JEAN M. CARDOT ’92 received her Master of Arts degree in communication studies from Edinboro University on Dec. 18, 2010. DEBBIE (WOODEL) DAVIS ’92 received her Master of Arts degree in counseling from Edinboro University on Dec. 18, 2010. MARTIN P. AVERILL ’93 joined the Dallas, Texas, office of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley LLP, as a partner. BRIAN T. FULLER ’93, ’09M, ’10C became one of only 449 in the nation to earn his CMAA (Certified Master Athletic Administrator) certificate. Brian is currently the associate athletic director/director of school advancement at McDowell Intermediate High School in Erie. LESLIE A. PETROSKY ’94 is a strategic account executive with FedEx in the Washington, D.C. metro region. JUSTIN W. SHAGINAW ’94, ’96M served as a personal trainer at the 2010 World Cup.
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ANNMARIE MARTUCCI ’96 is an RN at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie.
RUTH E. ROEDER ’96 received her Master of Arts degree in counseling from Edinboro University on Dec. 18, 2010. CARL R. HOEGERL, D.O. ’97 has published a novel, Andrew’s Gift, based on a true story. Proceeds from the book will be used to start scholarship funds at various Catholic schools and colleges. KELLY JO (DALEY) MOYER ’98 received her Master of Education degree in educational leadership from Edinboro University on Dec. 18, 2010. BARBARA F. SAMBROAK ’98M was promoted to vice president of finance for The Erie Community Foundation. SHEILA (FITZGERALD) STERRETT ’99M is the regional manager for northwest Pennsylvania for U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s office.
’00s ANNA M. DIBBLE ’00M was appointed to the WCA Hospital’s board of directors. Dibble is the quality director at Cummins Inc. in Lakewood, N.Y.
a son, Mason Robert (born Feb. 8, 2011), to Melissa (Lockhart) Kowalkowski ’99 and her husband, Bob. Mason joins older brothers Tanner Joseph (6) and Owen William (3). a daughter, Torriana Zoie (born Oct. 8, 2010), to Roseann (Evans) ’00 and Ronald S. Russo ’00. Torriana joins big sisters Francesca Rose (4) and Marissa Beth (1). 26
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MATTHEW J. BLACKBURN ’02 is the western Pennsylvania director for U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s office. MICHAEL S. NEUBAUER, CPA ’02, ’04M was elected treasurer of the Presque Isle Partnership’s board of directors. Neubauer is a CPA with McGill, Power, Bell & Associates. ERIC C. HERN, MBA ’03M, ’04M was named controller for Segel & Son Inc. in Warren, Pa. Hern is responsible for all financial functions of the company and plays a role in most other operational areas, including strategic planning, marketing, facilities management, corporate affairs and operational analysis.
MATTHEW A. CHARTRAW ’04 is a business systems consultant at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, N.C.
a son, Wyatt (born Jan. 3, 2011), to
a son, Christopher Eric, was born to Julianne (Mazza) ’98 and Eric J. Davis ’99. Christopher joins older siblings William (6), Matthew (5) and Catherine (1).
KELLY M. BECKER, D.O. ’01 was named Strongsville (Ohio) Person of the Week. Becker is a physician with Southwest Medical Group and volunteers her services to a number of Strongsville High School athletic teams.
CORY K. JOHNSTON ’03 was promoted to credit administration officer with CNB Bank in Clearfield, Pa.
Anne Avery (born Oct. 15, 2010), daughter of Lauren (Simek) ’02 and James E. Theisen ’02. Anne joins big brother Evan (3) and big sister Elizabeth (2).
a daughter, Lucy Anne (born Oct. 20, 2010) to Joel Burlingham ’97, ’99M and his wife, Amanda. Lucy joins older brother Jack (3).
EDWARD P. MCMAHAN ’00 received his Master of Education degree in educational leadership from Edinboro University on Dec. 18, 2010.
Jennifer M. (Tomecsko) Leichliter ’01, ’03M and her husband, Brian.
a son, Lukas Daniel (born July 22, 2010), to Sara (Kitchen) ’01, ’03M and Daniel Pesut ’01. Lukas joins older sister Sydney (2). a daughter, Kelsey Snow (born Sept. 29, 2010), to Meghan (Snow) Petruzzi ’01 and her husband, John. Kelsey joins older brother Luke (6). a son, Ashton Edward (born Oct. 27, 2010), to Colleen (Bohonek) Leach ’06 and her husband, David. a son, Samuel Wallace (born May 31, 2010), to Leanne (Bender) ’06 and Matthew D. Venesky, Ph.D. ’04. a daughter, Nicolina Marie (born Jan. 6, 2011), to Jodie M. (Gloekler) Camillo ’09M and her husband, Carmine.
MATTHEW D. VENESKY, PH.D. ’04 successfully defended his thesis and will officially obtain his Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Memphis this spring. He has accepted a postdoctoral research position at the University of South Florida in Tampa. TRACY J. BERCHTOLD ’05 is an actuarial specialist at Erie Insurance. JOSEPH R. ROMANOWICZ ’05 is a shift leader with Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in Erie. DARMEL WHITFIELD ’05 has joined the Canton Cougars of the Ultimate Indoor Football League as their quarterback. NATALIE M. KIRO ’06 received her Master of Education degree in reading from Edinboro University on Dec. 18, 2010. LINDSEY A. SMAIL ’06 is employed by Pediatric Care Specialists in Johnstown, Pa. LEANNE M. (BENDER) VENESKY ’06 is a registered nurse on a post-surgical floor at Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital.