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One of the highest awards PASFAA has to bestow upon an individual is that of Life Membership. The award is given to individuals who have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to student financial aid. No one may receive the award more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Nominations are reviewed by PASFAA Executive Council. Life Membership is awarded upon approval by a majority of the PASFAA Executive Council, given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque. The "Honorary" designation applies to individuals who are not eligible to be Regular members of the Association at the time of the award. In accordance with Article III of PASFAA's Constitution, Regular membership shall be limited to persons employed by institutions of post-secondary education located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who are responsible for the administration of student financial aid and/or having the authority to award aid.
Linda Anderson, Past Vice President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Carnegie Mellon University
Bonnie Lee Behm, Past President of PASFAA Director, Financial Assistance Villanova University
Marian V. Bonney Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh
William Burke, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid The University of Scranton
Colleen Coudriet, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
Representative Charlie Dent (Honorary) U. S. House of Representatives
Cheryl DePaolis, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Gregory L. Gearhart, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Messiah College
Representative William Goodling (Honorary) U. S. House of Representatives
Dr. Kenneth Grugel, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Patty Hladio, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Joan Holleran, PASFAA Newsletter Editor 1997-2008, PASFAA volunteer for more than 25 years Associate Director of State Grant Programs Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Lucretia (Lucky) Hill, former Director of Financial Aid at Keystone Junior College & Lackawanna Junior College Owner of Hill Associates
William A. Irwin, Past President of PASFAA Past President of EASFAA and NASFAA Director of Financial Aid Emeritus, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Samuel Johnson (Honorary) Deputy Director for Federal & Public Relations The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Mary Beth Kelly (Honorary) Special Assistant to the Executive VP, State and Federal Programs The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Rachael L. Lohman, Past President of PASFAA (Honorary) Past President of EASFAA and NASFAA Retired from The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Gary Means, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Westmoreland County Community College
Dallas Martin (Honorary) President, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
Mary Miller, Past President of PASFAA (Honorary) Senior Vice President, Education Services Group The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Scott Miller (Honorary) Director of Federal Relations The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
George Murdoch, First President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Indiana University of Pennsylvania
James Preston (Honorary) President and CEO The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Robert Quinn The Pennsylvania State University Creator of FINAID-L
P. Vincent "Vince" Racculia (Honorary) Executive Vice President The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Donald V. Raley, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Dickinson College
Kenneth R. Reeher (Honorary) Executive Director The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Renee Saleh, Past President of PASFAA Director of Financial Aid Northampton Community College
Gary Smith (Honorary) Senior Vice President The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Sally Stroup (Honorary) Minority Chief of Staff House Education & Labor Committee
Daniel M. Wray (Honorary designation converted to Regular by Executive Council in 2022) Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Christine A. Zuzack, Past President of PASFAA (Honorary) Vice President, State Grant and Special Programs The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Along with Life Membership, one of the highest awards PASFAA has to bestow upon an individual is the Daniel M. Wray Epic Lifetime Achievement Award. Intended for members with at least 15 years of documented accomplishments and sustained high-impact engagement within the association. Individuals may demonstrate eligibility in the following ways: (1) By developing influential tools, events, or frameworks used to advance or sustain the organization; (2) By making meaningful contributions intended to spark volunteerism and engagement; (3) By contributing countless hours and expertise to build or increase sustainability of the association by mentoring others, researching options & opportunities, and/or leading high-return programs. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
PASFAA's Annual Conference 2025
Colleen Coudriet Director of Financial Aid & Military Benefits Outreach, Penn State University World Campus
Jamie Kosh Campus and Professional School Liaison, Penn State University
Inaugural award, given at PASFAA's Annual Conference 2022:
Daniel M. Wray Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
The Distinguished Service Award was created to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to PASFAA through their leadership, activities, and/or research in financial aid. The award recognizes service to the Association over an extended period of professional involvement, not a single event or activity, and is presented to an individual at the annual conference. No one may receive the award more than once. Awarded only at such times as a suitable recipient is identified. The Immediate Past President solicits nominations for this award from four immediate past award recipients and submits nominations to Executive Council for review/approval. Approval by a majority of the Executive Council is necessary. This award is not intended as recognition for PASFAA officers for their service in office. It is given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
Brian Beighley – 2025 Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Julianne Louttit – 2024 Director of Financial Aid Butler County Community College
Dr. Kimberly McCurdy – 2023 Director, Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education PA Department of Education
Alyssa Dobson – 2022 Director of Financial Aid Slippery Rock University of PA
Keri Neidig – 2020 Director of Business Development Sallie Mae
Cheryl DePaolis – 2019 Director of Financial Aid Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Marykay Klara – 2018 Senior Associate Director of Financial Assistance Villanova University
Melissa Ibanez – 2017 Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh – Bradford
Linda Anderson – 2016 Retired/Director of Financial Aid Carnegie Mellon University
Carolyn A. Julian – 2015 Student Aid Adviser The Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg
Dr. David Pearlman – 2014 Director of Student Aid The Pennsylvania State University – Altoona
Daniel M. Wray – 2013 Higher Education Access Partner – South Central Region The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Tonya R. (Anthony) Hsiung – 2012 Assistant Director of Financial Aid Franklin & Marshall College
Greg Gearhart – 2011 Director of Financial Aid Messiah College
Patty Hladio – 2010 Director of Financial Aid Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Julie Salem – 2009 Western Regional Manager The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Joan Holleran – 2008 Associate Director of Financial Aid Kutztown University
Gary A. Means – 2007 Director of Financial Aid Westmoreland County Community College
Kenneth E. Grugel – 2006 Director of Financial Aid Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Sheila E. Checkoway – 2005 Vice President Key Education Resources
William R. Burke – 2004 Director of Financial Aid University of Scranton
Bonnie Lee Behm – 2003 Director of Financial Aid Villanova University
P. Vincent Racculia – 2002 Executive Vice President, State Grant & Federal Programs The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Georgia K. Prell – 2001 Director of Financial Aid East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Betty Davis – 2000 Assistant Dean of Financial Aid Community College of Allegheny County
John Pergolin – 1999 Director of Financial Aid St. Joseph's University
Christine A. Zuzack – 1998 Associate Director of Financial Aid Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Gary D. Smith – 1997 Senior Vice President for State and Federal Programs The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Mary Andrews Miller – 1996 Director of Financial Aid Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Rachael L. Lohman – 1995 Director of Financial Aid Wilkes University
Donald V. Raley – 1994 Director of Financial Aid Dickinson College
William A. Irwin – 1993 Director of Financial Aid Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Barry McCarty – 1992 Director of Financial Aid Lafayette College
J. Patrick Hayes – 1991 Assistant Vice President PNC Education Loan Center
Renee Saleh – 1990 Director of Financial Aid Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Catherine Kratzer – 1989 Director of Financial Aid Northampton Area Community College
Vincent Femia – 1988 Director of Financial Aid Villanova University
The Leadership Award was created to recognize an individual who has provided outstanding leadership to the Association. This award may be received more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Nominees are reviewed by the PASFAA Executive Council. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. (This award is not intended to recognize the President of the Association for her/his year in office.). Given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
Kat Delgrosso – 2025 Head of Mid-Atlantic Campus & Event Development College Ave
Julianne Louttit – 2024 Director of Financial Aid Butler County Community College
Robin Hall – 2023 Director of Financial Aid and Budget Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Michelle Pretopapa – 2022 Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid Lafayette College
Linda Anderson – 2021 Retired – Director of Financial Aid Carnegie Mellon University
Melony Ohalek – 2021 Director, Relationship Management Sallie Mae
Daniel M. Wray – 2021 Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Technology Committee – 2020 Chair, David Eber, Carnegie Mellon University-Heinz College Joe Alaimo, Rosemont College Jamie Kosh, The Pennsylvania State University Dan Weigle, PHEAA – PA Forward Student Loans Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA – PA Forward Student Loans
David Eber – 2019 Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College
Linda W. Ebel – 2018 Financial Aid Director Citizens School of Nursing
Kelly Liocano – 2018 Senior Associate Director Ashland University
Daniel M. Wray – 2017 Higher Education Access Partner – South Central Region The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Laura Papcunik – 2016 Associate Director of Financial Aid Saint Francis University
Betty A. Casale – 2015 Director of Financial Aid Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business
Amy L. Dullinger – 2015 Financial Aid Manager Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Amanda Scheler – 2014 AVP/Campus Relations Manager PNC Bank
Patty Zink – 2014 Financial Aid & Admissions Officer The Washington Hospital School Of Nursing
Stacy Schenk – 2013 Director of Financial Aid Mount Aloysius College
Carolyn Julian – 2012 Student Aid Adviser, VA Coordinator The Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg
Colleen W. Coudriet – 2011 Financial Aid Advisor DuBois Business College
Ragan Griffin – 2010 Associate Director of Financial Aid Clarion University of Pennsylvania
2009 – No Award Given
Brandi Darr – 2008 Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Tonya R. Anthony – 2007 Federal Grants Coordinator Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Sheryle A. Proper – 2006 Director of Financial Aid Allegheny College
MaryKay Klara – 2005 Associate Director of Financial Assistance Villanova University
Mary C. Kosin – 2004 Director of Financial Aid Luzerne County Community College
Scott E. Miller – 2004 Federal Relations Director The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Barbara L. Schmitt – 2003 Director of Financial Aid Johnson College
Kenneth E. Grugel – 2002 Director of Financial Aid Clarion University of PA
Julie A. Salem – 2001 Director, Student Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Sally Ann McCrea – 1999 Counselor, Financial Aid Harrisburg Area Community College
The Emerging Leader Award will be made to an individual(s) who, within approximately five years of entering the profession, has demonstrated consistent service to and involvement in PASFAA and its projects. Examples of service and involvement include: committee membership, assistance with the PASFAA post, presenter or moderator at conference or training programs, presenter or registrar at Counselor Workshops, etc. No one may receive this award more than once. Nominees for the award must be current Active or Associate PASFAA members. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
Todd Summers – 2025 Student Aid Coordinator Penn State University
Hannah Brown – 2024 Director of Financial Aid, Marywood University Private Sector Representative
Christopher J. Curtis – 2023 PASFAA Event Technology Chair, 2022-2023 Incoming PASFAA Technology Committee Co-Chair for 2023-2024
Katrina Kelly – 2023 Assistant Director of Financial Aid West Chester University of PA
Jesse Randall – 2022 Enrollment Systems Analyst Ursinus College
Jared Menghini – 2021 Executive Director of Student Financial Services Wilkes University
Morgan Boddorf – 2021 Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid Carnegie Mellon University
Michelle Pretopapa – 2021 Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid Lafayette College
Stephanie Schrift – 2020 Assistant Director of Financial Aid Saint Francis University
Arianna Mears – 2019 Assistant Director & Campus Employment Coordinator Delaware Valley University
Regina M. Brinza – 2018 Financial Aid & Admissions Administrator University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Rebecca Schreiber-Reis – 2018 Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Pennsylvania State University (The) – Dickinson School of Law
Michelle Jackson – 2017 Associate Director of Financial Aid for Operations and Compliance University of Pittsburgh
Kelly Liocano – 2016 Assistant Director of SFS Mercyhurst University
Shelby M. Smith – 2015 Assistant Director of Financial Aid Lafayette College
Henry Crawford – 2014 Financial Aid Counselor Robert Morris University
Meghan Petsko – 2014 Associate Director Villanova University
Alyssa Dobson – 2013 Interim Director of Financial Aid Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Steven Miller – 2013 Financial Aid Administrator Conemaugh School of Nursing & Allied Heath
Kim Uphold – 2013 Financial Aid and Records Assistant Reading Area Community College
Sue Bloom – 2012 Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh – Titusville
Joni L. Trovato – 2011 Assistant Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Cathy Poiesz – 2010 Senior Financial Aid Counselor/Coordinator of Loan Processing Messiah College
Denise Nuccio – 2010 Financial Aid and Enrollment Generalist Montgomery County Community College
Mysti Dinger – 2009 Student Services Coordinator Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Academy of Culinary Arts
Michael DeGroft – 2008 Director of Financial Aid Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Jonathan D. Kirby – 2007 Assistant Director of Financial Aid The University of Scranton
Jamie S. Kosh – 2006 Associate Director of Financial Aid Saint Francis University
Patty Cegelka – 2005 Assistant Director of Financial Aid University of Scranton (The)
Sheryle A. Proper – 2004 Associate Director of Financial Aid Allegheny College
Donna Cerza – 2003 Assistant Director of Financial Aid College Misericordia
Brian K. Blackburn – 2002 Financial Aid Counselor Widener University
Jennifer S. Liedtka – 2001 Associate Director of Financial Aid Lebanon Valley College
Elizabeth McCloud – 2000 Associate Director of Financial Aid Elizabethtown College
The President's Award is given to an individual or individuals who worked to provide leadership and/or service to the association over the last year and whose actions have helped to advance the goals and objectives of the association for that period of time. This award may be received more than once. The recipient(s) of the award will be selected by the President and the recipient(s) will be presented with a plaque at the annual conference.
Jared Menghini – 2025 Vice President of Enrollment Management Wilkes University
William "Bill" Burke – 2024 Retired Director of Financial Aid The University of Scranton
Colleen Coudriet – 2023 Director of Financial Aid The Pennsylvania State University – World Campus
Amy Terkowski – 2022 Assistant Director of Student Financial Services Wilkes University
Matt Stokan – 2021 Director of Financial Aid Waynesburg University
Linda Ebel – 2021 Director of Financial Aid Citizens School of Nursing
Katrina DelGrosso – 2020 Head of Mid-Atlantic Campus and Event Development College Ave Student Loans
Melony Ohalek – 2019 Director of Relationship Management Sallie Mae
Historian Committee – 2018 Joseph Alaimo Linda M. Anderson Regina M. Brinza William R. Burke Gregory L. Gearhart Joan L. Holleran Margaret F. Hynosky Gary A. Means Arianna E. Mears Mary E. Miller Clarke M. Paine Rebecca Schreiber-Reis Heidi Sisson Daniel M. Wray Sherry A. Youtz Christine A. Zuzack
Stacy Schenk – 2017 Director of Financial Aid Mount Aloysius College
Daniel M. Wray – 2017 Higher Education Access Partner – South Central Region Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Joe Alaimo – 2016 Director Of Financial Aid LaSalle University
Tonya Hsiung – 2016 Assistant Director of Financial Aid Franklin & Marshall College
Melissa J. Ibanez – 2015 Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburg – Bradford
Alyssa Dobson – 2014 Director of Financial Aid Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Richard Esposito – 2013 Director of Financial Aid Duquesne University
George Santucci – 2013 Director of Financial Aid Saint Vincent College
Linda Anderson – 2012 University Director of Student Financial Aid Carnegie Mellon University
David P. Pearlman – 2011 Director of Student Aid Penn State at Altoona
Mary Kosin – 2010 Director of Financial Aid Luzerne County Community College
Kathryn Griffith – 2008 Former Training Manager at AES
Mary Ellen Duffy – 2007 Director of Financial Aid Albright College
Scott E. Miller – 2007 Federal Relations Director AES
Daniel M. Wray – 2006 Director of School Relations College Loan Corporation
Marijo Elias – 2005 Coordinator Freshmen Financial Aid King's College
Julianne E. Louttit – 2004 Associate Director of Financial Aid Butler County Community College
Gary A. Means – 2004 Director of Financial Aid Westmoreland County Community College
Sheree Fetcho – 2003 Assistant Director of Financial Aid California University of PA
Jean M. Walker – 2002 Director of Financial Aid Butler County Community College
George M. Gerhart – 2001 Aid Representative Penn State University – Shenango Campus
M. Clarke Paine – 2000 Director of Financial Aid Elizabethtown College
Ronald Dawson – 2000 Associate Director of Financial Aid Philadelphia University
Joan Holleran – 1999 Assistant Director Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
George Walter – 1998 Director of Financial Aid Villanova University
Ruth Cramer – 1998 Director of Financial Aid Wilson College
Christine A. Zuzack – 1997 Associate Director of Financial Aid Indiana University of Pennsylvania
The Team Award is given to a PASFAA committee, task force, special project group or other group that has gone above and beyond in their service to PASFAA during the past year. This award may be received more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
Director's Day Committee – 2025 Juli Louttit — Committee Chair — Butler County Community College Tara Verrico: Geneva College Melony Ohalek: Sallie Mae Patty Peterson: SoFi Gary Means: Millersville University Michelle Pretopapa: Lafeyette College Eddie Hill: Citizens Bank
Government Relations Committee – 2024 Ryan Jensema — PASFAA Vice President and Chair — Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Alycia DiNardo: Villanova University Ashling O'Connor: Ursinus College Alyssa Dobson: Slippery Rock University Emiyaril Alvarez: Millersville University Hillary Saylor Schulze: Alvernia University Kenyon Cattell: The Pennsylvania State University Nick Hinkle: Carnegie Mellon University Stella Smith: Butler County Community College Cheri Lindsay: Temple University
Government Relations Committee – 2023 Ryan Jensema — PASFAA Vice President and Chair — Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Alycia DiNardo: Villanova University Ashling O'Connor Ursinus College Alyssa Dobson: Slippery Rock University Emiyaril Alvarez: Millersville University Kenyan Cattell: Penn State University Regina Brinza: University of Pittsburgh Medical School Jonathan Kirby: University of Scranton-member. Shelby Maguire: Lafyette College Stella Smith: Butler County Community College Cheri Lindsay: Temple University
Spring Training Subcommittee – 2022 Daniel Weigle — Chair — PHEAA's PA Forward Student Loan Program Fiona Davenport, Cairn University Evelyn Disla-Hernandez, DeSales University Katrina Delgrosso, CollegeAve Student Loans Cheri Lindsay, Temple University LeRoy Spicer, South Hills School of Business and Technology Melissa Walsh, Delaware Valley University Heather Ledezma, PNC Student Loans Erin Dixon, Penn State Linda Pacewicz, PHEAA's PA Forward Private Student Loan Program Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA's PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
Website Coordinator Subcommittee – 2021 Daniel M. Wray — Chair — PHEAA's PA Forward Student Loan Program Jamie Kosh, Penn State – University Park Joe Alaimo, Gwynedd Mercy University Cheri Lindsay, Temple University Cassie Drogose, Temple University Katrina Delgrosso, CollegeAve Student Loans Beck Gusler, University of the Arts Brian Beighley, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Sonya Mann-McFarlane, PHEAA Mary Miller, Retired Jared Menghini, Wilkes University
Conference Committee – 2020 Stephanie Schrift — Chair — Saint Francis University Joni Trovato, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA – PA Forward Student Loans Crystal Ondrick, University of Scranton Laura Helmich – First United Bank & Trust Margaret Barton – Point Park University Keri Neidig – Sallie Mae
Technology Committee – 2019 David Eber — Chair — Carnegie Mellon University Dan Weigle, PHEAA's PA Forward Private Student Loan Program Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA's PA Forward Private Student Loan Program Jamie Kosh, Penn State University Elizabeth Rihl Lewinsky, St. Joseph's University Michael Ulicny, Carnegie Mellon University Thomas Pinkl, LaSalle University
Government Relations Committee – 2018 Alyssa A. Dobson — Chair — Slippery Rock University of PA Regina M. Brinza, University of Pittsburgh Linda W. Ebel, Citizens School of Nursing John J. Falleroni, Duquesne University Dr. Kimberly J. McCurdy, PHEAA Scott E. Miller, PHEAA Donna M. Wilkoski, Bucks County Community College Shelby M. Smith, Lafayette College
The Hero Award is given to a PASFAA member who has often worked behind the scenes in their service to PASFAA during the past year, yet their contributions have been significant. In other words, they are an "unsung hero". This award may be received more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
Anthony Naro – 2025 Associate Director Graduate Financial Aid Wilkes University
Stephanie Schrift – 2024 Associate Director of Financial Aid Saint Francis University
Daniel M. Wray – 2023 Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Katrina Delgrosso – 2022 Head of Mid-Atlantic Campus & Event Development CollegeAve Student Loans
Melissa Ibanez – 2021 Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Robin Walker – 2021 Higher Education Access Partner The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Daniel M. Wray – 2020 Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Joan Holleran – 2019 Associate Director of Financial Aid Services Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Brandi Darr – 2019 Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Linda A Gaston – 2018 Associate Director Mount Aloysius College
Retirement Recognition is provided to Active or Associate members who have provided approximately 25 years of service to students and families, colleagues and their institutions in the area of financial assistance or the financing of post secondary education. No one may receive this award more than once. Persons to be recognized must be current members of PASFAA who are retiring within the year.
Joan Hock – 2022 Director of Financial Aid Delaware Valley University
Jon Falleroni – 2022 Director of Financial Aid Duquesne University
Bill Burke – 2021 Director of Financial Aid The University of Scranton
Rich Esposito – 2021 Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid Duquesne University
Linda Ebel – 2021 Director of Financial Aid Citizens School of Nursing
Jim Zuzack – 2021 Assistant Director of Financial Aid Duquesne University
Christine Knouse – 2021 Assistant Director of Financial Aid Wilson College
Brandi Darr – 2020 Director of Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Dennis Correll – 2018 Associate Dean for Enrollment Management/Financial Aid Director Pennsylvania College of Technology
Ethel Desmarais – 2018 Director of Financial Aid Bryn Mawr College
Anna Griswold – 2018 Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Executive Director for Student Aid The Pennsylvania State University
Richard Heckman – 2018 Director of Financial Aid Dickinson College
