Alumni Updates & Recognitions

Ernest Meyer was recently appointed as executive Vice President and chief Human Resources officer for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc, a biopharmaceutical company. In this position, Ernest will be managing all Human Resources, along with facilities operations. 

Before Ultragenyx, Ernest spent time as executive vice president at Portola Pharmaceuticals and Celgene, the latter of which he played a significant role in the company’s expansion. Before that, Ernest was a leading member of the Motorola team for 10 years. 

Ernest Meyer graduated with the class of 1985 with a bachelor's degree in management. 

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Alongside partner Tarik Ryant, Frank Dolce has established a Chester community staple with Chef Reeky's. Attached to the Holiday Inn, located right next to Widener's main campus, this diverse cultural eatery is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

If you're hungry, there's a good chance you'll find something tasty and to your liking on Chef Reeky's menu. 

Frank Dolce graduated with the class of 1989 with a BS in management. 

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Congratulations to James Morehead, who was chosen as Scott Bohn's replacement for chief of the West Chester borough police department. James enjoys a happy home-life with his high-school sweetheart Carolyn and two sons, Garrett and Christopher. 

After receiving his associate's degree from Widener, James completed his undergraduate education at West Chester University, and is currently continuing his studies at Wilmington University. As a member of the West Chester police department since 1989, James has work alongside the detective, SWAT, and narcotics department. Additionally, James attended the FBI National Academy in 2014 was responsible for the creation the West Chester Regional SWAT Team in 2001. 

James Morehead graduated with the class of 1985 with an AS in selected studies. 

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Dr. James H. VanSciver has published his fifth book: Hi! I'm Elvis. In the book, a Sheltie pup gives advice to children. For a personalized, signed copy, email paulamv723@gmail.com. Copies can also be found at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Xlibris. VanScriver's four other books are Close Play at Home, Carnage of a Curveball, Running on Empty, and Generalities of Distinction. 

James VanSciver graduated with the Class of 1972 with a bachelor's degree in behavioral science.

Shareable link: https://new-alumni.widener.edu/alumni/news/updates/james-vansciver-publishes-new-childrens-book

Mark Zamrowski has joined the Special Projects Group division of Gilbane Building Company as senior project executive. In this position, Mark is responsible for SPG operations in Philadelphia. Mark has been making his mark in the industry for 25 years, managing projects in the commercial, healthcare, and educational realm, and he specializes in quality controlled renovation and remodeling. 

Aside from Gilbane, Mark has worked alongside various companies in the greater Philadelphia area, including Main Line Health, Penn Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Drexel University, and LaSalle University. 

Mark Zamrowski graduated with the class of 1999 with an ME in civil engineering.

Shareable link: https://alumni.widener.edu/alumni/news/updates/mark-zamrowski-appointed-senior-project-executive-gilbane-building-company

Patricia A. Scherle will serve as Vice President for St. Mary's patient care services and chief nursing officer, making her responsible for  implementing and coordinating programs and initiatives to ensure  the best possible patient care. 

Patricia's former positions included Vice President and chief nursing office of Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill Hospital alongside her tenure with Tower Health/ Community Health Systems. 

Patricia A. Scherle graduated with the class of 1994 with a BS in Nursing and again with the class of 1999 with an MS in health administration. 

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Susan Looney was recently elected as vice chair of the Reading Hospital Board of Trustees, where she will help in the hospital's mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to its community. 

Aside from joining the Board of Trustees in 2019, Susan is president of Reading Area Community College and has been a college educator for 22 years, previously working as professor, assistant to the campus director, and director of corporate and community programs at Delaware Technical Community College, in addition to interim assistant vice president of academic affairs at Colorado Mountain College

Susan Looney graduated with the class of 1997 with a JD in law.

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