Administrative Staff
Academic Affairs Team
academics@southhills.edu
Ingrid Thompson
Academic Affairs Officer
State College Main Campus
Ingrid's Biography
Ingrid Thompson has been an Academic Affairs Officer at South Hills School of Business & Technology since January 2014. Prior to that, Ingrid was the Mathematics Department Program Coordinator. She began her career as an instructor at South Hills in 1989. Ingrid graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Mathematics in December 1985 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Management in December 1982.
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Ingrid Thompson has been an Academic Affairs Officer at South Hills School of Business & Technology since January 2014. Prior to that, Ingrid was the Mathematics Department Program Coordinator. She began her career as an instructor at South Hills in 1989. Ingrid graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Mathematics in December 1985 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Management in December 1982.
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Christine Sulouff
Academic Affairs Officer
State College Main Campus
Christine's Biography
Christine Sulouff is a graduate of South Hills School of Business & Technology. She gained experience working at another South Hills location in the areas of career/student services as well as academic affairs. Christine now serves as Academic Affairs Officer in State College.
Christine Sulouff is a graduate of South Hills School of Business & Technology. She gained experience working at another South Hills location in the areas of career/student services as well as academic affairs. Christine now serves as Academic Affairs Officer in State College.
Administrative Front Desk Team
Anja Lucas
Receptionist
State College Main Campus
Anja's Biography
Anja Lucas has been with South Hills since May 2002. She serves as the receptionist for the State College main campus. Having previously worked in the hospitality industry, Anja has worn many professional hats in the service environment. Anja received her education overseas and arrived in the United States after working for the German telephone company.
Anja Lucas has been with South Hills since May 2002. She serves as the receptionist for the State College main campus. Having previously worked in the hospitality industry, Anja has worn many professional hats in the service environment. Anja received her education overseas and arrived in the United States after working for the German telephone company.
Bursar's Office Team
Robin Weikel
Bursar
State College Main Campus
Robin's Biography
Robin Weikel has been the Bursar at South Hills since December 2010. A 1975 graduate of Susquehanna University, Robin has worked in the banking industry for 35 years before joining South Hills.
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Robin Weikel has been the Bursar at South Hills since December 2010. A 1975 graduate of Susquehanna University, Robin has worked in the banking industry for 35 years before joining South Hills.
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Trudy Musser
Assistant to the Bursar
State College Main Campus
Trudy's Biography
Trudy Musser is a 1992 graduate of South Hills when it was known as South Hills Business School and has been employed at South Hills since August 1992. Trudy began her career here dividing her time working in both Financial Aid and as a Bursar’s Assistant until transitioning to her current role as the Assistant to the Bursar. In addition to her work here, Trudy has monitored the reading program for a private school and managed her own business.
Trudy Musser is a 1992 graduate of South Hills when it was known as South Hills Business School and has been employed at South Hills since August 1992. Trudy began her career here dividing her time working in both Financial Aid and as a Bursar’s Assistant until transitioning to her current role as the Assistant to the Bursar. In addition to her work here, Trudy has monitored the reading program for a private school and managed her own business.
Barbara E. Harer
Director of Student and Career Services
State College Main Campus
Barb's Biography
Barbara E. Harer has been with South Hills since July 2002.
Barb is a two-time alumna of South Hills School of Business & Technology, having earned specialized associate degrees in Business Administration—Management & Marketing in 1987 and Computer Information Systems (now called Information Technology) in 1998.
Barb previously served as Campus Director, Circle K Advisor, and Phi Beta Lambda Advisor for the Lewistown Campus until its closure in 2019, when she came to the State College Main Campus to fill the Director of Student Affairs & Community Development role. In the second half of 2020, she was named Director of Student and Career Services. Before joining the South Hills team, Barb worked in marketing and management for Danks Department store and as a Computer Network Administrator for SF & Company in State College.
Barb is an active part of the following local organizations: Board Secretary of the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mifflin County Business & Education Committee, Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology Advisory Board and Steering Committee, Mount Union High School Business Department Advisory Board, Juniata Valley Employer Advisory Council, and Lewistown Kiwanis.
She lives in Livonia, PA with her husband, Duane.
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Barbara E. Harer has been with South Hills since July 2002.
Barb is a two-time alumna of South Hills School of Business & Technology, having earned specialized associate degrees in Business Administration—Management & Marketing in 1987 and Computer Information Systems (now called Information Technology) in 1998.
Barb previously served as Campus Director, Circle K Advisor, and Phi Beta Lambda Advisor for the Lewistown Campus until its closure in 2019, when she came to the State College Main Campus to fill the Director of Student Affairs & Community Development role. In the second half of 2020, she was named Director of Student and Career Services. Before joining the South Hills team, Barb worked in marketing and management for Danks Department store and as a Computer Network Administrator for SF & Company in State College.
Barb is an active part of the following local organizations: Board Secretary of the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mifflin County Business & Education Committee, Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology Advisory Board and Steering Committee, Mount Union High School Business Department Advisory Board, Juniata Valley Employer Advisory Council, and Lewistown Kiwanis.
She lives in Livonia, PA with her husband, Duane.
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Lora Beamenderfer
Career Services Assistant
State College and Altoona Campuses
Lora's Biography
Lora Beamenderfer is a graduate of South Hills having earned her specialized associate degree in Computerized Office Management (now called Administrative Professional). Lora’s background includes experience in Human Resources, Employment/Career Services, and Education. Her current role allows her to work closely with students and graduates and guide them as they plan for a new career path. Lora represents Career Services at the State College and Altoona Campuses.
Lora Beamenderfer is a graduate of South Hills having earned her specialized associate degree in Computerized Office Management (now called Administrative Professional). Lora’s background includes experience in Human Resources, Employment/Career Services, and Education. Her current role allows her to work closely with students and graduates and guide them as they plan for a new career path. Lora represents Career Services at the State College and Altoona Campuses.
Jill Davis
Career Services/Student Services/Library Assistant
Altoona Campus
Jill's Biography
Jill Davis graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Public Relations. Jill has over 6 years of experience working in Higher Education in both admissions and student loan management. Jill started her career with South Hills in 2019 in the Career/Student Services departments. She is excited to work directly with students to help them start their own careers.
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Jill Davis graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Public Relations. Jill has over 6 years of experience working in Higher Education in both admissions and student loan management. Jill started her career with South Hills in 2019 in the Career/Student Services departments. She is excited to work directly with students to help them start their own careers.
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Financial Aid Team
financialaid@southhills.edu
LeRoy Spicer is the Point of Contact for the PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program.
LeRoy Spicer
Director of Financial Aid
State College Main Campus
LeRoy's Biography
LeRoy Spicer has been the Director of Financial Aid since May 2019. Prior to that, he had been a Financial Aid Administrator at South Hills beginning in November 2010. He is the Point of Contact for the PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program.
LeRoy is a South Hills graduate two times over: in 1976 he graduated from the Business Administration—Accounting program, and in 2010 he graduated from the Health Information Technology program. Prior to working at South Hills, he worked for Cerro Metal Products in the cost accounting department for three decades.
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LeRoy Spicer has been the Director of Financial Aid since May 2019. Prior to that, he had been a Financial Aid Administrator at South Hills beginning in November 2010. He is the Point of Contact for the PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program.
LeRoy is a South Hills graduate two times over: in 1976 he graduated from the Business Administration—Accounting program, and in 2010 he graduated from the Health Information Technology program. Prior to working at South Hills, he worked for Cerro Metal Products in the cost accounting department for three decades.
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Darla Gosa
Financial Aid Administrator
State College Main Campus
Darla's Biography
Darla Gosa joined the South Hills family as a Financial Aid Administrator in 2019. Darla has been a resident of the State College area for over 35 years, and graduated from South Hills’ Computer Plus program in 1993. She was previously employed at Nittany Settlement Company for 22 years, and has prior experience in the property management field.
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Darla Gosa joined the South Hills family as a Financial Aid Administrator in 2019. Darla has been a resident of the State College area for over 35 years, and graduated from South Hills’ Computer Plus program in 1993. She was previously employed at Nittany Settlement Company for 22 years, and has prior experience in the property management field.
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Dana Stoy
Director of Financial Aid
Altoona Campus
Dana's Biography
Dana Stoy joined the South Hills team as the Director of Financial Aid at the Altoona Campus in July 2018. She came to South Hills with fifteen years' experience in financial aid. She is a 2007 Accounting graduate of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, a 2016 graduate of Leadership Blair County, and a 2018 graduate of Saint Francis University in Organizational Leadership.
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Dana Stoy joined the South Hills team as the Director of Financial Aid at the Altoona Campus in July 2018. She came to South Hills with fifteen years' experience in financial aid. She is a 2007 Accounting graduate of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, a 2016 graduate of Leadership Blair County, and a 2018 graduate of Saint Francis University in Organizational Leadership.
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Jodie LeMaster
Webite & Social Media Consultant
Jodie's Biography
Jodie LeMaster has been employed with South Hills since October 2008. She was hired as an IT Support Specialist and became the school’s Webmaster in 2010. After relocating to Maryland in 2018, she became the school's first full-time remote employee. In April 2020, she accepted a full-time position as a Front-end Web Developer elsewhere but happily stayed connected to her alma mater in a consulting role.
An alumna of South Hills, Jodie earned her Associate in Specialized Technology degree in Computer Information Systems (now called Information Technology), from which she graduated with highest honors in 2006. She completed her internship and was subsequently hired at Woodcraft Industries where she worked her way up in the IT department before joining the South Hills team.
Throughout her employment at South Hills, she continued her education by taking several Graphic Arts classes. As Webmaster, she was responsible for the development of this website and was often called upon for graphic design projects. She was also formerly the school's Social Media Manager. In her current role as Website & Social Media Consultant, she helps the school with certain specialized tasks related to the duties she completed in her previously full-time role.
Jodie LeMaster has been employed with South Hills since October 2008. She was hired as an IT Support Specialist and became the school’s Webmaster in 2010. After relocating to Maryland in 2018, she became the school's first full-time remote employee. In April 2020, she accepted a full-time position as a Front-end Web Developer elsewhere but happily stayed connected to her alma mater in a consulting role.
An alumna of South Hills, Jodie earned her Associate in Specialized Technology degree in Computer Information Systems (now called Information Technology), from which she graduated with highest honors in 2006. She completed her internship and was subsequently hired at Woodcraft Industries where she worked her way up in the IT department before joining the South Hills team.
Throughout her employment at South Hills, she continued her education by taking several Graphic Arts classes. As Webmaster, she was responsible for the development of this website and was often called upon for graphic design projects. She was also formerly the school's Social Media Manager. In her current role as Website & Social Media Consultant, she helps the school with certain specialized tasks related to the duties she completed in her previously full-time role.
Student & Alumni Services Team
Barbara E. Harer
Director of Student and Career Services
State College Main Campus
Barb's Biography
Barbara E. Harer has been with South Hills since July 2002.
Barb is a two-time alumna of South Hills School of Business & Technology, having earned specialized associate degrees in Business Administration—Management & Marketing in 1987 and Computer Information Systems (now called Information Technology) in 1998.
Barb previously served as Campus Director, Circle K Advisor, and Phi Beta Lambda Advisor for the Lewistown Campus until its closure in 2019, when she came to the State College Main Campus to fill the Director of Student Affairs & Community Development role. In the second half of 2020, she was named Director of Student and Career Services. Before joining the South Hills team, Barb worked in marketing and management for Danks Department store and as a Computer Network Administrator for SF & Company in State College.
Barb is an active part of the following local organizations: Board Secretary of the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mifflin County Business & Education Committee, Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology Advisory Board and Steering Committee, Mount Union High School Business Department Advisory Board, Juniata Valley Employer Advisory Council, and Lewistown Kiwanis.
She lives in Livonia, PA with her husband, Duane.
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Barbara E. Harer has been with South Hills since July 2002.
Barb is a two-time alumna of South Hills School of Business & Technology, having earned specialized associate degrees in Business Administration—Management & Marketing in 1987 and Computer Information Systems (now called Information Technology) in 1998.
Barb previously served as Campus Director, Circle K Advisor, and Phi Beta Lambda Advisor for the Lewistown Campus until its closure in 2019, when she came to the State College Main Campus to fill the Director of Student Affairs & Community Development role. In the second half of 2020, she was named Director of Student and Career Services. Before joining the South Hills team, Barb worked in marketing and management for Danks Department store and as a Computer Network Administrator for SF & Company in State College.
Barb is an active part of the following local organizations: Board Secretary of the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mifflin County Business & Education Committee, Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology Advisory Board and Steering Committee, Mount Union High School Business Department Advisory Board, Juniata Valley Employer Advisory Council, and Lewistown Kiwanis.
She lives in Livonia, PA with her husband, Duane.
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Brandy Kovach
Student Services Coordinator/Library Assistant
State College Main Campus
Brandy's Biography
Brandy Kovach joined the South Hills team as an intern in June 2016 and was hired as the Student Services Assistant after completing her internship. Brandy received her Specialized Associate Degree, with Honors, in September 2016 in the Business Administration—Management & Marketing program at South Hills in State College. She became the Student Services Coordinator in August 2018 and the Library Assistant in early 2020. Some of her duties include running the online Student Store, advising the Student Forum, coordinating various student clubs and activities, and coordinating events for current and prospective students.
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Brandy Kovach joined the South Hills team as an intern in June 2016 and was hired as the Student Services Assistant after completing her internship. Brandy received her Specialized Associate Degree, with Honors, in September 2016 in the Business Administration—Management & Marketing program at South Hills in State College. She became the Student Services Coordinator in August 2018 and the Library Assistant in early 2020. Some of her duties include running the online Student Store, advising the Student Forum, coordinating various student clubs and activities, and coordinating events for current and prospective students.
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Jill Davis
Career Services/Student Services/Library Assistant
Altoona Campus
Jill's Biography
Jill Davis graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Public Relations. Jill has over 6 years of experience working in Higher Education in both admissions and student loan management. Jill started her career with South Hills in 2019 in the Career/Student Services departments. She is excited to work directly with students to help them start their own careers.
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Jill Davis graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Public Relations. Jill has over 6 years of experience working in Higher Education in both admissions and student loan management. Jill started her career with South Hills in 2019 in the Career/Student Services departments. She is excited to work directly with students to help them start their own careers.
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