketing Project Manager
Student Affairs
Sandra M. Estanek, PhD
Interm Vice President for Student Affairs
Matthew H. Mulville, MS*
Assistant Vice President of Students
Mark J. Piatkowski, MS, MBA
Associate Director for Student Life
Albert F. Pilato
Associate Director for Student Life
Kimberly L. Beaty
Director of Public Safety
Brian P. Smith, M Ed*
Director of International Students and Study Abroad
Bennie D. Williams, MS
Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Multicultural Student Center
Campus Ministry
Rev. John J. Mattimore, S.J.
Chief Mission & Ministry Officer
Kaitlyn Buehlmann
Associate Campus Minister
Events Services
Connie Pileri, MS*
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Student Health
Patricia H. Creahan, MS, ANPC*
Director of Student Health
Megan Maslanka, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Melissa Petrie, RN
Staff Nurse
Lisa Rowley, RN
Staff Nurse
Counseling Center
Eileen A. Niland, MS, LMHC, NCC*
Director of Counseling Center
Michael Cammarata, MS, LMHC, NCC
Associate Director of Counseling Center
Charita Price, MS, LMHC-P
Counseling Center Counselor
Athletics
William J. Maher, MS Ed
Director of Athletics
Jarrett L. Abelson
Director of Athletic Communication
Patrick Clarke, MS
Director Canisius Athletic Facilities
Timothy Seil
Assistant Director Canisius Athletic Facilities
Michael Guzda, MS
Director of Athletic Performance
Lisa M. Liotta, ME
Associate Director, Senior Women’s Administrator
Matthew Reitnour
Associate Athletic Director
Erika Seagren
Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance
Paul Andary
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Brandon Bielecki
Assistant Coach Baseball
Kerri Brace
Head Coach Women's Rowing
Allison Daley
Head Coach Women's Lacrosse
Kimberly Griffin
Head Coach Women's Softball
Chris Hawkins
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Alfred Hemer
Head Coach Women's Basketball
Laurie Hennessy
Administrative Operations Coordinator
Nathan Huckle
Head Coach Cross Country
Todd Hummel
Head Coach Men's Golf/ Ticket Office Manager
Tyler Lamonica
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Trevor Large
Head Coach Hockey
Garrett Layton
Director of Digital Media
Ryan Louis
Head Coach Women's Soccer
Derek Marks
Associate Head Coach Men's Lacrosse
Matthew Mazurek
Head Coach Men's Baseball
Dermot McGrane
Head Coach Men's Soccer
Mark Miyashita
Head Coach Men's Lacrosse
Maxwell Mobley
Assistant Coach Men's Hockey
Amber Moore
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Taylor Nelson
Assistant Coach Men's Hockey
Kristen Saviola
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Thurman Schaetzle
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Shannon Thompson
Head Coach Women's Volleyball
Scott Vanderzell
Head Coach Swimming & Diving
Christina Weaver
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Phillip Witherspoon
Head Coach Men's Basketball
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
Academic Talent Search
Elizabeth P. Caffee, MS
Director of Academic Talent Search
Philip Davis
Counselor/Academic Talent Search
Chloe Hennings
Counselor/Academic Talent Search
Griff Center for Student Success
Mark R. Harrington, PhD
Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Director of HESA Program
Jennifer Herrmann, MS
Associate Dean of Student Success
Tracy Callaghan, MS Ed
Associate Director of Academic Achievement
Eileen Abbatoy, MS
Sr. Associate Director of Career Center
Sheila M. Pettigrew
Sr. Assistant Director of Career Development/ Interim Title IX Coordinator
Rachel E. Emmons
Career Development Coordinator
Sierra Bonerb, MS
Associate Director, of Support Services
Monika L. McFoy
Assistant Director of Support Services
Angela Bufalino
Support Services Coordinator
Student Records and Financial Services Center
Kevin M. Smith, MS; MBA.*
Assistant Vice President and Director
Mary A. Koehneke, BS*
Associate Director
Deborah Whiting-Prohn, MS
Assistant Director and Registrar
Lisa C. Fischer, MS
Assistant Registrar
Julie A. Almendinger
Assistant Director or Financial Services
Michele A. Rizzo, BA*
Assistant Director of Financial Services
Samantha M. Brennan
Student Services Processing Specialist
Laura A. Zirnheld, BA
Student Records Specialist
Angela Galante
Financial Aid Specialist
Margaret M. Kraatz *
Financial Aid Specialist and Special Projects
Eileen Tally, BS
Student Accounts Supervisor
Allaina Faulise
Customer Services Specialist
* | Bene Merenti — awarded for 20 years of service to Canisius College. |
** | Special Bene Merenti — awarded for 40 years of service to Canisius College. |