Sarah Brennan, '20
Sarah Brennan was graduate in the class of 2020, where she studied under the college of Homeland/Corporate Security & Leadership and dual majored in Homeland Security Studies and Corporate Security. Her time at Slippery Rock University was impactful and active, as Sarah was a co-founder and president of the Security Studies Club and a member of the Omicron Sigma Sigma fraternity, while also interning for the Lawrence County Government. Currently, Sarah is a Physical Security Planner at First National Bank of Pennsylvania, where she works to implement and improve security measures for different FNB sites. Along with that position, Sarah also sits on leadership board for the Young Professionals of FNB Group and leads a committee which specializes in networking and social events. Sarah is currently obtaining her Masters Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Purdue’s Global Campus.
Sarah Brennan was graduate in the class of 2020, where she studied under the college of Homeland/Corporate Security & Leadership and dual majored in Homeland Security Studies and Corporate Security. Her time at Slippery Rock University was impactful and active, as Sarah was a co-founder and president of the Security Studies Club and a member of the Omicron Sigma Sigma fraternity, while also interning for the Lawrence County Government. Currently, Sarah is a Physical Security Planner at First National Bank of Pennsylvania, where she works to implement and improve security measures for different FNB sites. Along with that position, Sarah also sits on leadership board for the Young Professionals of FNB Group and leads a committee which specializes in networking and social events. Sarah is currently obtaining her Masters Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Purdue’s Global Campus.
Nick Endres, '14
Nick Endres graduated from Slippery Rock University in the class of 2014, where he earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. Endres currently teaches Health and PE at Hampton Middle School, while also acting as the head wrestling coach. Endres began his coaching career shortly after his high school graduation from Titusville, becoming the head instructor for Seneca Valley’s junior high wrestling team, a position that he held for six years while earning his degree and serving in the Air National Guard. He joined Hampton’s team in 2018 and has continued to implement his life-long dedication and passion for the sport into his coaching style.
Nick Endres graduated from Slippery Rock University in the class of 2014, where he earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. Endres currently teaches Health and PE at Hampton Middle School, while also acting as the head wrestling coach. Endres began his coaching career shortly after his high school graduation from Titusville, becoming the head instructor for Seneca Valley’s junior high wrestling team, a position that he held for six years while earning his degree and serving in the Air National Guard. He joined Hampton’s team in 2018 and has continued to implement his life-long dedication and passion for the sport into his coaching style.
Jeff Geibel ‘07, M '18
Jeff Geibel was a graduate of the class of 2018, where he earned a bachelor’s and master's degree in finance. Geibel has worked as a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Butler, Pennsylvania since 2018, where he works to help and support various clients. Service and helping others have been integral parts of Geibel's life and professional career, as he served nearly ten years in the military on active duty and in The National Guard. From 2004 to 2005 he acted as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division in Iraq, where he earned a Combat Infantry Badge.
Jeff Geibel was a graduate of the class of 2018, where he earned a bachelor’s and master's degree in finance. Geibel has worked as a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Butler, Pennsylvania since 2018, where he works to help and support various clients. Service and helping others have been integral parts of Geibel's life and professional career, as he served nearly ten years in the military on active duty and in The National Guard. From 2004 to 2005 he acted as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division in Iraq, where he earned a Combat Infantry Badge.
Sarah Hammond '16
Sarah Hammond is a proud 2016 graduate of Slippery Rock University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication. Hammond serves as the inaugural State Director for Fairness Pennsylvania where she leads legislative efforts on behalf of the statewide LGBTQI+ civil rights organization. Prior to joining Fairness PA, Hammond was the Legislative Director of the PA AFL-CIO, where she represented over 700,000 union members across the Keystone State. In that capacity, Hammond was instrumental in passing long-stalled legislation which would extend OSHA protections to nearly 600,000 public sector workers through the state House and securing bipartisan support for a hydrogen tax-credit which helped pave the way for current clean energy initiatives in PA. A 2020 Congressional nominee – the youngest in south central, PA’s history – Hammond served as Chair to the PA Broadband Development Authority’s subcommittee on Outreach and Education, and is appointed to Governor Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on Women, where she currently serves as Chair of the Women in the Workforce committee. She has been recognized in City & State’s Labor Power 100 and Government Relations Power 100, and named as one of Pennsylvania’s 40 Under 40.
Sarah Hammond is a proud 2016 graduate of Slippery Rock University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication. Hammond serves as the inaugural State Director for Fairness Pennsylvania where she leads legislative efforts on behalf of the statewide LGBTQI+ civil rights organization. Prior to joining Fairness PA, Hammond was the Legislative Director of the PA AFL-CIO, where she represented over 700,000 union members across the Keystone State. In that capacity, Hammond was instrumental in passing long-stalled legislation which would extend OSHA protections to nearly 600,000 public sector workers through the state House and securing bipartisan support for a hydrogen tax-credit which helped pave the way for current clean energy initiatives in PA. A 2020 Congressional nominee – the youngest in south central, PA’s history – Hammond served as Chair to the PA Broadband Development Authority’s subcommittee on Outreach and Education, and is appointed to Governor Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on Women, where she currently serves as Chair of the Women in the Workforce committee. She has been recognized in City & State’s Labor Power 100 and Government Relations Power 100, and named as one of Pennsylvania’s 40 Under 40.
Clairissa Jackman, '16
Clarissa Jackman was a graduate of the class of 2016, where she majored in Business Management. Upon graduation, Jackman began her career in Human Resources working in Training & Development, Employee Relations, and Recruiting. In 2021, Jackman joined Marmon/Keystone, an entity of Marmon Holdings, where she has since held many roles in HR. Most notably, she built the company’s internship program, concentrating on early career hires, where she helps them transition smoothly from school to the professional realm. She and the company were awarded by Marmon Holdings for having the largest internship program amongst their 150 companies worldwide. In 2023, Jackman earned her Certified Professional certification from SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management). She also serves as a board member of the Butler County Young Professionals and Marmon Holdings Women’s Inclusion Employee Resources Group. Jackman is currently a HRIS Analyst and HR Project Manager for Marmon/Keystone.
Clarissa Jackman was a graduate of the class of 2016, where she majored in Business Management. Upon graduation, Jackman began her career in Human Resources working in Training & Development, Employee Relations, and Recruiting. In 2021, Jackman joined Marmon/Keystone, an entity of Marmon Holdings, where she has since held many roles in HR. Most notably, she built the company’s internship program, concentrating on early career hires, where she helps them transition smoothly from school to the professional realm. She and the company were awarded by Marmon Holdings for having the largest internship program amongst their 150 companies worldwide. In 2023, Jackman earned her Certified Professional certification from SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management). She also serves as a board member of the Butler County Young Professionals and Marmon Holdings Women’s Inclusion Employee Resources Group. Jackman is currently a HRIS Analyst and HR Project Manager for Marmon/Keystone.
Jondavid Longo, '15
Mayor Jondavid Longo graduated from Slippery Rock University in the class of 2015 and is currently the mayor of Slippery Rock. Following his graduation from high school in 2008, Mayor Longo enlisted in the Marine Corps as an infantry rifleman and was deployed to Afghanistan and Latvia. In 2013, after his service, he purchased his first home in Slippery Rock and started attending classes at the University. He would go on to earn a bachelor's degree in history and then a master's in Secondary Education Social Studies. During his time as a graduate student, Mayor Longo decided to devote his time to the community, becoming the youngest mayor in Slippery Rock’s history. He spends much of his time giving back to the community, serves Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation’s Board of Directors as President, and serves on the boards of Slippery Rock Planning Commission, Butler County Community Action Partnership, Glade Run Foundation, and is a former member of the board for The Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County. Additionally, he is also a committeeman and former Secretary of the Butler County Republican Committee and a founding member of United Republicans of Butler County, Mayor Longo donates his full mayoral salary to non-profits and charities in the Slippery Rock area, further solidifying his dedication and devotion to the community.
Mayor Jondavid Longo graduated from Slippery Rock University in the class of 2015 and is currently the mayor of Slippery Rock. Following his graduation from high school in 2008, Mayor Longo enlisted in the Marine Corps as an infantry rifleman and was deployed to Afghanistan and Latvia. In 2013, after his service, he purchased his first home in Slippery Rock and started attending classes at the University. He would go on to earn a bachelor's degree in history and then a master's in Secondary Education Social Studies. During his time as a graduate student, Mayor Longo decided to devote his time to the community, becoming the youngest mayor in Slippery Rock’s history. He spends much of his time giving back to the community, serves Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation’s Board of Directors as President, and serves on the boards of Slippery Rock Planning Commission, Butler County Community Action Partnership, Glade Run Foundation, and is a former member of the board for The Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County. Additionally, he is also a committeeman and former Secretary of the Butler County Republican Committee and a founding member of United Republicans of Butler County, Mayor Longo donates his full mayoral salary to non-profits and charities in the Slippery Rock area, further solidifying his dedication and devotion to the community.
Rocco Martini, '18
Rocco Martini graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2018 with a degree in safety management. From an early age, Martini knew that he wanted to go into a career that would leave a positive impact on others, leading him to discover a calling in the safety management field. His commitment to that calling became all the stronger in 2017, when Martini secured his first safety position as an environmental, health, and safety intern. Following his graduation, Martini started working with Shell Polymers as a safety specialist and has quickly become a major asset in the industry since then, most notably in 2021, when he was selected and recognized as a rising star by the National Safety Council.
Rocco Martini graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2018 with a degree in safety management. From an early age, Martini knew that he wanted to go into a career that would leave a positive impact on others, leading him to discover a calling in the safety management field. His commitment to that calling became all the stronger in 2017, when Martini secured his first safety position as an environmental, health, and safety intern. Following his graduation, Martini started working with Shell Polymers as a safety specialist and has quickly become a major asset in the industry since then, most notably in 2021, when he was selected and recognized as a rising star by the National Safety Council.
Maria Montaro, '15
Maria Montaro graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in social work and professional studies with an emphasis on non-profit Management. Following her graduation, Montaro went on to achieve her master's degree in social work and business administration, then a doctoral degree and PhD in Community Engagement. Montaro returned to the university in 2022 where she worked as a part-time professor for the Department of Nonprofit Management, Empowerment and Diversity Studies. Currently, she is the corporate and community giving manager at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, a non-profit organization centered around providing healthy meals and stabilizing lives, with a dedication to finding solutions and identifying causes for hunger. Maria has served on several boards of directors including the Young Nonprofit Professional Network of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project. She is a recent graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh's Leadership Development Initiative
Maria Montaro graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in social work and professional studies with an emphasis on non-profit Management. Following her graduation, Montaro went on to achieve her master's degree in social work and business administration, then a doctoral degree and PhD in Community Engagement. Montaro returned to the university in 2022 where she worked as a part-time professor for the Department of Nonprofit Management, Empowerment and Diversity Studies. Currently, she is the corporate and community giving manager at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, a non-profit organization centered around providing healthy meals and stabilizing lives, with a dedication to finding solutions and identifying causes for hunger. Maria has served on several boards of directors including the Young Nonprofit Professional Network of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project. She is a recent graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh's Leadership Development Initiative
Alex Mowrey, '15
Alex Mowrey graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in communication: emerging technology and multimedia. Following graduation, Mowrey has worked for various organizations, like the MLB, NHL, and NFL, and has worked for the University of Pittsburgh since 2015. For over 5 years at the university, Mowrey worked as a Multimedia Specialist where he was responsible for communicating, creating, and developing multimedia assets used for social media, programs, websites, and various other electronic media. In 2022, Mowrey became a Social Media Content Strategist for Pitt, which focuses on overseeing and designing social media accounts, creating social media strategies, and implementing engaging content for users.
Alex Mowrey graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in communication: emerging technology and multimedia. Following graduation, Mowrey has worked for various organizations, like the MLB, NHL, and NFL, and has worked for the University of Pittsburgh since 2015. For over 5 years at the university, Mowrey worked as a Multimedia Specialist where he was responsible for communicating, creating, and developing multimedia assets used for social media, programs, websites, and various other electronic media. In 2022, Mowrey became a Social Media Content Strategist for Pitt, which focuses on overseeing and designing social media accounts, creating social media strategies, and implementing engaging content for users.
Claire Seasoltz, '17
Claire Seasoltz graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in safety management. While attending the university, she was a Green and White Ambassador and an employee at the Student Center. Following her graduation, Seasoltz went on to work for Deep Well Services for over 4 years as a safety and training coordinator, as well as being a health and safety engineer for Philips Healthcare. She recently received her Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification. Seasoltz is currently a full-time safety specialist for the AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company.
Claire Seasoltz graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in safety management. While attending the university, she was a Green and White Ambassador and an employee at the Student Center. Following her graduation, Seasoltz went on to work for Deep Well Services for over 4 years as a safety and training coordinator, as well as being a health and safety engineer for Philips Healthcare. She recently received her Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification. Seasoltz is currently a full-time safety specialist for the AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company.