Advisory Board
Mission: We prepare students for a lifetime of professional work and responsible citizenship by offering curricular programs and co-curricular activities that foster their intellectual development, stimulate their curiosity, and support their personal growth within an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Vision: We create dynamic educational experiences to provide our students with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and confidence to excel in whatever they choose to pursue.
Members
Mr. Aaron Dread, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Account Manager
Aaron Dread graduated from Millersville University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Aaron is a medical sales professional with 21 years of experience in the specialty pharmaceutical and biologic space, promoting CNS, Gastroenterology and Hematology based products to private practices, key accounts, and hospitals. During his tenure in medical sales, he has won 3 President's Club awards and 6 other National Level sales awards as an individual contributor and in a leadership role. Aaron was recognized as the number 2 representative for 2002 in the Neuroscience Sales Division of GlaxoSmith Kline. In 2008, Aaron begain working with fellow fraternity member Ernell Harley to establish Thrillersville, a movement designed to re-engage African American alumni with and in support of Millersville University. He received the Exceptional Impact Award that was presented on behalf of the Black Student Union by Dr. McNairy and Dr. Caputo.
Dr. Saul Fink, Q32 Bio, Chief Technical Officer
Saul is currently Chief Technical Officer at Q32 Bio reporting to the CEO and leading the CMC team for the development of targeted biotherapeutics that rebalance the immune system. He is a biotech and pharmaceutical R&D leader and was previously with Bristol-Myers Squibb where he held key strategy, business operations and laboratory roles and worked closely with senior executives to accelerate strategy execution, business transformations and operational performance. He graduated from Millersville University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and earned a doctorate in analytical/physical chemistry from the University of Houston. Saul was appointed to the Council of Trustees in May 2020 and serves as chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee.
Mr. Brent Frey
Brent D. Frey retired from Apple Inc. in June 2022 after serving as Director of Education for twenty one years. Brent was a member of the Apple Education Leadership Team and lead all groups in the division that focused on the use of technology to transform learning and teaching in both K12 and higher education. Prior to joining Apple, Brent served as a school administrator for twelve years in the West Shore School District near Harrisburg, PA, where he held positions as middle school principal and district director of technology. Brent serves on the advisory board for the College of Business as well as the College of Science and Technology and sponsors the Brent D. Frey Technology Education Scholarship for students at Millersville who aspire to a career in education.
Dr. Jon S. Kauffman, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Inc., Vice President, Biopharma Biologics
Jon S. Kauffman is currently Vice President, BioPharma Biologics at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories. He is responsible for the Biochemistry and Cell & Molecular Biology testing services that support biopharmaceutical companies in providing their products to patients. He graduated from Millersville University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and earned a doctorate in physical chemistry from the University of Delaware. Jon has taught as an adjunct professor of Chemistry at Millersville University since 1993 and served on the Advisory Board since 2008.
Mr. Wayne MacKenzie, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Chief of Observations and Research Support Division, Weather Program Office
Wayne MacKenzie is a Division Chief within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Program Office. He is focused on managing extramural research programs and transitioning research into expanding the scientific knowledge base, commercial use, or within National Weather Service Operations. Wayne has also spent time leading the development of satellite data processing systems for both NOAA and the private sector and leading change management activities for cloud migration activities. Wayne has also been an instructor of meteorology to non-science majors at two colleges and was a former broadcast meteorologist in Huntsville, AL. He holds an M.B.A. from American Public University, an M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and a B.S. in Meteorology ('04) from Millersville University.
Mr. Will McGrorty, Intellicor Communications LLC, Vice President
Will McGrorty is currently Vice-President at Intellicor Communications LLC and is Past President of the Susquehanna Litho Foundation. Will received his Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communication from Millersville University.
Mr. Jeffrey Pinegar, Phoenix Contact, Inc., Product Manager Development and Manufacturing Division
Jeff Pinegar is a Senior Product Manager in the Development and Manufacturing Division at Phoenix Contact. Jeff received his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Akron, his MBA in Marketing from the University of Saint Thomas, and his master's degree in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Ms. Deborah Willwerth, UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster Region, President
Deborah Willwerth is President of UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster Region. Deborah has her BSN degree from Millersville University and her MSN degree from Widener University.
Dr. Curtis J. Zimmermann, Forge Nano, Chief Legal Counsel, Corporate Secretary
Curtis Zimmermann is Chief Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Forge Nano responsible for overseeing and identifying legal issues in all departments along with their interrelation to business and technological operations and engaging with government agencies and Federal/State representatives.
Prior to Forge nano Curtis was with BASF Corporation where he served as Manager/Government Liaison responsible for identifying Governmental and external collaborative activities and backward integrating into BASF's technological & business landscape (advocacy concerning chemical and energy policy issues, and transactional law focused on technology); Manager, Inorganic Pigments & Materials, Performance Chemicals Research Division, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Senior Manager, New Technologies & Effect Materials, Performance Chemicals Research Division, Tarrytown, New York. He has also held various technical managerial positions in materials science with an emphasis on pearlescence, optical thin film materials, fine particle science, and colloid chemistry for over 25 years. As a Senior Scientist for Geo-Centers, Inc. his work focused on powder technology & military obscuration at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground facility in Maryland.
Curtis holds a JD from Pace Law School with a minor in intellectual property (member of the New York Bar), a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Clarkson University, New York, and a BS in Chemistry from Millersville University.
Dr. Marc Harris, Millersville University College of Science and Technology, Dean
Dr. Harris is the Dean of the College of Science and Technology. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Chemistry, and earned his doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno.