KU Foundation Board

Elected Officers
[FY22-FY23]

Scott Dorn '79 KU Foundation Board President General Electric Managing Director-Global Operations Scott Dorn '79 Scott Dorn ’79 is a native of Souderton, Pa. who graduated from Kutztown University with a B.S. in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he joined FMC Corporation’s Material Handling Division in their Sales Engineering Training Program. In 1983, he joined GE’s Customer Service & Distribution Operation overseeing facility operations in the Philadelphia region. Scott worked for GE for more than 31 years. During his tenure, he rose to the position of Managing Director, Global Operations Properties. In this role, Scott had responsibility for GE’s Real Estate Operation, Construction Project Services, Corporate Facility Operations and various other Support Services functions. Scott retired from GE in April 2014. He started Dorn Consulting in 2015 supporting Fortune 500 companies globally in transforming and optimizing real estate and facilities portfolios and organizations. Scott has been a member of KU Foundation Board since October of 2014. He is currently the President of the Board and serves on the Executive Committee. He is a member of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), and CoreNet. Over the years, he has been a featured speaker and panelist on a variety of real estate and property topics. Scott has also served as a member of the Department of Defense’s Business Board providing private industry perspective and advice to the Secretary of Defense on business reform matters. Scott has been a PIAA high school wrestling official for more than 38 years. He has officiated numerous district, regional, state and national tournaments. Scott, his wife, Debbie, and daughters, Rachael, Nichole, and Kaitlyn have resided in Audubon, Pa. since 1997. His oldest daughter, Lauren resides in Oley, Pa. with her family.

Charles Perkins '68 KU Foundation Board Vice President Marriott Corporation General Manager | Retired Charles Perkins '68 Charlie Perkins ’68 is a retired Hotel Executive with Marriott International. He held numerous operational leadership positions throughout his 41 years, including VP real estate planning and development for Marriott Hotels. In 2009, Charlie retired as area general manager of Marriott Hotels in Washington, D.C. He has served on the KU Foundation board since 2016 as treasurer. He previously served between 2001-2014.

Susan Ziegenfus '64 KU Foundation Board Secretary East Stroudsburg University Faculty | Retired Susan Ziegenfus '64 Susan Bromer Ziegenfus ’64 retired from the faculty of East Stroudsburg University after 31.5 years as a Curriculum Materials and Children’s Librarian. A previous position was as a librarian at Lancaster Township Junior High School. Susan holds a master’s degree from Syracuse University and the University of South Carolina. A resident of Kutztown, she has been a Foundation Board member since 2016.

William Kreitz '69 KU Foundation Board Treasurer Hampson Mower Kreitz Insurance President William Kreitz '69 William C. Kreitz ’69 was the CEO of Hampson Mowrer Kreitz agency in Bethlehem, Pa. He is still active with the agency, serving as an insurance broker and senior vice president. He graduated from Kutztown State College with a degree in economics.

Members

Leon Ariyan '95 Moxie Print LLC Co-Founder Leon Ariyan '95 Leon Ariyan `95 is an entrepreneur, creator, and owner of multiple companies, including Moxie Print and XCloud. His strength and career focus has been in starting companies and the process of building and selling them. Mr. Ariyan is involved with many charitable foundations, but mainly those connected with his Motherland of Armenia. From 2013-2018 he was Chairman of Armenian Fund USA, an east coast based 501C that assists with projects to help the people of Armenia. He is also now on the board of the City of Smile USA foundation which is a newly formed 501 who’s main goal is to aid with Children in Armenia that are stricken with Cancer. Mr. Ariyan was also Chairman of the Parish Council for St. Mary Armenian Church from 2012-1018.	Drita Brija, Esq. Capvision CCO Drita Brija, Esq. Drita Brija is Chief Compliance Officer, Americas & EMEA, of Capvision, an expert network and primary research firm. Before that, she held various legal and compliance roles at financial institutions. She graduated from New York Law School with a Juris Doctorate and is a barred attorney in New York. Brija currently resides in Miami, FL. She joined the Kutztown University Foundation Board in 2021.	Dean D'Amico '89, CFA Bank of America Private Bank Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager Dean D'Amico '89, CFA Dean D’Amico '89 is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at the Bank of America Private Bank. In this role, he is responsible for creating and maintaining personalized investment strategies utilizing a broad range of wealth management services, including financial planning and wealth strategy. This includes assisting clients with establishing goals and objectives, working towards developing an appropriate overall strategy, formulating and implementing potential solutions, and conducting periodic reviews to help clients monitor progress toward reaching their financial goals. In addition, he supports clients in navigating through changing market environments, providing global asset allocation, tax minimization strategies, retirement and goal based strategies. Prior to joining Bank of America Private Bank, Dean served as a Senior Investment Strategist at Wells Fargo Private Bank. At Wells Fargo he focused on managing institutional and high net worth private client portfolios. Dean holds the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and is a member of the Philadelphia Financial Analyst Society. Dean obtained a BS in Economics from Kutztown University.
Jeffrey Fussner '85 Hanger Clinic Area Director Jeffrey Fussner '85 Jeffrey Fussner is the Eastern PA and DE Hospital and Rehabilitation Relationship Specialist with Hanger Clinic (Prosthetics and Orthotics). Prior to that he was the CEO/President of Boas Surgical, Inc. Jeff sold his company to Hanger Clinic in 2019 and has moved onto his current role. He graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Fine Arts and a minor in Biology. Jeff has served on the Kutztown University Foundation since 2018. Jeff resides in Kempton, PA with his wife Raina.	Carol D. Gauker '96 KPMG LLP Partner Carol Gauker Carol Gauker '96 is the Office Managing Partner of KPMG LLP's Harrisburg office, where she has worked since January 2001.  Prior to that she has worked in the tax departments of Exide Corporation and EnerSys. She graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Business Administration - Accounting. Carol currently resides in Schuylkill Haven, PA. She joined the Kutztown University Foundation in January 2023 and also serves as the Treasurer of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and as a Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission.	Nico Goffredo '15 JP Morgan Vice President Nico Goffredo '15 Nico Goffredo ’15 is a Vice President at J.P. Morgan Barclays PLC, where he started in 2016. He graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in business administration and finance, minor in economics. Goffredo currently resides in Pen Argyl, Pa. He has served on the Kutztown University Foundation Board since 2019.
Mary Green Crenshaw Associates Executive Career Coaching & Transition for C-Level Talent Mary Green Mary Green is President of Mary Green Associates, a boutique advisory consulting firm that advises C-suite executives on Career Development and Job Transition. Earlier in her career, Mary held senior executive roles in Media Relations, Corporate Communications, and Investor/Analyst Relations for Swiss Reinsurance, Reader’s Digest, and Champion International Corporation. She holds BA and MA degrees in Communications from Michigan State University and currently resides in Norwalk, CT.	Scot Horst Arc Skoru Founder & Founding CEO Scot Horst Scot Horst believes in the transformation of people and places through the use of shared tools. He is the Founder and founding CEO of Arc Skoru and the Arc platform, which tracks and scores the actual performance of existing buildings, cities and places. For 11 years, he oversaw LEED as the program grew from hundreds to over one hundred thousand projects globally. Prior to LEED, Scot was the President of 7group, a leading green building consultancy, and of Athena Institute International, a nonprofit dedicated to the lifecycle assessment of buildings. Scot co-authored “An Integrative Design Guide to Green Building.” He serves on the board of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and has served for the Sustainable Building Alliance in Paris, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, the Energy and Retrofit Finance Committee of the World Economic Forum and others that focus on transformation through standards. Scot holds dual degrees in philosophy and voice performance from Oberlin College and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He sang opera professionally and maintains a furniture design studio.	Norman Inkpen '70 First American Title Insurance Company Vice President Retired Norman Inkpen '70 Norman Inkpen ’70 retired from First American Title Insurance Company in 2014. Prior to retirement, he was a senior vice president managing regional production facilities both in the U.S. and in the Philippines and India. He originally was a founding partner and President of Pioneer Agency, a title insurance agency in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Delaware that was acquired by First American Title in 2000. He currently resides in Wolfeboro, N.H., and has served on the Kutztown University Foundation Board since 2015.
Thomas Kauffman, CPA `92 East Penn Manufacturing Tax Director Thomas Kauffman '92 Tom Kauffman ’92 is the Tax Director at East Penn Manufacturing Co., where he has worked since October 2017. Prior to that he was a Tax Partner at RKL LLP, where he worked for over 20 years, and prior to that was employed with EY. He graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Business Administration – Accounting. Tom currently resides in Oley, Pa. He joined the Kutztown University Foundation in July 2021 and also serves on the KU Accounting Advisory Board. Tom also serves on the boards of the Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Oley Valley Community Education Foundation.	Timothy Masluk '80 BNY Mellon Corp. CSO Retired Timothy Masluk '80 Tim Masluk ’80 serves as a Senior Security Advisor to a number of private clients after an outstanding professional career, including senior management positions with notable organizations including the U.S Secret Service, the Department of Homeland Security, Peshing LLC and BNY Mellon. A resident of Bushkill Township, Pa., Tim joined the KU Foundation Board in the summer of 2020.	Michelle Mason '73,'77 Education Retired Michelle Mason '73,'77 Michelle Mason ’73, M’77 is a retired science educator. She received both her Bachelors of Education and Masters of Education from Kutztown University. Mason also attended Texas A&M University, where she studied Curriculum and Instruction. Michelle currently resides in State College, Pa., and Hershey, Pa. She has served on the Kutztown University Foundation Board since 2020.
Susan Pichini Civic Leader Susan Pichini Susan Pichini is a retired Registered Nurse. She is proud to be a community volunteer as a board member of the Kutztown University Foundation since 2018, a Trustee at her alma mater, PA College of Health Sciences, a Meals on Wheels delivery person, a grocery shopper for senior citizens through Berks Encore, and also serves on several ad hoc committees. She and her husband have been long time supporters of KU, having served as co-chairs of the Sesquicentennial Celebration committee.	Diane Piscitelli Civic Leader Diane Piscitelli Bio Coming Soon...	Paul Presinzano '94 Bluecrest Portfolio Manager Paul Presinzano '94 Paul Presinzano ’94 is the CEO of TIITF LLC, which he established in 2012. Prior to that, he held various trading rolls at Euro brokers, BNPParibas, Jefferies, and Bluecrest Capital. He graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in business administration and aconcentration in economics and finance. Presinzano currently resides in Hoboken, N.J. He has served on the Kutztown University Foundation Board since 2013 and as Chairman of the Investment Committee.
Willis Rapp Kutztown University Faculty Retired Willis Rapp Willis Rapp served as Professor of Music at Kutztown University from 1986-2013, when he retired with the distinction of Professor Emeritus. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Chester University, a diploma of fine arts in wind conducting from the University of Calgary, and the Doctor of Musical Arts from the Catholic University of America. He has served as principal conductor of the Reading Pops Orchestra since 2007, and the Kutztown University Foundation Board of Directors since 2014.	Kevin Rock '79 TE Connectivity President, Industrial Solutions Segment Kevin Rock '79 Kevin Rock ’79 recently retired as Segment President from TE Connectivity after 39 years of service. Prior to his retirement, he led four global businesses which encompassed more than 20,0000 employees, 70 manufacturing plants, and four billion dollars in annual revenue. He holds a degree in business administration from Kutztown University and an M.B.A. from Strayer University ‘89. Kevin and his wife, Debbie, have three children and reside in Mechanicsburg, Pa.	Dr. Marilyn Stewart Kutztown University Emerita Professor Dr. Marilyn Stewart Dr. Marilyn Stewart taught at Kutztown for 31 years and received the Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is author of K-8 art textbook programs, a frequent keynote speaker and consultant here and abroad, and has conducted over 200 professional development seminars in over 35 states. A Distinguished Fellow of the National Art Education Association, she has received recognition and numerous awards for her contributions and was named the 2011 National Art Educator of the Year. She joined the KU Foundation Board in 2020.
Kathleen Stuardi '83 Educator Retired Kathleen Stuardi '83 Kathleen Nolan Stuardi taught elementary school in the Abington School District (PA) for the majority of her professional career. During her tenure she contributed to curriculum development and professional mentoring. In addition, Kathleen served as coach for the Abington Junior High lacrosse team for many years. Kathleen has dedicated her post teaching career to providing support to numerous organizations, such as Dreuding Center for disadvantaged families and the United Way food drives. Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Kutztown University, where she was also a member of the women’s lacrosse team. She holds a Master of Education from Arcadia University.	Ms. Shari VanderGast Diakon Chief Operating Officer Ms. Shari VanderGast Shari VanderGast, Esq serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Diakon, where she has worked since 2015. Prior to that, she was the President and Chief Operating Office at Central Behavioral Health in Norristown, PA. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, a master’s degree from Columbia University, and a juris doctorate from Temple University. Shari is the parent of a KU alum (Class of 2021) and, for the last eight years, has served as a field instructor for Kutztown University’s School of Social Work, mentoring both bachelor’s and master's degree students. Shari serves as a school board director for the Palisades School District in Bucks County, PA, and on the board of directors for Prelude Services, an information technology company in central Pennsylvania.	Dr. Nathaniel Williams HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc. President & CEO Dr. Nathaniel Williams Dr. Nathaniel J Williams is President/CEO and founder of HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc., a cluster of eight organizations providing management support for social services and direct social services for the past 28 years. He is a licensed social worker, with two doctoral degrees, four master’s degrees, and two honorary doctorates. He has also authored ten books. Dr. Williams lives in Ambler, Pa., with his wife, Tadé, and their eight children, of whom has autism, and another is adopted. His professional career has been shaped by growing up as a ward of the New York State foster care system, which he entered at five years old when he and 11 of his siblings were orphaned following the death of his mother from a cranial aneurysm.

Alumni Council Representatives | Ex-Officio

Rushi Amin '15 Capital Clarity Technology Investment Banking Professional Rushi Amin '15 Rushi Amin is an Investment Banking Senior Analyst with Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., where he has been employed since October 2021. Prior to that, he was a Manager with EY’s SaT – Transactions and Corporate Finance service line, primarily advising clients on buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence and asset divestitures. Rushi graduated with a B.S.B.A in finance and accounting with a minor in economics from Kutztown University. While at KU, he led the men’s tennis team to a conference title for two years, and a nationwide top-32 finish for three years. Rushi joined the KU Alumni Council in July 2019, and currently co-leads the Campaign committee. He also serves as a student mentor for the KU Future Emerging Leaders (“FuEL”) program, and as an advisor on the College of Business Advisory Council. Rushi is a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania, and lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and two cats.

Dan Price '04 Mosaic Community Land Trust Executive Director Dan Price '04 Daniel Price is the Executive Director of Mosaic Community Land Trust, a 501c3 nonprofit focused on improving the quality of life for residents in the Borough of Pottstown through community gardens, community land trust housing and community arts. A 2004 graduate of Kutztown University with a BS in elementary education, Daniel currently is a member of Kutztown’s Alumni Council Leadership and Foundation board. Having spent over a decade working in both the Senate of Pennsylvania for John Rafferty and later managing economic development programs in Downtown West Chester, Daniel is very passionate about public service including a 2019 America Walks Walking College Fellow. This coming fall, Daniel will be pursuing his master's in Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania. Daniel is sole owner of 4 Point Development LLC and co-owner of Manatawny Athletic LLC. Both are located in Pottstown. Daniel has a passion for endurance sports, mindfulness meditation, art, music, writing, reading and cooking. He lives in the Pottstown region on a family property with his parents Bill and Linda, his dog Marley and several chickens and ducks. This property, which is referred to as Grace’s Garden, exists as a mindful space for people to retreat to in times of transition.

University Council of Trustees Representatives | Ex-Officio

Dr. Guido M. Pichini '74 W.S.K. Associates President/CEO (Retired)

Jim Ludlow Liquid Interactive, LLC. President

Student Representative | Ex-Officio

TBD TBD

University Liaison | Ex-Officio

Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson Kutztown University President

Kutztown University Foundation

Alex Ogeka KU Foundation Executive Director

Ed Richmond KU Foundation Associate Executive Director & CFO

Christine Quinter KU Foundation Recording Secretary

Emeriti

Charlotte Cooper The Standard Group President & Owner Emerita	Russell Hinnershitz '65 Comfort Keepers, Inc. CFO Emeritus	Raymond Melcher '73 Marathon Business Group Managing Principal Emeritus
Regina Gouger Miller '84 Civic Leader Emerita	William Ribble '73 United Parcel Service Vice President Emeritus