Etown Alumni
Office of Alumni Relations
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Alumni Relations at Elizabethtown College
The Office of Alumni Relations is Elizabethtown College's relationship center for, and connection point with, members of the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association (ECAA). In all that we do, our aims are to foster mutually-beneficial relationships between Elizabethtown College and its alumni.
We dedicate ourselves to providing members of the ECAA with opportunities to reflect on their time at Elizabethtown College and with its community, connect with the campus community and fellow members of the ECAA, and engage with opportunities that make a positive impact on the College's present and future.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Toll Free: 1-800-877-2604 | alumni@etown.edu
Alumni Relations Team
Rebekah Harriger
Director of Alumni Engagement & CEO of the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association
harriger@etown.edu |
717-361-1495
Rebekah serves as the Director of Alumni Engagement and CEO of the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association. Rebekah leads efforts to strengthen alumni engagement, cultivate lifelong connections, and inspire graduates to give back through mentorship, philanthropy, and service. This work directly supports Etown’s mission to provide a transformative educational experience that cultivates individual strengths, lifelong learning, and purposeful work. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Shippensburg University and M.A. in Higher Education from Geneva College and is a graduate of the Society for Experiential Education’s Experiential Academy.
Dena Krebs '07
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
krebs@etown.edu |
717-361-1531
Dena is excited to return to the nest to serve as the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement. Dena has a passion for fostering relationships, event planning, and community building. She graduated from Elizabethtown College with a BA in English: Professional Writing.
Mary Clark
Administrative Assistant
Alpha Hall 304
717-361-1546
Mary provides administrative support for the Office of Alumni Relations. This includes support for the alumni website, database management, and event planning and preparation. Mary has worked at Etown since 2012.
Alumni Council
The Elizabethtown College Alumni Council (the “Council”) serves as an advisory body that strengthens alumni connections and supports Elizabethtown College (the “College”) priorities through collaboration, championing the institution, and meaningful volunteer leadership.
Council members bring their experience, perspectives, and connections to the work of the College in three interconnected ways: offering strategic insight and feedback, collaborating on initiatives and volunteer opportunities, and serving as champions and ambassadors for Elizabethtown College and its alumni community.
Elected Members
- Matt Butera '12 (Vice President)
- Kyle Cappucci '22
- Natalie Carter '08
- Mark Clapper '96 (Ex Officio)
- Helen Walton Ebersole '69
- Thom Elicker '71
- Spencer Fallon '20
- Holly Francescone '20
- Rachel Freed '21 MOT '22
- Rebekah Harriger (CEO and Ex Officio)
- Patti Kramer Hivner '86
- Peter Hobbs '12
- Tommy James '16
- Tyler Latshaw '17 (Vice President)
- Alycia Laureti '01
- Jonathan Lewis '09
- Andrea Matz '10 (President)
- Mandy Weaver Meiler '90
- Joy Nave Mentzer '87
- Kim Page '85
- Kelly Peiffer '12
- Patrick Pietrefesa '96
- Scot Pitzer '04
- Alysa Poindexter '12
- Nolan Quinn '19
- Susan Lape Robertson '76
- Patty Robinson '86
- Wayne Scott '75
- Emily Seratch '19
- Matt Smith '21 (Secretary)
- Chrissy Biemuller Trank '99
- Alexander Waskiewicz '24
- Colleen MacPherson Werner '01
Emeriti Members (non-elected)
- Dennis Adair '77
- Betsy Horst Allison '69
- John Baxter '91
- Beth Bowers '79
- Craig Coble '68
- Tom Collins '61
- Joe Denlinger '91
- Barry Freidly '69
- Don Fulton '73
- Jim Gould '91
- Mick Pugliese '77
- Rob Reale '89
Alumni Council Teams
Team chairs and members can be contacted via alumni@etown.edu.
The Executive Team provides leadership for the Alumni Council, coordinates the work of the Council Teams, and helps ensure that alumni priorities are aligned with the College's goals. The team also serves as a primary connection between the Alumni Council, Office of Alumni Relations, and Institutional Advancement.
The Awards Team helps recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Elizabethtown College alumni. The team supports a thoughtful, inclusive awards process for the Educate for Service and Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) awards and helps ensure deserving alumni are recognized for their impact.
The Engagement and Impact Team helps strengthen opportunities for alumni to connect with one another and with the College. The team provides advisory insight into alumni programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and other initiatives with the Office of Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement that create meaningful connections and value for alumni and students.
The Membership Team helps welcome, support, and engage Alumni Council members throughout their service. The team provides insight on Council membership and representation and serves as an advisory partner to the Office of Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement to help ensure the Council reflects and serves the broader alumni community.
Get Involved
If you love Etown and want to make a difference on campus and within the ECAA, consider applying for a seat on the Alumni Council. Learn more about qualifications and how to apply.
History of Alumni Council Presidents
- 1906 - 07 - I.E. Sloop '04
- 1907 - 08 - Ralph W. Schlosser '11
- 1908 - 09 - Will E. Glasmire '07
- 1909 - 10 - Elmer Ruhl '08
- 1910 - 11 - Amos G. Hottenstein '08
- 1911 - 12 - J.G. Myer '05
- 1912 - 13 - John M. Miller '05
- 1913 - 14 - James H. Breitigan '05
- 1914 - 15 - J.Z. Herr '05
- 1915 - 16 - H.H. Nye '15
- 1916 - 17 - Will E. Glasmire '07
- 1917 - 18 - Amos G. Hottenstein '08
- 1918 - 19 - L.W. Leiter '13
- 1919 - 20 - B.F. Waltz '14
- 1920 - 21 - J.Z. Herr '05
- 1921 - 23 - H.H. Nye '15
- 1923 - 24 - J.E. Myers '11
- 1924 - 25 - Owen G. Hershey '14
- 1925 - 26 - Joseph W. Kettering '23
- 1926 - 27 - J.I. Baugher '23
- 1927 - 30 - G.L. Martin '13
- 1930 - 34 - John M. Miller '05
- 1935 - John G. Hershey '16
- 1936 - Charles E. Weaver '26
- 1937 - Noah J. Fuhrman '29
- 1938 - K. Ezra Bucher '32
- 1939 - James H. Breitigan '05
- 1940 - Arthur W. Eshelman '27
- 1941 - Raymond R. Baugher '28
- 1942 - Hiram J. Frysinger '29
- 1943 - Cyrus G. Bucher '36
- 1944 - Aaron G. Breidenstine '27
- 1945 - J. Herbert Miller '37
- 1946 - Henry Hackman '31
- 1947 - Chester Royer '23
- 1948 - Franklin K. Cassel '35
- 1949 - Guy R. Saylor '26
- 1950 - Wilbur I. Beahm '29
- 1951 - Elmer Eshelman '24
- 1952 - I. Wayne Keller '30
- 1953 - Wilbur Cassel '29
- 1954 - Emory Stauffer '41
- 1955 - Ray Kurtz '32
- 1956 - Carl Herr '38
- 1957 - Louise Baugher Black '46
- 1958 - David Raffensperger '38
- 1959 - Alexander Glasmire '37
- 1960 - Harold Z. Bomberger '43
- 1961 - Clifford B. Huffman '47
- 1962 - Norman F. Reber '30
- 1963 - Edgar T. Bitting '50
- 1964 - Hiram J. Frysinger '29
- 1965 - Paul M. Grubb, Jr. '55
- 1966 - K. Ezra Bucher '32
- 1967 - Earl K. Zeigler '51
- 1968 - Henry R. Hoerner '55
- 1969 - J. Albert Seldomridge '52
- 1970 - John H. Speidel '41
- 1971 - Ray Cobaugh '35
- 1972 - John F. Chubb '61
- 1973 - Gene G. Swords '51
- 1974 - William R. Helm '50
- 1975 - Eugene F. Hess '47
- 1976 - Susan (O'Neill) Myer '69
- 1977 - James E. Shreiner '73
- 1978 - Jerald L. Garland '59
- 1979 - Michael H. Small '71
- 1980 - John F. Ferich '56
- 1981 - Carl R. Spease '57
- 1982 - Helen (Walton) Ebersole '69
- 1983 - Glenn Y. Forney '54
- 1984 - Allen E. Tate '69
- 1985 - Ivo L. DiMartile '75
- 1986 - Gerda (Haas) Balthaser '60
- 1987 - Jack L. Hedrick '59
- 1988 - Nancy (Zimm) DePippo '79
- 1989 - Edward S. Hoover '64
- 1990 - Linda (Leffler) Castagna '67
- 1991 - Barry P. Freidly '69
- 1992 - Craig A. Coble '68
- 1993 - E. Jane Valas '79
- 1994 - R. James Lafferty '68
- 1995 - Deana (Risser) Rundel '65
- 1996 - Linda Ruoss Schroeder '77
- 1997 - Jeffrey W. McFerren '78
- 1998 - Carl B. Kaufman '52
- 1999 - 00 - J. Thomas Collins '61
- 2001 - 02 - Kelly (Bergstresser) Rice '90
- 2003 - 04 - Gary A. Mantz '69
- 2005 - 06 - John L. Baxter, III '91
- 2007 - 09 - Donald T. Fulton '73
- 2010 - 12 - Joseph A. Denlinger '91
- 2013 - 15 - Elizabeth O. Romaine '02
- Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2022 - Ryan C. Unger '01
- Jul. 2023 - Jun. 2025 - Talisa M. Ramos-Watts '11
- Jul. 2025 - Present - Andrea Matz '10