Faculty & Staff
Esteemed educators. Dedicated to you.
At Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, we’re not a research institution. We’re a real-world success institution. Our instructors, staff, and leadership are solely dedicated to supporting you inside the classroom and out. Get to know our team of renowned academics, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and more.
![Rick Allen](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rick-Allen-thumbnail.png)
Rick Allen
Director of Campus Safety and Security
![Graham Anthony](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Graham-Anthony-thumbnail.png)
Graham Anthony
Director of Educational Technology
![Jillian Augustine](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jillian-Augustine-thumbnail-2.png)
Jillian Augustine
Associate Director of Admissions & Financial Assistance
![Dr. Scott Baker](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Scott-Baker-thumbnail.png)
Dr. Scott Baker
Chief Academic Officer,
Vice President for Academic Affairs
![Sarah Billings](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Scott-Billings-thumbnail.png)
Sarah Billings
Manager of Institute Operations
![Savannah Bothner](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Savannah-B-thumbnail-2.png)
Savannah Bothner
Human Resources Associate
![Adriana Boveda](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Adriana-Boveda-thumbnail.png)
Adriana Boveda
Lead Marketing Faculty
![Matangi Buch](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Matangi-Buch-thumbnail.png)
Matangi Buch
Assistant Vice President,
Chief Technology Officer
![Dylan Burrows](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dylan-Burrows-thumbnail.png)
Dylan Burrows
Business Math Faculty
![Dr. Caterina Caiazza](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cathy-Caiazza-thumbnail.png)
Dr. Caterina Caiazza
Assistant Vice President for Career & Personal Development
![Dr. Marvin Deitz](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Marvin-Deitz-thumbnail.png)
Dr. Marvin Deitz
Lead Sales Faculty
![Chris Del Regno](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Chris-DelRegno-thumbnail.png)
Chris Del Regno
Operations Assistant
![Tanya DeNee](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tanya-DeNee-thumbnail.png)
Tanya DeNee
Wellbeing Coordinator
![Dr. Nathan F. Harris](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nate-Harris-thumbnail.png)
Dr. Nathan F. Harris
Faculty & Special Assistant to Chief Academic Officer,
Vice President for Academic Affairs
![Lisa Kreienberg](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lisa-Kreienberg-thumbnail.png)
Lisa Kreienberg
Chief Marketing Officer
![Erika Hess](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Erika-Hess-thumbnail.png)
Erika Hess
Coordinator of Accessibility & Learning Support
![Elise Martinez](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Elise-Martinez-thumbnail.png)
Elise Martinez
Senior Copywriter & Content Specialist
![Beca McGwin](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Becca-McGwin-thumbnail.png)
Beca McGwin
Admissions Representative
![Joel Menchel](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Joel-Menchel-thumbnail.png)
Joel Menchel
Lead Business Law Faculty
![Heather Middlebrook](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heather-Middlebrook-thumbnail.png)
Heather Middlebrook
Director of Marketing & Communications
![Christina Moraza](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Christina-Moraza-thumbnail.png)
Christina Moraza
Comptroller
![John Mordaci](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/John-Mordaci-thumbnail-2.png)
John Mordaci
Vice President for Partnerships
![Andy Morris](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Andy-Morris-thumbnail.png)
Andy Morris
Associate Vice President for Student Experience
![Dr. Ian Mortimer](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ian-Mortimer-thumbnail-3.png)
Dr. Ian Mortimer
President
![Jamarr Myers](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jamarr-Myers-thumbnail.png)
Jamarr Myers
Vice President of Operations,
Faculty Associate of Entrepreneurship
![Mike Partridge](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mike-Partridge-thumbnail.png)
Mike Partridge
Learning Engineer
![Aman Rai](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aman-Rai-thumbnail.png)
Aman Rai
Database Systems Administrator
![Stephanie Ryan](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Stephanie-Ryan-thumbnail.png)
Stephanie Ryan
Associate Director of Internships
![Michelle Staebell, CPA](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Michelle-Staebell-thumbnail.png)
Michelle Staebell, CPA
Accounting Faculty
![Eric Scafetta](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Eric-Scafetta-thumbnail.png)
Eric Scafetta
Associate Director of Digital Communications
![Dr. Ervin Starr](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Irvin-Starr-thumbnail.png)
Dr. Ervin Starr
Lead Entrepreneurship Faculty
![Nakia Vargas](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nakia-Vargas-thumbnail.png)
Nakia Vargas
Career Educator,
Faculty
![Marina Volpini](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Maria-Volpini-thumbnail.png)
Marina Volpini
Graphic Designer
![Maren Welch](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Maren-Welch-thumbnail.png)
Maren Welch
Director of Admissions & Financial Assistance
Tom Golisano, Founder
![Tom-Golisano-portrait-full Tom Golisano](https://golisanoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tom-Golisano-portrait-full.jpg)
B. Thomas Golisano is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader born and raised in Rochester, New York, who has demonstrated an ongoing dedication and commitment to building innovative businesses, supporting numerous non-profit organizations, and advocating for inclusive health and several civic issues. He has contributed over $300 million to many Upstate New York organizations, children’s hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. He also has a family foundation that specializes in assisting organizations that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mr. Golisano is the founder of Paychex, Inc., the nation’s largest human resource company for small to medium-sized businesses, providing integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services for more than 730,000 clients in the U.S. and Northern Europe. He was also owner of the Buffalo Sabres hockey team, was a three-time candidate for governor of New York, and is an investor in more than 25 outside enterprises. His investments have helped drive the success of numerous businesses and start-ups.
Mr. Golisano has received six honorary doctoral degrees from Rochester-area colleges and universities. He has written two books entitled Built Not Born and The Italian Kid Did It!
Board of Trustees
Mr. Tom Golisano
Chair and Founder
Mr. Matthew Ray
Vice-Chair and Senior Managing Director, Fishers Asset Management
Dr. John Anderson
Retired President, Alfred State College
Ms. Heather Goodbody
Founder & President, Goodbody & Associates
Mr. Larry Quinn
Retired CEO, Buffalo Sabres
Dr. Efrain Rivera
Senior Vice President & CFO, Paychex
Mr. Mike Smith
CEO, Cabot Group
Dr. Dan Tessoni
Retired Faculty, Saunders College of Business at RIT
Mr. Dale Twardokus
President, New Vision Development Group
Dr. Ian Mortimer (Ex Officio)
President, Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
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