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.
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.
Rachel Yoder
Academic Affairs Officer
State College Main Campus
Rachel's Biography
Rachel Yoder is a 2002 graduate of South Hills in the Administrative Legal Secretarial program. Rachel began her career at South Hills just after graduation working in the Career Services office in the role of Career Services Assistant, a position she held for 8 years. Currently, Rachel is one of our acting Academic Affairs Officers.
Rachel Yoder is a 2002 graduate of South Hills in the Administrative Legal Secretarial program. Rachel began her career at South Hills just after graduation working in the Career Services office in the role of Career Services Assistant, a position she held for 8 years. Currently, Rachel is one of our acting Academic Affairs Officers.
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.
Jordan Kech
Admissions Coordinator/Office Assistant
Altoona Campus
Jordan's Biography
Jordan Kech joined the South Hills team in 2019 as an Admissions Coordinator/Office Assistant for the Altoona Campus. She is a graduate of Mount Aloysius College, where she received her Associate of Science degree. Prior to South Hills, she worked at Blair Gastroenterology Associates as a Histotechnician and Medical Laboratory Technician. Jordan lives in Altoona with her two dogs and makes jewelry in her spare time.
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.
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.
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.
Ellen Spinelli
Career Services Coordinator
State College Main Campus
Ellen's Biography
Ellen Spinelli is a long-time employee of South Hills. A graduate of Penn State University, Ellen works in Career Services helping students prepare to enter the job market after graduation. Ellen is the primary organizer of all the special career events held for students of South Hills including the Internship & Career Fairs and the Employer/Alumni Speaker Series. She also helps guide our students and graduates to success by offering assistance with resume and cover letter writing and by alerting them to full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
Ellen Spinelli is a long-time employee of South Hills. A graduate of Penn State University, Ellen works in Career Services helping students prepare to enter the job market after graduation. Ellen is the primary organizer of all the special career events held for students of South Hills including the Internship & Career Fairs and the Employer/Alumni Speaker Series. She also helps guide our students and graduates to success by offering assistance with resume and cover letter writing and by alerting them to full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Misty Frederick-Ritz
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
State College Main Campus
Misty's Biography
Misty Frederick-Ritz joined South Hills in September 2016. As part of the Admissions & Marketing Team, she is involved with marketing and communications efforts for the school including creation of print materials, advertising, social media, communications, public relations, website content, newsletters, and more.
She is a member of the Leadership Centre County Class of 2009 and served on the PAPSA Social Media Task Force.
She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, organizational leadership, and project management. Before coming to South Hills, she was a Workforce Development Programs Manager for a non-profit organization and oversaw operations in multiple counties.
In her spare time, Misty is a mixed media artist and painting instructor whose artwork has been on display at Penn State’s HUB-Robeson Galleries and other locations in Central Pennsylvania, as well as in virtual exhibits.
Misty’s son, daughter, and son-in-law are graduates of South Hills.
Misty Frederick-Ritz joined South Hills in September 2016. As part of the Admissions & Marketing Team, she is involved with marketing and communications efforts for the school including creation of print materials, advertising, social media, communications, public relations, website content, newsletters, and more.
She is a member of the Leadership Centre County Class of 2009 and served on the PAPSA Social Media Task Force.
She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, organizational leadership, and project management. Before coming to South Hills, she was a Workforce Development Programs Manager for a non-profit organization and oversaw operations in multiple counties.
In her spare time, Misty is a mixed media artist and painting instructor whose artwork has been on display at Penn State’s HUB-Robeson Galleries and other locations in Central Pennsylvania, as well as in virtual exhibits.
Misty’s son, daughter, and son-in-law are graduates of South Hills.
Jodie LeMaster
Webmaster & Social Media Manager
State College Main Campus
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.
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 has continued her education by taking several Graphic Arts classes. In her current role, she is responsible for the development of this website and is often called upon for graphic design projects. She is also the school's Social Media Manager.
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.
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 has continued her education by taking several Graphic Arts classes. In her current role, she is responsible for the development of this website and is often called upon for graphic design projects. She is also the school's Social Media Manager.
Student & Alumni Services Team
Barbara E. Harer
Director of Student Affairs & Community Development
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. 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.
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. 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.
Brandy Kovach
Student Services Coordinator
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
