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 Fast Track Program. Both the Bartley and Center City cohorts are represented here, and 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
NEHA AGARWAL Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Statistical Analyst, RPM Direct, LLC EDUCATION: Drexel University Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering Villanova University Master of Science, Statistics HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cooking and baking
BRYAN APPEL Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Finance Leadership Development Program, Lockheed Martin EDUCATION: University of Miami Finance and Management HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Soccer, traveling, cooking and the beach
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PRAVEEN DHAS ARUL DHASAN Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Principal Software Engineer/Architect, Comcast EDUCATION: Bachelors of Engineering, Electronics and Communication College of Engineering, Chennai, India HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Playing and watching soccer, following current software trends
JUSTIN K. BAGLEY Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: IT Lead, Johnson & Johnson EDUCATION: University of Central Florida Information Systems HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, photography and CrossFit
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BIANCA BARAJAS Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Account Executive, Sungard Availability Services EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Marketing, Communications minor HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, baking and cooking, rock climbing, reading and traveling
RYAN BOWEN Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Sales Manager, Air Products and Chemical, Inc. EDUCATION: Lafayette College Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Spending time with my family (two sons), golf, traveling and cooking
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TOM BRADSHAW Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Operations Administrator, Sunesys LLC EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Marketing HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Playing guitar
CHRIS CARCHIDI Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Marketing Executive, IOP Publishing EDUCATION: Rowan University English
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RAY CLARK Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Commercial Sales Engineer, United Technologies Corporation EDUCATION: Villanova University Chemical Engineering & Biopharmaceutical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Socializing, gym, sports, outdoor activities and new technology
DARYLL CLAXTON Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Client Relationship Administrator, Vanguard EDUCATION: Cheyney University Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Certified Financial Planner HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Movies, reading, snowboarding, cooking and investing
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JEFF COPE
Center City Cohort CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Account Business Manager, Colgate-Palmolive EDUCATION: University of Arkansas Business Administration
KAVYA DUVVURU Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Manager, Cognizant Technology Solutions EDUCATION: University of Madras Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Listening to music, traveling to new places and playing with my Fido
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ANDREW FALLON Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, Merit Service Solutions, LLC EDUCATION: Fordham University Bachelor of Arts, Economics HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, Phillies games and dessert
KATHRYN FALLON Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Financial Analyst, Johnson & Johnson - Janssen Pharmaceuticals EDUCATION: Villanova University Accounting and Finance HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Baking, running and coffee
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CHRISTOPHER FELKER Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Manager/Chief Engineer, Boeing EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Villanova University Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running (5K, 10K, currently training for 10-mile and half marathon) and cycling
CHELSEA GAMBER Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Communication and Change Management Senior Analyst, Towers Watson EDUCATION: George Washington University Bachelor of Arts, English HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, volunteering, playing tennis, going to the beach and using the oxford comma
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MARCELLA GAMBINO Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Territory Manager, The Princeton Review EDUCATION: Temple University Communications HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, cooking, networking, spending time with family, going to the beach and shopping
JASON GEORGE Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Technical Business Analyst, PrimePay Inc. EDUCATION: Drexel University Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (MIS) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, reading and American history
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ERIC HALL Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Financial Analyst - New Business Development, Triumph Group EDUCATION: University of Arkansas Corporate Finance & Investments HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Golf, fishing, airplanes, classic rock, traveling and anything at the lake
STEPHEN J. HALL Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Licensed Private Banking Client Service, JP Morgan Chase Bank EDUCATION: Saint Joseph’s University Finance
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AUSTIN HALLER Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Director of Business Process Development, Haller Enterprises, Inc. EDUCATION: University of Denver Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - Finance, Economics minor HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Skiing, camping, hiking, live music, playing guitar and watching and playing soccer
SAM HAMILTON Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Vice President, LV Real Estate Advisor EDUCATION: University of Richmond Science/Urban Development HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, fly-fishing, camping, overlanding, Philadelphia Flyers and working out
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LAUREN HEISEY Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Industrial Engineer, The Boeing company EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, swimming, traveling, skiing, volunteering and spending time with family
TIM HERRMANN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Retail Execution Analyst, Campbell’s Soup Company EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Marketing HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Skiing, traveling and grilling
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JASON HERTZ Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Manufacturing Supervisor, Precision Castparts Corporation EDUCATION: Virginia Tech Industrial and Systems Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sports, fishing and hunting
KYLE HIMMELWRIGHT Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Sales & Operations Planner, Case New Holland EDUCATION: Valparaiso University Business Management HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sports, specifically football and golf, working out and being active, cycling, volunteering reading, skiing and traveling
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WILLIAM HUM Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Researcher, Exxon Mobil EDUCATION: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University Masters of Science, Colloids, Polymers and Surfaces PhD, Chemical Engineering
BRIAN JOHNSON Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Analyst, Philadelphia Zoo EDUCATION: Drexel University Bachelor of Science, Business Administration HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Volunteering, camping and hiking, cooking and craft beer and Philadelphia sports
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CHRISTOPHER KASIAN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Process Engineer, Philadelphia Energy Solutions EDUCATION: Drexel University Chemical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cooking, music, volleyball, motorcycles, swimming, cycling, travel, wine and skiing
DANIELLE KAUFFMAN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Public Finance Capital Markets Analyst, PNC Capital Markets EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Finance HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling and running
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MANJINDER KAUR Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Portfolio Administrator, The Vanguard Group EDUCATION: Rutgers University Economics, Statistics minor HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Watching and playing soccer, volleyball and basketball, traveling and watching television (Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Once Upon A Time, etc.)
DAVID KENING Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Hotel Operations Shift Manager, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City EDUCATION: Tulane University English, Creative Writing HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Philadelphia sports and fitness
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KEVIN LEONARD Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Associative Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo EDUCATION: Georgetown University Finance HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Recreational kickball and softball, Georgetown basketball, biking, growing spicy peppers and tutoring at Old Pine Community Center
LIVIA F. LEWIS Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Marketing Associate, Unisys Crop. EDUCATION: Faculades Integradas Hélio Alonso Communication, Advertising & Publicity HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, cooking, reading and drinking craft beer
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FRED LORENZEN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Financial Analyst, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania EDUCATION: Saint Joseph’s University Finance HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Outdoors, live music and hockey
OLGA MARKIN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Revenue Reporting Analyst, SCA Americas EDUCATION: Drexel University Bachelor of Science, Math HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Tutoring math, business/data analysis, coding and traveling
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BETHANY MARVEL Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Director of Sales & Marketing, Stanley Marvel, Inc. EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Marketing HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Travel, fitness and skiing
MAURICE MCCARTHY Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Chief Operating Officer, Hand in Hand Soap and Chadwick RE Holdings EDUCATION: Hobart College Bachelor of Arts, History and Communications
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TONY MONTEROSSO Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Business Analyst, Comcast EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Marketing HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sports, exercise and Italian food
CHRISTINA MOORE Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Associate, Healthcare, PNC Bank EDUCATION: Villanova University Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Series 63, 72 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, yoga and golf
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JAMES MURNANE Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Pilot Plant Group Leader, Dow Chemical Company EDUCATION: Drexel University Chemical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Family - father of one, eighth of nine children, Sea Isle City, sports, golf, biking, whiffle ball, singing and home improvement projects
JUSTIN MICHAEL OSCAPINSKI Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Client Administrator, Automotive Resources International EDUCATION: Temple University Education, Social Studies HOBBIES/INTERESTS: History, music, traveling and cooking
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KATHERINE PEPITO Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Corporate Director of Catering and Events, Supper Restaurant / Global Dish Caterers EDUCATION: Temple University Bachelor of Fine Arts HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Food, wine, travel, yoga, fitness and fashion
CHRIS POOLE Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Territory Leader, Johnson & Johnson EDUCATION: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Marketing HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, staying active, playing and watching sports, Eagles football, fantasy football with friends and family
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ALICIA PRESTIANNE Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Program Planner, Lockheed Martin EDUCATION: Drexel University Bachelor of Science, Operations Management and Finance HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Yoga, hiking, reading and traveling
MARC PRESTIANNE Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Application System Specialist, West Pharmaceutical Services EDUCATION: Lehigh University Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Mountain biking
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DAVID PRICE Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Director of Finance, RevZilla.com EDUCATION: Drexel University Bachelor of Science, Accounting HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Motorcycles and hiking
HILARY REESE Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Market Analyst, Carpenter Technology Corporation EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh Marketing HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, sports, running , reading, food and spending time with friends and family
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BAILEY REEVES Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Demand Planner, CertainTeed EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Supply Chain and Information Systems HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sailing, running and traveling
RYAN REEVES Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Operations Engineer, Philadelphia Gas Works EDUCATION: Drexel University Chemical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sports clubs teams, triathlons, endurance races, Quizzo, movies wine and beer and Philadelphia sports teams
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CAITLIN REGAN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Marketing Manager, Lincoln Financial Group EDUCATION: Villanova University Bachelor of Science, Business Administration HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, swimming, cooking and baking
ALEXANDER RODDEN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Structural Analysis Engineer, Boeing EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Mechanical Engineering Drexel University Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Golf and flag football
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GEORGE RYAN Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Real Estate Analyst, Five Below, Inc. EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin - Madison Real Estate and Urban Land Economics HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Baseball, hockey, exploring the city of Philadelphia, reading The New York Times (especially the real estate section), trying the local food hotspots while on real estate market tours and cheering on Wisconsin Badgers sports
MATT SATELL Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Digital Marketing Manager, PBP EDUCATION: Franklin & Marshall University Government HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Ultimate Frisbee, building websites and aerial photography
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ALLISON SELLERS Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Financial Analyst, JP Morgan Chase EDUCATION: Smith College Bachelor of Arts, Economics HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Yoga, reading, blogging and spending time with friends and family
JUSTIN SHUPP Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Assistant Project Manager/Analyst, Athenian Razak LLC, Commercial Real Estate Development Management EDUCATION: West Chester University Political Science HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Travel, fitness, basketball, pool/billiards, craft beer and homebrew, live music, entrepreneurship, real estate, urban studies and urban land use and art
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MELISSA SMITH Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Analyst, PJM Interconnection, LLC EDUCATION: Rutgers University Finance
ANDREW SOLTIS Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Project Manager, EDA Contractors EDUCATION: Villanova University Civil Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Golf, Villanova basketball and Philadelphia sports
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MELISSA SPINNER Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Digital and Creative Communications Specialist, FMC Corporation EDUCATION: Temple University Political Science CUNY Master of Arts, International Relations HOBBIES/INTERESTS: International travel, scuba diving, classic films, home improvement, technology and gadgets
EDWARD TILLEY Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Project Manager, BASF Corporation EDUCATION: Villanova University Mechanical Engineering HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Listening to music, waterfowl hunting and watching the Phillies always win!
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EVA TRAWCZYNSKI Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Strategic Buyer, Independence Blue Cross EDUCATION: Syracuse University Finance and Supply Chain Management Master Certificate, Applied Project Management HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running with my dog and cooking
TJ VAN HOUTEN Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Business Technology Analyst, Berkadia EDUCATION: The Ohio State University Business, Information Systems HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sports, technology, reading, and spending time with family and friends
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MELISSA WACKES Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Media Supervisor, Communications Media EDUCATION: Boston University Business HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, volleyball, reading and cooking
CHRISTINE WANDOLOSKI Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Cost Basis Analyst, Vanguard EDUCATION: University of Arizona Finance HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Hot yoga, pizza and shopping
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ALEX WHITMAN Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Operations Manager M&C Specialties, Illinois Tool Work EDUCATION: Bryant University Bachelor of Arts, Financial Services Babson College MBA - two years completed HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Golf and DIY home improvements
ROB YOUNG Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Claims Specialist, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company EDUCATION: Rutgers University, New Brunswick Economics Psychology Charter Property Causality Underwriter Senior Labor Claims Associate Associate in Claims HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Working out, running and Netflix 36 • MBA FAST TRACK CLASS OF 2016 VIEWBOOK
DAMIAN ZACCARIA Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Thomson Reuters EDUCATION: University of Maryland, College Park Economics HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Gym, travel, cooking, beach and taking my Boston Terrier Ponzu to the dog park
JOSEPH ZAZWORSKY Bartley Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Living Program Manager, Bayada Home Healthcare EDUCATION: Saint Joseph’s University Health Doctorate in Physical Therapy HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Family, triathlons and music
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DAN ZUREK-TOTON Center City Cohort
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Account Manager, AT&T EDUCATION: Villanova University Business Management HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Golf, triathlons and travel
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