University Faculty and Staff

Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President: President; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MDiv, Washington Theological Union; EdD, Graduate Theological Foundation; JD, Concord University School of Law of Purdue University Global.

 

Christi Aborn, Stewardship Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jason AdamsHead Men's Rugby Coach; BA, Slippery Rock University; MA, NOVA Southeastern.

Sarah AlbaughAthletic Trainer; BS, MS, Kent State University.

Elizabeth AllgoodSenior Instructional Designer and Technologist; BS, BBA, Med, Kent State University.

Joseph AlmeidaProfessor of Classics and Legal Studies; BA, Thomas Aquinas College; MA, Middlebury College; MA, Villanova University; JD, Villanova Law School; PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Serra AlongiDirector of Residence Life; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jonathan Alvarado, Residence Director; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Monica Fay AndersonProfessor of Drama; BA, Thiel College; MA, PhD, Bowling Green State University.

Michael Andreola, Executive Director for Philanthropic Giving; BA, Allegheny College; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rev. James Angert, TORPastoral Associate; BA, St. Francis College; MDiv, St. Francis Seminary; MA, LaSalle College.

Cecilia Anthony, Residence Director; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Richard Antinone, Assistant Professor, Nursing; BA, College of Steubenville; AD, Kent State University; BSN, West Liberty State College; MSN, Franciscan University of Steubenville, DNP, Waynesburg University. 

Donald Asci, Professor of Theology; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; STM, Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family; STL, STD, Pontificio Ateneo Della Santa Olga Covarrubias, Counselor; BS, BA, University of the Pacific; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.Croce.

George Ash, Professor of Graduate Education; BS, Criminal Justice, Fairmont State University; MS, Educational Administration; MS, Education, Franciscan University of Steubenville; EdD, Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning, Walden University.

Brittany Bain, Coordinator of Recreational/Club Sports/Athletics Community Service/SAAC Advisor/Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Alexis Basil, Assistant Director for Athletics-Operations; BA, MA, West Virginia University.

Joseph BeatovichDirector, Digital Storytelling; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Kelli Beatty, Registrar; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John BeaulieuDirector of Evangelization and Formation; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jennifer Behler, Assistant Director for Athletics, Finance and Special Events; BA, St. Norbert College.

Victoria Bell, Mail and Print Operations Manager; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Emily BelsitoVisiting Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling; BA, Seton Hill University; MA, Geneva College; PhD, Duquesne University.

John Bergsma, Professor of Theology; BA, Calvin College; MDiv, MA, Calvin Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Notre Dame.

Paul Bernetsky, Director of Leadership & Planned Giving; BA, Southern Connecticut State University; MSW, Fordham University.

Sabrina BierstetelAssistant Professor of Psychology; BS, Central Michigan University; MA, PhD, Wayne State University. 

Regina Boerio, Professor of Psychology, Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences; BA, College of Steubenville; MEd, PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Megan Boland, Manager of Austrian Enrollment; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Ronald Bolster, Associate Professor of Theology, Dean of School of Theology and Philosophy; BA, Cornell University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville, PhD University of Notre Dame, Australia.

Ann Booth, Title IX Coordinator and Youth Protection Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MS, Texas A&M University; JD, Duquesne University.

Tiffany Boury, Professor of Education; BS, West Liberty State College; MS Walden University; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Adam Boyle, Admissions Counselor; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Alicia BoyleDirector of Academic Effectiveness; BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dennis Breen, Director of Infrastructure Services; AA, Jefferson Technical College.

Matthew Breuninger, Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, University of Scranton; MA, Ave Maria University; PsyD, Baylor University.

Tyler Brown, Assistant Professor of Computer Science; BS, Penn State University; MS, PhD, Iowa State University.

Alissa Brun, Prospect Researcher; BS, West Virginia University.

Julianna Buehnerkemper, Project Manager, Enrollment Services Operations; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sunni Burnett, Assistant Professor of Nursing; RN, West Liberty State College; ADN, Belmont Technical College; BSN, MSN ED-W, Wheeling Jesuit University.

Alexander Burns, Assistant Professor of History; BA, Indiana Wesleyan University; MA, Ball State University; PhD, West Virginia University.

Matthew Burriss, Director of Wellness Center; BS, University of Pittsburgh; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

David B. Burton, Professor of Mathematics; BS, US Naval Academy; MA, PhD, Vanderbilt University.

Natalia Caraballo, Admissions Counselor; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Javier Carreno, Professor of Philosophy (Gaming) – BA, University of Dallas, Constantine College; MA and PhD Catholic University of Leuven, Institute of Philosophy.

Richard Carver, Head Men's Baseball Coach/Athletics Field Manager; BA, Maryville College; MS United States Sports Academy.

Patrick Carzon, Assistant Professor of Physics; BS, Lawrence Technological University; PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

Stephen Catanzarite, Executive Director of Online/Graduate Enrollment and Operations; BA, Carnegie Mellon University; MSE, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rev. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR; Information Technology Associate; BA College of Steubenville; MDiv, University of Toronto, University of St. Michael’s College, and the Toronto School of Theology.

Ricardo Chapparo-PachecoAssistant Professor of Social Work, BA (Social Work) and, MA (Psychoanalysis)  Universidad Nacional de Colombia; PhD candidate (Social Work),  University of British Columbia.

James Chartier, ITS Technical Director; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Viola Chontos, Reference and Archives Librarian; BA, MLIS, Kent State University.

Sean Cleary, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.

Deidre Cochrane, Financial Aid Counselor; AS, Pittsburgh Technical Institute.

Kelly Colangelo, Dean of Students; BS, Niagara University; MS, Syracuse University.

John P. Coleman, Associate  Professor of Mathematics; BS, Kent State University; PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder.

David Collins, Professor of Chemistry, Dean of School for Natural and Applied Sciences; BS, Ohio State University; PhD, Miami University.

Rev. Rufino Corona, TORPastoral Associate for Household Life/Coordinator of Hall Chaplains; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MDiv, The Catholic University of America.

Joshua Costello, Manager of Guest Outreach and Satisfaction; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Thomas J. Costello, Program Manager, Concurrent Enrollment; BS, University of Scranton; MPH, East Stroudsburg University; EdS, Seton Hall University.

Olga Covarrubias, Counselor; BS, BA, University of the Pacific; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mary Katherine Cuccari, Coordinator of Media and Videographer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brandon DahmAssociate Professor of Philosophy; Iowa State University; MA, Southern Evangelical Seminary; PhD, Baylor University.

Christopher Davis, Director of Information Technology Services; BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; MS, Duquesne University; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Anthony DeFallo, Systems Administrator; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dawn DeFallo, Manager of Outreach and Evangelization Finance and Data Administration; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University.

Suzannah Delaney, Counselor; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Timothy Delaney, Executive Director for Alumni and Constituent Relations; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Juliana DeLuca-DaughertyAssistant Vice President of Student Life Services and Events;; BA, Muskingum University; MS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Daniel Dentino, Vice President of Student Life; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Providence College; PhD, Duquesne University.

David DeptulaCreative Design Manager.

Erik DervisDirector of Public Safety; AAS, Jefferson Technical College; AA, West Virginia Northern Community College.

Alberto DescalzoAssociate Professor of Modern Languages & Literature (Spanish); Licensure, MA, PhD, University of Salamanca.

Tanya Dillon, Chemistry Laboratory Manager; BS, West Liberty State College.

William DiPieroHead Women’s Golf Coach; BS, Wheeling Jesuit University.

David J. DombrowskiProfessor of Computer Science; BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Southwest Missouri State University; PhD, University of Memphis.

Kimberley Donnelly, Instructor of Nursing, Clinical Education Simulator; BS, Kent State University, MSN (FNP), Franciscan University.

Paula DonohueManager for Investments and Special Projects; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Derek DoroskiProfessor of Biology; BS, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, Georgia Tech and Emory University.

Laura Doty, Functional Analyst.

Robert Dougherty, Vice President of Finance; BA, MBA, The Pennsylvania State University.

Kasia Dudek, Assistant Professor of English (Gaming); MA, PhD. Warsaw University.

Ann Dulany, Assistant Vice President of Student Success/Dean of Academic Advising and Operations; BA, MSA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD Robert Morris University.

Steven EdwardsPlanned Gift Officer; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mark ErsteDirector of Institutional Research; BS, John Carroll University; MA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jessica Ewell, Associate Professor of Music; BM, BA, University of New Mexico; MM, New England Conservatory of Music; DM, The Catholic University of America.

Michael Fabian, Manager of Facility Maintenance.

David Fatula, Events Coordinator; BS, Indiana University.

Lisa Ferguson, Director of Marketing and Communications; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Philip T. Fitzgibbons, Assistant Professor of History; BA, MA, University of Pittsburgh; Doctoral Studies, University of Pittsburgh.

Christie FlemingAssistant Director, Alumni & Constituent Relations; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MEd, Bowling Green State University.

Steven Forrester, Manager of Accounting; AA, BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Free, Online Enrollment Counselor; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen Frezza, Professor of Software Engineering; BS, MS, PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Rev. Donald Frinsko, TOR; Instructor of Theology; AB, King’s College; MA Villanova University.

Mark Furda, Professor of Graduate Education; BS, Slippery Rock University; BS, The Ohio State University; MSEAD, Franciscan University of Steubenville; EDD, West Virginia University.

Robert Fustich, Enterprise Application Lead; BS, University of Pittsburgh.

Attila GaborInfrastructure Administrator

Dominic Gabriele, Residence Director; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Logan Gage, Associate Professor of Philosophy; BA, Witworth College, MA, PhD, Balylor University.

Eugene Gan, Professor of Communication Arts; BS, Carnegie Mellon University; MS, PhD, Duquesne University.

Rev. Dennis GangTOR; Pastoral Associate; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MDiv, St. Francis Seminary.

Lauren Garger, Social Media and Email Coordinator; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Virginia Garrison, Coordinator of Advising and Academic Operations; BS, Texas Christian University.

Kimberly Georgedes, Professor of History; BA, University of Utah; MA, University of Colorado; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Benjamin Gessler, Senior Donor Relations Officer; BA, Grinnell College.

Kathleen Giannamore, Assistant Dean of Online Programming;  BS, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Kent State University.

Shelby Gianni, Accessibility Coordinator; BS, West Virginia University; MS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jeffrey Gilkey, Manager of Custodial & Safety Services; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University.

Mark GinterStrategic Partnership Liaison Fellow; BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Marquette University.

Sam Glynn, Residence Director, Austria; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Goodwin, Residence Director; BA, University of Dallas.

Kaitlin Gore, Head Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach; BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Salisbury University.

Patrick Grace, Technical Director of Video Production; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Tina Greathouse, Academic Advisor; BS, Ohio University; MSA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Justin Greenly, Associate Professor of Engineering; BS, Bucknell University; MS, PhD, Cornell University.

Eric G. Haenni, Professor of Biology; BA, Hendrix College; PhD, Clemson University.

Scott Hahn, Professor of Theology; BA, Grove City College; MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; PhD, Marquette University.

Mark HanrahanDean of Admissions; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Benjamin Harris, Visiting Instructor of Communication Arts; BA, Franciscan University; MFA, Full Sail University.

Kateri Harris, Visual Designer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Kevin J. Harris, Professor of Nursing; BA, Asbury College; MSN, ND, Case Western Reserve University; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Anita Hartzel, Athletic Trainer; BS, Duquesne University; MS, California University of Pennsylvania.

Theodore Harwood, Assistant Professor of Classics; BA, Hillsdale College; PhD, Cornell University.

Jeff Hass, Associate Professor of History (Gaming); BA Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA University of Leeds, MA University of Toronto, Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies, Ph.D. University of Leeds.

Lynette Hawrot, Counselor; BS, West Liberty State College; MA, Marshall University.

Lindsey Haynes, Director of Franciscan Life Online; BA, Marietta College

Michael J. Healy, Professor of Philosophy; BA, Loyola University; MA, PhD, University of Dallas.

Matthew Heaps, Network Administrator.

Anne Hendershott, Professor of Sociology; BS, Central Connecticut State University; MS, Central Connecticut State University; PhD, Kent State University.

Caleb Henry, Professor of Political Science; BA, Hillsdale College; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate University.

Frank W. Hermann, Associate Professor of English; BA, Criswell College; BA, MA, University of Houston; PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

John L. Herrmann, Executive Director of Enrollment Services; BA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert Hickey, Vice President for Advancement; BA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen M. Hildebrand, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Professor of Theology; BA, University of St. Thomas, Houston; MA, PhD Fordham University.

Mark Hoffkins, Financial Aid Counselor; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brett Holler, Audiovisual Technical Coordinator; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brian Hough, Director of Outreach and Evangelization Operations; BS, Grove City College.

Nicole A. Hough, Project Manager, School of Natural and Applied Sciences; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Nicole E. Hough, Project Manager, School of Professional Programs; BS, Grove City College

Sarah Hough, Director of Student Success; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Catherine HummelWordPress Developer; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Nicholas Jacobson, Director of Student Life and Outreach, Austria; BS, University of North Carolina Wilmington; MAcc, George Washington University.

Juan Jauregui, Associate Professor of Economics; Industrial Engineer, National University of Rosario; MBA, IAE Business School, Austral University; MA, University of California; PhD, UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Andrew Jones, Assistant Professor of Theology and Consultation to Franciscan University Press; BS, Hillsdale College; MA, Western Washington University; PhD, St. Louis University.

Mark JosephVice President of Center for Evangelization; BS, University of Dayton.

Christin Jungers, Professor of MA Counseling, Dean of School of Professional Programs; BA, MSEd, University of Pittsburgh; PhD, Duquesne University.

Mira Kanzelberger, Senior Research Scientist; BS, California Institute of Technology; PhD, Rutgers University.

William KeimigAssistant Director of the Institute for Catechetics; BS, MPM, University of Maryland at College Park; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Aaron Kelly, Assistant Director of Admissions; BS, Southeast Missouri University; MS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Hugh Kelly, Residence Director; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Alyssa Kerker, Instructor of Accounting, Business Administration & Economics; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert Khlopin, Special Project Planner; BS, Cornell University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Scott King, Leadership Gift Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sean Kirk, Senior Admissions Counselor/Head Women's Basketball Coach; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brian Kissinger, Director of Presidential Relations; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Augustine Institute.

Donald M. Kissinger, Jr., Professor of Counseling; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Kent State University.

Amber Knorr, Artist in Residence; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Margaret Konkolics, Manager of O&E Speaker Conference Partner Relations; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen M. Krason, Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies; BA, LaSalle College; MA, Gannon University; MA, JD, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo.

John Kristine, Reference Librarian; BA, Christendom College, MLIS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Daniel R. Kuebler, Professor of Biology, Dean of School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach; BA, MA, Catholic University of America; PhD, University of California, Berkeley.

Sherri Kurz Descalzo, Associate  Professor of Spanish; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, University of Northern Colorado; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Bartosz Langowski, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; MSc, PhD, Wroclaw University of Technology.

Jessica Leatherby, Associate Director of Student Engagement and Assessment; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

W. Patrick Lee, Professor of Philosophy; BA, University of Dallas; MA, Niagara University; PhD, Marquette University.

Jacqueline Leonard, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Salve Regina College; MSN, Boston College.

Amy LeoniDirector of Library; BA, West Liberty State College; MLIS, Kent State University.

Kathleen Lesnefsky, Mid-Level Gift Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert LesnefskyDirector of Student Evangelization and Household Life; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen LewisProfessor of English; BA, Swarthmore College; MA, PhD University of Chicago.

Wayne B. Lewis, Associate Professor of Communication Arts; BA, University of Georgia; MA, University of Florida; PhD, Regent University.

Natalie Linn, Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, University of Akron; MSN, University of Pittsburgh; DNP, Waynesburg University.

Denise Lombard, Biology Laboratory Manager; BS, West Liberty State University.

Brian Loot, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, BA Franciscan University of Steubenville; MSN, University of Pittsburgh.

David Lyle, Controller; BA, Grove City College.

Albert Macre, CPA, Assistant Professor of Accounting; BS, BA, Ohio Northern University; MACC, Miami University.

Rev. Nathan Malavolti, TOR; Professor of Chemistry; BS (Chemistry), Millikin University, Decatur, IL; PhD (Chemistry) University of IL; MDiv, (Theology), Washington Theological Union.

Cory Maloney, Professor of Accounting and Business Administration/Dean of Online Programming; BS, University of Dayton; MS, Carlow University; DSc, Robert Morris University.

Tara Mankowski, Residence Director; BA, MA, Virginia Tech.

Regis Martin, Professor of Theology; BA, Slippery Rock College; MA, Gannon University; STB, STL, STD, University of St. Thomas (The Angelicum), Rome.

James M. Matenaer, Associate Professor of History; BA, University of Wisconsin, MA, University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Wisconsin.

Tracy Mattern, Associate Director of Financial Aid; BA, Mount Vernon Nazarene College.

Christian MayAdmissions Counselor; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Nathan May, Admissions Operations Lead; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mark T. McGuire, Director of Career Services; BA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Joseph P. McGurn, Director of Physical Plant Services; BME, University of Dayton.

Margaret McKee, Coordinator of Household Life; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Kyle McKenna, Professor of Biology; BS, PhD, University of Maryland.

Robert McNamara, Associate Professor of Philosophy; BS, BA, National University of Ireland; MA of Theological Studies, International Theological Institute, Gaming Austria; PhD Philosophy, Liverpool Hope University, England.

Ronald McNamara, Coordinator of Student Leadership Development; BA, The George Washington University.

D. Linus Meldrum, Associate Professor of Fine Arts; BFA, Indiana University; MFA, Yale School of Art.

James Mello, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness; BS, Providence College; MBA, Creighton University; MEd, Franciscan University of Steubenville; EdD, University of Hartford.

Brian Mick, Publications Design Manager; BA, West Virginia University.

Milo C. Milburn, Professor of Counseling and Psychology; BA, West Virginia University; MA, Marshall University; PhD, Duquesne University.

Daniel Miles, Director of Annual Giving; BA, University of St. Thomas; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Joshua MillerDirector of Programming and Coaching; BA, Magdalen College; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Duquesne University.

Kevin E. Miller, Assistant Professor of Theology; BS, MA, PhD, Marquette University.

Mark Miller, Assistant Professor of Education; BA, West Liberty University; MA, University of Rio Grande; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Ashlee Minto, Clinical Education Coordinator, Instructor of Nursing, RN-Trinity School of Nursing; BSN-Ohio University; MSN (FNP), Franciscan University.

Mark I. Miravalle, Professor of Theology; BA, University of San Francisco; STL, STD, Pontifical University, Rome.

Mitchell Morelli, Sports Information Director; BS, BA, Robert Morris University.

Justin Motto, User Services Manager; BS, MBA Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Bryant Mowry, Assistant Director of Annual Giving; BA, Ave Maria University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Donald Musacchio, General Merchandise Buyer; BS, Rutgers University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Villanova University.

Eric Myers, Operating Funds Manager; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Amy Myers-Eisnaugle, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, MSN, Walden University; DNP, University of South Alabama.

Vincent Napoli, Videographer/Video Editor.

Charles NemethProfessor of Criminal Justice; BA, University of Delaware; JD, University of Baltimore Law; MS, Niagara University, LLM, George Washington University; MA, PhD, Duquesne University.

William Newton, Professor of Theology: BA, John the Baptist R.C. School, Woking, England; MS, International Language Institute, Cairo; MA, University College London and Imperial College London; MA, International Theological Institute, Gaming, Austria; MA, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium; PhD, John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Melbourne, Australia.

Barnabas Nixon, Functional Analyst.

Marita O’Brien, Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, Duke University; MS, University of Colorado, Boulder; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.

Matthew J. O’Brien, Professor of History; AB, College of the Holy Cross; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Vincent Oliver, Project Coordinator/Head Men's & Women's Track and Field Coach.

Robert Olson, Executive Director, Institutional Entrepreneurship and Growth; BS, Colorado State University; MBA, University of Denver.

Meghan O’Malley, Residence Director, Austria; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Ryan Orr, Instructional Media Designer; AS, Pittsburgh Technical Institute.

David Owens, Manager of Grounds; AAS, The Ohio State University.

Shane Owens, Assistant Professor of Theology; BA, University of Miami; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, The Catholic University of America.

Robert PalladinoDirector of Chapel Ministries; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sr. M. Johanna ParuchOSF; Professor of Theology; BA, St. Louis University; MA, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum, Rome); PhD, Maryvale Institute, England.

Joseph PathakamuriProfessor of Biology; BS, MS, Sri Venkateswara University, India; MS, Jawaharial Nehru Technological University, India; PhD, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

James C. Pauley, Professor of Catechetics; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; STL, STD, University of St. Mary of the Lake.

Christopher Payne, Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, Saint Vincent College; PhD, University of North Carolina.

Jody Peeler, Director of Financial Aid; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University; MBA Tiffin University.

Eileen Perez, Manager of Adult Programming; BA, University of California Santa Cruz.

Brenan Pergi, Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John P. Perozich, Professor of Biology; BS, Lebanon Valley College; PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Rachel Perrier, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, Whitworth University; PhD, Washington State University.

Douglas PerryExecutive Director of Leadership Institute; BA, Kenyon College; JD, Cornell Law School.

Dominique Petitjean, Manager of Engagement and Creative Design; BA, Texas Tech University.

Daniella Pillar, Head Women’s Softball Coach; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John D. PilsnerAssistant Professor of English; BA, Hofstra University, MA, University of Toronto; PhD, Graduate School & University Center of The City University of New York (CUNY).

John Pizzuti, Executive Director of Legal Affairs; BA, Bethany College; JD, Ohio Northern University.

Alex M. Plato, Associate Professor of Philosophy; BS, Corban University; MA, Biola University; PhD, St. Louis University.

Valerie Plaus, Assistant Professor of Physics; BS, University of Guelph; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Rev. Gregory Plow, TORPastoral Associate; BA, University of North Carolina; MDiv, Washington Theological Union; MSA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

David Prosen, Assistant Director of Baron Counseling Center; BA/BS, University of Akron; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Corinne Purcell, Associate  Director of Admissions; BA Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Colleen RainoneDirector of Sales, Engagement, and Publications; BA, Emmanuel College.

Jeffrey Rankin, Associate Professor of Marketing; BS, MBA, University of Pittsburgh.

Brian Rechen, Director of Advancement Services; BS, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; BSN, Duquesne University; MSN, Walden University.

Rashad Akhter Rehman, Assistant Professor of Philosophy; BA, King’s University College; PhD, University of Toronto.

Benjamin Reinhard, Associate Professor of English; BA, Purdue University; MMS, PhD, University of Notre Dame.

Megan Reister, Professor of Education; BS, Indiana University; MS Kutztown University; PhD, University of North Carolina

Nicholas Riccardi, Project Manager, School of Theology and Philosophy; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert RiceProfessor of Theology; BA, Rollins College; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Maryvale Institute.

Brent RidenourHead Men’s Soccer Coach; BS, BA, Ohio Northern University; MEd, Bowling Green State University.

Rev. Shawn Roberson, TOR; University Chaplain; BS, Catholic University; MDiv, Washington Theological Union.

Amy Roberts, Associate  Professor of Theology/Catechetics; BA, University of Tennessee at Chatanooga; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, University of Notre Dame (Australia).

Rev. Luke Robertson, TOR; Assistant University Chaplain and Instructor of Social Work and Field Placement Coordinator; BA, University of Warwick; MSW, University of Kentucky; MA, MDiv, Washington Theological Union.

Jeffrey J. Rohde, Professor of Chemistry; BS, The Ohio State University; PhD, Harvard University.

M. Jacqueline Romano, Student Accounts Manager; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University.

John Romanowsky, Media Relations Manager; BA, Queen’s University; MA, Dominican House of Studies; PhD, Catholic University of America.

Philip Rook, Director of Real Estate Operations and Development; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rebecca Rook, Associate Professor of Education; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Peter Rosaschi, Assistant Director for Athletics-Gameday and Marketing/Head Men's Lacrosse Coach; BS, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; MBA, Long Island University.

Tilman RueschAssistant Professor of International Business (Austria program); Mechanical Engineering, University of Munich; PhD., University of German Federal Armed Forces, Munich.

Christina SafranskiAssociate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Notre Dame.

Rev. Jonathan St. Andre, TORVice President of Franciscan Life; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, St. Bonaventure University; MDiv, Washington Theological Union.

Maria Salamida, Coordinator of Liturgical Music; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sarah SalamidaHead Women’s Soccer Coach; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville, MSW, Aurora University.

Stephen Sammut Professor of Psychology; BPharm, Monash University; PhD, University of Malta.

Deborah SavageProfessor of Theology; BS, San Jose State University; MA, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul School of Divinity; PhD, Marquette University.

Brian Scarpone, Assistant Professor of Business; BS, The Ohio State University; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

David SchaeferProfessor of Communication Arts; BA, MA, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; PhD, The Ohio State University.

David Schmiesing, Dean for Personal Vocation; BA, MSEd, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Marianna Schmiesing, Content Strategist; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Diann SchmittInstructor of Nursing; RN, Trinity Health System School of Nursing; BSN, MSN, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Carol Scurti, Project Manager; BA, The University of Akron. 

Michael Seibert, Assistant Professor of Engineering; BS, MS, Villanova University; PhD, The Catholic University of America.

Matthew Shea, Assistant Professor of Philosophy; BA, Boston College; PhD, Saint Louis University.

Br. William Shee, TOR; Pastoral Associate, BS, Saint Francis University.

Robert Siemens, Director of the School of Spiritual Direction; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Michael G. SirillaProfessor of Theology; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America.

Brian Sizemore, Director of Web Operations; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Emily SobeckAssociate Professor of Education; BA & MEd, California University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Scott Sollom, Professor of Theology/Catechetics; BA, MA, Franciscan University.

Kathleen M. Spinnenweber, Professor of Spanish; BA, MA, SUNY at Stony Brook; MA, PhD, Princeton University.

Aaron Spoelman, Assistant Sports Information Director; BS. University of Arizona.

Iliana Spoelman, Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Joanne Storm GallagherProfessor of Psychology; BA, Lycoming College; MA, PhD, Kent State University.

Zachary Stueve, Visiting Instructor of Psychology; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MTS, Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family.

Catherine Sullivan, Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, MSN, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Duquesne University.

Paul Symington, Professor of Philosophy; BA, Roberts Wesleyan College; MA, Northeastern Seminary; MA, Boston College; PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Gabriela Taylor, Student Success Counselor; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Bill Thomas, Executive Director of Human Resources; BA, Ohio Northern University; MA, Saint Francis University.

Dreama Thompson, Manager of University Store.

Benjamin Toner,Application Administrator.

Dean Tremblay, Video Producer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Aaron Urbanczyk, Professor of English; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Florida State University.

Victoria VasOnline Enrollment Counselor; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Paul Von ArxCoordinator of Worship; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

James Vranish, Assistant Professor of Chemistry; BS, University of Notre Dame; PhD, Texas A & M University.

Michael WaldsteinProfessor of Theology; BA, Thomas Aquinas College; PhD, University of Dallas; SSL, Pontifical College-Rome; ThD, Harvard Divinity School.

Jessica Walker, Marketing & Communications Writer; BA, Seton Hill University; MA, West Virginia University.

John Walker, Associate  Professor of Fine Arts; BFA Roger Williams University, MFA American Conservatory Theater.

Joseph WallaceDirector of Community Relations/Head Men's Basketball Coach; BA, West Liberty University.

Martin Watjen, Manager of Outreach and Evangelization Logistics and Parish Missions; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mark Watry, Associate Professor of Chemistry; BS, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, PhD, University of Oregon.

Sarah WearProfessor of Classics; BA, University of Chicago; MLit, PhD, Trinity College.

Michael J. Welker, Professor of Economics; AA, St. Petersburg Junior College; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, University of South Florida; PhD, Kent State University.

Bryan WellsManager of Youth Programming; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Eric Westby, Associate Professor of Catechetics; BA UCLA; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Liverpool Hope University.

Mary Whitehead, Residence Director; BA, Benedictine College.

Tanner Whitham, Manager, Marketing Campaigns and Partnerships; BA, Southern Methodist University; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Patrick Whittle, TOR,

Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics; B.D.Hons (1st class), King's College, London, Ph.D. (Moral Philosophy), University of Liverpool; STL, Pontifical University, Maynooth PhD, Lateran Pontifical University, Rome.

Timothy J. Williams, Professor of French; BMus, University of Tulsa; MMus, MA, University of Kansas; PhD, University of Kansas.

Thomas Wilson, Associate Professor of Business; BA, College of Steubenville; MA, John Carroll University; JD, Pettit College of Law, Ohio Northern University.

Leah Witham, Manager of Admissions Visit Days; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Thomas Wolter, Executive Director of the Austrian Program; STB, MA, Katholieke Universiteit.

Jacob W. Wood, Associate Professor of Theology MA, St. Mary’s College, University of St. Andrews; PhD, The Catholic University of America.

Thomas Workman, Associate Professor of Psychology, Sociology & Social Work; BA California University of Pennsylvania; MS California University of Pennsylvania, ABD Duquesne.

Jack C.K. Wu, Assistant Librarian; BA, Lincoln University; MLS, Certificate in LS, University of Pittsburgh.

Rhett YoungDirector of Missionary Outreach; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MEd, Xavier University.

Zachariah ZdinakInterlibrary Loan/Periodicals Librarian; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Kent State University.