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 2014 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

WELCOME

RYAN ABRAHAMBartley cohort

I have worked at Independence Blue Cross, since 2010. As a Sr. Financial Analyst, I work mainly with cash flow and membership forecasting for the Ancillary Products lines as well as for any M&A activity. I am also a founding partner in an Internet startup company, Lifepages.com. I like to stay active

outside of work by participating in social sport leagues such as ice hockey, boccee and softball. I also like to compete in charitable 5k and 5mile races. My undergraduate degree is a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Shippensburg, 2005. t

MELISSA BAUCOCenter City cohort

I currently work as an account manager at Hay Group, a global human resources consulting firm, in Center City Philadelphia. At Hay Group, my clients are Human Resources professionals mainly at chemicals and energy companies, and I ensure they are happy with and well-trained on our products. My bachelor’s degree is in Hotel,

Restaurant and Institutional Management from the University of Delaware, where I also received a minor in Spanish Studies. Previously I worked in the hospitality field in restaurants, hotels and even a catering hall, but I ultimately decided that I lacked the passion to give up all my nights, weekends and holidays for the rest of my life, so I decided to pursue a different path. I love to travel, and have spent extensive amounts of time in Spain; first studying abroad, and then teaching English. I also am very active, and spend lots of time each week running, biking around the city, doing yoga or going to the gym. Once I receive my MBA, I either hope to move into a consulting role at Hay Group, or I hope to re-enter the hospitality field as an HR professional in the corporate headquarters of a hotel group. t

CHRISTOPHER ABTCenter City cohort

I graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2007 with a BS in Criminal Justice and International Relations. Immediately following graduation I was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and was assigned to the USS MONTEREY CG 61 in Norfolk, Virginia. During my

time onboard I served as First Lieutenant from July 2007 to July 2009 and then as Fire Control Officer until I departed in July 2012. Following the MONTEREY, I spent a year assigned to the United States Sixth Fleet based out of Naples, Italy where I worked with USN, NATO, and partner nations on missile defense. Currently, I am stationed at AEGIS Technical Representative in Moorestown, New Jersey as the Combat Systems department head. I am married to Anna Abt, currently pursuing a doctorate in neuroscience at Drexel University. t

MICHAEL BLISARDBartley cohort

I have worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Greene Tweed since August of 2008, after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a mechanical engineering degree. My main job function includes seal and bearing design for landing gears, engines, and various actuators on

commercial and military aircraft. I also evaluate parts from service and testing, review material specifications, and approve engineering drawings. With an MBA degree I hope to advance my career within the Aerospace field as a manager or some other leadership capacity. I am originally from the Philadelphia suburb of Havertown. I am a proud alumnus of St. Joseph’s Prep. I am a complete Philadelphia sports fanatic, which is all too often depressing (see Eagles vs. Bucks, last game at the Vet). I was married to my beautiful wife, Victoria on May 29, 2011. We currently live in Springfield. t

KARA BOLGERCenter City cohort

I work in the Wealth Management division of Brown Brothers Harriman as a Senior Relationship Associate. Prior to that, I worked in sales for an asset management firm. My undergraduate degree is in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, where I also played

Varsity Field Hockey. I love sports, both playing and watching. I am an avid runner and I recently visited London for the 2012 Summer Olympics. I look forward to my MBA coursework and hope to use my experience and degree to move into a management position. t

KRISTIN CAIAZZOCenter City cohort

I am from Princeton, NJ and have a Bachelor’s degree in finance from The University of Pittsburgh’s Business School. I began my career with Vanguard in 2008 in an accelerated, one year rotational, financial program. Upon completion on the program, I spent over two years valuing and

pricing Vanguard’s funds based on all equity holdings. In this role, I led projects that greatly improved the efficiency and accuracy of Vanguard’s valuation methodology. In 2011, I leveraged my strong communication, client-first mentality and leadership skills and joined Flagship® to serve high-net worth clients ($1MM+ of investable assets). My role as a Relationship Associate allows me to develop and manage client relationships while employing a consultative approach to identify, articulate and align product solutions with each strategic goal and investment objective. My outside interests include volunteering in the community, traveling, playing sports and spending time with my family and friends. t

RYAN BYRNECenter City cohort

I have worked at Canon Financial Services in Mount Laurel, NJ since March of 2011. As a Portfolio Management Specialist, I maintain and support a portfolio of active Canon leases. I work with authorized Canon dealers, as well as end user customers, to customize lease

requirements, resolve inquiries and generate new business for the Canon brand. Prior to joining Canon Financial, I was a Funds Support Specialist at Interactive Data Corporation outside of Boston. I graduated from Tufts University in Medford, MA in 2007 with a degree in Economics. Growing up in New England, my interests include clam chowdah and all things Boston sports. I also enjoy jumping into ice cold water and being electrocuted while participating in Tough Mudders. I plan to utilize my MBA to acquire the tools necessary for a future in finance management and to gain exposure to larger scale projects within my organization. t

ALI CANNONICenter City cohort

I have worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, since 2007. I have held a few positions over my six-year tenure, including financial statistics analyst, retail risk analyst, surveillance analyst and most recently a position as an analyst in the financial monitoring group. I grew up in southwestern

PA, in a small town called Charleroi about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. I love to travel, read and explore the city with my boyfriend, friends and family. My undergraduate degree is in Economics and Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I hope to expand my knowledge of business with my MBA and meet new contacts. t

CHRISTOPHER CASWELLBartley cohort

I transitioned to my current role as a Financial Analyst at NRG Energy in March 2013. At NRG, I work as part of the East Region Asset Management group, which is responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s fleet of power plants in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. My primary responsibilities include financial modeling for plant projects

and repowerings and developing valuations for plant acquisitions and divestitures. Prior to NRG, I worked as a project finance analyst at Tangent Energy Solutions. Before Tangent, I studied at Penn State where I graduated with a BS in Energy Business and Finance. Throughout my undergrad career, I held several internship positions, including roles at Drugstore.com and General Motors. I am pursuing my MBA to gain a broader understanding of various business functions, to sharpen my strategic acumen and to strengthen my finance “chops.” I also hope to improve my oral communication skills. Outside of work and school, I like to golf and run – since beginning the MBA program, I have run the Philly Rock and Roll Half-Marathon and the Broad Street Run. I enjoy listening to live music and occasionally I play instruments for fun. I am a craft beer enthusiast and I love grilling-out. t

MICHAEL CARITECenter City cohort

I have worked at South Jersey Energy Solutions, the non-regulated arm of South Jersey Industries, since 2009. As a Manager in Project Development, I am responsible for sourcing projects, maintaining customer and developer relationships and analyzing potential project feasibility both financially and

practically. I have a BS in Energy, Business and Finance from Penn State University with minors in Economics and Italian Language. As one of the younger members of our company’s business development team, I am expecting my MBA to expand my knowledge in team dynamics and management so I can provide a greater benefit to the BD team. I have lived in South Jersey my whole life, and am, of course, an extremely frustrated Philadelphia sports fan. t

JOSEPH CAMBARERIBartley cohort

I have worked at Boeing as a Structural Engineer on the 787 Dreamliner since 2008. I grew up in the suburbs of New York City as an avid Yankees fan and appreciate the enthusiasm Philadelphia has for its home teams. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2008 and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University in 2012. I have a passion for real estate investing and personal finance and could see myself in those fields, which is a major reason why I am pursuing the MBA. Upon completing the degree, I plan on stepping into a management role within Boeing or seeking a position in a different field entirely. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports such as tennis, football and baseball. t

MYKHAYLO CHERNENKOBartley cohort

I have worked as the computer systems architect and network administrator at multiple subsidiaries of Berwind Corporation since October 2005. Prior to that I have worked as a programmer at a telecommunication company. I hold Masters in Linguistics

from Gorlovka Institute of Foreign Languages, Ukraine and Bachelors of Science in Information Sciences from Gwynedd-Mercy College. Being an entrepreneur, and being engaged in multiple foreign and domestic ventures, I view the MBA program as the next logical step in advancing myself in the world of business as well as in my current organization. I enjoy spending free time with my family, working out at the gym, playing tennis and running. I am also very fond of international travel and reading any type of literature. t

MATTHEW CLEMENTEBartley cohort

I have worked in New Product Development at Johnson & Johnson since 2006. I have contributed to the development of drug eluting stents, managed production lines for vascular technologies in Mexico, led the development of software and advanced diabetes management

systems as well as developed novel mechanical devices. In my current role at Unilife Corporation I am working on developing wearable drug delivery systems to address the unmet needs of pharmaceutical companies developing large-molecule drugs targeted to treat a range of acute, chronic and palliative diseases. I grew up in Naples, Florida and am a certified Rescue Diver. My undergraduate degree is in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami. While I’ve enjoyed a career in product development, I have become more interested in business model innovation, and hope to gain a broader perspective of marketing and finance through the Fast Track MBA program at Villanova. t

AMIT DUTTACenter City cohort

After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Engineering Business Minor, I moved to Philadelphia for a job at OSIsoft. Currently working as a Field Service Engineer, I work directly with clients in training and maintaining a reliable data

management infrastructure through installations and upgrades. I have enjoyed traveling around the US and occasionally to some international sites for work; after a work trip to Frankfurt earlier this year, I took a two week backpacking trip around 6 countries in Eastern Europe. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, cooking and just trying new things (skydiving is next on my list!). I believe an MBA will allow me to broaden my understanding of the business environment and help me transition into a more management position where I have more influence in company decisions. t

MATTHEW ENGLERBartley cohort

I have worked at Gap International, a boutique management consulting firm in Springfield, PA since 2008. I am accountable for Gap International’s online branding and social media execution, as well as the General Manager of the New England region of our Executive Services Department.

My undergraduate degree is in Communication from the University of Delaware, with minors in English, Journalism, and Political Science. In my spare time you’ll find me on the soccer pitch, the golf course or down at the stadiums supporting the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and Sixers. I am eager to develop my passion for marketing and growing businesses through the Fast Track Program at Villanova. t

MICHAEL FREIBERGCenter City cohort

I have worked at Cigna Group Insurance for a little over a year now where I recently graduated from the underwriting leadership training and risk assessment program. At Cigna I work on a team that underwrites group life, accident and disability insurance for middle market sized

employers in the southeast region of the country. I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and after graduating with a degree in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh decided to move back home to be close to friends and family. I enjoy playing on intramural sports teams around the city and most certainly cheering on my favorite Philadelphia sports team whenever possible. Through the Villanova MBA program I am hoping to broaden my knowledge of international business and at work move into a position that would involve managing overseas markets. t

BARRY GESSNERCenter City cohort

I’ve worked at Energy Plus (recently bought by NRG Energy), a retail electricity and natural gas supplier, since 2011 in the Wholesale Operations department. I am responsible for cost forecasting, scheduling, procurement and various market analysis for over 200,000

customers in nine states. Despite starting my career a few years ago in Florida at Liberty Power, another retail electric provider, I was born and raised in Bucks County. I graduated from Penn State in 2008 with a degree in Economics and a minor in Energy Economics. I really enjoy working in the energy industry and plan to continue pursuing my career in that sector. I hope that an MBA will enable continued growth in my industry. In my spare time I enjoy homebrewing beer and playing golf. t

NICHOLAS FUNCHIONCenter City cohort

I have been working at Penn Beer Distributors, Inc. in Philadelphia since 2010 as a Brand Manager. We are a family owned wholesale operation that represents the largest global brewer in the industry as well as a number of small breweries from around the country in our local market.

In my current role I manage suppliers and sales people. I also develop and implement sales and marketing plans for the brands I am responsible for. Prior to this I worked in a number of roles in sales and marketing for Anheuser Busch InBev in both New York City and Boston. My undergraduate degree is in History from Boston College, 2005. I grew up outside of Philadelphia and am excited to be back. In my free time I love to travel, exercise, gain new experiences and spend time with friends and family. I hope to someday lead our company, and I am pursuing my MBA in an effort to be the better prepared for the challenges and responsibilities that come along with this goal. t

SALVATORE FILIPPELLOBartley cohort

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 with a BA in PPE (Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics). After undergraduate, I attended the Villanova University School of Law. I graduated from Villanova Law in 2012. Throughout my law school tenure, I worked as a

consultant and manager of a medical corporation, Healthstep, Inc. There, I furthered my interest in business and cultivated my management and negotiation abilities. I am currently a first year associate at KML Law Group, P.C. in Philadelphia. While I have a keen interest in the law, I also have an equal interest in pursuing a career in business. I know that obtaining an education from the Villanova School of Business will be an enormous resource for me to reach my potential as both a transactions lawyer and a businessperson. t

TAMMIE GUTMANCenter City cohort

My professional experience is in assessing commercial opportunity for companies within the life science sector. I moved from Boston to Philadelphia to join Teva Pharmaceuticals, the largest US pharmaceutical company by volume in the United States. In my current

role at Teva I guide corporate strategic planning. I graduated from Brandeis University with a BS degree in both biology and neuroscience. Although you may never tell from my accent, I am originally from Texas. When I was in middle school I lived in Israel for two years - which I still consider to be the best two years of my life. Throughout this FastTrack program I hope to strengthen my knowledge of finance and learn how to successfully employ best business practices. I am eager to apply learned skills without delay and believe this intensive part-time program will provide me with this opportunity. I look forward having engaging discussion with you all - sharing ideas and fueling off of each other’s enthusiasm. t

ALISON GROCHALACenter City cohort

I have worked in the Healthcare industry for over four years and within this time have actually had the same amount of jobs. I graduated from UConn in 2008 with a business degree in Healthcare Management. From there, I spent time in three different healthcare advertising agencies in NYC

where I managed the development of promotional and sales support collateral for different pharmaceutical drugs. Shifting gears within the industry, I am now an Account Manager for a healthcare insurance firm, managing mostly self-inured prescription benefit plans. With my MBA I hope to narrow in on where I want to see my career develop for a more long-term commitment to a company and career path. I love to spend my summers in Ocean City, NJ and winters out west snowboarding. I love to cook (and therefore eat!), bike ride, travel, read and relax with friends and family. t

RACHEL GORDONCenter City cohort

I have been at Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, NJ since January 2010. As a Program Integrator for the Aegis Weapon System Modernization aboard naval ships, I act as the liaison across all functions areas which include Program Managers, Leads, finance, planning, engineers and

control account managers. In this role, I maintain Moorestown site compliance with DCMA Earned Value standards and expectations by performing to government guidelines, supporting program/customer reviews and demonstrate proficiency in all Control Account Manager duties in support of the corporate Program Performance Management Directive. Previous to my employment at Lockheed Martin, I received my Bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey in Mathematics and played Varsity Lacrosse. I hope to gain the necessary skills and business knowledge to further my career at LM with my MBA from Villanova. In my free time, I love to play sports, hang on the beach and read. t

JAPBIR GILLBartley cohort

While I’m currently reveling in my ‘free agent’ status, I’ve previously held positions of Sr Financial Analyst at Styron LLC, Finance Manager at Godiva Chocolatier, Business Analyst at AOL TimeWarner and Investment Analyst at General Electric. In my professional career I’ve specialized in

international financial leadership and value creation through data valuation and analysis. I hope to leverage my financial leadership along with the Fast Track MBA in becoming an leader in innovation and strategic initiatives. In addition, I’ve held non-profit Board positions at The One Less Foundation, Artists On The Brink and The State News. I received my Bachelors of Science in Finance and Economics at Michigan State University. I’m an avid competitor and enjoy any sport, albeit my specialty resides in triathlons and running. t

JENNIFER HUGHESBartley cohort

I have worked at Vanguard as a Processor in Pension Operations since June of 2010. I process pension-related life events for participants and recently have been heavily involved in several pension plan terminations. My long-term goal is to get into Vanguard’s International division, and I expect that

a Villanova MBA with a focus in International business will help to make that a reality. I graduated from Penn State University in 2009 with a BA in International Politics and minors in Business and French. I love traveling and doing things outside; although I’m more of a warm weather person and prefer the summer for outdoor concerts and Phillies games, I’ll also head out in the winter to snowboard. I cannot start my day without breakfast and coffee, and if I was stranded on a deserted island and could only have one thing, it would probably be my golden retriever. t

J.T. HUTCHINSONCenter City cohort

I have worked at PNC Bank since 2007, covering both the Southeastern PA and Florida markets. I began my career in PNC’s corporate development program, and shortly thereafter was assigned to work in PNC’s Public Finance vertical, with a specific focus on governments,

501(c)3’s, and college/universities. We provide advisory services in the capital markets, credit financings and treasury management. I am a 2007 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. I am an avid sports fan and former student athlete, playing both Baseball and Sprint Football at Penn. I also participate in Philadelphia Reads, which is a mentor program that focuses on teaching Philadelphia elementary school students to read. I aim to leverage the VSB MBA program to continue to advance in the field of banking, with a more specific focus on the capital markets and corporate utilities. t

MAURA HOBSONBartley cohort

I have worked at Merck & Co., Inc. since 2008 and am currently a Scientist in the Vaccine Manufacturing Sciences & Commercialization department. Prior to joining Merck, I completed a bachelor’s degree in Biology at Bucknell University and then a master’s degree in Microbiology

and Immunology from Boston University. I am obtaining an MBA to broaden my experience in non-technical areas. I am expecting my MBA to provide me the background and skills to pursue opportunities that are more business focused within the pharmaceutical industry. In my free time I enjoy traveling, keeping active (running & yoga) and more recently, planning my upcoming wedding! t

PETER KAREHACenter City cohort

I have been a Health & Group Benefits consultant at Mercer since April of 2008. In this role, I help my clients strategically manage the cost and effectiveness of the healthcare benefits they offer their employees. Prior to that, I worked for a year at a regional consulting firm in a similar

role. I graduated with a degree in Economics and a minor in Math and Spanish from Gettysburg College in 2006. I love to travel and experience different cultures - in school, I studied abroad in Seville, Spain and my first job out of college was teaching Physical Education in Shaoxing, China at a foreign languages college. I play soccer and enjoy golfing, running and being outdoors, in general. I was born and raised in Allentown, PA and one way I’d like to use my MBA is to play a strategic role in the economic development of that community. t

KATHLEEN KELLEHERBartley cohort

I have worked as a Manufacturing Supervisor at Merck & Co. since June of 2008. In my role as a supervisor, I am responsible for managing both the scientific and business aspects of the Hepatitis A vaccine bulk manufacturing process. I received my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from

Lehigh University in 2008. I hope that getting my MBA from Villanova will help round out my highly technical background and give me the skills needed for future roles in management in the pharmaceutical industry. In my free time I like to travel, cook and spend time with family and friends. In the summer months, you can find me at the Jersey shore, where a group of college friends and I have rented a house for the past four summers! t

MAY ANN LIBartley cohort

I have been a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin since 2008. As a Systems Engineer, I work in the test division of a major software program. I develop testing procedures, test software and supervise test activities. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in

Finance and Aerospace Engineering. I loved my time at Texas and will always be a diehard Longhorn. I enjoy traveling to new places and meeting new people. I’ve been to four continents so far but would love to make that seven someday. I also have a huge love of all things Disney and would love to work there after graduation. I have been to Walt Disney World four times in the past two years and I still can’t get enough! t

MATTHEW LOCKERMANCenter City cohort

I have been working at Lockheed Martin since 2008. I first started as a mechanical engineer where I designed, tested and integrated electronic enclosures for submarine sonar applications. Recently, I have transitioned to a planning and risk and opportunity management role.

In this new job role I manage resources, schedules, budgets and performance metrics as a support function to the program management office. I received my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University in 2007. I enjoy playing and watching sports such as football, baseball, soccer and lacrosse. I am also very active and enjoy going to the gym. I am happy to be back in Philadelphia. I love exploring the city and trying new places to eat and going to happy hours. If I have time or the money I like to travel and l am looking forward to going on the international immersions. t

MICHAEL KENEHANBartley cohort

I have been a Manager with an accounting firm outside Philadelphia for the last three years. We specialize in identifying abandoned and unclaimed property for various state clients and provide a variety of consulting services. Prior to this job, I was employed as an Internal

Auditor - Team Leader within a Fortune 500 company who specialized in the wholesale distribution of building products. I have a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh and am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In my spare time I enjoy golfing, skiing, sailing and spending my summers in Avalon, NJ. t

AMINUAL KHANCenter City cohort

I joined Johnson & Johnson in 2007 as part of the IT Leadership Development Program (ITLDP). While in the leadership program I had the opportunity to work at various roles including Project Management and Supply Chain IT. At my current role, as the Digital IT Lead, I project manage

implementation of digital assets and lead the consumer sector IT strategy for Search Engine Optimization. I have a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. With an MBA from Villanova I expect to enhance my business acumen in Finance and International Business to eventually take on a more global role. I’m big into playing sports. In my free time I usually play soccer, run or play pool. I am also very interested in technology startups so I spend lot of time reading technology blogs. t

ERIC MARANOBartley cohort

After receiving my Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University in June 2007, I accepted a position in the Building Efficiency division of Johnson Controls Inc. My current role, as a Systems Account Executive, entails technical consulting and sales for technology

contracts, building automation systems and HVAC equipment in the new construction and retrofit markets. While my past work history has involved engineering research for the Department of Defense and a medical device company, I hope to enhance my skill set through the Villanova MBA Fast Track program and work to become a leader within my company. In my free time I enjoy playing golf, tennis and ice hockey. I also love to travel. t

THERESA MALONEYCenter City cohort

I have worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers since 2010. As a Transfer Pricing Senior Associate, I engage in the provision of international economic and tax consulting services for Philadelphia Metro-based clients. I graduated from Villanova University in 2010 with a BS

in Economics and a BA in International Business. Born and raised in a small town on Lake Michigan, I absolutely love the beach. I enjoy strength training and fitness in my free time and am looking to join a yoga studio soon. As someone who loves to travel and is interested in working abroad during my career, I hope to develop my skills and knowledge from an international perspective through the Fast Track MBA program. t

ANDREA LOULAKISCenter City cohort

I have worked for Johnson & Johnson for two years and am currently working for McNeil Nutritionals. As an Associate Brand Manager on LACTAID®, I am responsible for building and executing programs to engage with consumers. This includes digital executions, print and television

ads, partnerships, HCP outreach and other in and out of home executions. J&J is unique in that marketing is responsible for managing the P&L; as a result I am also responsible for the brand’s forecasting and financial reporting. My undergraduate degree is from Villanova University; I majored in both Marketing and International Business. I am going back to school for my MBA to secure the tools I need to continue to be influential within my current role at J&J. In my free time, I love to explore the city with friends and try out new restaurants! t

ADAM LOYACKCenter City cohort

I have been working for Dow Chemical (formerly Rohm and Haas) since 2003 after graduating from Lehigh University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. My current role is Global Demand Manager for our Performance Monomers division, but I have spent most of my career in engineering

roles including research & development, capital projects and manufacturing. I enjoy working with new technology and hope to use my MBA to further develop the skills necessary to pursue a position in ventures and business development. My favorite hobbies include soccer, salsa (both dancing and the condiment) and traveling. t

CAMERON MCGETTIGANCenter City cohort

My Undergraduate Degree is from Villanova University in Finance and International Economics. I am currently a B2B Foodservice Marketing Manager at J&J Snack Foods in Pennsauken, NJ. J&J Snack Foods is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor

of niche snack food products for the foodservice and retail industry. Our product portfolio consists of SuperPretzel, ICEE, Whole Fruit Products, etc. With my MBA degree, I am hoping to gain a formalized Marketing education and further my career in both B2B and B2C marketing. I enjoy working out, shopping, traveling and spending time with friends and family. t

ANDREW MATTHEWSCenter City cohort

I have worked at Bank of America as a business financial officer for the Merrill Lynch Trust Company and U.S. Trust Fiduciary Solutions Group. Previous to that, I worked in several different finance roles throughout Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as part of a rotational program. I graduated from

Penn State in 2007 with a degree in Finance with a minor in Legal Environment of Business. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, boating, snowboarding, running and traveling. I’m expecting my MBA to further my study in finance and more specifically the investment management industry. t

MATTHEW MCGILLBartley cohort

I have been trading precious metals for Johnson Matthey for over a year and before that worked for JPMorgan’s Investment Bank for seven years. As a commodities trader, I make markets to dealers and industrial customers for physical and investment purposes. I grew up in Sanatoga, PA

and went to Penn State where I received a BS in Finance and an International Business minor in 2005. I am hoping that my MBA will give me the tools necessary to boost my career to the next level. In my spare time I am a triathlete; last year I completed my first Ironman and I have a goal of doing the Hawaii Ironman one day. I also devote time to volunteering for the LLS and Boy Scouts. I dedicate most fall weekends to PSU and Eagles football and enjoy spending time painting or going on adventures with my girlfriend and two Manchester terriers. t

ROMAN MASLENNIKOVCenter City cohort

I have worked as a senior financial analyst at PHH Mortgage since July 2011. Prior to that, I worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers auditing and consulting for large financial companies, based in the Washington D.C. area. I received a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration

from Drexel University in 2006 while my favorite class I took in college was the History of World War I. This summer I went on vacation in Canada and while in Montreal, I happened to stumble upon the largest music festival in the world of French language musicians. t

JORDAN MILFORDBartley cohort

I am currently working as a product development engineer for Depuy-Synthes (a newly acquired company of Johnson & Johnson) designing and developing spinal medical devices. However, I am looking to transfer to another division within the company possibly in a marketing role. Previous

to that I worked for Biomet Trauma developing implants for upper extremity fractures/deformities. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006 with a degree in mechanical engineering. In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, cooking, brewing beer and tinkering with anything mechanical or electronic. I find that most of my free time now is spent with my wife, Maureen, getting our home ready for our first child who will be joining our family around Thanksgiving of this year. t

JOSEPH MULHERNBartley cohort

For the past two years, I’ve been an engineer at PJM Interconnection, a Regional Transmission Organization that operates the electric power system and wholesale electric market in 13 states and the District of Columbia. My work has involved performing analysis of transmission

outages, contributing to the development of in-house software tools and integrating new smart grid technologies into operation. I received an M.Eng. in Energy Systems Engineering from Lehigh University in 2010, and I remain active in the program by serving as a judge at poster presentations and attending networking events for students. I received a BS in Physics from Villanova University in 2008. I am pursuing an MBA with the goals of developing my leadership skills and exploring my interests in strategic management and marketing so that I can advance to being an innovative and influential leader in the dynamic energy industry. t

LAKSHMI MURALIBartley cohort

I currently work at Document Solutions Group, clinical trials, as a software engineer since January 2011. Prior to this i have worked with SAP Labs, Honeywell Technologies in India.I graduated from BITS, Pilani, India in 2004 with a Bachelors in Information systems. Being a hardcore techie I

would like to gain business skills through the MBA Fast Track program. I enjoy trekking and I am a member of Youth Hostel of India and have done a few “National Himalayan Trekking Expeditions”. t

RYAN OTTBartley cohort

I earned my bachelors in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and Certificate in Accountancy from Villanova University. I have been working at Teva Pharmaceuticals for the last 5+ years starting as a Scientist formulating generic drugs, then as an account manager in sales of Active

Pharmaceutical Ingredients to third parties and currently as Director of North American Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Sourcing/Procurement. In my current role, I select and purchase from the API manufacturer who will best position Teva to compete in the generic marketplace by ensuring that they meet Teva’s legal, regulatory, quality and cost requirements. I plan to utilize my Villanova MBA by building skills not developed through my career to transition into a leadership role in my family company which manufactures specialty chemicals. I enjoy exercising and finished my first triathlon in May although I’m not convinced I’ll do another anytime soon. t

FRANCESCO REALECenter City cohort

I have worked for AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation since 2006. As Senior Commodity Manager, I am responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Contract Development and New Product Introduction within the Supply Chain organization. I am bilingual with an undergraduate degree in Italian

from Temple University. This has helped me significantly at my company, which has its headquarters near Milan. While I enjoy Supply Chain, I plan on using my MBA to allow me to move into a role with greater influence across the company. To do so, I have focused on electives outside of my day-to-day experience such as Finance and Marketing. My long-term career goal is to manage a portion, if not all, of an international company. I am an avid traveler and have four trips planned within 2014, including the World Cup in Brazil. I also plan on taking advantage of Villanova’s Winter Immersion program in Australia to see family that I have never met. t

JUSTIN PHILIPSCenter City cohort

I have worked with General Electric - Energy since 2008. Beginning with their Operations Management Leadership Program, I moved from Greenville, SC to Houston, TX and finally ended up in Philadelphia as the Manager of Shop Operations for an industrial repairs service facility.

I have a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and am a diehard Wolverine (but have quickly become an Eagles fan as well). I am a runner and tri-athlete, which helps justify my passion for eating lots of food. I live in the Italian Market with my wife and dog (who is an actual dingo!). It is my hope that the Fast Track MBA at VSB will aid in my development to succeed in the global business world and allow me to network with peers that challenge me intellectually. t

RALPH NAVARRETTEBartley cohort

I have worked at Baker Hughes in several different sales and support roles since 2000. Most recently, as the Field Manager for Northeast Refining, I manage a team of sales representatives and technicians responsible for providing chemical solutions to petroleum refiners.

We allow refineries to make money processing the most distressed and undesirable crude oils. Having graduated from the University of Delaware in 1998 as a Chemical Engineer, I expect my Villanova MBA will allow me to expand my influence and make a greater impact as a business manager. My free time is spent primarily with my family and coaching my children’s sports teams. t

TYLER SAVAGECenter City cohort

I have been working for Lockheed Martin for a little over 3 years. I was hired out of school into their Operations Leadership Development Program where I rotated through roles in manufacturing, project management, subcontracts and quality. My current role is an

Industrial Engineer where I focus on manufacturing process improvement. In my spare time I enjoy playing hockey, fishing, skiing and anything else outdoors. Prior to moving to Philadelphia I lived in Colorado for a year. I received my BS in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University in 2009. My reason for pursuing an MBA is to strengthen my overall business knowledge with the hope of eventually moving into a functional leader position. t

ANDREW RIDELLACenter City cohort

I graduated from Kalamazoo College with a BA in psychology in 2007. After graduation, I moved to New Jersey and began working for a long-term care company. While there, I performed the roles of Marketing Director and Residential Administrator. I currently work for Accolade Inc., where I consult

with clients who need assistance understanding and utilizing their health insurance benefits. After completing my MBA, I hope to find a position in healthcare consulting or lobbying. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, watching Tigers baseball and trying new restaurants in Philadelphia. t

ALEXANDRA RICKERSONBartley cohort

I currently work at Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company, where I have been a business Analyst since June 2011. In this role I am the business owner for the client management system and work heavily with MIS reporting for

the Custom Accounts division. Prior to joining HSB, I spent three years as a consultant for IBM Global Business Services. I graduated from Lafayette College in 2008 with a BA in Engineering and a minor in Spanish. As an engineering major with a more technical background, I hope to gain additional business skills through the MBA Fast Track program to assist with strategic decision making and help me advance within my company. In my free time, I enjoy running and participate in several road races each year. I also volunteer with and foster dogs for an animal rescue organization called Finding Shelter. I love an adventure and try to get out of the country at least once a year. t

KYLE REISCHMANNBartley cohort

I am from Denver, CO and went to the University of Colorado for undergrad. I received a BSBA in Finance from the Leeds School of Business. I have been in Philadelphia for just under two years now and work for Bank of New York Mellon as an intermediary equity and managed accounts trader. I plan

to use my MBA to advance myself in this field and move into a management role. My interests include good music, good company, snowboarding and basically anything involving the outdoors. t

LEAH SULLIVANBartley cohort

I am currently working in a Product Management role for First Quality Enterprises, a consumer products manufacturer in King of Prussia. We produce many items under the labels of major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Sam’s Club, Rite Aid and Walgreens. I grew up in Florida, and

attended Stetson University, where I majored in International Business with minors in Family Business and German. I am looking forward to meeting new people through the MBA Fast-Track program and learning more about different industries and perspectives in the process. I love the outdoors - the beach, the mountains and just about everything in between. I also like to read and play cards. t

STEPHEN TOWNBartley cohort

I have worked at Lincoln Financial Group since February of 2011. I currently serve two roles, one as a registered representative for Lincoln’s Registered Investment Advisors initiative. The second role is within Lincoln’s Retirement Plan Services division where I function as an Internal

Retirement Consultant focusing on asset retention. Although I have enjoyed my time in financial services I am looking to branch out into an analyst or marketing role. I enjoy cooking, golf and spending time with my daughter. My undergraduate degree is a BS with a focus on finance from Villanova University, 2003. I hope a MBA from Villanova’s Fast Track Program will help facilitate my career change. t

THOMAS THOMPSONCenter City cohort

I have worked for Braskem America in Philadelphia since February of 2011. It is the U.S. headquarters of a Brazilian petrochemical company, where I work in Controlling, responsible for the Industrial organization. I was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, received my undergraduate degree in

Business from the University of Delaware and then moved to Manhattan where I worked in corporate finance for a number of years. While I’m happy to be back home, my goal is to complete the Fast Track MBA program at Villanova and then pursue an international position with my company. Back when I had free time, I enjoyed traveling, cooking and was involved in multiple leagues with the Philadelphia Sport and Social Club. t

MELISSA SHAHCenter City cohort

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing through Drexel University’s Business and Engineering program in 2010. Since then I have been working as a Life, Disability, and Accident insurance Underwriter for Cigna Corporation. While I have enjoyed this role, I am

looking to shift my career path more towards finance and management. Through the right electives, I am expecting the Villanova’s Fast Track MBA program to help sharpen the skills necessary to make this career change. In my free time, I enjoy less analytical thinking and have engaged in hobbies such as painting, sketching and photography. t

JAMES WEIGANDCenter City cohort

I have worked at Deloitte since April, 2011. As a Project Controller at Deloitte, I am responsible for forecasting and tracking the financials on various consulting projects at the firm. This involves a lot of interaction with the senior managers and partners. Prior to Deloitte, I worked

as a financial analyst at Lockheed Martin in Arlington, VA and Cherry Hill, NJ. I graduated from Drexel in 2008 with a degree in Business Administration with concentrations in finance and accounting. I am originally from Hamilton, NJ. My hobbies include tennis, squash, traveling to Europe and watching sports. I am an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. I look forward to meeting everyone at Villanova! t

KEVIN WATSONCenter City cohort

I have worked at Morgan Stanley in Conshohocken, PA since June 2011. I work in the private equity fund of funds client service/sales team within the Alternative Investment Partners group. Prior to this position, I worked for Hamilton Lane Advisors, a private equity asset management

firm, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. I have a Bachelors of Science in Management from Providence College. I am expecting to my MBA will provide the leadership and skills to succeed as an executive in financial sales and business development. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, Philadelphia sport teams and college basketball. t

DOUGLAS TYREBartley cohort

I have worked in client services and investment operations at Echo Point Investment Management, LLC since its formation in October 2010. Prior to Echo Point, I had worked at Invesco, Morgan Stanley Investment Management and the Vanguard Group. I received my undergraduate degree

in Hotel Administration from Cornell University in 2002. In the Fast Track MBA program, I am interested in deepening my knowledge in finance, leadership and strategic-decision making to further advance my career in the financial services industry. I grew up in the Philadelphia area and currently live in Drexel Hill with my wife Nina, son David and black lab George. t

KYLE TURNERCenter City cohort

I have worked at BPG Properties, Ltd since August of 2008. I work on BPG’s institutional marketing and acquisition teams as a financial analyst targeting both new investors and investments. I studied finance at Franklin and Marshall College and began my real estate investment management

career upon graduation. I decided to get my MBA in order to further develop my analytic skill set and advance within my current career of real estate investing and further build my entrepreneurial skill set. I am a former college athlete (football) and continue to stay active through various events; triathlons, Tough Mudder, CrossFit, biking, running and different sports. I spend my free time hanging out with friends and golfing; where I am a member of the GAP Team (Golf Association of Philadelphia) at Tavistock Country Club. t

LESLIE WHEELINGBartley cohort

I started at Clemens Food Group in 2010 as an Associate Market Solutions Manager, and moved into the Marketing Insights Manager position in 2011. In this position I manage syndicated data flows and analysis for foodservice, retail and alternative channels. I also have a passion for

leadership and people development. Currently I serve on my company´s Leadership Steering Committee and directing our Leadership 201 class and undergraduate onboarding program. Prior to working at the Clemens Food Group I spent two years working as an International Market Analyst in Santiago, Chile. In that position I worked with Pennsylvania companies in a variety of industries ranging from mining equipment manufacturers to potato chips. t

MARK WICOFFBartley cohort

I have worked as an Internal Auditor at Endo Pharmaceuticals in Chadds Ford, PA since September 2011. Prior to that, I worked as an external auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers for three years, primarily working on clients in the manufacturing and Healthcare industries. I have Bachelors of Science

degrees in Accounting and Agricultural Business Management from Penn State University. I hope to use my MBA to further my career in the accounting field, and to eventually start my own business in the field of agriculture. I enjoy both playing and watching sports, and also enjoy traveling. I am a huge Penn State football fan, and my family and I traveled to London for a week for the 2012 Olympics. t

BILL YEOWCenter City cohort

I attended undergrad at Drexel University and graduated in 2008 as a Finance and Accounting major. I am currently working at Comcast as a financial analyst in Subscriber reporting, and plan on using my MBA to move up within the organization. My interests outside of work and school

include playing and watching sports (the Eagles and the Sixers are my favorite teams), reading books (currently reading A Song of Ice and Fire series) and watching television; The Wire, Friday Night Lights and Breaking Bad are some of my favorite shows. t

J. RYAN ZAMBONBartley cohort

I currently work as a business technology manager at Weber Display & Packaging, a manufacturer of corrugated boxes and displays. Previously, I was a senior associate with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP in Washington, DC in their Analytic and Forensic Technology service line, providing data analytics services to the

Department of Homeland Security on the Transportation Security Administration’s Secure Flight program. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University with majors in Operations & Information Management and New & Small Business Management. I am expecting my MBA to provide me with the skills necessary to grow into a broader management position with oversight of various corporate functions. In my free time, I am a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and an avid outdoorsman. I also play several instruments and enjoy playing in casual bands with my friends. t

DANIEL ZIEGLERCenter City cohort

I graduated from Rider University, magna cum laude, in May 2009 with a dual degrees in Finance and Entrepreneurial Studies. Previously working at Johnson & Johnson, I accepted a full time position with PNC Bank’s leadership development program, called ACCEL, upon

graduation. After a year of rotational training, I became an Officer in their business banking group doing commercial relationship managing. In May 2012, I became an Assistant Vice President and moved into management, where I currently manager a team of bankers in Princeton NJ. With my MBA, I plan to get involved in more strategic business roles within PNC. My hobbies include all sports, SCUBA diving, traveling, and exploring the dining opportunities of Philly, among other things. t

ERIC ZAHNISERCenter City cohort

I currently work as an asset manager at GSA and have worked there since 2008. Prior to that, I worked as a credit analyst in the banking industry. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with a minor in business administration from Shepherd University. I plan to use my MBA and

the skills I learn to further my career in government and/or commercial real estate. I am also interested in new ventures and entrepreneurial endeavors. My other interests include public policy, economics, investing, and sustainability. I enjoy watching interviews by Charlie Rose and my favorite magazine is The Atlantic. I also enjoy working out and running. I like to travel and previously backpacked from Singapore to Thailand. t

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