The Advisory Councils bring together high-ranking and respected business professionals representing various industries connected to programs in the School. Council members are esteemed leaders who provide essential support in shaping the future of the School while promoting excellence and responsible business education. Playing a critical role in matters related to students, faculty, and the business community, the Councils:

  • Build and strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, and business leaders.
  • Enhance the School's reputation and commitment to excellence.
  • Advise on the School's strategic direction, future growth, and development.
  • Help align our curricula with the evolving business landscape.
  • Connect students with mentors, internships, and job placements.
  • Support fundraising efforts to achieve the School’s strategic goals. 

Advisory Councils

Accounting Advisory Council

The Accounting Advisory Council advises and makes recommendations to the Dean and faculty on the growth and development of the accounting programs. In partnership with faculty, the AAC offers a mentoring program to prepare students for employment and graduate studies.

Council Members

  • Glenn Breisinger B'82, CFO & Treasurer, Radius Global
  • Jerry Fichter B'86, Global Controller, Reed Smith
  • Brian Lenart B'94, Tax Principal, Baker Tilly
  • John (JJ) Matthews, Sr. Vice President, Director of Finance, Governance & Corporate Accounting, PNC
  • Eric OKunewick B'87, Sr. Vice President & Chief Audit Executive, Federated Hermes
  • Andrew Wachter B'00, MBA'01, Director of Finance & Regulation, Peoples Natural Gas
  • Tiffany Willis B'99, Sr. Vice President, Investor Relations, Starbucks 
  • Daniela Wilps B'10, Managing Director, State and Local Tax, BDO

Business Advisory Council

The Business Advisory Council (BAC) advises the Dean on School-wide strategic direction and goals, reputation-building, marketing, and fundraising.

Council Members

  • Amy Broadhurst B'06, President, Principal, Lee & Associates
  • Gregg Coury B'95, CEO, The Coury Firm
  • Jeff Coury B'92, Executive Chairman, The Coury Firm; Managing Partner & CEO, Mortgage Connect
  • John George B'70, Owner, Health Coalition
  • Matthew A. Helfrich B'03, President, Waldron Private Wealth
  • Jonathan Kowalski, Regional President Metro PA, 1st Commonwealth Bank
  • Greg Matesa A'96, Regional Director of Operations, Cintas Corporation
  • Matthew Melago B'05, Managing Director, Opportunity Capital LLC
  • Kathleen Metinko B'94, Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
  • Lori Milas B'89, MBA'97, Head of Specialized Industries, Global Payments & Liquidity, Wells Fargo
  • Heidi Murdy-Michael A'96, (Ret.) National Partner in Charge, Risk Management Policy & Enterprise Risk, KPMG
  • Craig Riner A'97, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Highmark Health
  • Joseph Rockey B'86, (Ret.) Chief Risk Officer and EVP, PNC Financial Services Group
  • Raymo Santilli B'89,  Executive Director, Vera Therapeutics
  • Brian L. Sullivan B'82, Head of Distribution, Stratos Investment Management
  • Daniel Sullivan B'91, CFO, President EU & LatAm, Edgewell Personal Care
  • William T. Tomljanovic B'84, (Ret.) Sr. Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer, Radian Group Inc.
  • Joseph R. Toth A'78, MBA'81, Executive Vice President & COO, Dollar Bank
  • Mike Tropiano B'10, Executive Vice President, Assured Risk Advisors (a Hub International Company)
  • Randy Vulakovich B'03, MBA'05, Chair, Pennsylvania Government Relations, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
  • David R. Warco B'79, (Ret.) International Tax Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • Stephen Whisdosh B'01, MBA'06, Partner, PwC
     

Information Systems and Technology Advisory Council

The Information Systems and Technology Advisory Council (ISTAC) shares advice and industry experience with the Dean and faculty on expanding the information systems programs. In partnership with faculty, the ISTAC offers a mentoring program to prepare students for employment and graduate studies.

Council Members

  • Kristie Conrath B'97, CEO, Infinite Consulting Group
  • Chuck Donina B'03, Sr. Vice President, Risk Operations, Highmark Health
  • Justin Mallgrave, Vice President, IT Transformation, Excelitas
  • Matt Putila, Vice President, Product Development, enGen
  • George Rosato B'92, Vice President, Information Systems & Technology, Consol Energy
  • Matt Steenson MBA'01, MSISM'03, Executive Vice President, Head of Retail Growth, PNC Bank
  • Kelly Trombetta MBA, MSISM '99, Chief Operational Risk Officer, First National Bank
  • Alex Vaz B’03, MBA’05, Sr. Manager, Cyber & Strategic Risk, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Investment Strategy Institute Advisory Council

The Investment Strategy Institute Advisory Council (ISIAC) provides advice and expertise to the Dean and faculty on enhancing the Investment Strategy Institute and its associated financial programs.

Council Members

  • Lori Bishop B'92, Sr. Vice President, Sr. Investment Advisor, PNC Private Bank
  • Louis Civitarese B'11, Founder, Three Rivers Diversified Capital, LLC
  • Gregg Coury B'95, CEO, The Coury Firm
  • Jeff Coury II, Co-Chief Investment Officer, The Coury Firm
  • Robert Farrell B'10, Sr. Vice President, Morgan Stanley
  • Benjamin Greenfield B'06, Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Waldron Private Wealth
  • Kevin Lewis B’08, MBA’11, Vice President, Finance, U. S. Steel
  • Jerry Marsico JD'02, Sr. Vice President, Investments; Financial Advisor, The Spanos Group
  • Jonathan Martin B'04, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
  • Roman Matusz, Managing Director, Mass Mutual Pittsburgh
  • Marc Milic CFP®, RICP®, B’91, Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor, Douglas C. Lane & Associates
  • Angela Platt L'05, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Ayco
  • Bradley Roth B'11, Chief Investment Officer, Thor Financial Technologies
  • Bill Tunney B'79, (Ret.) Managing Director, BNY Mellon
  • John R. Williams Jr., B'86, President & CIO, Avanath Capital Management

Sales and Marketing Advisory Council

The Sales and Marketing Advisory Council (SAMAC) makes recommendations and offers insight to the Dean and faculty on the growth and development of the Center for Leadership in Professional Selling and the marketing program. 

Council Members

  • Myles Biggs, Vice President, Operations & Integration, Level Agency
  • Suzanne Chreene B'83, (Ret.) Sr. Director, National Trade Sales, Delta Faucet Company
  • Lori Defilippi B'92, Regional Consultant, Connecticut & Rhode Island, Federated Hermes, Inc.
  • Paolo DiPasquale B'06, Founder & CEO, B&B Advisors
  • J.E. Front, Field Sales Manager, Great Lakes Area, Penske Truck Leasing
  • Don Snowden, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, International Markets, WESCO Inc.
  • R. Dale Stephenson B'87, Francise Owner & Career Coach, The Entrepreneur's Source; (Former) Area VP, Advertising Sales Operations, AT&T
  • Chris Tierney, Sr. Director, Northeast Region, Ally Financial
  • Nick Tropiano B'06, Executive Vice President, Assured Risk Advisors (a Hub International Company)
  • John J. "Jay" Wytiaz B'93, Alliance Director, CBRE

Supply Chain Management Advisory Council

The Supply Chain Management Advisory Council (SCMAC) advises and makes recommendations to the Dean and faculty on the growth and development of the supply chain management programs and the Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management. 

Council Members

  • Keri Baldinger B'02, VP, Procurement Operations, Highmark Health
  • Eric Blanton, Manager, NNA Purchasing Services, MSA The Safety Company
  • Joseph Dominijanni, President & CEO, Armada
  • Gina Govojdean B'12, VP, Procurement, Howmet Aerospace
  • Jerry Kraisinger A'79, (Ret.) Sr. VP & General Council, Avendra Group
  • Angela Nelson MS'20, Manager, Procurement Operations, Allegheny Health Network
  • Dan Nguyen B'06, VP, Supply Chain Transformation, Genpact
  • Jose Plaza, Global Director, Strategic Sourcing, Newterra Corporation

Viragh Institute for Business Ethics Advisory Council

The Viragh Institute for Business Ethics Advisory Council (VIBEAC) offers advice and expertise on the strategic direction and goals of the Viragh Institute for Business Ethics across three pillars: research, pedagogy, and community and business outreach.

Council Members

  • Marvin J. Balliet B'79, Managing Director, Citibank
  • Steve Berlin B'67, (Ret.) VP & CFO, Citgo Petroleum
  • Mary Jo Dressel MBA'86, (Ret.) Managing Director & COO, BNY Mellon
  • Richard J. Feid B'86, MBA'93, (Ret.) National Director, Roche Diagnostics
  • Robert Fragasso B'67, Chairman & CEO, Fragasso Financial Advisors
  • Thomas F. Garbe B'74, (Ret.) Sr. VP and Assistant Controller, PNC
  • Lisa Kwasnoski Lucas B'85, Consultant & Owner, LKL Solutions, LLC
  • William J. Lyons B'70, MS'78, (Ret.) Executive VP & CFO, CONSOL Energy Inc.
  • Harry W. Witt B'62, (Ret.) Sr. Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche