Mary Ellen Aderhold ’09, ’11
- Coordinator of the Neuro Diagnostic Unit
- Reading Hospital (Pottsville, PA)
- Master of Science, Health Administration
Mark Ahern ’11
- Founder & CEO
- Amp Business Consulting, LLC (Denver, CO)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
- Awards: 2018 Wells Fargo Volunteer of the Year (Chicago)
Marie Armbruster ‘02, ‘07
- Diagnostic Imaging Manager
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (Fairfax, VA)
- Bachelor of Arts, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Service Administration
- Professional Affiliations: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRA); American Society of Rediologic Technologists (ASRA); Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA)
Megan Barton ’13
- Vice President Medical Management
- Home State Health – Centene (Chesterfield, MO)
- Master of Science, Health Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Case Management Society of America, Case Management Society of St. Louis
Mark J. Batty ’13
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Rochelle Community Hospital (Rochelle, IL)
- Master of Science, Health Administration
Rachel Bartolini ’00, ’05
- Senior Vice President and General Manager
- Ceasars Entertainment, Inc. (Joliet, IL)
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Professional Involvement: Ceasars Entertainment Lean In
- Community Involvement: Joliet Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Baxter ’94
- Owner
- Fast Signs
- Lake Worth, FL
- Master of Science, Health Services Admin
Doreen (Duba) Begley ’92, ’99
- University of St. Francis Health Coordinator and University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Early Head Start (Reno, NV)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Involvement: Nursing Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Iota Chapter; Nevada Nurses Association; Nevada Nurses Foundation, Secretary; Institute of Regulatroy Excellence Fellow, NCSBN
- Community Involvement: Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement; Immunize Nevada, Board Chair; AVA Ballet; Medical Reserve Corp Volunteer
- Awards: CDC Childhood Immunizaiton Champion Award for Nevada (2015); NNNA for Patient Advocacy (2006); NNNA Nursing Leadership Award (2009); NNNA Community Health Award (2011)
- Other Notes: Currently enrolled in the R.N. to BSN program with expected graduation May 2017 at age 69
Michael Beshel ’06, ’08, ’14
- Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer
- Nazareth Hospital-Mercy Health System-Trinity Health (Philadelphia, PA)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science, Nursing
- Professional Affiliations: AONE, ANA, Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Mu Delta; Nurse Executive – Board Certified
Matthew Bisek ’10
- Career Advisor
- Clatsop Community College (Astoria, OR)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
- Involvement at USF: Alumni Association Board Member
Marlene Bober ’89, ’99
- Senior Vice President
- American Case Management Association
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
Donna Bogari ’03
- Director for Accreditation Services
- Christiana Care (Maryland)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
Patricia Bracken ’73, ’86, ’94
- Case Manager for the Emergency Room
- Advocate South Suburban Hospital (Hazel Crest, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Involvement at USF: Alumni Association Board Member, Student Alumni Mentor
Michael Bryant ’83
- Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- nSource (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
- Professional Involvement: United States Tennis Association
- Community Involvement: Cradles to Crayons, Chicago Launch Committee; Oak Park Tennis Center, Board Member
Involvement at USF: Tennis Team
Dewitt Buchanan ’89
- Managing Director
- Safe Habor Retirement Consultants, LLC (Channahon, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
- Involvement at USF: Board of Trustees; Student Alumni Mentor
Mila Carlson ’99, ’02
- President
- Mila Carlson & Associates (Rockford, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Involvement: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants; American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners; National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals; Rockford Network of Professional Women
Community Involvement: Rockford Alpine Kiwanis; First Evangelical Covenant Church - Involvement at USF: Adjunct Faculty
Michael Carpanzano ’08, ’12
- Regional Director of Sales
- Amita Health (Bolingbrook, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Professional Involvement: Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce; Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce; Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce; Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce Community Involvement: Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville; Midwest Christian Montessori Academy Board Member; P.O.W.E.R. Connection Advisory Board Member; Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook Board Member; United Way of Will County Committee Member, Marketing Advisory; Heart Haven Outreach (H2O) Committee Member; College of Business National Advisory Board, Rasmussen College; March of Dimes Event Committee Member; Camp Fire Committee Chair, Governance & Nominating
- Awards: President’s Award for Outstanding Community Service (Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce); Kiwanian of the Year (Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville); Community Service Award (Lemont Girl Scouts); Character Counts Award (Bolingbrook/Romeoville Character Counts Coalition); Best Under 40 (My Suburban Life, Shaw Media); 2015 UNSTOPPABLE Award Recipient (PT Solutions Physical Therapy)
Jeffrey Chiapello ’10
- Director of Academic Advising, Assistant XC/Track Coach
- University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL)
- Master of Science, Training & Development
- Professional Involvement: Illinois Academic Advising Association (ILACADA) 2012-present. Positions held on executive board include Treasurer (2013-2015) and Communications Chair (2015-2016)
- Community Involvement: Joliet Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership School (Graduated in 2010, Planning Committee 2011-present)
Karen (Christianson) Ciarlette ’94, ’97
- Bway Corporation
- HRIS Supervisor (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Community Involvement: Village of Channahon Planning and Zoning Committee – Chairman
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor; Business Alumni Network (BAN) Past President, Alumni Association Board Member
Dr. Jeffrey Combetta ’98
- Medical & Hospital Director, Vice Chief of Staff
- Franklin Medical Center (Winnsboro, LA)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Professional Affiliations: Board of directors at Calcasieu Parish Medical Society
- Awards: Practitioner of the Year 2010 from Louisiana Rural Health Association; Outstanding Volunteer award from Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Meritorious Service Award
Elmer Eddy ’80
- Senior Material Engineer, Retired
- Caterpillar (IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Professional Involvement: Society of Manufacturing Engineers Life Member; USF Alumni Association Board Member
Linda (Reinhard) England ’77, ’86
- Laboratory Director
- Rush Copley Medical Center (Aurora, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Affiliations: ASCP, AACC, CLMA
Joseph Ferrallo ’85, ’07, ’08
- Professor in COBHA
- University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL)
- Bachelor of Business, Management
- Master of Business Administration,
- Master of Science, Training & Development
- Professional Affiliations: Student Alumni Mentor; Alumni Association Board Member
James Flynn ’00
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Heartland Regional Medical Center
- Master of Science, Management
- Professional Affiliations: American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- Community Involvement: Rotary International; Board Member – Chamber of Commerce; Board Co-chair – Williamson Co.; CEO, Board Member-The Women’s Center
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor
Guadalupe Fonseca ’98, ’04, ‘08
- Chief Operating Officer
- Greater Elgin Family Care Center (Elgin, IL)
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Professional Involvement: National Athletic Trainers’ Association; National Strength and Conditioning Association; Illinois High School Association – Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
- Community Involvement: 2018 Beatrice Dorsey Award for Business & Professional Category
Roger Forgey ’96
- President, Chief Operating Officer (CEO)
- Medical Consulting Resources (Ringgold, GA)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of Health Care Executives
- Community Involvement: Past President, Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce
- Awards: 2012 College of Business & Health Administration Alumni Award (USF)
Joseph Formhals ’86
- Fire Chief
- City of Joliet (Joliet, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
- Professional Affiliations: International Association of Fire Chiefs, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, Will County Fire Chiefs Association, MABAS Division 15
- Community Involvement: Exchange Club of Joliet
Gregory Gaa ’02, ’00
- Manager Sports Outreach
- OSF HealthCare (Peoria, IL)
- Master of Business Administration, Health Services Administration
David Gomel, Ph.D., CADC ’98
- Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
- Rosecrance Health Network (Rockford, IL)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Illinois Association for Behavioral Health
- Community Involvement: Board Member Rock River YMCA; Northern Illinois Special Olympics; Make-a-Wish Foundation
H. Richard Hagen ’90
- President, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel
- D’Orazio Capital Management (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
- Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsCommunity Involvement: Treasurer of the New Lenox Soccer Association; Treasurer of the Lincoln-Way West Music Boosters; Member of choir at the United Methodist Church of New Lenox
- Involvement at USF: Alumni Association Board Member; Co-founder of the Business Alumni Network; Member of Committee Advising the USF Business School
James Hamilton ’89, ’07
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Axis Accident & Health (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
- Master of Business Administration
- Awards: 2010 USF Professional Achievement Award
Craig Herkert ’81
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Consultant
- Herkert Consulting (Long Lake, MN)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
- Awards: 2011 Presidential Alum of the Year Award (USF)
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor
Donald Hildebrand ’83
- Vice President of Finance & Operations
- Le Creuset of America (Charleston, SC)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Wayne Hochwarter, Ph.D. ’86
- Jim Moran Professor of Management
- Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
- Professional Affiliations: Academy of Management, Southern Management AssociationCommunity Involvement: Numerous philanthropic, outreach, and professional presentation activities across the country
- Awards: 2005 Alumni Association Board President’s Award (USF); Fellow – Southern Management Association; 2009 Burning Spear Faculty Award Recipient; 2012 & 2013 Newsmakers External Visibility
- Award; 2012 Human Relations Journal – Reviewer of the Year; Distinguished Doctoral Alumni Award for Florida State University’s College of Business
Lawrence Hopkins ’87
- President and CEO
- Regenerative Biologics, Inc. (Gainesville, FL)
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Involvement: American Association of Tissue Banks
- Community Involvement: Rotary
Joanne Hostrander, Ph.D., M.S., RN ’89, ’98
- Clinical Education Specialist
- Susquehanna Health System- Divine Providence Hospital (Williamsport, PA)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Awards: 2007 USF Alumni Association President’s Award
Connie Huffman ’04
- Assistant Administrator
- Blount Memorial Hospital (Maryville, TN)
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Involvement: Executive director of the Blount Memorial Foundation, 2005 graduate of Leadership Blount, and 2016 graduate of the East Tennessee Regional Leadership Academy
- Community Involvement: Serves as a board member for the Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Blount and the Boys and Girls Club, is the president of the Parent Advisory Council at Maryville Junior High School, and is a member of the Tommy Hatcher Golf Tournament Committee
- Awards: 2015 & 2016 Athena Leadership Award Nominee, 2016 Inducted into The Daily Times Alumni Hall of Fame
Joy Hughes ’12, ’16
- Director of Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Program
- Marywood University (Scranton, PA)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Care Leadership
- Master of Science, Health Administration
Hermilo Jazmines ’97, ’00
- Senior Corporate Medical Director
- WellCare Health Plans Inc. (Tampa, FL)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Master of Business Administration, CSA to MBA Completion
- Professional Affiliations: American Association of Physician Leaders; American College of Obstetrics-Gynecology; American Association of Managed Care Physicians
Eleanor Kay-Mirich ’78, ’90
- Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer/Health Administrator
- Mirich Medical Corporation (Crown Point, IN)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Involvement: Board of directors, Northern Indiana Arts Association and Trade Winds Rehabilitation Center; American College of Healthcare Executives; American Assn of University Women; Association for Politics and the Life Sciences; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- Community Involvement: Catholic Charities Board
- Awards: Sagamore of the Wabash (2004)
Ronald Kenny ’81
- Chief Accounting Officer
- Chicago Trading Company (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
- Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Community Involvement: Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Awards: 2005 Joanne Placher Award (USF)
- Student Involvement at USF: Basketball Team (1977-1981)
Linda Kilroy ’73
- RETIRED, Contract Manager
- Institute of Medicine – National Academies (Washington D.C.)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
- Professional Affiliations: National Contract Management Association; American Nuclear Society; American Association of University Women
- Community Involvement: Rotary-International
- Awards: 2003 Award of Merit (USF)
- Involvement at USF: Alumni Association Board of Directors
Anita “Tina” Licari ’03
- Wealth Management Advisor
- Merrill Lynch (Duluth, MN)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, Charter4ed Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation
- Community Involvement: First Witness board member, Kitch Gammi Club, AAUW, Serra Club of Duluth, Duluth Womne’s Club, DSSO (past board member), Girl Scouts (past board member)
Jamie McCormack ’01
- Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
- First Bank of Manhattan (Manhattan, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Professional Affiliations: CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager)
- Community Involvement: Parent Advisory Committee Member with School District 114 (2014-present)
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor
Michael McGreal ’01
- Department Chair, Culinary Arts
- Joliet Junior College (Joliet, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Professional Arts
- Professional Development: American Culinary Federation, International Association of Culinary Professionals, International Association of Food Service Executives
- Community Involvement: Chefs Move to Schools
- Awards: 2006 Professional Achievement Award (USF); NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award 2013; 2009 FENI Educator of the Year Award; Author, “Culinary Arts Principles and Applications;” Author, “Culinary Math Principles and Applications;” Author, “50 Effective Knife Techniques”
Laura (Dunlap) Messineo ’11, ’15
- System Director TeleHealth Strategy and Development
- Presence Health Hospitals (Joliet, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Care Leadership
- Master of Science Health Administration
- Professional Affiliations: American Telemedicine Association (ATA); American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
- Community Involvement: Board of Directors Sepsis Alliance; Illinois Sepsis Challenge 5K
- Awards: 2015 College of Business & Health Administration Alumni Award (USF)
Gloria Metrick ’86, ’06
- Owner
- GeoMetrick Enterprises (Ann Arbor, MI)
- Bachelor of Arts Management, Mathematics
- Professional Involvement: Association for Computing Machinery, MichBio
- Awards: GHP (Global Health and Pharma) Magazine’s 2016 International Life Sciences Award (to GeoMetrick Enterprises)
- Involvement at USF: Student Council Executive Vice Present
Diana Middendorf ’93
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Self-Employed
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Awards: Outstanding Student Award
Bob Moore ’00
- Chief Executive Office (CEO)
- Gateway Medical Center
- Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration
Laura Muñoz Lopez ’16
- Legislative Assistant
- S. House of Representatives (Washington D.C.)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
- Awards: 2016 Lincoln Laureate; 2016 Who’s Who Among Students; 2016 NRHH Member of the Year; 2015 Outstanding Resident Assistant of the Year
Lisa Nichols ’07, ’09
- Administrator
- St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital (Pell City, AL)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Community Involvement: St. Clair County Monthly Mayor’s Breakfast, St. Clair County Economic Development Council Board Meeting, Go Red and Heart Walk, and various other charitable events
Kathleen (Hettiger) O’Neill ‘90
- Senior Director of Quality Initiatives
- American Heart Association (Hawthorn Woods, IL)
- Master of Science, Health Administration
- Professional Affiliations: American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE); National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), CHEF
- Awards: 2011 College of Business & Health Administration Alumni Award (USF)
Mary Frances Oskvarek ’89, ’11, ’18
- Manager of Clinical Operations
- Advocate Christ Hospital (Oak Lawn, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Administration
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership & Nursing Administration
- Professional Involvement: AACN/ASPAN/ILSPAN Professional Memberships
- Awards: Nominee for the Pinnacle Nursing Leader Award
James Ostrom ’07
- Owner
- Ostrom Management Consulting (Oak Forest, IL)
- Master of Business Administration
- Professional Affiliations: American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), University of Saint Francis Business Alumni Network (BAN), Lean Construction Institute (LCI)
- Awards: 2013 College of Business & Health Administration Alumni Award (USF); Elected Member of the International Honor Society of Business Administration; Senior Designation (SASHE) in the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE); Central Illinois 40 Leaders under Forty
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor (USF)
Victor Patterson ’03
- Senior Human Resource Leader
- The Home Depot (Atlanta, GA)
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Professional Involvement: Society of Human Resources Management, National Black MBA Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Community Involvement: Nexus Youth & Family Solutions- Board of Directors/Human Resources Committee Chair
- Awards: MBA of the Year & Most Outstanding Human Resources Performance
Alonzo Pendleton ’07
- President and CEO
- Amerigroup, an Anthem Company (Nashville, TN)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Involvement: National Society of Leadership and Success, Pi Alpha Alpha, Golden Key International Honour Society
- Community Involvement: Tennessee NC Medical Reserve Volunteer
Karla J. Perez ’92
- Regional Vice President of seven hospitals within the Western Region
- Universal Health Services
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Board of Directors – Nevada State Bank
- Awards: 2008 Professional Achievement Award (USF)
Cecelia Best Pezdek 96, 01, 12
- Manager Endoscopy and Ambulatory Center
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (Downers Grove, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Services Admin,
- Master of Science, Nursing
- Professional Affiliations: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
- Awards: GEM (Giving Excellence Meaning) finalist by Nursing.com in 2014; SGNA fellowship for Evidence Based Practice completed in 2012
Mario Pistilli ’89, ’14
- Manager of Imaging Services
- Presence St. Joseph Medical Center (Plainfield, IL)
- Master of Science, Chemistry
- Master of Business Administration
- Professional Affiliations: American College of Healthcare Executives, Association of Hospital Radiology Administrators, Chicago Healthcare Executive Forum (Communication Committee Chairperson)
- Community Involvement: Founding Board member Plainfield Prowlers Athletic Association
- Involvement at USF: Alumni Speakers Bureau
Caroline Portlock ’02, ’04
- Director
- Workforce Investment Board of Will County (Joliet, IL)
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Professional Involvement: National Association of Workforce Development Professionals; Society for Human Resource Management
- Community Involvement: United Way of Grundy County Advisory Board
- Student Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor; Alumni Association Board Member
Alan Randolph ’07
- Director of Sustainability/Outreach Manager
- DNV GL – Energy & Sustainability (Oak Forest, IL)
- Master of Science, Health Service Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE); International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP); Great Lakes Region – International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP); Practice Greenhealth (PGH); Past Chairperson: Solid and Recycling Waste Committee, Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC)
- Community Involvement: Past President, Oak Forest Football Booster Club; Oak Forest Wrestling Booster Club; Oak Forest Track and Field Booster Club; Cyclones Running Club Booster Club
- Awards: 2014 College of Business & Health Administration Alumni Award (USF)
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor; Alumni Association Board of Directors
Kimberly Roesel Reese ’05, ’08
- Vice President Human Resources
- Pierce Manufacturing – Fire and Emergency (Appleton, WI)
- Bachelor of Science, Professional Arts
- Master of Business Administration
- Professional Affiliations: SHRM
- Community Involvement: Co-Chair – Center for Exceptional Leadership (St. Norbert College); Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Junior Achievement Feasibility Study Lead for the Louis and Clark Museum in Lockport, IL
Mollie Rockafellow ’15
- Director of Residence Education
- University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL)
- Master of Business Administration
- Professional Associations: Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO)
- Advisor: Late Nite Programming Club, Residence Hall Association
Eric Ruiz ’07, ’09
- Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Coordinator for Multicultural Initiatives
- University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
- Master of Business Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling, National Association for College Admission Counseling, NACAC Delegate for IACAC, National College Fair Committee, Mentorship Committee, Leadership Manual Committee Co-chair, Credentials Committee, Scholarship Committee, Sharing the Dream Conference Chair (These committees are through IACAC). USF MERIT Executive Board member, Advisor for the Unidos Vamos A Alcanzar Club, Member of the DREAMer Ally Committee, Member of the Diversity Council, Member and one of the founders of the currently Multicultural Graduation Reception (former Hispanic Graduation Reception), member of the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) at USF. Former member of AACRAO, ASC Chair at USF, Hispanic Serving Institution Committee Chair at USF, program Advisor for the Collegiate Leadership Development Program at USF, Student Alumni Mentor, Community Leadership School through the Joliet Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Young Professionals Committee at Big Brother Big Sisters of Will and Grundy County, Treasurer of Alianza de Negocios (Business Alliance) through the Joliet Chamber of Commerce, Delta Mu Delta, and Enrollment Leadership Academy through Collegeboard
- Awards: James Alexander Newcomer Award (IACAC), May 2011; Inclusion, Access and Success Service Award (IACAC), May 2015
- Student Involvement at USF: Saints Ambassador, Bernie the Saint Bernard Mascot, Ministry Staffer , Student Activities Board, Student Business Association, Bolivia Mission Trip, Mission Trip to Elington Missouri, Koinonia Retreat, Assisi Pilgrimage
Rebecca Ruettiger ‘09
- Senior Communications Analyst
- Pacific Life (Newport Beach, CA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
- Professional Involvement: Public Relations Society of America; Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
Michele Ryder ’02, ’05, ’14
- Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer
- Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida (Miami, FL)
- Bachelor of Science, Health Arts
- Master of Science, Health Service Administration
- Master of Science, Nursing
- Professional Affiliations: Association of Community Cancer Centers; South Florida Association of Nurse Executives; American College of Healthcare Executives; American Nurses Association; Oncology Nurses Association; Florida Nurses Association; American Cancer Society
- Community Involvement: Relay for Life; Board Member Living Hope Haiti; American Cancer Society
Dr. Sibu Saha ’03
- Chief of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Program Director – CT Surgery, Chairman – Directors Council Gill Heart Institute, Professor of Surgery & Bioengineering, Frank C. Spencer, MD Chair in Surgery
- University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Professional Involvement: International College of Surgeons, International College of Angiology, American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Vascular Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
- Community Involvement: Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society (BIACS) (Founding Member), University of Kentucky-Fayette County Arboretum (Founding Member), Presidential Fellow – University of Kentucky, The Saha Foundation for Cardiovascular Research and Education, First Security Bank of Lexington (Founding Member)Awards: Board Certified in General, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (ABS); Research Experience (Lung Cancer, Atherosclerosis; Laser Aided Transmyocardial; Revascularization; Device Rx for Hypertension; Hemostatic Agents in Vascular Surgery); Research: Clinical Trials-25, Outcome Research-20, Basic Research-9, Program Director, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, UK, Publications->127, Book Chapters-5, Scientific Exhibits-31, Invited Speaker Presentations->190; Professor of Surgery, University of Kentucky; Clinical Professor of Surgery, Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Visiting Professor of Surgery, NIMS, Hyderabad, India; Business of Medicine Curriculum For Residents and Fellows, UK; Co-Author of SESATS; America’s Top Doctor USA (2008); 2015-2016 Editor-in-Chief – Journal of Cancer Therapy; Member – Editorial Board, Journal of International College of Angiology, Journal of Thoracic Disease, Journal of Case Reports in Surgery, Journal of Surgery (Open Access), World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Awards: 2010 Abraham Flexner Master Educator Award for outstanding Teaching Contribution and Mentorship, 2011 Abraham Flexner Master Educator Award for Innovation and Educational Leadership, 2012 Abraham Flexner Master Educator Award for Development, 2013 Abraham Flexner Master Educator Award for Evaluation
Keith Schomig ’13
- Human Resource Coordinator
- Legacy Professionals LLP (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Management
- Awards: 2016 Student Alumni Mentor of the Year
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor; Alumni Association Board Member; Judge for Dr. Morrissette’s Business Policy Class
Brian Sharp ’97, ’01
- Chief Information Officer
- KSKJ Life
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- Master of Business Administration
Deborah Smith ’03, ’06, ’08
- National Manager of Operations – Employee Benefits
- HUB International Ltd. (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Science, Professional Arts
- Master of Science, Training & Development
- Master of Business Administration
Michael Spinozzi ’81
- Board Member
- Marianna Industries (Omaha, NE)
- Former president (2006-2013) of Sally Beauty Supply (Southlake, TX)
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Community Involvement: University of North Texas Board Member (2011-2013); Life Directions Vice Chairman (1999-2001)
- Involvement at USF: University of St. Francis Board of Trustees (1993-2010); Athletic Hall of Fame (Baseball); Business Club President (1980-81); All American Baseball Player (1981)
Dennis Swift ’88
- Pharmacy Manager
- Walmart Pharmacy (Omaha, NE)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
Kim Terhaar ’05
- Vice President of Strategy and Innovation
- St. Luke’s (Duluth, MN)
- Master of Science, Health Service Administration
- Professional Affiliations: MGMA, AHIMA
- Community Involvement: Board of Director for Hermantown Chamber of Commerce
Anne-Christine Tompkins ’14, ’15
- Credit Analyst
- First Midwest Bank (Westmont, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Involvement at USF: Alumni Association Board of Directors; Business Alumni Network (BAN) President-Elect; Various Alumni Service days including Northern Illinois Food Bank, Daybreak Homeless Shelter, Sunny Hill Nursing HomeStudent Involvement at USF: Women’s Tennis Team (Captain); Student Business Association (President); Student Alumni Mentoring; Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration- Delta Kappa Chapter (Vice President); International Club; Alumni Association Board Student Liaison
Rhonda Trader ’91
- RETIRED, Director of Medical Personnel
- Orthopedics Associates of Manitowoc (Manitowoc, WI)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Affiliations: American Assoc. of Suicidology; American Foundation to Prevent Suicide; Prevent Suicide Wisconsin
- Community Involvement: Survivors of Suicide Loss Program; Mental Health Coalition; Community Speaker on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Geoffrey Tyron ’82
- Vice President
- Silver Cross Hospital (Joliet, IL)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
Charles Seal-Villafranca ‘18
- President
- Arizona State Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (Phoenix, Arizona)
- Master of Science, Health Administration
- Professional Involvement: American College of Healthcare Executives; American College of Healthcare Administrators; Arizona Geriatrics Society
- Awards: ACHA/NCAL 2018
Roniece Weaver ’89
- Executive Director, Consultant
- Hebni Nutrition (Orlando, FL)
- Health Services Administration
- Professional Affiliations: Member of the Academy of Food and Nutrition, Advocacy Member of the National American Diabetes Association, CHIC – Community Health Impact Council
- Awards: 2014 Presidential Alum of the Year Award (USF); African American Chamber Corporate Awardee
Gloria Williams ‘05
- National Director of External Accreditation Services and Programs, Retired
- Department of Veterans Affairs (Washington D.C.)
- Master of Science, Health Services Administration
- Professional Involvement: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN); Nurses Organization of Veterans Administration (NOVA)
- Awards: Certificate Project Management, The George Washington University; Graduate Health Care Leadership Development Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs; Graduate African American Diversity Program, Veterans Health Administration
Jason Whiteside ’00
- Attorney, Owner, Managing Partner
- Whiteside & Goldberg (Chicago, IL)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
- Professional Affiliations: Illinois Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Involvement at USF: Student Alumni Mentor
Timothy Broderick ’87
Patricia Campbell ’70
Rachel Esparza ’15 
Diane (Felbinger) Habiger ’77
John McGreal ’16
Bret McKeand ’81
Dr. Mary Jo Moran, Ph.D. ’69
Fran Naal ’58
Cheryl (Schroeder) Stepney ’70
Wilhelmine Vidmar ’68
Mary Wollgast ’06
Sr. Mary Jo Young, OSF, Ph.D. ’66
Andre Bober ‘02
Holly Bontkowski ‘93
Kathleen Cheshareck ’15
Shawn Collins ’07
Karla Guseman ’01
Sarah Monroe ’12, ’16
Shawn Olson ’16
Nicole Poynton ’18
Glenda Rosado ’06, ’08
David Spesia ’05, ‘06
Tiffany Staab ’03, ’12, ’20
Donald Stinson Jr. ‘18
Shawn Walsh ’00, ‘15
Laura Weed ’11
Amanda Buechel ’15
Dayna Jaynstein ’09
Sheri Pieroni ’08
