ITHACA COLLEGE - Key Persons


Alexa Rahman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
  • Member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee

Alison Shields

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, Marketing

Amy Overstrom

Job Titles:
  • Recruiting & Employment Consultant
  • Recruitment and Employment Consultant
  • Recruitment and Employment Consultant, Talent Management

Annemarie Farrell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Faculty and Staff
  • Professor, Sport Management
Specialty: Sport consumer behavior, spectator and fan motives, women's sport culture, qualitative research methodology

Baruch J. Whitehead

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee

Brad Treat

Job Titles:
  • Instructor, Management

Brynn Fielding

Job Titles:
  • HRIS Associate
  • HRIS Associate ( Recruiting, Performance, Compensation )
  • HRIS Associate, Workforce Strategy & HR Technology
  • Recruiting

Carlos W. Perkins

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

Casey Kendall

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Finance and Investment Committee

Chee Ng

Job Titles:
  • Finance and International Business
Specialty: Corporate finance, investments, financial markets and institutions, derivatives, global finance, behavior finance, alternative investments

Christine Bataille

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, Management

Christopher D. Palmieri

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Finance and Investment Committee
  • Co - Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee
  • Member of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee

David Fleisher II

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Finance and Investment Committee

David H. Lissy

Job Titles:
  • Member of Finance and Investment Committee
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Ex Officio

David T. Meberg

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
  • Member of the Finance and Investment Committee

Dean Dawn Kline

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Associate Dean, Business
Dawn Kline joined the IC School of Business in 2013 after serving as the Director of Undergraduate Advising in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. She earned a BA from the University of Rochester and an MA from SUNY Buffalo, both in English. In addition to her work with students on a wide range of academic matters, she coordinates the School of Business marketing efforts, supports admission and recruitment events, and advises the Dean's Hosts organization and the Dean's Student Advisory Council. She is a writer in her spare time. Academic Interests: Cultural studies, emotional intelligence in student development, LGBTQ issues, and the role of the humanities in business education.

Deb Merriman

Job Titles:
  • Retirement and Benefits Compliance Consultant
  • Senior Retirement and Benefits Compliance Consultant, Benefits & Compliance

Douglas M. Weisman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish

Job Titles:
  • Named 10th President

Duncan Duke

Job Titles:
  • Management

Edward Catto

Job Titles:
  • Instructor, Management

Emily Rockett

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Eren Akdur

Job Titles:
  • Instructor, Management

Gary J. Gross

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chair of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee

Hormoz Movassaghi

Job Titles:
  • Professor and Chair, Finance and International Business

Jack H. Dembow

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chair

James E. Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee

James W. Nolan

Job Titles:
  • Member of Finance and Investment Committee
  • Member of the Audit Committee

Jeff Lippitt

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Faculty and Staff
  • Accounting and Business Law

Jeffrey J. Selingo

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chair of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

Jenn Brown

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director
  • Assistant Director, Payroll & Student Employment
  • Assistant Director, Payroll and Student Employment, Payroll & Student Employment

John Neeson

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chair of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee
  • Member of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee

John Vongas

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor, Management

Johnine McCartney

Job Titles:
  • Instructor

Jonathan Chalmers

Job Titles:
  • Career Engagement Specialist, Center for Career Exploration and Development
Jonathan is CCED's Career Engagement Specialist serving students in the Park Center for Business & Sustainable Enterprise, Ithaca College's School of Business. Jonathan joined the Career Center team in March 2022 with 10+ years of experience in higher education as a career readiness specialist and educator focused on engaging diverse learners in career development, job search strategies, and skills for employment. Prior to joining IC, Jonathan worked in special education post-secondary transition programs at the University of Rochester and at The College of New Jersey. Jonathan holds a Master's degree in History from SUNY Brockport and completed his undergraduate experience at SUNY Geneseo. As Career Engagement Specialist for the School of Business, Jonathan provides career coaching and Business Administration and Accounting majors and alumni through individual appointments, group sessions, and drop-in hours, including: Choosing a major/minor Exploring interests and career paths Creating a four/five-year plan and beyond Getting involved on campus Internship searches Job search strategies Networking skills Alumni connections LinkedIn profiles Résumé writing Cover letter writing Interview preparation Career readiness skills Grad school searches Personal statements Job offer and salary negotiations Post-college transition Navigating career path changes Within the School of Business, Jonathan oversees the Professions Program, a professional development curriculum, a four-year co-curricular course of study that allows students to develop progressive skills and gain experiences that will prepare them for competitive internships and careers that includes workshops, guest speakers, and career exploration activities. Jonathan also helps plan and lead Meet the Firms trips that allow students to visit employers in cities like New York and Boston, coordinates Career Connections industry guest speakers, and hosts career development events. Jonathan also coordinates Pre-Law Advising for students interested in law school, connecting students with faculty advisors and hosting special events geared toward law school and legal careers. He serves as co-advisor of Ithaca Pre-Law Society, a student-run organization for those interested in a career in law and related fields. Book time to meet with Jonathan!

Julie Tinkham

Job Titles:
  • Benefits and Work Life Consultant
  • Senior Benefits Consultant, Benefits & Compliance

Kari Smoker

Job Titles:
  • Accounting and Business Law

Katy Hall

Job Titles:
  • Academic Services Coordinator
  • Academic Services Coordinator, Business
Katy Hall joined the Ithaca College School of Business in 2014, where she worked in the Dean's Office planning special events, managing student employment, and providing administrative support. She now serves as the Academic Services Coordinator, providing information and assistance regarding academic services for students, faculty, and staff. Come see her and the Student Services Team anytime in BUS 305A!

Ken Fisher

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
  • Member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee

Kimberly Lieb

Job Titles:
  • Employee Relations & Training and Development Consultant
  • Employee Relations, Training and Development Consultant, Talent Management

Kirk Harbinger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee
  • Member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee

Kirra Franzese - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President
  • Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources

Kristin Muenzen

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

Kurt Komaromi

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Faculty and Staff
  • Lecturer, Marketing

Laney Sodoma

Job Titles:
  • Talent Management Associate

Lynn Hyde

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant
  • Secretary to the Board
Lynn Hyde, Executive Assistant to the Secretary to the Board of Trustees Phone: (607) 274-3378 • E-mail: lhyde@ithaca.edu

Marc Weinberg

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer, Finance and International Business

Margaret Shackell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Faculty and Staff
  • Associate Professor and Director, Accounting and Business Law

Marie Blouin

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, Accounting and Business Law

Marjorie Vesley

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Dean, Business

Matthew Fox

Job Titles:
  • Investment Program Manager, Finance and International Business
  • the Investment Program Manager
Matthew Fox is the Investment Program Manager, helping manage the trading room at the School of Business and its associated technologies, including 12 Bloomberg Terminals, Morningstar Direct, and CapitalIQ. Matthew also helps advise and execute trades for the student-run $1 million investment portfolio. Matthew graduated from the Ithaca College School of Business in 2013 and started his career as an investment analyst, trader, and portfolio manager at Tompkins Financial Advisors in Ithaca, NY. Matthew is the founder and President of Ithaca Wealth Management, an independent financial planning and investment management firm. You can read Matthew's latest thoughts on the stock market and investing here: https://www.ithacawealth.com/blog

Megan Escobar

Job Titles:
  • HRIS Analyst
  • HRIS Analyst ( Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time and Labor )
  • Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time and Labor )

Megan Stelick

Job Titles:
  • Talent Management Specialist
  • Talent Management Specialist, Talent Management

Mejda Bahlous-Boldi

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor and Investment Program Director

Michael Conover

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Finance and Investment Committee

Michael DeVito

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Finance and Investment Committee
  • Member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee

Michael Johnson-Cramer

Job Titles:
  • Dean, Business
Michael Johnson-Cramer was appointed dean of the School of Business in July 2022, after more than twenty-five years as a professor and leader in higher education. Most recently, he taught and served as dean at Bentley University. Prior to that, he was instrumental in founding the Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University. He believes the next generation of leaders will need a renewed sense of purpose and strong business skills in order to rebuild our communities post-pandemic. He is excited about the synergy between the business school and IC's creative culture as the basis for realizing this vision. As a scholar, Michael has written extensively on the relationships between companies and their stakeholders. His current work explores the interactions of business and society, particularly as they shape urban landscapes.

Michael Scrivens

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer, Marketing

Michelle Hammond

Job Titles:
  • Director, Talent Management
  • Director, Talent Management, Talent Management

Monica Bertino Wooden

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
  • Member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee

Nancy Daniels

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee

Narges Kasiri

Job Titles:
  • Management

Paula M. Rooney P

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Marketing & Enrollment Strategy Committee

Peter R. Taffae

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

Rachel Madsen

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, Sport Management

Rosanna Aybar

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Finance and Investment Committee

Scott Erickson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Faculty and Staff
  • Dana Professor, Marketing

Staci Hall

Job Titles:
  • Administrative and Financial Operations Manager, Provost and Academic Affairs

Susan Shutts

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Director, Payroll & Student Employment
  • Payroll Director, Payroll & Student Employment

Thaddeus J. Fortin

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chair of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee
  • Member of the Finance and Investment Committee

Traci Hughes - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee

William J. Nelligan III

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Audit Committee
  • Executive
Bill Nelligan is a seasoned global executive with 25 years of experience in the information, technology, and services industry, and has led both mature and emerging markets in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia Pacific region, Africa, and Japan. Currently, Bill serves as president and CEO in the U.S. for International SOS Government Services and International SOS Assistance Inc. (ISOS), which is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ISOS is a leading provider of global mobility risk-management technology and solutions. Prior to his role with ISOS, Bill was president and CEO for Symphony Health Solutions, and was senior vice president and president of the Americas region of IMS Health, where he also served as president, Asia region, and senior vice president, emerging markets, having had the opportunity to reside and work overseas. Bill says his time at Ithaca College helped prepare him to tackle the world of business, and he sees his service on the board as a way to make sure the college continues to offer the one-of-a-kind experiences that help students succeed. "Ithaca College gave me much more than an education," Bill says. "My professors and mentors, my friends, the opportunities I had to figure out who I was as a person, and my family, having met my wife [Ann Nelligan '86] at Ithaca-these things made a difference in my life. I'm happy to do whatever I can to help the college and its students." Bill holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Ithaca College, and has remained connected with the School of Business by coming back to campus as a guest speaker and by mentoring many business students throughout the years.

Wonyul Bae

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Faculty and Staff
  • Associate Professor, Sport Management

Xinxin Li

Job Titles:
  • Finance and International Business