The Alumni Association Executive Board (AAEB) is a group of alumni with a spirit of pride, knowledge, and commitment to Lycoming College. Their work strengthens and promotes connections between alumni, students, faculty/staff, and the College community. View the current AAEB members.

Meeting on campus twice a year, these ambassadors inspire their classmates, friends, teammates, and peers, encouraging them to attend events, volunteer, and become involved with Lycoming. The AAEB highlights successes of distinguished alumni through their prestigious annual alumni awards. View the minutes from the last meeting.

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Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement for more information.


AAEB Alumni Awards

Lycoming College graduates have succeeded in many ways — personally, professionally, and in support of the College. To recognize outstanding members of the Lycoming community, the AAEB Alumni Awards are presented annually.

AAEB Alumni Awards


Alumni Spotlight

Lycoming College features a monthly Alumni Spotlight online and in its e-News distribution. We invite you to complete a brief questionnaire for the opportunity to be highlighted in a future spotlight.

Submit an Alumni Spotlight

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Programs Benefiting the AAEB

Whether you order an engraved brick in honor of a loved one to pave the campus's Commencement walkway, or show your Warrior pride with a Lycoming College PA license plate, your purchases support the work of the AAEB, including student scholarships. 

Buy-A-Brick

License Plate


AAEB Members

Holly Andrews '10
Holly Andrews '10
President
Mike Ruddy '05
Mike Ruddy '05
Vice President
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition, Chair
Erica (Dohner) Vargo '96
Erica (Dohner) Vargo '96
Secretary/Treasurer
Committee: Communications & Career Services
Sarah (Kiely) Balduino '05
Sarah (Kiely) Balduino '05
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition
Sarah Banatoski '14
Sarah Banatoski '14
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Brenda Bowser Soder '98
Brenda Bowser Soder '98
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition
Jamie (Rowe) Brown '08
Jamie (Rowe) Brown '08
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition
Andy Bucke '71
Andy Bucke '71
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Seth Burch '89
Seth Burch '89
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Joe Ciccione '95
Joe Ciccione '95
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Alyssa (Riggle) Correll '14
Alyssa (Riggle) Correll '14
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Rebecca Donohue '19
Rebecca "Reb" Donohue '19
Committee: Communication & Career Services
Paul Ferrante '16
Paul Ferrante '16
Committee: Communications & Career Services, Chair
Sandi (Groman) Gackenbach '94
Sandi (Groman) Gackenbach '94
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Mindy (Bierly) Gunn '94
Mindy (Bierly) Gunn '94
Committee: Communications & Career Services
Len Hahn '94
Len Hahn '94
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition
Meghan Jacobi '07
Meghan Jacobi '07
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Kerri Kearney '14
Kerri Kearney '14
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Donald 'DC' Keys '17
Donald "DC" Keys '17
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Jake Kiessling '12
Jake Kiessling '12
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition
Randy King '97
Randy King '97
Committee: Communications and Career Services
John Kneisly '04
John Kneisly '04
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Hank Knerr '77
Hank Knerr '77
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Dr. Sherry Macpherson '74
Dr. Sherry Macpherson '74
Committee: Communications and Career Services
John Maina '12
John Maina '12
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Shauna McQuillen '01
Shauna McQuillen '01
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition
Holly (Young) Meckley '04
Holly (Young) Meckley '04
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Heather Myers '99
Heather Myers '99
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Nancy (Rudolph) Myers '86
Nancy (Rudolph) Myers '86
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Mary-Louise Paucke '97
Mary-Louise Paucke '97
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Lizzie (Ritter) Lyons '18
Lizzie (Ritter) Lyons '18
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Tara Shaffer '12
Tara Shaffer '12
Committee: Recruitment and Recognition
Dr. Jason Stamm '95
Dr. Jason Stamm '95
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Melissa Stiles '07
Melissa Stiles '07
Committee: Alumni Engagement
Rebekah Sweet '82
Rebekah "Beckie" Sweet '82
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Nathan Tatro '03
Nathan Tatro '03
Committee: Communications and Career Services
Dr. Lillian 'Cookie' Weekes '73
Dr. Lillian "Cookie" Weekes '73
Committee: Recruitment & Recognition

Constance Cupp Plankenhorn Alumni Prize for Faculty Excellence

The AAEB has endowed the Constance Cupp Plankenhorn Alumni Prize for Faculty Excellence. Each year, Lycoming College selects a senior faculty member who has demonstrated superior teaching as well as campus and community involvement for this prestigious award, which carries a $1,000 cash prize.

Holly Andrews ’10

Holly Andrews

President

Term(s):
2017-2021, 2021-2025
Current City:
Collingswood, N.J.
Occupation:
Law Student, Widener University, Delaware School of Law

Mike Ruddy '05

Mike Ruddy '05

Vice President

Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition, Chair
Term(s):
2021-2022 (filling unexpired term of Ron McElwee), 2022-2026
Current City:
Dunmore, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Financial Management and Managerial Economics
Advanced Degrees:
MBA
Occupation:
Health Insurance
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Erica (Dohner) Vargo '96

Erica (Dohner) Vargo '96

Secretary/Treasurer

Committee:
Communications & Career Services
Term(s):
2017-2021, 2021-2025
Current City:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Communications
Occupation:
Senior Account Manager for Advertising, Marketing, & Publishing
Email:
erica@thevargos.com
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Sarah (Kiely) Balduino '05

Sarah (Kiely) Balduino '05
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Term(s):
2019-2023, 2023-2027
Current City:
Montoursville, Pa.
Occupation:
School Psychologist, Williamsport Area School District

Sarah Banatoski '14

Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Brighton, Mass.
Occupation:
Coordinator of Alumni Relations and Events, Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University

Brenda Bowser Soder '98

Brenda Bowser Soder '98
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Term(s):
2018-2021 (filling the unexpired term of David Dearing), 2021-2025
Current City:
Burtonsville, Md.
Occupation:
Global Chief Communications Officer, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

Jamie (Rowe) Brown '08

Jamie (Rowe) Brown '08
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Term(s):
2022-2023 (filling the unexpired term of Alex Towle), 2023-2027
Current City:
Honesdale, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Spanish and history majors; education certification
Advanced Degrees:
MS
Occupation:
Spanish Teacher, Wayne Highlands School District
Email:
Jlr1034@gmail.com

Andy Bucke '71

Andy Bucke '71
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2022-2026
Current City:
Liverpool, Pa.
Occupation:
Pastor and retired English Teacher

Seth Burch '89

Seth Burch '89
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Williamsport, Pa.
Occupation:
Owner/Agent, Smith Burch Agency LLC

Joe Ciccione '95

Joe Ciccione '95
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2023-2027
Current City:
Downingtown, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Political Science
Advanced Degrees:
PMP
Occupation:
Director, Project Management Office, United Musculoskeletal Partners
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Alyssa (Riggle) Correll '14

Alyssa (Riggle) Correll '14
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Williamsport, Pa.
Occupation:
Executive Director, Lycoming County SPCA

Rebecca "Reb" Donohue '19

Rebecca 'Reb' Donohue '19
Committee:
Communication & Career Services
Term(s):
2021-2025
Current City:
Schuylkill Haven, Pa.
Occupation:
Owner, Rebecca Donohue Photography;
Assistant Director of Athletic Advancement, Kutztown University Foundation

Paul Ferrante '16

Paul Ferrante '16
Committee:
Communications & Career Services, Chair
Term(s):
2021-2024 (filling the unexpired term of Ashley Newcomb), 2024-2028
Current City:
Glen Cove, N.Y.
Majors/Minors:
Corporate Communication
Advanced Degrees:
MA, MS, AGC
Occupation:
Higher Education
Email:
Pferrante674@gmail.com
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Sandi (Groman) Gackenbach '94

Sandi (Groman) Gackenbach '94
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2022-2026
Current City:
Kempton, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
English
Advanced Degrees:
MS
Occupation:
Secondary Social Studies Teacher; Union President
Email:
sandi.gackenbach@gmail.com
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Mindy (Bierly) Gunn '94

Mindy (Bierly) Gunn '94
Committee:
Communications & Career Services
Term(s):
2020-2021 (filling the unexpired term of Robin Straka), 2021-2025
Current City:
Jersey Shore, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Near East Cultures, Archaeology, and Religion; minors in Anthropology and Sociology
Occupation:
Office Assistant to Academic Operations and Student Advocacy, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Email:
mindyaro94@yahoo.com

Len Hahn '94

Len Hahn '94
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Term(s):
2017-2021; 2021-2025
Current City:
Huntingdon, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Major-Criminal Justice; Minor in Political Science-Legal Studies
Advanced Degrees:
MA
Occupation:
Director of the Probation & Parole Department, Huntingdon County
Email:
lrhclh0810@gmail.com

Meghan Jacobi '07

Meghan Jacobi '07
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Hoboken, N.J.
Occupation:
Director of Video Publisher Development, PubMatic

Kerri Kearney '14

Kerri Kearney '14
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2019-2023, 2023-2027
Current City:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Occupation:
Manager, Office of the Dean, University of Pennsylvania Law School

Donald "DC" Keys '17

Donald 'DC' Keys '17
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2022-2026
Current City:
Washington, D.C.
Occupation:
Assistant Accounting Associate, Medical Care Development, Global Health

Jake Kiessling '12

Jake Kiessling '12
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Term(s):
2020-2021 (filling the unexpired term of Paul Henry); 2021-2025
Current City:
New Cumberland, Pa.
Occupation:
Attorney, Barley Snyder

Randy King '97

Randy King '97
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
San Francisco, Calif.
Majors/Minors:
Business Administration and Economics
Advanced Degrees:
MBA
Occupation:
Data Analytics
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

John Kneisly '04

John Kneisly '04
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Owings Mills, Md.
Majors/Minors:
Communications
Occupation:
Insurance and Financial Services
Email:
Kneislyteam@gmail.com

Hank Knerr '77

Hank Knerr '77
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2018-2019 (filling unexpired term of Denise Carlin), 2019-2023, 2023-2027
Current City:
Indiana, Pa.
Occupation:
Emeritus Executive Director, Lively Arts at IUP; Raising Arts, Consultant

Dr. Sherry Macpherson '74

Dr. Sherry Macpherson '74
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2023-2027
Current City:
Millville, N.J.
Majors/Minors:
Psychology
Advanced Degrees:
MA, Ph.D.
Occupation:
Clinical Psychologist & Administrator, N.J. Dept of Corrections
Email:
SLMacp@aol.com

John Maina '12

John Maina '12
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Strasburg, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Criminal Justice; Sociology Minor
Occupation:
Community Manager, CCR Management Inc.
Email:
johnmaina340@gmail.com

Shauna McQuillen '01

Shauna McQuillen '01
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Term(s):
2022-2026
Current City:
Maplewood, N.J.
Occupation:
Vice President Sales Strategy and Analytics, Beauty Category, SharkNinja

Holly (Young) Meckley '04

Holly (Young) Meckley '04
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2021-2025
Current City:
Williamsport, Pa.
Occupation:
Area Director, Planet Fitness

Heather Myers '99

Heather Myers '99
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Wentzville, Mo.
Majors/Minors:
Music; Elementary Education certification
Advanced Degrees:
MS, MA
Occupation:
Leadership Development and Training

Nancy (Rudolph) Myers '86

Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Hamilton, N.J.
Majors/Minors:
Mass Communication
Occupation:
Real Estate Appraisal
Email:
NLRudolphMyersLyco86@gmail.com

Mary-Louise Paucke '97

Mary-Louise Paucke '97
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2021-2022 (filling unexpired term of Evelyn Bastian), 2022-2026
Current City:
Jersey Shore, Pa.
Occupation:
Deputy Coroner, County of Lycoming

Lizzie (Ritter) Lyons'18

Lizzie (Ritter) Lyons'18
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Bethlehem, Pa.
Occupation:
Secretarial Support, Lehigh County District Court

Tara Shaffer '12

Tara Shaffer '12
Committee:
Recruitment and Recognition
Term(s):
2019-2023, 2023-2027
Current City:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
International Studies, French, and Political Science
Advanced Degrees:
JD
Occupation:
Legal Department, Life Sciences/Healthcare
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Dr. Jason Stamm '95

Dr. Jason Stamm '95
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
Danville, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Chemistry major, English Literature minor
Advanced Degrees:
MS, MBA, MD
Occupation:
Division Chief, Critical Care Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Melissa Stiles '07

Melissa Stiles '07
Committee:
Alumni Engagement
Term(s):
2024-2028
Current City:
York, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Business Administration (International and Marketing)
Advanced Degrees:
MBA
Occupation:
CMO, Real Estate & Storage
Email:
Melissasuestiles3@gmail.com
LinkedIn:
View LinkedIn Profile

Rebekah "Beckie" Sweet '82

Rebekah 'Beckie' Sweet '82
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2023-2027
Current City:
Ithaca, N.Y.
Majors/Minors:
Music and Religion
Advanced Degrees:
M.Div.
Occupation:
United Methodist Pastor
Email:
beckieb.sweet@gmail.com

Nathan Tatro '03

Nathan Tatro '03
Committee:
Communications and Career Services
Term(s):
2023-2027
Current City:
Arlington, Vt.
Occupation:
VP of Alliance Development, Mental Health America

Dr. Lillian "Cookie" Weekes '73

Dr. Lillian 'Cookie' Weekes '73
Committee:
Recruitment & Recognition
Term(s):
2020-2024, 2024-2028
Current City:
Zionsville, Pa.
Majors/Minors:
Biology
Advanced Degrees:
DO
Occupation:
Retired Anesthesiologist;
Retired elementary teacher