Dear UPJ Community,
After the conclusion of several searches, I am pleased to announce the following appointments:
Michael Drahos - Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics
Mr. Mike Drahos, currently serving as the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Compliance, will take on the new leadership role as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics. He joined Pitt-Johnstown in 2013 as head coach of the women’s basketball team and served as Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Compliance.
Abby Gearhart - Director of Athletics
Ms. Abby Gearhart, currently serving as Interim Director of Athletics, will become the new Athletics Director. Gearhart has served UPJ in numerous administrative leadership roles in athletics and student affairs, including associate athletic director and interim associate vice president for student affairs.
Suzanne McIntosh – Director, International Programs
Ms. Suzanne McIntosh, currently serving as Associate Director of Admissions, has been appointed to the position of Director, International Programs/Special Projects. She will work with the VPAA to support international recruitment, study abroad, global exchanges, articulation agreements, and various special projects.
Kathleen Clawson – Executive Director, Operations & Services
Ms. Kathleen Clawson, currently serving as Director of Conferences & Events, will be the new Executive Director of Operations & Services. She will oversee auxiliary budgets/operations, Purchasing, Conference Services, the bookstore, vending/vendor contracts, etc., and other special projects.
Please join me in congratulating our colleagues!
Jem Spectar