MBA Online Track Viewbook Class of 2016

Welcome.Dear MBA Student,

The Villanova MBA Viewbook is designed to help you get better acquainted with your fellow cohort members as part of the Class of 2016 MBA Online Track Program. We encourage you to take full advantage of the strong Villanova community of which you are now a member.

Best wishes for a successful and rewarding MBA experience!

Sincerely,The Graduate Business Office

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SCOTT F. ALBARELLAI have received both my Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Class of 2012) and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Class of 2011) from Villanova University.

I am currently working for DeSimone Consulting

Engineers in New York, NY as a project engineer. At the firm, I am responsible for design and coordination of the structural systems for high-rise steel and concrete buildings.

I am pursuing an MBA degree in order to shsift into either project management or finance. Business has always interested me and this degree will ehlp better prepare me to move into a business field.

Athletics are my biggest hobbies, both as an avid fan and participant. I am a standing member of the US Olympic committee sanctioned karate team and have beeen fortunate to travel across the globe competing. Traveling and experiencing foreign cultures is another hobby of mine.

SEAN AMBROSIEMy name is Sean Ambrosie and I’m 25 years old. I was born and raised in north western Minnesota (Moorhead, MN), but currently reside in Jacksonville, Florida. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2013, where I obtained

a bachelor’s degree in accounting and played division one hockey for four years. In the fall of 2013, I pursued professional hockey and played for three months. In 2009, I started SKD International, LLC, which was pooled with college students to help clean up the devastating flood of 2009 in Fargo, North Dakota. Since then, we have transitioned our focus from contracting into a consulting/embroidery company. I’ve been the president of SKD International for 6 years now. During and after the MBA program here at Villanova, I would like to pursue a role with a large corporate company to gain valuable experience in the financial industry. Also, I plan on pursing my CPA once I have completed 150 total credits. My interests are hockey, golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

I have my undergrad from Quinnipiac University and a M.A. in Media Studies and Production from the New School University. After graduation, I was an ad agency producer for five years in NYC. In 2010, life then brought me to Philadelphia,PA and I currently work at Subaru of America in the marketing department.

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REBECCA BINDERDuring the last two years at Subaru, I have developed an understanding of marketing and sales. By continuing to learn about business structure, the economy and the marketplace, I will further develop my ability to strategize Subaru’s marketing tactics and thus

enhance my potential to move into leadership positions in the future. Both my previous position, National Advertising Production Specialist, and my current role as National Promotion and Sponsorship Specialist require meticulous attention to detail and project management skills, two attributes which are strengths of mine. I have also been tasked with thinking more strategically and analytically—a welcomed challenge that will only be enhanced by obtaining my MBA.

My responsibilities range from understanding our partners business and financial structure to negotiating contracts and activating co-branded events. Clear communication and understanding the business needs of each partner are crucial components to my position. Through courses in this program, I’ll be able to continue to hone my communications skills and to learn about various types of businesses that can help me achieve greater relationships with our partners at Subaru.

I was very excited to be accepted into the online MBA program at Villanova University. Also, I am eager to learn from peers with various backgrounds and industry knowledge. Receiving my MBA will further my professional abilities and bring new perspectives and skills to my career at Subaru of America.

Outside of work, I enjoy running and biking as well as photography.

MIKE CARRMy name is Mike Carr, I graduated from Millersville University in 2006 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Coaching. I live in Mechanicsburg, PA with my wife Briana, two year old son Declan and our two dogs Bailey and Jameson. I am, shall we say, a passionate

Philadelphia sports fan and enjoy college football and basketball, play golfing, reading and spending time with my family. After graduation, I started my career as a Financial Representative and high school basketball coach. While I enjoyed my time there, I received an offer to join an electrical distributor closer to my home town, where I have been for the past 6 years. My current role carries a few titles, so to sum up I am the Services Business Manager. My main responsibilities involve managing and selling the majority of services that we offer to customers, particularly those in the industrial, commercial and government markets. The individuals I deal with are as diverse as the industries themselves. Depending on the meeting, I may be talking to an electrician at an aluminum manufacturer or the North American CFO of a pharmaceutical company. In pursuing an MBA, my goal is to help my company stay ahead of the curve in an industry that is about to experience a dynamic shift as a result of competition from E-commerce channels. I am excited for this opportunity to learn from everyone involved with the VSB Online MBA program.


ROB CIALLELLAMy name is Rob Ciallella and I am a 2006 graduate of Villanova University with a degree in accounting. After graduating, I spent four years in public accounting with Grant Thornton working on array of clients from commercial to non-profit to benefit plans. Currently, I

am a Finance Manager at PepsiCo managing A&M spend across the Beverage division. I am also involved with a start-up, Big Brain Global Networks which is a managed IT service provider that myself and two business partners founded a few years ago.

I am pursuing my MBA in order to further my career and develop new skills to continue to grow BBGN.I live in Nanuet, NY with my wife Lauren who is also a 2006 Villanova Alumni and our seven month old daughter, Carly. My interests include Villanova basketball as well as baseball, football and golf.

ANDREW CARROLLMy name is Andrew Carroll, and I currently work as a financial analyst at Mediacom Communications near Monroe, New York, and have been here for over four years. For the first three years at Mediacom, I worked in corporate finance reporting directly to the CFO, where I prepared drafts of all public financial reports, system comparison, valuation metrics,

and financial models for the refinancing of over $1.5 billion of bank credit facility and senior note debt. I was promoted to senior analyst a year and a half ago to the revenue assurance department where I establish quality control and process improvements in order to increase profits, revenue and cash flows.

I graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2004 with a major in finance, and a minor in economics.

I currently live in Wappingers Falls, NY with my wonderful wife Elizabeth, and our eight-month old son, Declan.

I had no idea that in just six years after receiving my undergraduate degree that I would be providing calculated analysis to the CEO of a major telecommunications company. As my career continues to advance, it is apparent that my education should also progress. In the business world, everything is continually changing. As a financial analyst, I need to stay current with sound business practices. I have thought about pursuing an MBA since I began working at for current employer. When my wife gave birth to our son on New Year’s Day 2014, I realized that, as we grow our family, now would be the best time for me to advance my education and obtain an MBA. I am proud to say that I have been promoted to a senior analyst position within my company, but I now feel stronger than ever that I want to continue to grow my career and move into a managerial position. Achieving a graduate degree from Villanova University will allow me to realize this goal.

I look forward to getting to know everyone as we navigate through Villanova’s MBA program together!

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DUC DANG I earned a B.S. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology from Kutztown University. During the past 15 years I’ve held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry and currently manage a few cross functional groups at Merck in Global Clinical Supplies. I

specialize in the end-to-end supply chain with a focus on biologics and oncology. I am hoping to use the Villanova MBA to increase my depth of knowledge in finance and marketing from the pharmaceutical point of view. I travel a bit so the online Villanova MBA is perfect for me.

I just got married. I also like pina coladas and taking walks in the rain.

DAMARIS DELGADOInspired by a love of learning since youth, I’ve always aspired to be a success by achieving my dreams. I quickly learned, however, that you cannot have success without failure and ever since aspired to conquer my fear of failure. This has led me down an interesting path

from my humble beginnings in Newark, NJ to graduating from Princeton University with a degree in Sociology, and then on to my current role as an Executive Coordinator in the quality assurance and employee engagement program at ARI, a Fortune 100 company.

In this role, I have the opportunity to express my passions for efficiency, creativity, encouragement and fun for the benefit of all. My thirst for knowledge and growth has further inspired me to pursue an MBA at Villanova.When I am not working or traveling, you can find me having fun with family and friends, at church, lost in a good book, organizing and tidying, or dancing circles around my husband at any social gathering. I’m looking forward to being motivated and challenged by the exciting journey ahead. “Success is 99% failure.” –Soichiro Honda


WILL DRISCOLLPrior to my current position as Supply Chain Coordinator at Sunshine Dairy Foods, I was the Food & Beverage Director at the Portland EXPO Center. Before moving to Portland, i spent the majority of my food service career managing purchasing and warehousing

departments at Major League Baseball stadiums for both the Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies. I am a native of upstate New York and hold a bachelor’s degree in History from Loyola University Maryland. My wife Carolyn is studying to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. We enjoy spending our free time hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors.

GAYLE DEVITOI graduated from Rutgers University – New Brunswick in 2008 with a dual major in Marketing and History. I live in Robbinsville, NJ with my boyfriend Joe, who I met during my sophomore year at Rutgers. We love hiking, British television shows, and NPR.

After graduating, I worked in a couple of marketing research and analytics-focused roles in New York and Philadelphia. I am currently working in Woodbridge, NJ as a marketing analyst for Direct Energy, the largest competitive retail energy supplier in North America. In my role, I am responsible for leading end-to-end marketing campaigns and producing analyses that deliver actionable insights for the business.

In pursuing a MBA from Villanova, I am striving to enhance my existing skill set with the broader strategic-thinking and leadership skills essential to reaching higher levels of leadership in my company. Also, Villanova’s emphasis on providing a global business perspective is of particular relevance to my job at a multinational company in the energy industry, which is constantly evolving and requires companies to be highly adaptive in order to stay ahead of the competition.


KYLE FECHKOMy name is Kyle Fetchko and I am currently 24 years old. I completed my undergraduate studies at York College of Pennsylvania, where I majored in Finance supplemented with an economics minor. Post-graduation I began as an

Analyst for PBF Energy – an east coast refining company that recently went public. At PBF, my responsibilities fell largely under the risk department, focusing on the offtake deals between PBF, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs. I was responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly volumetrics, pricing, differential calculations, and communications to the counterparties related to this financing deal.More recently I accepted a position within Collateral Services - Futures & Options group, falling under the Corporate Investment Banking division of J.P. Morgan. My current responsibilities involve operating within the daily margining process for clients’ futures and options trading, currencies, and collateral (bonds, T-bills, equities, etc).

An MBA is worth a great deal to employers in general, and its importance is magnified within the Investment Banking world. In order to successfully climb the “corporate ladder” I will require an MBA. I also wish to expand, refine and apply the knowledge learned to all aspects of my career.

KATHLEEN A. FIERROSKathleen has over 16 years work experience in the Managed Care industry, with 9 years working with health plans of all types, including Managed Medicaid, Commercial, Medicare Advantage and national PPO network administrators such as Kaiser Permanente, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) and Maryland Physicians Care.

Immediately prior to joining Geisinger Health Plan in 2012, Kathleen spent 7 years with HCR ManorCare, a national post-acute rehabilitation company, overseeing the managed care initiatives nationally for approximately 500 business units in 32 states, including Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health, Hospice and Home Infusion services, totaling over $600 million in revenue annually. Currently, Kathleen’s role with Geisinger Health Plan incorporates the oversight of Network Development, Provider Relations, Credentialing/Data Management, Communications, Reimbursement Services and Analytics, with the goal of driving innovative relationships to enhance the quality of care to our members, while maintaining unit cost integrity. Kathleen received her BS in Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University, and is a current member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and certified as a Professional of the Academy of Healthcare Management (PAHM). Obtaining a MBA with a concentration in Strategic Leadership will allow Kathleen to continue her career growth and development, while continuing to differentiate herself as a leader from the managers, driving high performance teams toward aggressive and innovative goals. Hobbies include spending time with family, running and reading.


MATT GEIGERHello all, my name is Matt Geiger and am really excited to start the MBA program at Villanova. I received my undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Economics from Lehigh University in 07’, while at Lehigh I was the City of Bethlehem’s assistant to

the Mayor for two years. In addition, I was also on the baseball team and received first team all Patriot League and All Region honors in 05’ and 06’ Currently, I work for Group Danone, which is an international consumer goods company. We play in the health and wellness space consisting of Dannon yogurt, Stonyfield yogurt, YoCrunch yogurt, YoCream, Evian water, Happy Family baby food, and Nutricia medical nutrition. I started my career at Danone managing Talent Acquisition for the sales function in North America. Most recently, I took a role as a Key Account Manager responsible for managing several key businesses which include: King Kullen Grocery, Key Foods Grocery, and New York City distributors. I plan to stay in consumer goods upon receiving my MBA either moving vertically in the sales function or moving cross functional into a marketing role. My hobbies include cooking, traveling, and most importantly golf.

JEFFREY FUNGHello my name is Jeffrey Fung. I graduated Rutgers University in 2004 with a BS in Finance. I am located in Edison, New Jersey and currently work in downtown New York. After graduating I took on an Operations Analyst role at Croda Inc. During my time there as

an analyst, I facilitated customer requests within internal departments related to contract and pricing review, distributions, settlements, and other matters. During 2006, I joined American International Group (AIG) as an Alternative Investment Financial Analyst. In the role, I was able to refine my skills in reporting and data analysis. I was responsible for the administration of AIG Inc. domestic and international private equity, hedge and global real estate investments valued at more than $10bn. I recently transitioned internally into the Life and Retirement reporting unit as a senior investment accountant. I oversee the GAAP and Statutory (STAT) reporting for Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company’s (VALIC) bonds and stocks portfolio. I am married and have a 6 month old daughter. When I have free time I like to spend time with family, play soccer, basketball and manage my six fantasy football teams. I decided to pursue my MBA at Villanova for the networking opportunities and to refine my skills in communication, managing resources and leadership. I am confident the MBA degree will lead to more senior level opportunities in the future. I look forward to meeting and working with everyone!


NATALIE GRAHAMHi all - my name is Natalie Graham, and I currently reside just outside of Orlando, Florida, in a little place called Winter Park. I graduated from the Florida State University in 2009 with a degree in creative writing and communication, which kick-started my career in

marketing and communications. After two years in the field, I decided to branch out and try something new. I currently work for Electronic Arts in the SPORTS titles sector as a Human Resources Business Partner. Now that I am in a role, function, and field that I enjoy, I decided to pursue my MBA in order to be a better advisor to my business leaders, improving my function and value within the organization. There are a lot of operational challenges that come along with my role, and a better understanding of the theories and practices behind not just Electronic Arts, but other similarly-sized and larger companies, will ideally help me make better business decisions.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our pup, long-distance running, yoga, football season, finding new restaurants, foods, farmers’ markets, and working on my next kitchen project to add to my unreleased kitchen blog. I may not do any creative writing in my profession any more, but I certainly still try to work those muscles in my spare time.I’m looking forward to this exciting new chapter!

DANE GRANDIZIOIn May of 2009 I graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics. Upon graduation I began working for the WB Mason, Co. as a Sales Representative. After nine months of working in New

Jersey I was promoted to Sales Trainer and transferred to the Baltimore/Washington DC market. As a Sales Trainer I was responsible for mentoring and coaching new hires. I was later moved to the Northern Maryland/Southern Pennsylvania market and worked as a Sales Manager. Currently I am the Branch Manager for WB Mason’s Central Pennsylvania facility where I oversee sales, distribution, and customer service.

I’ve recently launched a small startup called Prep Steps which specializes in custom branded boat shoes and accessories. The company has licensing agreements with as few colleges, universities, and fraternities to produce custom branded boat shoes with the organization’s logos.My goal is to learn as much as possible in the VSB MBA program to advance my professional career and also gain the skills to grow my own company. Coming from a Liberal Arts University I did not have the concentrated business study which I will get in this program.

In my free time I like to travel and explore old towns and cities. I enjoy staying active by going to the gym, going on bike ride, and being outdoors.


JAMES JENKINSMy name is James Jenkins and I graduated from San Diego State University in 2009 with a degree in Business Finance. I currently work as an Outside Property Claim Unit Manager for Travelers Insurance in Southern California. In my position I manage a

group of 8 claim professionals that inspect property and catastrophe damage. I’m pursuing my MBA in order to expand my career from a claims environment to an underwriting and risk analysis role. My hope is that with my business background, along with the VSB innovative MBA program, I will be able to develop the skills needed to change roles. My wife and I truly love traveling and sports. Especially football, baseball and college basketball (in that order). We have been married just over a year now and are looking to relocate with Travelers to Denver CO, Dallas TX or Charlotte NC from Southern California in the coming year.

ELMAR GUSEYN-ZADEI am Elmar Guseyn-Zade and live in Chaska, MN. I graduated from Minnesota State University in 2005 where I majored in International Business and minored in Military Science. I began my professional career in the Army as an Infantry Officer and after

4 years launched my career in manufacturing rotating through various operations roles. I currently work for Eaton corporation as a Lean Six Sigma Engineer as well continue my service in the Army Reserve as a commander of a Civil Affairs company. I enrolled in Villanova MBA program in order to enhance my business knowledge, learn about techniques and processes that I can use in my current and future roles, work as part of a team, build long term relationship with other business professionals, and become a well-rounded business leader. I dedicate the rest of my time to my 3 kids which I enjoy spending time with. Look forward to meeting you all in January.


KELLY A. JOHNSONI serve as a Senior Trust Officer with the Goldman Sachs Trust Company and work with ultra high net worth clients. In addition, I serve on the Board of Directors, the Investment Policy Committee and the Trust Account Review Committee for The

Goldman Sachs Trust Company of Delaware. Prior to joining Goldman in 2012, I was a Senior Trust & Fiduciary Specialist at Wells Fargo, in Philadelphia, PA where I was responsible for client relationships and coordinated financial planning techniques including wealth transfer strategies and trust and estate work. I began my career in 2002 in New York City working for US Trust as a Trust Officer and relocated to their Philadelphia office. I am a member of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and hold the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. I graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, NY. I plan to use my MBA to pursue a management position and I would like add value to my current role. I live in Delran, NJ along with my husband, 3 children and bulldog. We enjoy boating on the Delaware River near our home. I also enjoy running in my spare time.

SANDY JORDANMy name is Sandy Jordan. I currently reside in Douglassville, PA with my husband and two beautiful boys (born 2005 and 2007)!! I try to be very active. I teach gymnastics at a local dance studio, serve as treasurer on by boys’ school’s Home and School Organization, and I took up running a year ago. I am also in the process of selling my current home and buying a new

one - way more difficult than I thought it would be!I graduated from West Chester University (WCU) in December, 2000 with a degree in Accounting. I am a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and I am a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).

Upon graduating from WCU, I began working at The Vanguard Group based in Malvern, PA. My career began in their Internal Audit department. During my time in Internal Audit, I was responsible for managing a comprehensive audit plan for mutual fund, brokerage, and intermediary operations. I also had the opportunity to lead our SAS 70/SSAE16 and Transfer Agent control report audit efforts. After ten wonderful years, I transitioned to my current role in Vanguard’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. I am proud to say that I helped develop an enterprise risk framework that is used throughout the organization to identify, monitor, and report on potential and existing risk exposures. I lead a team of risk professionals across three domestic Vanguard sites in the execution of an annual risk assessment plan for Vanguard’s largest division. I also provide risk consulting and advising to strategic initiatives to ensure transitional state risks are managed. Very exciting!

I decided to pursue my MBA for many reasons. I would like to increase the value that I can add in my current role and to my company. I would like to expand my career opportunities and increase my marketability. But, one of the biggest reasons that I am pursuing my MBA is because I aspire to be a role model for my children. This program will give me an opportunity to inspire my children and show them that they too can be successful by continuing their education and working hard.I am looking forward to beginning this journey!


FRANK KUYLENIt is great to finally get started with my MBA and continue to advance my educational goals. I am a University of the Incarnate Word alumni and currently in the United States Army. I currently serve as the Brigade Senior Logistics Officer for a Military

Intelligence Brigade. I am responsible for all aspects of property accountability and logistics intelligence operations for the brigade and eight force protection detachments located within Central and South America. Primary advisor to the Brigade Command Team on all matters involving logistics and property accountability. I manage a budget of over $32 Million during a time of budget constraints within the Department of Defense, while managing $237 Million in property. I supervise and assist the Resource Management staff ensuring all are in compliance with Department of the Army standards. I have certified in many programs in the Army to include Lean Six Sigma, Contracting Officer, and Support Logistics Operations Officer.

My MBA will come in handy as I transition out of the Army. My goal is to become an executive director of logistics for an Army Service Component Command; however, I am also probing for other organizations that are outside the military searching for experience business analysis.

My interests are strictly based upon my children and family oriented events. We are an outdoor family who loves the beach and exploring different countries. I love to scuba dive and we have planned a family event this year to go to Belize for Christmas to fish, hike and of course, scuba dive.

It was great meeting you all and cannot wait to get started to interact and learn from each and every one of you.

NORBERT KINGMy name is Norbert King and I graduated from Lynchburg College in 2008 with a degree in Accounting. I grew up next to Villanova but I have lived in Maryland since graduating. I chose to forgo accounting for a career in finance which has led me to the MBA program at

Villanova.

I currently work in the fixed income unit of Transamerica and I am primarily responsible for investment performance analysis and management reporting across the block of business. Prior to joining Transamerica I was a Credit Analyst covering companies across several industries and responsible for recommending positions to mitigate risk. I am pursuing an MBA to expand my skillset and broaden my professional network.

Outside of work I like to run, ski, go camping, and usually anything else competitive. I played lacrosse in college and still continue to play. I live in downtown Baltimore with my wife and have two dogs. This is a great opportunity and I look forward to working with everyone.


SCOTT LAPPETITOI am a CPA with management skills, technical accounting knowledge, and acute business judgment. I possess a keen understanding of corporate business strategy and both AICPA and PCAOB financial reporting requirements. My experience spans industries

including financial services, consumer and industrial products, and pharmaceuticals. Currently I am a Vice President of Corporate Accounting at Citigroup.

DAVID LEVIUndergraduate degree in Accounting is from Seton Hall and earned a CPA in NJ. Professional experience includes “Big 4” public accounting (PWC), and several Finance positions in Fortune Companies , including Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), New York

Times and Thomson Financial. Current position at BMS leads global controls over financial reporting with the SEC, SOX compliance and supports global financial policy. Just coming off my several year role as US Controller over financial management/controls for billions in competitive product portfolios, complex collaboration arrangements with other significant industry players and sensitive government reimbursement activities. Previously managed complex corporate treasury and M&A financial accounting and Global Financial policy at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Chair industry focus groups, lead continuous training conferences with Center for Business Intelligence. Rider University Accounting Curriculum Committee and support faculty in MAC Program. Support several “Revenue Recognition” leadership initiatives for the industry and with standard setting governing bodies. I hope to further and solidify my professional development with an MBA designation and expect to refresh business and market dynamic acumen. My interests include competitive tennis, Jazz piano studies at the Westminster Conservatory and playing drums with Jazz professionals at Princeton venues.


KATHERINE MAURERMy name is Katherine Maurer and I am excited to be a part of the MBA program at Villanova. As an undergraduate, I studied at the University of Connecticut where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. My major was in Marketing with a

minor in Communications.

I work for Otis Elevator and have been there since graduating in 2011. My current role is an Account Manager, where I provide service for about 800 contractual elevators and escalators in my portfolio. I partner with my customers to develop maintenance and modernization solutions for their elevators and escalators. I am responsible for some of my office’s largest accounts and for generating over $3 million in sales annually.I am looking forward to improving my business understanding with practical application in my current role. I also know earning my MBA from Villanova will make me a more diversified candidate for future roles and positions.

DOUGLAS LLOYDI received my BA in Screen Studies from Clark University in 2005. While getting my undergraduate degree, I started working in independent film production and developed my own production company. Throughout the years after graduating, I produced an

independent film that was relatively successful.

About four years ago, I took a job at another company and quickly worked my way up. I am an Enterprise Business Development Manager at a company called Cision. I sell public relations tools to large organizations.

I decided to get my MBA to take my knowledge of business to the next level. My career has been successful, but much of my business knowledge is self-taught. I would like a more formal education to help continue to move up in my organization in the relative short term. In the long term, I would eventually like to start investing in a variety of startups.


MATT MCCALLHello, My name is Matt McCall and I graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Biochemsitry & Molecular Biology. I got a job as a manufacturing scientist supporting vaccine production at Merck & Co. following graduation

and have been in that role for the last 6 years. During that time I completed a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University as a part time graduate student. Personally, I am a huge fan of all Philly sports. Although I played soccer in college, my favorite sport to watch is football and having grown up outside Philly, am a huge Eagles fan. My other hobbies include collecting sneakers and home improvements. I am engaged and am in the middle of planning a July 2015 wedding. While my professional interests revolve around the scientific side of the industry it has become apparent that future opportunities I will likely be interested in will require substantial business knowledge. I strive to gain an understanding of the business side of operations to combine with a technical scientific knowledge that can lead to possible future decision making roles at Merck.

JOHN MCFADDENExperienceBegan working in field in 1992Joined FHWA in 2001

EducationBachelors in Civil Engineering, Villanova UniversityMasters in Civil Engineering, Villanova UniversityMasters of Science in Statistics, George Washington UniversityPhD, Civil Engineering,

Pennsylvania State University Licenses and Registrations• Registered Professional Engineer – District of Columbia,

Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Areas of Expertise• Geometric Design of Highways• Highway Safety Analyses• Statistical Analysis Professional Highlights• Prior to joining FHWA served as an Assistant Professor of Civil

and Environmental Engineering at University of Alabama• Worked in FHWA Resource Center as a Safety and Geometric

Design Engineer delivering technical expertise in support of FHWA Division offices and State DOT’s

• Also worked in Research and Development. Primary duties included: managing safety and highway asset management related research projects; and conducting staff research studies with the goal of quantifying the safety effects of low cost safety improvements.

.I would like to use my MBA in the future to enhance my management abilities in the pursuit of an executive position with the agency.

Golf and travel are hobbies I enjoy.


BRADLEY MILLERMy name is Bradley Miller and I currently live and work in Santa Barbara, CA. I have a 10 year career in community banking with experience in nearly every aspect of commercial loan origination. I want to continue building my management resume with

an MBA from Villanova University on my path to executive management.I attended Villanova University in 2001-2002, but transferred and completed my undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego in 2004 earning a BBA in Business Economics.I am married with two beautiful little girls ages 4 (Allie) and 2 (Meredith) and my world revolves around them. We enjoy anything outdoors and take advantage of what Santa Barbara has to offer frequently going to the beach, on bike rides, hiking and fishing.

FRANK MCMULLINI graduated from Rutgers University – New Brunswick in 2008 with a dual major in Marketing and History. I live in Robbinsville, NJ with my boyfriend Joe, who I met during my sophomore year at Rutgers. We love hiking, British television shows, and NPR.

After graduating, I worked in a couple of marketing research and analytics-focused roles in New York and Philadelphia. I am currently working in Woodbridge, NJ as a marketing analyst for Direct Energy, the largest competitive retail energy supplier in North America. In my role, I am responsible for leading end-to-end marketing campaigns and producing analyses that deliver actionable insights for the business.

In pursuing a MBA from Villanova, I am striving to enhance my existing skill set with the broader strategic-thinking and leadership skills essential to reaching higher levels of leadership in my company. Also, Villanova’s emphasis on providing a global business perspective is of particular relevance to my job at a multinational company in the energy industry, which is constantly evolving and requires companies to be highly adaptive in order to stay ahead of the competition.


MICHAEL MILLERB.S. in Finance, Pennsylvania State University B.A. in Economics, Pennsylvania State University

Work Experience(Current) Assistant Business Manager, Pennsylvania School District

Accounting Manager, Pennsylvania Public SchoolFinancial Analyst, Eaton CorporationFinancial Analyst, General Electric

After MBA?Business Manager at a school district

Interests and HobbiesTraveling, hiking, financial markets

JONATHON O’HORAMy name is Jonathon O’Hora and I am a rather recent graduate, having graduated in 2013 from Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. I know this can be kind of a hang-up but I only go by Jonathon and not John, sorry. I grew

up in northeastern Pennsylvania working at my dad’s campground.

After college I took a position as an Applications/Upgrades Engineer in the area I grew up in for Flowserve. I found the job monotonous and unchallenging and left the position for a position with the company I interned with, Dresser-Rand. So these days I work for Dresser-Rand in Corning, NY as a management trainee. This position has been much more challenging and is the career path that I wish to pursue. This management trainee positon has led me to the decision to go back to school for an online MBA at Villanova.

Outside of work I am very busy. I recently bought some land and am in the process of building a house on it. I enjoy being in the outdoors as well as doing anything competitive. I having a hunting dog that is very active and keeps me busy all the time. I look forward to working and getting to know all of you.


KATHERINE PANKRATZI graduated from Gonzaga University with a B.A. in Public Relations.

I am currently the marketing manager for a medium AMC (Association Management Company) responsible for development and implementation of all of

our marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. I also oversee development of support materials and services for the company as a whole as well as individual business units, and I lead a team of staff and volunteers.

With my MBA I hope to offer new direction and insight to my current company while setting myself up for future success, wherever that may be.

I am married with one daughter. I spend most of my free time chasing after her, spending time with my husband, reading or writing, and I do enjoy a good movie. I also love to swim and have recently discovered barre classes which are quickly becoming a favorite “me” activity.

DONNA PANEKDonna Panek, CPA, BS Finance, Rowan University

Current RoleFinance Manager, Global Finance Services, Johnson & Johnson - I support the Global R&D Information Technology group, managing a team of two (sr.) finance

analysts. I sit on the Global IT Senior Leadership Team.

Prior work experienceMost recently, I worked on the Imbruvica compound development team, through FDA approval and launch. I also supported the Preclinical Organization. Prior to joining J&J, I was a Controller at Nelson Comminications a Pharmaceutical Communications company, now a part of Publicis, where I supported a pharmaceutical advertsing agency, and medical education, public relations, and consulting businesses. I worked in public accounting and earned my CPA.

I plan to use my MBA to advance in my career. I enjoy travel, reading, walking, and watching my kids sporting events.


ZAKARI PARCHMENTEducationVillanova University, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Villanova, PA, May 2010 Most recent positionSenior Consultant at Ernst & Young with the Construction and Real Estate Advisory

Services team. In this role I focused on advising clients on how to utilize their real estate portfolios more efficiently and where opportunities existed for cost reductions. Also participated in construction related engagements performing project audits and pre-construction project development for large capital projects. I also participated in sales and business development, creating marketing materials and developing price and scope documents in response to RFPs. MBATo be completely honest, I am still undecided in regards to what I want to do with this degree in two years. I am excited to learn and grow academically and to meet new people through this experience. Interests / HobbiesPlaying tennis, golf, basketball and enjoying time with family

KATHERINE PRICECurrently, Katherine Price works for the United States Federal Trade Commission (the FTC) in Washington, DC within the Technology Information Management group as a Litigation Support Specialist. Every day she contributes to the FTC’s mission by helping

align the agency’s technological strategies and goals with the agency’s litigation procedures. By pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree at Villanova, Katie seeks to gain, through her classes, classmates, professors, and Villanova community, an understanding of financial processes, teamwork strategies, management best practices, and business core values. Prior to joining the TIM group, Katie worked in the Operations group at the FTC. Within the Operations group, she helped the litigating divisions record and cost-effectively manage attorney and paralegal caseload, training, and activity. At a previous position at the United States Department of Justice, Katie managed evidence during litigation as an Electronic Document Support Specialist. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is very active in fundraising for her hometown volunteer fire company.


RAMON RINCONMy name is Ramon Rincon. I obtained a BS in Economics from Rutgers University in 2006. I have been working in the banking industry ever since. I began my career at Lehman Brothers, Inc. as a pricing analyst. After the economic meltdown and the collapse of Lehman Brothers,

I changed from investment banking to retail banking. I first worked with JP Morgan Chase as a licensed banker and now I am working as a Private Banker for Wells Fargo Bank. In this role I help meet the lending and investment needs of mass affluent clients.

With a Villanova MBA I plan to use the knowledge and skills I have developed in the banking industry and applying them in a role that involves international trade with Latin American countries. I also hope to become a better resource to the nonprofit organization my wife and I support.

DAN RATIUMy name is Dan Ratiu. I have graduated from Rutgers University with a dual major in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics. Ever since graduation, I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry for different companies throughout New Jersey and Philadelphia area. My

job is in the product validation area of the business, my department specializes in product launch and maintaining quality of the commercial products. I am married with two children and reside in South Jersey.

My reason for pursuing the MBA program is to understand and get more familiar with the financial part of the business. Villanova is a great school, a local school and part of the Big East (at least it used to be) so what’s not to like.

Looking forward meeting all of you.


ELIZABETH SCHMIDTI graduated from Rider University in 2011 with a double major in Human Resources and Management. My work history started out at Rider’s Human Resources department, I worked as an HR Assistant while taking classes there. Before I graduated, I received an

offer from Integra LifeSciences, a medical device company, working as an HR Coordinator. My manager and I worked so well together that she brought me with her to Terumo, another medical device company, where I worked as an HR Specialist and my current company. I am now at TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics) working as the Human Resources Business Partner for their Subsea Telecommunications division in Eatontown, NJ.

I’m pursuing my MBA at Villanova to further my education and develop my skills to help me up the career ladder at TE.

I live in Pemberton, NJ with my boyfriend Kevin who I met in high school. We love the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

CHELSEA SCULLINHello! My name is Chelsea Scullin and I graduated from VSB in 2011 with a degree in Marketing & International Business, and I currently work as a Sales Planner at Hulu in New York.I came to Hulu, by way of Madison Square Garden, with a background in local

TV sales. At Hulu, I work on servicing all campaigns for the Local Sales team. In pursuing my MBA, I hope to not only expand on my business background, but also to develop new skills that will help me become a competitive professional in my field.

Originally from Los Angeles, CA, I currently live in Hoboken, NJ with my boyfriend Tom, who I met freshman year at Villanova. I shamelessly root for the Philadelphia Eagles every Sunday (as a result of my Father who grew up in Philly). Lastly, to add more confusion as to where I come from, you could not find a bigger country music fan than myself. From George Strait to Luke Bryan—I’ve seen them all!


JAMES (BRAD) SHIFFLETTEducationMasters of Competitive Intelligence, American Military UniversityBachelors of Information Technology, AIUPosition and Experience:Director of Technology Audit and Advisory Services,

Coalfire Systems, Inc. I have 18 years of experience in the Information Technology field. For the last 8 years I have become a subject matter expert in Information Security mainly focusing on industry and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and FISMA. In my current role, I am the Director of Technology Audit and Advisory Services, where I am in charge of all PCI-DSS clients in the Southeastern United States.

MBAI plan on using my MBA to increase my knowledge of business strategy and practices to further my career into VP level positions.

Interests and HobbiesCompetitive Shooting

NADIR SETTLESNadir Settles is a Product Manager, Alternative Investment Products at TIAA-CREF Asset Management. His overall responsibilities include managing and developing real estate investment products for proprietary and third party clients. Develop

target segment strategies including product positioning and opportunistic pricing as well as to understand platform opportunities/constraints, serve as the product expert for support and information. As a 8 year investment and asset management professional, 3 of which with TIAA-CREF, Nadir possess well-rounded experience concerning real estate portfolio management financial analytics, acquisition/disposition, asset and product management. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, Nadir has held asset management positions. At Silverstein Properties LLC he assisted in building the asset management team and platform. The asset management team responsibilities was to formalize the flow of information within the groups to give asset management greater oversight of all operational and leasing matters. During his time at Silverstein properties he was responsible for a NYC class A office portfolio of approx. 6.2MM SF. Additional responsibilities at Silverstein Properties included due diligence and analysis for restructures and recapitalization. He also worked as a asset manager at RLJ Urban Trust where his responsibilities included asset management oversight for 130 hotels.


VINNY SOLANOMy name is Vinny Solano. I graduated from Villanova in 2011 with degrees in Economics and International Business. I love to travel and am a dual citizen of Italy. I currently live in Hoboken, NJ and am an avid sports fan. My family has been watching Villanova basketball since

my sister started here as an undergrad in 2002.

I am currently transitioning into my new role as a Sales Development Representative at LinkedIn. I was offered this position after LinkedIn acquired my previous employer Bizo, a B2B marketing company. Before Bizo, I worked as a Sales Associate and Sales Representative for Mondelez International.

I am pursuing an MBA to enhance my capabilities as a business professional and to make myself a viable candidate for future leadership positions. I am also very excited to expand my personal and professional networks along the way.

Looking forward to working with all of you!

DAVID STAUFFEREducationB.S. in Psychology from Frostburg State University in 1999. Current PositionI currently work on the Consumer and Community Banking (CCB) Client Experience team for J.P.

Morgan Chase & Co. As a part of this team, my job is to understand the capabilities of the full catalog of collaborative technology product offerings available to the firm, and work with Technology and Business leadership to drive adoption of these solutions throughout the business.

MBA GoalsAlthough I’ve been in management for the majority of my career, I have spent the entirety of that time in IT Management functions. I am pursuing this degree to gain exposure and knowledge of the functions outside of the IT world in hopes of becoming a more well-rounded leader.

Interests/HobbiesI love to travel. I do find however, that when I travel to a new locale I’m more likely to shy away from the typical sightseeing activities and rather focus on meeting the locals.


DOUGLAS WEATHERHEADBS in Computer Science(US Naval Academy)

- Currently in Sales for a global pharmaceutical company. Previously a Department/Division Head as a commissioned officer in the US Navy.

Varied leadership positions in logistics, operations and engineering ranging from 10-100 employees.

- Participating in an MBA program to immerse myself with marketing and business principles for future positions and professional growth.

- Interests in a nutshell- I like everything. I am fascinated by almost everything and love to see how things work. Personally I am a husband to my beautiful bride Jaclyn, father of 2 girls (7 and 10) and master of the greatest black labrador in Maryland named Barkley. My interests are catered to them.. my little pony, dog walks and soccer practices.

STEPHANIE STEMMANNEducationLouisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA; Graduated 05/2006 B.S. in Accounting

Current position and work experienceEstée Lauder Company

08/2013 –PresentFashion Group (New York, NY)Finance Manager, Sales & OperationsKellogg Company 04/2011 – 03/2013Kashi Company (San Diego, CA)Associate Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis L’Oreal USA 01/2010 – 04/2011Maybelline New York – Garnier – Essie (New York, NY) Senior Financial Analyst, Marketing Finance Johnson & Johnson 07/2006 – 01/2010Corporate &Cordis Corporation (New Brunswick, NJ / Bridgewater, NJ) Senior Financial Analyst, Various roles

MBA goalsDirectly after business school, I will apply my MBA experience to transition from my position as a finance manager to a global brand marketing role with my current company, Estee Lauder. Interests and HobbiesTravel - 16 countries visited; New York Junior League member, yoga, snowboarding and reading.


SELIN YILDIRIMMy name is Selin Yildirim. I work for the Estee Lauder Companies as the Director of Quality Assurance. This is my 7th year with the company and during my tenure; I have supported the organization in various areas such as implementing systems and processes in resolution of

quality related concerns and complaints, establishing a proactive risk-based quality system to identify potential issues and preventive measures, supporting in regulatory compliance and related activities to ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and working as a liaison between local sites and corporate functions to ensure activities in the plants are aligned with the requirements defined by the Corporate.

I hold a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Turkey. I am a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Quality Auditor through American Society for Quality. In addition to what I have accomplished so far, Villanova MBA will provide me the hands-on learning opportunity, diverse experience and professional exposure that I am looking for and will prepare me in striving to become an exceptional leader in my organization and a role model in the community.I am a mother of a 4-year old preschooler and I like swimming, riding and exploring the nature with my son.

NICOLE S. YOUNGFederal Contract AdministratorCH2M HILL, Constructors Inc.Utility Privatization Program, Fort Campbell, KY

EducationVillanova UniversityMasters Certificate in Federal Contract Management, 2010

Penn State UniversityBachelor of Arts, English Literature, 1998

Current PositionI am currently a Federal Contract Manager for CH2M HILL, an international Engineering and Project Management firm. My role is to manage client relations, federal contract compliance, and business development for the Utility Privatization program.

Future GoalsMy goal in attending the Villanova MBA program is to gain a strong understanding of business practices with a focus on Finance and Strategic Marketing. With this knowledge I hope to advance my career into the field of Strategic Development and become an integral part of the company’s growth and success.

Personal InterestsThe primary interest of my life is the development and success of my three young daughters. My hobbies include reading, amateur photography, and political involvement. I have had the opportunity to intern in a congressional office and participate in a successful gubernatorial election. I hope to continue that participation in our democracy in the future.


CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE:Associative Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo

EDUCATION: Georgetown UniversityFinance

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Recreational kickball and softball, Georgetown basketball, biking, growing spicy peppers and tutoring at Old Pine Community Center

CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE:Marketing Associate, Unisys Crop.

EDUCATION: Faculades Integradas Hélio AlonsoCommunication, Advertising & Publicity

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Traveling, cooking, reading and drinking craft beer

KEVIN LEONARDCenter City Cohort

LIVIA F. LEWISBartley Cohort


CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE:Senior Financial Analyst, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

EDUCATION: Saint Joseph’s UniversityFinance

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Outdoors, live music and hockey

CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE:Revenue Reporting Analyst, SCA Americas

EDUCATION: Drexel UniversityBachelor of Science, Math

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Tutoring math, business/data analysis, coding and traveling

FRED LORENZENCenter City Cohort

OLGA MARKINCenter City Cohort

Documents

MBA Online Track Viewbook Class of 2016