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Alumni Association Executive Board (AAEB)

Lycoming College Alumni Association Executive Board

The Lycoming College Alumni Association Executive Board consists of 32 alumni members-at-large elected to lead and represent current and former students in a mutually beneficial relationship with the college. It is a diverse group of alumni representing class years, geographic regions and interests of the alumni base. The current and immediate past presidents of the Student Senate and the senior class serve as ex officio members. The AAEB meets on campus twice yearly, in the spring and in the fall, just before Homecoming Weekend.

Lycoming College Alumni Association Executive Board Members 2018-19

  • Bob Martin '95 – President
  • Brad Webb ’05- Vice President
  • Jamie (Rowe) Brown '08 - Treasurer
  • S. William Hessert '85 – Secretary
  • Mary-Louise Paucke '97 – Past President

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Mary-Louise Paucke ’97

Mary-Louise Paucke
Affiliation:
Past President
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Hometown:
Williamsport, PA
Major:
Criminal Justice
Term:
2012-2016, 2016-2020

Bob Martin ’95

Robert Martin
Affiliation:
President
Hometown:
Basking Ridge, NJ
Major:
Political Science
Occupation:
Director of Advancement, Family Connections
Term:
2012-2016, 2016-2020

Jamie (Rowe) Brown ’08

Jamie Brown
Affiliation:
Treasurer
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising, Chair (Fall, 2014)
Hometown:
Honesdale, PA
Major:
Spanish and History
Advanced Degree:
M.A. in Education from Wilkes University
Occupation:
Spanish Teacher at Honesdale High School, Wayne Highlands School District
Term:
2013-2017, 2017-2021

S. William Hessert ’85

Bill Hessert
Affiliation:
Secretary
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Hometown:
State College, PA
Major:
Accounting
Advanced Degree:
Certified Personal Trainer from National Academy of Sports Medicine
Occupation:
Lead Writer, Penn State College of the Liberal Arts
Owner, Silver Fox Run Coaching Lead Writer
Term:
2007-2008, 2008-2011, 2011-2015, 2015-2019

Holly Andrews ’10

Holly Andrews
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Major:
Political Science
Occupation:
Student, CUNY Brooklyn College
Term:
2017-2021

Evelyn (Hunt) Bastian ’64

Evelyn Bastian
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Hometown:
Williamsport, PA
Major:
Biology
Occupation:
Retired from Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, PA
Term:
2016-2018 (Filling unexpired term)

Dr. Rob Burger ’85

Rob Burger
Committee:
Events and Reunions
Hometown:
Montoursville, PA
Major:
Biology
Advanced Degrees:
M.S. from Arcadia University, DPT in Physical Therapy from University of Scranton
Occupation:
Owner and Physical Therapist, Lycoming Physical Therapy in Montoursville, PA
Term:
2014-2018

Dr. Bobby Cook ’06

Bobby Cook
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Hometown:
Collegeville, PA
Major:
Physics
Advanced Degree:
Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi
Occupation:
Business Development Manager, MSC Software
Term:
2016-2020

Len Hahn ’94

Len Hahn
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Major:
Criminal Justice
Occupation:
Huntingdon County Probation Department
Term:
2017-2021

Annie (DiSante) Spencer ’06

Annie (DiSante) Spencer
Committee:
Events and Reunions
Hometown:
Walnutport, PA
Major:
Chemistry
Advanced Degree:
M.S. from University of Florida
Occupation:
Analytical Chemist, Particle Sciences, a Lubrizol Company
Term:
2011-2015, 2015-2019

Paul Henry ’66

Paul Henry
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Hometown:
Holland, PA
Major:
History
Advanced Degree:
M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary
Occupation:
President, Paul Henry, Inc.
Term:
2013-2017, 2017-2021

Nancy Hoerner ’82

Nancy Hoerner
Committee:
Events and Reunions
Hometown:
Wayne, PA
Major:
Communications
Occupation:
Retired from Vanguard
Term:
2016-2020

Jordan Hollander, Esq. ’10

Jordan Hollander
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Hometown:
Branchburg, NJ
Major:
International Studies, French, Political Science
Advanced Degrees:
MSc, Comparative European Politics from Trinity College, J.D. from Rutgers University
Occupation:
Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Gaming Enforcement
Term:
2012-2016, 2016-2020

Hank Knerr ’77

Hank Knerr
Major:
Music
Advanced Degree
M.A. in Fine Arts from Pennsylvania State University
Term:
2018-2019 (filling unexpired term)

John H. Lea III ’80

John H. Lea
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Hometown:
Arlington, VA
Major:
History and Political Science
Advanced Degrees:
M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary, M.P.A from the University of Oklahoma
Occupation:
Executive Director, NDMAF, Clergy, Retired Navy Chaplain
Term:
2014-2018

Dr. Phil Levesque ’00

Phil Levesque
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Hometown:
Nashua, NH
Major:
Chemistry, History
Advanced Degrees:
MBA from Rivier University, Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts
Occupation:
Director, Analytical Development and Quality Control, Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Associate Director, Tesaro
Term:
2016-2020

Dr. Chuck McCall ’73

Chuck McCall
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Hometown:
Lawrenceville, NJ
Major:
Economics
Advanced Degree:
Ph.D. in Economics from Temple University
Occupation:
Associate Professor of Economics, Rider University
Term:
2016-2020

The Rev. Dr. Ronald McElwee ’71

Ronald McElwee
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Hometown:
Chambersburg, PA
Major:
Religion
Advanced Degrees:
M.Div from Union Theological Seminary, New York, D.Min from Drew University Theological School
Occupation:
Retired Pastor, Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church
Term:
2014-2018

Brad Myhre ’07

Brad Myhre
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Hometown:
Frenchtown, NJ
Major:
Political Science
Advanced Degrees:
MPA from Kutztown University, MBA from Shippensburg Unviesity
Occupation:
Human Resources Director, County of Hunterdon, Mayor of Frenchtown, NJ
Term:
2016-2020

April (Sparks) Orwig ’98

April Orwig
Committee:
Events and Reunions
Hometown:
Manheim, PA
Major:
Political Science and Spanish
Occupation:
PA State Government Dept. of Agriculture
Term:
2011-2015, 2015-2019

Tanner Paulhamus ’14

Tanner Paulhamus
Committee:
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Hometown:
Cogan Station, PA
Major:
Psychology
Occupation:
PA Air National Guard
Term:
2015-2019

Mike Ruddy ’05

Mike Ruddy
Committee:
Communication & Career Services
Hometown:
Dunmore, PA
Major:
Business, Economics
Advanced Degree:
MBA from Marywood University
Occupation:
Senior Sales Support Financial Analyst, Highmark Inc.
Term:
2011-2015, 2015-2019

Gary Samuels ’05

Gary Samuels
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Hometown:
Gilbert, AZ
Major:
Music K-12 Education Certification
Advanced Degrees:
M.S. in Higher Education from Drexel University, M.S. in Organizational Management from Misericordia University
Occupation:
Senior Coordinator, Arizona State University
Term:
2014-2018

Jasmine Sanders ’09

Jasmine Sanders
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Hometown:
Altoona, PA
Major:
Philosophy
Occupation:
Assistant Manager, Dollar General
Term:
2015-2019

Christian Shaffmaster ’05

Christian Shaffmaster
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Hometown:
Lansing, NY
Major:
Music
Advanced Degree:
M.A. from Marywood University
Occupation:
Associate Director of the Annual Fund, Cornell University Law School
Term:
2014-2018

Christopher Spadoni, Esq. ’73

Christopher Spadoni
Committee:
Events and Reunions
Hometown:
Bethlehem, PA
Major:
History
Advanced Degree:
J.D. from University of Akron
Occupation:
Attorney
Term:
2016-2020

Gary Spies ’72

Gary Spies
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Hometown:
Williamsport, PA
Major:
Accounting
Occupation:
Retired from Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, PA
Term:
2014-2018

Robin (Newman) Straka ’79

Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Hometown:
Burlington, NC
Major:
French
Occupation:
Associate Registrar, Elon University
Term:
2016-2017, 2017-2021

Phil Sunderland ’04

Phil Sunderland
Committee:
Events and Reunions, Chair (Spring 2018)
Hometown:
Williamsport, PA
Major:
Political Science and Business
Advanced Degree:
J.D. from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law
Occupation:
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Term:
2014-2017, 2017-2021

Erica (Dohrner) Vargo ’96

Erica (Dohrner) Vargo
Committee:
Events and Reunions
Major:
Communications
Occupation:
Senior Marketing Account Manager, Rodale, Inc.
Term:
2017-2021

Dr. Brad Webb ’05

Brad Webb
Affiliation:
Vice President
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition, Chair (Fall 2018)
Hometown:
Hughesville, PA
Major:
History and Secondary Education
Advanced Degrees:
M.A. in Higher Education from Indiana University of PA, Ph.D. in Higher Education from Penn State University
Occupation:
Assistant Dean, School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Term:
2015-2019