Alumni Updates & Recognitions

Herbein + Company, Inc., a leading accounting advisory firm, recently announced that Scott Buck ’93 has joined its Allentown, PA office as a small business department partner. Buck, an accountant for more than 25 years, has focused on accounting strategies and analyses for medical and dental practices, and ancillary medical services such as surgery centers. 

Buck earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Albright College, and a Master’s of Science in taxation from Widener University. A licensed certified public accountant, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

Stacey Rose, EdD, MEd, MSW '18, has joined the University of Maryland Baltimore as the inaugural core values program director. Rose comes to the University from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., where she was the acting lead sexual assault response coordinator. Among her achievements, she has been the recipient of the Civilian Service Commendation Medal in 2023 and the Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 2022.

Rose holds a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies from Wells College, a Master of Education in Human Sexuality and a Master of Social Work from Widener University, and a Doctor of Education in leadership and innovation from New York University.

The inspiring story of Chester native Walker “Baby” Carter, Jr. was highlighted in New York City’s bustling Times Square district on January 14, 2024 as part of the promotional launch for the book Walker’s Way: How Are You Walking in Your Life?, written by his wife, Claudette Carter ‘85.

Walker Carter graduated Chester High School in 1974 and was a star multi-sport athlete at Chester High School and Widener University. He became the first African American football and track & field coach at Widener University and worked for over 30 years as a dedicated Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) lineman before suffering a fatal accident on the job in 2017.

Walker's Way is an inspiring book that brings to life all that Walker did to pave the way for his family, friends, neighbors and students, as well as demonstrate the influence he had as a bright light in the city of Chester. Walker's Way can be found at Amazon.com.

Pictured: Muhammad and Wanisha Bey, Claudette Carter '85, and Jaleesa Carter in front of the billboard in Times Square.

Darren Lipscomb, DEd ’18 was recently named as an honoree to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Veterans in Business list, which recognizes the region’s veterans who have had equally impactful careers in business. Lipscomb served for eight years with the Army and Pennsylvania Army National Guard and currently works as Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP).

Lipscomb, a West Philadelphia native, joined CCP after a decade at Delaware County Community College, where he worked with faculty and staff to address barriers around recruitment and enrollment. Lipscomb also oversaw the College’s Veterans’ Services and International Student Services. 

Lipscomb graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master of Science in Counselor Education. He received his doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Widener University. Most recently, Lipscomb completed a Juris Doctorate at Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law. 

Mid Penn Bank recently appointed Jeffrey Steigerwalt '98 as Regional President and Senior Vice President. Steigerwalt has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry, serving most recently at Malvern Bank as executive vice president and managing director of the Private Bank. Additionally, Steigerwalt served as regional president of ESSA Bank & Trust and as a senior vice president focused on commercial real estate at First Niagara/Key Bank. In his new position, he will enhance the footprint of Mid Penn Bank throughout southern New Jersey and will focus on further developing Mid Penn as a competitive presence in the region.

Steigerwalt holds a degree in history from Widener University and a masters from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Mathew Tierney '00 is the Global Insurance Practice leader for Grant Thornton and was recently named to The Consulting Report's List of Top Insurance Consultants. Tierney also serves on the Global Business Consulting Leadership team for Grant Thornton International, one of the world's leading independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Tierney oversees Grant Thornton's market strategy for the insurance sector, which includes the creation of industry solutions, related service delivery teams and quality execution for global accounts.

Tierney received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Widener University and is also a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Leadership Program. 

Rayne deMarteleire '10, who was named the Head Women's Basketball coach at Alvernia University in 2019 and was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director in 2022, was recently inducted into the Pennsylvania Tri-County Sports Hall of Fame. deMarteleire was a standout basketball player at St. Pius High School in Broomall, PA before going on to find success as a collegiate athlete at Widener University. At St. Pius, deMarteleire ended her career as second all-time in scoring with 1,372 points. She was a four-time 1st team All-Area selection and a four-time District I champion, a PAC 10 Champion, and a Summit Rookie of the Year. At Widener, she was the MAC Rookie of the Year and a MAC Champion. 

Since joining Alvernia in 2019, deMarteleire has made two MAC postseason appearances, won the ECAC Championship in 2023, was the 2023 MAC Coach of the Year, and 2023 Region Three Coach of the Year. 

She holds a degree in elementary education from Widener University.

Xavier Ross '22 accepted a role as a Financial Planning Associate on the High-Net-Worth team that caters to clients with $4 million or more in investment assets at Ballentine Partners, in Boston, Massachusetts. He supports senior wealth advisors with all facets of the financial planning process.

Before joining the firm, Ross attended Widener University, where he received a degree in Finance and Accounting with a focus on Financial Planning. During his time at Widener, he held an internship with Radnor Financial Advisors supporting their tax team with K-1 forms and other client needs. He was also involved on campus, holding multiple president positions within organizations such as the Black Student Union, Black Men United, and the Money Club, where he managed over 1 million dollars in a student-managed investment fund.

F&M Trust is pleased to announce that Erin Sunday '01 has been promoted to Investment and Trust Services Market Manager. Sunday has 25 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals and with families of those with special needs. She strives to help her clients navigate difficult life circumstances, using compassion and consideration while explaining complex financial strategies.

Sunday is also a board member of the American Red Cross of Central PA, an executive ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign, and a volunteer for The Salvation Army and Bethesda Mission.

Sunday holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and business management from West Chester University and a master’s degree in business administration from Widener University.

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) has named James Rocco '88 '96 vice president of Centralized Maintenance and Asset Management. In this role, Rocco will lead ACUA's efforts to efficiently manage assets and plan for maintenance, repairs, and improvements to its facilities, infrastructure, vehicles and equipment. He will oversee a staff of more than 60 employees from the authority’s facilities, fleet, electrical and instrumentation, mechanical services, and IT departments.

Rocco has more than 30 years of engineering and project management experience. He most recently served as the solid waste engineer for the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority and previously served as the vice president of engineering for the authority in Cumberland County.

Rocco earned a MaS in Engineering Management and a BS in Civil Engineering from Widener University.

MedReview, Inc., a leading provider of payment integrity, utilization management, and quality surveillance services, has announced the promotion of Kathy Gonzales '86 to the position of Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly created role, Gonzales will define and execute the company's strategic initiatives which will incorporate enhanced AI as well as develop and direct company expansion strategies.

Prior to joining MedReview in 2019, Gonzales served as Vice President of Revenue Recovery at Cotiviti. Earlier in her career, she worked as a consultant, including holding leadership roles in healthcare revenue cycle, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness with Accenture and Ernst & Young.

Gonzales holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from West Chester University, and a master's degree in business administration and Health Care Administration and Finance from Widener University.

Matthew A. Zuino '95, MSIS, FACHE, executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) of Baptist Health, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review on its list of “Hospital and health system COOs to know” for 2023. The publication honored these individuals for their strategic approaches to leading the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.

Zuino has more than 25 years of leadership experience within the health care industry. He joined Baptist Health in July 2017 as president of Physician Integration, where he was responsible for the recruitment, integration and retention of a provider group consisting of more than 420 physicians and 200 nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Zuino holds a degree in management from Widener University and master's in science in information technology from Drexel University.

Col. William T. (Tom) Vossler '68 was recognized for his many achievements this month with inductions into two prestigious societies; the national Army ROTC Hall of Fame and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society. The Army ROTC Hall of Fame provides a tangible means of honoring army ROTC alumni who have made a lasting significant contribution to the nation, the army, and the history and traditions of the Army ROTC program. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society is dedicated to promoting the legacy of the leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the five-star General of the Army during World War II, who later became the 34th President of the United States. 

During the induction ceremonies, Colonel Vossler's service as a combat veteran in the Vietnam War, as well as his 30 years of active duty in the United States Army was cited. Vossler was also recognized for his post-retirement work, which includes co-authoring four books on the American Civil War, leading education programs on the Second World War and Vietnam War on behalf of the Army Heritage Center Foundation and teaching leadership and training on the Gettysburg Battlefield to over 300 Army ROTC cadets each year from major universities, including Widener's own Dauntless Battalion.

Yahoo Sports has named George Leimer '87 as the new Head of Product and Technology. In this new role, Leimer will oversee product development and innovation across the Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Fantasy platforms. Previously, Leimer served as CEO of Rally, a platform for buying and selling equity in collectibles. He also served as senior vice-president for data platforms at the Walt Disney Company. Leimer has held roles at ESPN, Apple eBay, CoreTech Consulting Group and Softmart, Inc. 

Leimer holds a degree from Widener University in management. 

Jill Alspach, MBA '14 was recently named to the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2023 Women of Influence list for her professional accomplishments and service. Alspach is the Managing Director of Spock Logistics LLC and specializes in training development and delivery, organizational change management, and project management. She also serves as the Executive Director of the board for Women in Technology Leadership, a Philadelphia-based networking organization for future and current women leaders in technology. Additionally, Alspach is a workshop instructor for TechGirlz, a nonprofit program that encourages middle school girls to explore careers in technology.

Alspach, a 2014 graduate of Widener's MBA program, has also served on Widener's School of Business Advisory Board since 2014 and is a guest lecturer for the School of Business Administration. 

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union announced the election of Kevin Wiggins '95 to its board of directors. “It is exciting to join the board of a financial institution with such a distinguished past and exceptional reputation,” noted Wiggins. 

Wiggins recently began a new position as chief financial officer of Power Home Remodeling, the nation's largest, full-service exterior home remodeler. Prior to that, he was the chief financial officer of Wawa, Inc., responsible for financial reporting, taxation, treasury operations, planning and analysis, enterprise analytics, shareholder services, and corporate strategy. Wiggins holds a degree in accounting from Widener University.

Beneath the Dome: Pennsylvania Military College, 1954 to 1973 is a comprehensive volume which includes stories and vignettes submitted by 54 PMC alumni authors. The book covers a variety of topics including academics and faculty members, athletics, ROTC, fraternities, and romance. The work also features stories about The Mounted Troop, Pershing Rifles, the Ranger Platoon and the PMC Band. 

Speer, Troy, and VanSciver spent 14 months editing the hundreds of stories that were submitted for Beneath the Dome and the final text includes over 400 pages about cadet life at PMC for 24 years. The editors know that this work will bring great joy and fond memories to all who read it.

If you would like to purchase a copy of Beneath the Dome: Pennsylvania Military College, 1954 to 1973, please send an email to Bill Troy '72 at tcet2000@cfl.rr.com.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is pleased to announce that Aaron Green '19 has been named Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Assistant Coach and Communications, Promotions and Marketing Assistant. Prior to joining MIT, Green served as the men’s and women’s swimming head coach and aquatics director at Arcadia University. Green also held positions as head coach at Hollins University and graduate assistant at the University of Lynchburg. 

Green graduated from Widener University with a degree in communications studies, public relations and advertising. As a student-athlete at Widener, he was the 2016 Middle Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year, the three-time Middle Atlantic Conference Male Swimmer of the Year and the 2019 Widener University Male Athlete of the Year. Green also earned a master's degree in higher education leadership from the University of Lynchburg in 2021.

Jason Bottiglieri, D.Ed. '03 '16 who currently serves as superintendent of the Wyalusing Area School District, is slated to become the next superintendent for the Northeastern York School District in Manchester, Pennsylvania. Bottiglieri brings years of experience in education, having previously served the Oley Valley and Tulpehocken Area School Districts. Prior to joining the Wyalusing Area School District, Bottiglieri served as Assistant Executive Director of the Berks County Intermediate Unit.  

Bottiglieri is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He also holds a master's degree in health education and a doctoral degree in school administration from Widener University.

We are pleased to announce that Michael S. Brady '97 '00, MBA will be presented with the 2023 Beta Alpha Psi Distinguished Accounting Alumnus Award during the School of Business' upcoming accounting industry night. Brady began his career with LPL Financial Services in 2001 and has run his own Financial Planning and Services practice located in Broomall, PA. Brady manages approximately $190 million in assets and handles the insurance and lifestyle planning of many local Delaware Valley families, small businesses and non-profits. He spends time with clients handling their children’s education planning, retirement planning and estate planning. 

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Brady has served as an adjunct instructor in the Graduate Program at Widener University, where he has taught Introduction to Financial Planning, as well as serving two terms as President of the Widener-PMC Alumni Association. Brady holds degrees from Widener in accounting and business administration.