SGPS Faculty
Meet Your Future Faculty Mentors
SGPS Faculty
Faculty of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies are professors of practice, professionals who bring their content and work expertise into the classroom. Such talents are a signature attribute of SGPS programs. Students know they are learning from mentors who have practical, real-world career experiences. SGPS facilitators bring theory to life in courses intentionally designed to utilize this knowledge.
Learn more about each facilitator below. They are listed according to the main program in which they teach.
Undergraduate
Accounting
- John Cromer
- M.B.A., Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S., Accounting, Elizabethtown College
- Preeti Gulati
- M.B.A., Finance, Amity Business School
- Bachelor’s’s in Commerce, Rajasthan University
- Deborah Klahold
- M.B.A., York College of Pennsylvania
- B.S. in Accounting, York College of Pennsylvania
- Catherine Malstrom
- M.S., Finance, Johns Hopkins University
- M.B.A., Business Administration, Johns Hopkins University
- B.S., Accounting, York College of Pennsylvania
- Joseph Mattey
- M.B.A., Monmouth University
- B.S. in Accounting, College of New Jersey
- Willy Ong
- M.S. in Accounting, Texas A&M
- B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance, Texas A&M
- Ondai Rand
- M.B.A., Shippensburg University
- B.A.S., Business Administration, Drexel University
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Jane Stubb
- M.B.A., Wilkes University
- B.S. in Accounting, Wilkes University
- Melinda Tobin
- M.S. in Statistics, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Mathematics, Millersville University
- Mark Walker
- M.B.A., West Virginia University
- B.S. in Finance, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Matthew Weaver
- M.B.A., Eastern University
- M.S. in Nonprofit Management, Eastern University
- B.S. in Accounting, Lebanon Valley College
- B.S. in Business Administration, Lebanon Valley College
Business Administration
- John Abel
- J.D. Dickinson School of Law
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Delaware
- Thomas Baxter
- M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Accounting & Business Administration, Franklin & Marshall College
- Najiba Benabess
- Ph.D., Economics, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
- M.A. in Economics, Western Illinois University
- B.A. in Economics, University of Law & Economics, Mohammed Fifth, Rabat Morocco
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Karl Brummer
- M.B.A., Kutztown University
- B.S. in Human Resources Management, Messiah College
- Stephen Desjardins
- M.S. in Human Resources Management, Rutgers University
- B.A. in Arts & Science, Lehigh University
- Allyson Green-Martin
- M.Ed. Training and Development, Penn State Harrisburg
- B.S. Psychology, Allegheny College
- Bob Gross
- M.S. in Supply Chain Management, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- Frederick Gundlach
- J.D., Corporate Law and Taxation, Temple University
- Postgraduate courses in Business Administration, Temple University
- B.S. in Finance, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School
- Pamela Hoffman
- M.B.A., Lebanon Valley College
- B.S. in Arts & Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
- Patrick Hooper
- M.B.A., Lebanon Valley College
- B.S., Lebanon Valley College
- B.S., Management Information Systems, Elizabethtown College
- John Macdonald
- M.B.A., Business, Lebanon Valley College
- B.S., Marketing, Bloomsburg University
- A.A., Business, Harrisburg Area Community College
- Joyce Martin
- M.P.A., Suffolk University
- B.A. in History, St. Joseph's College
- C. Robert May
- M.B.A., Eastern University
- B.S. in Healthcare Administration, Lebanon Valley College
- David Nice, MS, SHRM-SCP
- M.S. Saint Joseph's University, Organization Development
- B.A. Franklin and Marshall College, English
- Ellen Santos
- M.B.A., Eastern University
- B.S. in Business, Eastern University
- John Sharp
- M.B.A., Shippensburg University
- B.S., Business, Shippensburg University
- Brian Stevens
- Doctor of Science, Communications and Information Systems, Robert Morris University
- M.B.A., Robert Morris University
- B.A., Communications, Penn State University
- Melinda Tobin
- M.S. in Statistics, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Mathematics, Millersville University
- Tod Traub
- M.B.A., Penn State Harrisburg
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Clarkson University
- Craig Wagner
- M.S. in Leadership, Capella University
- M.S. in Management, Colorado Technical University
- B.S. in Business Administration, University of Central Florida
- Julie Walton
- M.S. in Marketing & Communication, Franklin University
- B.A. in Corporate Communication & Public Relations, Elizabethtown College
- Catherine Weaver
- M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Immaculata University
- B.A. in Performance Management & Organizational Dynamics, Immaculata University
Corporate Communication
- Robert Innerst
- M.S. in Communications Studies, Shippensburg University
- B.S. in Journalism, Ohio University
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Brendan McDonnell
- M.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Maryland
- B.A. in English, Lycoming College
- B.A. in Mass Communications, Lycoming College
- Bob Rudy
- M.Ed. in Training and Development, The Pennsylvania State University
- Bachelor’s of Humanities, Communications, Penn State University
- A.A., Police Science, Harrisburg Area Community College
- Cindy Schanke
- M.S. in Instructional Technology, Bloomsburg University
- B.A. in Psychology, Lock Haven University
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Elizabeth Smith
- M.B.A., Case Western University
- B.S. in Journalism, Ohio University
Criminal Justice
- Aaron Harnish
- M.P.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Criminal Justice, York College of Pennsylvania
- Leo Lutz
- M.S. in Administration of Justice, Shippensburg University
- B.A. in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
- Barry Nelson
- M.CJ., Boston University
- B.A. in Political Science, Susquehanna University
- Michael Staub
- M.S. in Administration of Justice, Shippensburg University
- B.A. in Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Kate Routledge
- D.H.A. Capella University
- M.J. in Health Law, Loyola University of Chicago
- B.S. in Technical Management, DeVry University
Healthcare Administration
- Beth Greenberg
- M.A. in Government, University of Texas at Austin
- M.P.A., Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
- B.A. in Government, College of Saint Benedict
- Nicole Kirksey
- M.P.H., University of Michigan
- M.S.W., University of Michigan
- B.A. in Communication, University of Michigan
- B.A. in Women's Studies, University of Michigan
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Michael Seavers
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.H.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Computer Science, Villanova University
- B.S. in Computer Science, Shippensburg University
- Jane Stubb
- M.B.A., Wilkes University
- B.S. in Accounting, Wilkes University
Human Services
- Andrea Barrow
- M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Capella University
- B.S. in Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Brittany Beers
- M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Millersville University
- B.A. in Psychology, Millersville University
- Kimberly Hess
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, York College of Pennsylvania
- B.S. in Speech Correction, Kutztown University
- Stacey Hinzman
- M.S. in Psychology, Montana State University
- B.S. in Psychology, Black Hills State University
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Christy King
- M.Ed. in Health Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Biology, Kutztown University
- B.S. in Psychology, Kutztown University
- Michelle Leader
- M.S.W., Social Work, University of South Florida
- B.S.W., Social Work, University of South Florida
- James Reichenbach
- M.S. in Psychology, Walden University
- B.S. in Applied Behavioral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
- Wendy Schucker
- M.S. in Psychology, Shippensburg University
- B.S. in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
- Robena Spangler
- M.S. in Leadership, Duquesne University
- B.A. in Sociology/Human Services, Susquehanna University
- Glenn Wikel
- M.S. in Psychology, Millersville University
- B.A. in Psychology, Millersville University
- Steven Williams
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- M.S., University of Florida
- B.A., West Virginia University
Information Systems
- Terry Freed
- M.S. in Computer Science, Shippensburg University
- B.S. in Computer Science, Shippensburg University
- Terry Mollett
- M.S. in Information and Telecommunication Systems Management, Capitol College
- B.S. in Business and Economics, Wilson College
- John Whitehouse
- M.S. in Information Systems, Shippensburg University
- B.S. in Business and Economics, Wilson College
Nursing
- Eleanor Franges
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Wilkes University
- Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Seton Hall University
- M.S. in Nursing, Widener University
- B.S. in Nursing, Mount Saint Mary College
- Deborah A. Gallek-Cardenas
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice, George Washington University
- M.S. in Nursing, Widener University
- B.S. in Nursing, Albright College
- Paralegal Certificate, Widener University
- Michelle Rapiey
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice Candidate, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
- M.S. in Nursing/Master of Healthcare Administration, University of Phoenix
- B.S. in Nursing, Millersville University
- Diploma in Nursing, Lancaster General School of Nursing
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
- Jill Archer
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Shippensburg University
- M.A. in English, Millersville University
- B.A. in English, Saint Francis University
- B.A. in Political Communication, Saint Francis University
- Nicholas Brooks
- M.A., Modern European History, University of Connecticut
- B.A., German, Gordon College
- Evelyn Audi Lisi
- M.A. in English, North Carolina State University
- B.A. in English, St. Olaf College
- Ryan Fox
- M.B.A., Eastern University
- B.Ed. in History, Shippensburg University
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Matthew Goodman
- Ed.D. in Higher Education, Texas Tech University
- M.A. in English, DePaul University
- B.A. in English, University of Miami
- Carolyn Grasse
- Ph.D. Individual and Family Studies, University of Delaware
- M.Ed. in Home Economics Education, Oregon State University
- B.S. in Home Economics Education, Eastern Mennonite University
- Dennis Helsel
- M.Ed. in Sports Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.A. in Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Engineering Sciences, United State Military Academy
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Ted Herman
- M.A. in American Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.A. in History & Political Science, Elizabethtown College
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Robert Kennedy
- M.Ed. in Training and Development, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.A. in Communications, St. John Fisher College
- Robert Lowe
- M.A. in National Strategic Studies, United States Army War College
- M.A. in History, California State University
- MMAS in Military History, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
- M.A. in Business & Organizational Security Management, Webster University
- B.S. in Political Science & History, University of North Georgia
- Brendan McDonnell
- M.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Maryland
- B.A. in English, Lycoming College
- B.A. in Mass Communications, Lycoming College
- Ellen Min
- M.A. in Humanities, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.A. in English, Dickinson College
- David Miron
- M.S. in Human Resources & Organizational Development, American University NTL
- B.A. in Religion, Temple University
- David Musser
- M.S. in Education, Wilkes University
- B.S. in Education, Millersville University
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Sandra Nelson
- PhD, Educational Leadership & Management, Capella University
- M.S. in Education, Capella University
- B.S. in Human Services, SUNY, Empire State College
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Daniel Ozimek
- Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Mathematics Education
- M.Ed. in Mathebatics, Millersville University
- B.S. in Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University
- B.A. in Economics, Pennsylvania State University
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Alexandria Poole
- PhD, Environment Philosophy, University of North Texas
- M.S. in Environmental Science, University of North Texas
- M.A. in Environment Philosophy, University of North Texas
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B. S. in Philosophy, St. John’s College
- David Radcliff
- D.Min., Bethany Theological Seminary
- M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary
- B.A. in Philosophy and Religion, Bridgewater College
- Cindy Rose
- M.A. in Humanities, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S.Ed. in Speech, Communications and Theatre and English, Mansfield University
- Meghan Stalebrink
- M.A. in Performing Arts and Arts Management, American University
- B.A. in English, George Mason University
- William Stuckey
- Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
- M.S., University of Cincinnati
- B.S., Wright State University
- Miranda Sweetman
- M.A. in Sociology, Bowling Green State University
- B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology, Elizabethtown College
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Jaci Verghese
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Walden University
- M.S. in Community Counseling, Shippensburg University
- B.A. in Psychology, Elizabethtown College
- Julie Walton
- M.S. in Marketing and Communications, Franklin University
- B.A. in Corporate Communication & Public Relations, Elizabethtown College
- William Yoder
- M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology, Philadelphia University
- B.Ed. in Physics, Millersville University
Graduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- John Badovinac
- M.P.A., Shippensburg University
- B.S., Saint Vincent College
- Billy Bataille
- M.A. in Economics, University of Miami
- M.S. in Geography, University of Paris-Sorbonne
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Karl Brummer
- M.B.A., Kutztown University
- B.S. in Human Resource Management, Messiah College
- Lorelei Coplen
- M.S.S., U.S. Army War College
- M.A. in Leadership Development, U.S. Military Academy
- B.S. in International Relations, U.S. Military Academy
- Richard Coplen
- M.P.A., Princeton University
- B.S., United States Military Academy at West Point
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Stephen Fries
- M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- Kelly Garrett
- Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania
- M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
- M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics, Duquesne University
- B.S. in History, Excelsior College
- Simon Hauser
- Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- M.B.A., Robert Morris University
- B.S. in Economics, University of Applied Sciences
- Patrick Hooper
- M.B.A., Lebanon Valley College
- B.S., Lebanon Valley College
- B.S., Management Information Systems, Elizabethtown College
- Debroah Klahold
- M.B.A., York College of Pennsylvania
- B.S. in Accounting, York College of Pennsylvania
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Bruce Nilson
- M.S. in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, West Virginia University
- Sanjay Paul
- PHD, Economics, State University of New York
- BTech, Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
- Nancy Reddig
- M.S., Computer Science, Penn State University
- B.A., Mathematics, Bryan College
- Robert Schanke
- Ph.D., Trident University
- M.B.A., Touro College
- B.S., Lock Haven University
- Tim Schauer
- D.B.A., Walden University
- M.B.A., Liberty University
- B.A., Immaculata University
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Michael Seavers
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.H.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Computer Science, Villanova University
- B.S. in Computer Science, Shippensburg University
- Melinda Tobin
- M.S. in Statistics, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Mathematics, Millersville University
- Catherine Weaver
- M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Immaculata University
- B.A. in Performance Management & Organizational Dynamics, Immaculata University
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Matthew Weaver
- M.B.A., Eastern University
- M.S. in Nonprofit Management, Eastern University
- B.S. in Accounting, Lebanon Valley College
- B.S. in Business Administration, Lebanon Valley College
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Robert Wesoloskie
- M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Accounting, St. Joseph's University
Master of Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)
- Kathryn Bateman
- Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Pennsylvania State University
- M.Ed., Electronic Media, Holy Family University
- B.S., Marine Science, Rider University
- Wendy Bellew
- M.Ed., Education, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- B.S., Education, Elizabethtown College
- Justin Bush
- Doctor of Philosophy in CISL: Math Education, University of Buffalo
- M.Ed., Liberty University
- B.S., Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- Elizabeth Coyle
- D.Ed., Penn State University
- M.S., Mansfield University
- B.S., West Chester University
- Shannon Haley-Mize
- Ph.D., Education (Special Ed), University of Southern Mississippi
- M.S., Early Intervention, University of Southern Mississippi
- B.S., Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi
- Lyndsey Quintana
- B.S., Behavioral Management, Elizabethtown College
- M.Ed., Educational Leadership & Administration, Shippensburg University
- Carroll Tyminski
- Ed.D., Temple University
- M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
- B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
M.S. and Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership (MSL)
- Lori Cauffiel
- M.B.A., Lebanon Valley College
- B.A. in English, Elizabethtown College
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Kelly Garrett
- Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania
- M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
- M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics, Duquesne University
- Graduate Certificate in Public Leadership, The Brookings Institute
- Graduate Certificate in Talent Leadership, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
- B.S. in History, Excelsior College
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Simon Hauser
- Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- M.B.A., Robert Morris University
- B.S. in Economics, University of Applied Sciences
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Christy King
- M.Ed. in Health Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Biology, Kutztown University
- B.S. in Psychology, Kutztown University
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Joyce Martin
- M.P.A., Suffolk University
- B.A. in History, St. Joseph's College
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Brendan McDonnell
- M.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Maryland
- B.A. in English, Lycoming College
- B.A. in Mass Communications, Lycoming College
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Michael McVey
- D.Ed. in Adult Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.B.A., Widener University
- B.S. in Management, Rutgers University
- Karen Mitchell
- Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership, University of Southern California
- M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Kansas
- B.A. in English, University of Mary Washington
- B.A. in Economics, University of Mary Washington
Master of Music Education (MME)
- Michael Checco
- M.Mus. in Music Education, West Chester University
- B.Mus. in Music Education, Susquehanna University
- Colleen Haas
- Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, Indiana University
- M.A. in Ethnomusicology, Indiana University
- B.A. in Fine Art and Education, St. Catherine University
- Lisa Sempsey
- M.Ed., Leadership for Teaching and Learning, Millersville University
- B.S.E., Music Education, Millersville University
- Kevin Shorner-Johnson
- Ed.D. in Music Education, University of Georgia
- M.Ed. in Education, University of Georgia
- B.S. in Music Education, Northwest Missouri State University
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
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Karl Brummer
- M.B.A., Kutztown University
- B.S. in Human Resource Management, Messiah College
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Kate Mohr
- D.H.A., Capella University
- M.J. in Health Law, Loyola University of Chicago
- B.S. in Technical Management, DeVry University
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Michael Seavers
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.H.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Computer Science, Villanova University
- B.S. in Computer Science, Shippensburg University
- M.B.A., Wilkes University
- B.S. in Accounting, Wilkes University
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certificate
- Brian M. Balduzzi, Esq., Tax LL.M., MBA, CFP®
- M.B.A., Minor in Real Estate, S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Tax LL.M., Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D., Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- B.A. in English, Secondary Education, Minor in Theatre.SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, New York
- Private Client Services Attorney, Faegre Drinker
- Erick A. Blank | CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®,
- Business Administration Major, Concentration in Finance, Minor in Economics, Elizabethtown College
- Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual: http://erickblank.nm.com/
- Erik Ellsworth, CFP®, CLU®, RICP®
- B.S. Accounting, Rutgers University
- Jared Miller, CPA
- MS, Taxation, Villanova University
- BS, Economics with an Accounting and Finance concentration, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
- Lecture in Accounting, Elizabethtown College
- Emma Neuhauser, PhD
- PhD, Finance, State University of New York at Buffalo
- MSc, Computer Science, National University of Singapore
- BEng, Computer Science, Tianjin Institute of Technology, China
- Associate Professor of Finance, Elizabethtown College
- Brooke Petersen, CFP®, ChFC®
- B.S., Economics, Villanova University’s School of Business
- Investment Consultant, Conrad Siegel
- Gregory Richards
- J.D. Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary
- B.B.A. Temple University
Graduate Certificate in Sports Management
- Christopher Archacki
- M.B.A., Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business
- MS, Sport Studies, Miami University (Ohio)
- B.A. in History, Providence College
- Jarryd Erb
- Doctor of Health Science, Exercise Science and Sports Studies, California University of Pennsylvania
- M.S. in Exercise Science, California University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. in Health and Physical Education, Lock Haven University
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