Laker Business Directory
Erie Region
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Holly McMaster '04Ìý- Owner |
Kristen Santiago '15Ìý- Owner |
Amanda Wood '08 |
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 Tony Tupek '05 – Owner Sports card business. |
Ryan Newara – Owner Bar and grill, live entertainment, and catering services. |
Ryan Newara – Owner Bar and grill, live entertainment, and catering services. |
Adrienne Kalivoda ‘16 - Funeral Director/Owner |
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 Jo Theisen ‘08 |
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 Scott Bensink ’87 - CPAÌý Bookkeeping, tax, and business consulting firm. Two locations: Erie, PA, and Findley Lake, NY. Alumni discounts are available. |
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 Ben Feucht '12- Owner |
Susan Moore '95 - Business Manager/Co-OwnerÌý Decision Associates was formed in 1984 by Donald and Susan Moore '95 as a regional consulting firm assisting clients in Strategy, Marketing, Executive Recruiting, Succession/Exit Planning, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Decision Associates strives to keep businesses alive in Erie! |
Zac Wild '08 "You can have everything you want in life, if you will just help other people get what they want." - Zig Ziglar |
John Melody '90 - Owner 333 State St.Ìý Part of the U Pick 6 Family of Craft Beer Pubs & Restaurants, The Tap House is located in downtown Erie and features casual dining with craft beers, a wood-fired brick oven, and pub-style décor. |
John Melody '90 - OwnerÌý Part of the U Pick 6 Family of Craft Beer Pubs & Restaurants, the Public House is located in Millcreek Township and features casual dining with craft beers, a wood-fired brick oven, and pub-style décor. |
John Melody '90 - Owner 4575 Buffalo Rd. Part of the U Pick 6 Family of Craft Beer Pubs & Restaurants, the Harbor House is located in Harborcreek Township and features casual dining with craft beers, a wood-fired brick oven, and pub-style décor. |
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Ìý John Melody '90 - Owner 7520 Peach St. The John Russell Brewing Co. offers seasonals, exclusive releases, and classic favorites, as well as includes an open-view brewing environment, a wood-fired brick oven, and a craft-beer-inspired menu. It is part of the U Pick 6 Family of Craft Beer Pubs & Restaurants. |
Ìý John Melody '90 - Owner On Bayfront Pier 6 is Erie’s only indoor and outdoor rooftop bar and restaurant; it offers beautiful bay views and casual dining. It is part of the U Pick 6 Family of Craft Beer Pubs & Restaurants. |
Ìý John Melody '90 - OwnerÌý The Bay House is an upscale casual restaurant with breathtaking views of Presque Isle Bay. It hosts Erie's only oyster bar and open-flame, wood-fired Argentine grill. It is part of the U Pick 6 Family of Craft Beer Pubs & Restaurants. |
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Ìý Corey Sayles '18 - Founder and SEO Specialist 1001 State St.Ìý#907 Sayles Industries is one of the top leading digital marketing agencies based in the tri-state regional specializing in website design, SEO, social media marketing, lead generation, and more. They've helped dozens of business owners create their company image on the web while building them a profitable online presence.Ìý |
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John Langer '05 - Owner 1523 Cascade St. H. Jack Langer started as a small shop in Erie more than 45 years ago, and now has five locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, providing industry-leading plumbing, HVAC, and home remodeling services. We’re also proud to have seven ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç alumni on our leadership team, delivering the highest quality workmanship and customer care. |
Ìý Diane Chido '06 - PresidentÌý DC Analytics, headed by three MU alumni, has employed dozens of student and recent alumni as subcontractors and have mentored more than 100 ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç Intel interns. |
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Ìý Kristen Santiago '15Ìý- OwnerÌý |
Ìý Stephani Klassen '12 - OwnerÌý |
Ìý Kelly Karns '06 - Owner Learn the history and culture of the Erie area while enjoying delicious food from locally owned restaurants, breweries, bakeries, and specialty shops.Ìý |
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Ìý Ashley Messenger '15 - OwnerÌý |
Ìý Kyle Bohrer '03Ìý- OwnerÌý |
Ìý Ken Bluska '08 – Owner 809 E. 38th St. Pizza, wings, and American specials in tavern setup with pool tables and TVs. |
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Ìý Eric Franos ’90 – OwnerÌý 302 W. 8th St. ANDÌý 3512 Buffalo Rd. |
Ìý Sean Fedorko '11 1001 State St. |
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 Mary Beth Wilcher ’86 - DirectorÌý We serve all family-owned businesses in the tri-state region. Our goal is to help them succeed and transition the business over to the next generation. |
Daniel Myers '16 - President 814-806-7502 8348 Edinboro Rd. |
Carla Burrs-Storrs '12 - Therapist 814-881-4007 3910 Caughey Rd. |
ÌýÌýÌýÌý 814-460-3558 8335 Edinboro Rd. Erie Dance Conservatory celebrated its 20 Anniversary in 2023. They value each student and nurture them within a place that promotes excellence, personal responsibility, integrity, and self-discipline. They offer a free trial/placement class for all genres offered, an integrated syllabus to create the diverse dancer, no registration fees, safe dance flooring for dancer safety and injury prevention, |
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 Javiera Cubillos '11 - Owner Santiago, Chile AkuRuka was born to support the entrepreneurship project of Mapuche-Pehuenche women of the Lonquimay region, in the Chilean AraucanÃa. By working with their own resources, these women are able to develop a new way of income, which helps them become self-sufficient and economically independent. By supporting AkuRuka, you are supporting the craftsmanship of these women, who, through their skilled hands, are opening doors to a better future. |
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 Andrea Colaruoto '92Ìý Director of Marketing/Owner 2287 Turk Hill Rd.Ìý *Discount available for ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç alumni. Casa Larga Vineyards offers a discount to ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç University alumni for wine purchases, festival tickets, and more, plus a percentage of the sale goes back to the Alumni Association. Casa Larga Vineyards can ship wine to 36 states and the purchases can be made online or via phone. If you have questions, the ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç University Alumni Wine Program Coordinator at the Vineyard is Cathy F. at 585-223-4210 ext 121. |
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 The No. 3 Alley, Xiantian No. 1 Zone, Fuyong Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China Zip Code: 518101Ìý China Printing Masters is a professional China Printing Company of various types of packaging and printing products. They have many years of work experience. Due to competitive prices and high-quality eco-friendly materials, their products gained a very good reputation among the customers at home and board. |
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 Scott DePietro ’11 - OwnerÌý 1514 Blairmont Ln. Welcome to the Canine Training Research Group—your premier destination for private canine training and boarding. With more thanÌý15 years of experience in the industry, we specialize in canine-focused research, ensuring the highest standards of training and care for your beloved companions. Alumni discounts are available! |
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 Eric Chase ‘90 -ÌýOwner/Speaker/PodcasterÌý 405-763-7476Ìý Transformative/interactive presentations/workshops. Improving organizational engagement andÌýmore! Experience the power of "yes and"Ìýleadership, collaboration, adaptability, authenticity, resilience, andÌýmore. Utilizing the principles of applied Improvisation. Engage. Be mindful. Tell your story.Ìý |
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 John David Ìý‘94Ìý 16719 Detroit Ave.Ìý |
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 Timothy Conway-Hay '99 '02 Solution Architect, Professional ServicesÌý 110 North Minnesota Ave. |
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 Brandon Gabler '02Ìý Regional Director/VP of Operations Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc., is a professional consulting firm, providing Cultural Resource Management (CRM), Historic Preservation Planning, and Landscape Architectural services throughout the United States. Commonwealth is a founding member of the American Cultural Resources Association, the national trade association of the CRM industry. |
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 Emily OrlandoÌý'15 - AttorneyÌý 85 Main St.ÌýÌý |
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 Domenic Pucella '14 - Licensed Real Estate ProfessionalÌý 300 East 4th St. Domenic is licensed in New York but his team is nationwide; he can assist with buying and renting a home or apartment anywhere in the United States and Canada. An alumni discount is offered! |
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 Kelly Matczak '95 - Coach and AuthorÌý 313 Datura St. At Eagle Point East, Kelly's intuitive and empathetic nature assists her clients in turning problems into solutions. If you would like help getting what you truly desire in your life, please schedule a free consultation; Customized workshops and speaking engagements are available to fit your needs. Consultations can be by phone or in person. |
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 Austin Robare '20Ìý- Financial Services Professional |
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 Judd Kirner '05Ìý- OwnerÌý 2425 West 12th St.Ìý Alumni discount offered. |
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 Nearly every industry publication and research firm—from IBM to Harvard Business Review—is reporting that demand for data scientists is far outstripping supply. |
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 Erika Farester '02 '05M Organizational Development and Grant Writing ConsultantÌý 287 Wayne St. Farester Consulting is passionate about helping nonprofits become efficient and effective so they can meet their missions. They offer a variety of services for organizations including Grant Funding Search, Grant Proposal, Communication, Project Development & Evaluation, Organizational and Board Development, and PANO Standards for Excellence consulting. |
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 Elizabeth Nici '01 - Owner/Graphic DesignerÌý PO Box 770347Ìý Graphic design in and around Cleveland. Stylized. Streamlined. Conservative. Chic. Masculine. Flirty. Wild. Tame. What's your 'style personality?' At Gusto Designs, LLC, they take your personality and combine it with our own creative flair, as well as create a piece you are proud to showcase. Don't have a style? No worries. We love meeting new people and helping them find a look that not only fits but makes their company memorable to customers. |
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 John Langer '05 - Owner 8 Butler Ave. H. Jack Langer started as a small shop in Erie more than 45 years ago and now has five locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, providing industry-leading plumbing, HVAC, and home remodeling services. We’re also proud to have seven ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç alumni on our leadership team, delivering the highest quality workmanship and customer care. |
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 John Langer '05 - Owner Cleveland (East Side): 29930 Lakeland Blvd. Wickliffe, OH 44092 Cleveland (West Side): 15120 Industrial Pkwy, Cleveland, OH 44135 Akron: 1055 Evans Ave, Akron, OH 44305 H. Jack'sÌýstarted as a small shop in Erie more than 45 years ago and now has five locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, providing industry-leading plumbing, HVAC, and home remodeling services. We’re also proud to have seven ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç alumni on our leadership team, delivering the highest quality workmanship and customer care. |
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 Nicole Smith'08Ìý- Marketing ManagerÌý 82 Church St. |
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 Greg Yoko '85 - Director of Business DevelopmentÌý 603 Lincoln St. Guttenberg Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer (custom plastic injection molder) and work with well-established businesses as well as enterprising entrepreneurs. |
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 Judy Micale '95 - Professional Certified CoachÌý 276 Briley Court |
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 Andrew Komiske - CEO 6835 Olney Laytonsville Rd. |
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 Jim McElrath '80Ìý 4950 Main St. Jim McElrath Counseling is a private practice for mental health and wellness |
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 Parris Hobbs '05 - Private Client Banker 2800 Far Hills Ave.Ìý 937-269-0340Ìý Parris is always looking for great candidates for bank positions. Please contact Parris for information! |
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 Tiffany Kephart '18 - Owner/Senior Biller Harborcreek, PA 16421 Dayton, OH 45419937-269-0340 KEPCO Billing provides billing and credentialing services for small medical practices located in Erie County, PA. KEPCO Billing provides personal service and will customize most reports to fit your needs. Contact us today to find out how we can provide the services you've been looking for. Jon Kephart is also a KEPCO Billing employee and ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç alumnus! |
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 Vic Laurenza '02 - Vice President, Wealth Advisor 11 Stanwix St. |
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 Deb Lang Redlin '93 - Executive Assistant to Senior VP/CTOÌý 5000 Headquarters Dr.Ìý |
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 Patrick Behm '14 - Financial AdvisorÌý 1375 East 9th St.Ìý |
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 Sandi Zobrest '70 - FounderÌý 5740 Chieftan Trail |
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 Shaun Lux '05 - Manager of Business AnalysisÌý Robert Lawlor '05 - Business Analyst 3850 N. Wilke Rd. Arlington, IL 60004 Paylocity is a provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management software solutions for medium-sized organizations. |
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 Lisa Bannisert '08 - FounderÌý 227 Broad St. |
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 Lev Kubiak '88 - VP & Deputy Chief Security Officer 235 East 42nd St. |
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 Ryan Connors '11Ìý- Business Development Manager |
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 Bret Atwood '96 - PresidentÌý 331 Arthur St. TGIF is an Independent Insurance broker in Western Pennsylvania, offering personal (auto, homeowners, and life) and business insurance in CO, DE, NY, OH, and PA. |
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 Michael Brennen '87 - Account ExecutiveÌý 160 Clearview Ave. |
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 Dr. Elizabeth JuliusÌý'12Ìý- OwnerÌý 2735 Navarre Ave. |
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 Joe CoyneÌý'13Ìý- AdvisorÌý 1350 Euclid Ave. |
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 Hailee Leveto'09Ìý- OwnerÌý 5950 Roemer Ln. Nova Maple Syrup is a family run business in NWPA that produces maple syrup, sugar, cream, and candy.Ìý |
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 Mic Moorhead '96Ìý- Director of Sales and Marketing |
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 Nicole Smith '08Ìý- Marketing ManagerÌý 8 Park St.Ìý |
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 Eugene MakeevÌý- PresidentÌý We offer a $50Ìýdiscount on kitchen and bathroom cabinets for ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç University alumni, employees, and students. Use VTEDU50 coupon code to apply the discount when ordering online. Valid university ID is required. |
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 Patrick J. Ebner '05Ìý- Owner/AttorneyÌý 10 Public Sq.Ìý Handles estate planning, probate, and family law matters. |
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 Elizabeth Nici ’01 - Graphic Designer/OwnerÌý 216-773-5915Ìý PO Box 45564 Alumni discounts available! |
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 Vk Randhava ‘17Ìý 12 Glanville Dr. Alumni discounts available! |
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 Michael Sicheri '92 -ÌýPresidentÌýÌý 1-844-261-8597 Whether it's sailing the Caribbean, exploring Alaska's Denali, or cruising the Danube, we can design your dream vacation, romantic wedding, or special occasion excursion. Whether it's for 2 or 200, our 45+ years of hospitality industry experience will make sure it's the trip of a lifetime. We're dedicated to combining our love of travel, career know-how, and Cruise Planners' strategic partnerships with cruise lines, resorts, and land touring companies, to help you "exploreance" the world. |
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 Jen Wozny, Healer ‘05Ìý Blending Shamanism, Reiki, Psychic Healing, and Life Coaching to help physical health, emotional health, spiritual health, and PTSD; gently and powerfully.Ìý Virtual services available worldwide. Alumni discount available! |
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 Mary Cay Ricci '82Ìý- Education Author, Consultant/Keynote SpeakerÌý 1 Littlebrooke Court |
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 610-457-1813Ìý 1195 Haverford Rd. Landscaping & Contracting LLC is your one-stop solution for comprehensive landscape design services. With expertise in pools, hardscaping, fencing, and concrete work, we bring your outdoor dreams to life. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality results and ensuring customer satisfaction.Ìý From designing and constructing luxurious pools to creating stunning hardscape features, we have the knowledge and experience to transform your outdoor space. Additionally, we offer customized fencing solutions for privacy and security, as well as durable concrete work for driveways, walkways, and foundations.Ìý |
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 Ben Feucht, '12 - Owner, CEO 814-347-5690 10650 West Main Rd. |
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 Sarah Hlusko Everhart '11 - Booking Manager, Erie Events 814-882-5232 Erie, PA 16504 Evan Everhart is a self-taught metal sculptor, creating art full-time for over 20 years. He gained experience with metal working at a local steel company for 10 years. Passion for the arts and nature led him to create art from steel, challenging himself to transform scrap metal into a strong and attractive art form. His artwork ranges from both figurative and abstract to small and large-scale sculptures that convey the beauty of nature using unattractive, discarded materials. |
Jake Meinking '06 - Partner 513-335-6918 1115 Grant St. Unbridled Travel is a full-service travel agency that specializes in providing ground and air logistics solutions for meetings and events. Headquartered in Denver, they have offices in strategic locations such as San Diego, St. Louis, and Boston, enabling them to effectively operate across the majority of North America. |
Dara Swisher '08 - Partner 484-332-3620 140 W 30th St. Ìý |
Michelle Hamula '07 - Agency Owner 966 Pennsylvania Ave. Ìý |
Alexa Perna '21 - RN 716-535-0532 5730 Glen iris Dr. PC Candle Company is a mother-daughter-owned small business. They love their time together making their products. They make candles, melts, linen sprays, diffusers, and carpet fresheners, along with many specialty items. |
Steven Stauss '18 - Owner 585-813-6662 2300 Bowen Rd. At Prime Concrete Coatings, our process involves the installation of high-end resin floor coatings, primarily in residential and commercial spaces. As specialists in custom polyaspartic/polyurea garage flooring, we create beautiful and functional spaces that are built and installed to last for decades. Our garage flooring experts have served customers for decades with the best quality flooring solutions. Prime Concrete Coatings is a reputable, full service resinous flooring contractor, providing superior consultation, design, and installation of Polyurea, Polyaspartic, and Epoxy flooring systems for all segments of the industrial, commercial, and residential marketplace. With headquarters in Buffalo, New York, we can deliver flooring services to the vast majority of Central and Western New York, as well as Western Pennsylvania. |
Ryan Schreiber '09 - President and Owner 716-867-5699 10 E. Locust St. |
Leslie Bohrer '90 - President 814-323-3660 7449 Belle Rd. |
Matthew Tack '93 - President 724-525-1973 1158 State Route 4011 Senior Care Housing Services and In-Home Care |
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 Yannette Barnes '12 - License Professional Counselor 814-823-4510 296 Chestnut Street 2nd Floor Counseling services available to individuals, families, couples, children/adolescents starting at age 3 years of age and up. |
Kristen Marincic '12 - Director and Ballet Teacher Dundee Methodist Church 69 Gladstone St. |
ÌýÌýÌýÌý 412-310-0866 3044 Second St. John is a licensed private investigator in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He is a sole proprietor and has been in business since 2013. |
Candice Macri '94 - Optometrist 724-730-4030 1702 W State St. |
Ìý Linnell Robinson '13 - Owner, CEO 724-730-6336 641 Scotland Ln. Tag Team Services is a leading temporary staffing agency specializing in skilled and reliable hospitality staff provision to hotels, resorts, event venues, and restaurants. With a commitment to excellence, we offer tailored staffing solutions that cater to the specific needs of our clients in the hospitality industry. Our team of experienced professionals understands the dynamic nature of the sector and strives to exceed expectations by delivering seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences. Through our dedication to quality service, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Tag Team Services has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking temporary staffing solutions in the hospitality field. |
Terrie Sackett '85 - President 724-678-3626 1507 Montgomery Rd. Terrie provides executive development and transition coaching. If you are new to a leadership role or a company, want to improve your performance as a leader, want to be a leader or transition out of a leadership role, have been laid off, or want to move into retirement or semi-retirement, give her a call. She helps people manage transitions and offers special discounts for those in HR Roles and who are ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç Alumni. |
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ÌýÌýÌýÌý 814-396-2200 1A Marine Rd. Dublin Coastal Tours is a tour business in Ireland. They'd love to welcome any alumni traveling to Dublin! |
Michelle Logsdon Viggiano '03 - Co-Owner 571-398-6923 2218 Tacketts Mill Dr. Aim Human Performance helps you assess, improve, and maintain your muscle system so you can exercise and participate in the physical activities you love. They provide services in strength and flexibility improvement, cardiovascular conditioning, bone density enhancement, post-rehabilitation, sports-specific training, and general health and wellness. They would be open to offering an internship for students. |
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David Gordon '90 - President 724-458-7255 902 South Center St. As one of the industry leaders in Western PA, Davevic Benefit Consultants, Inc. has found creative benefit solutions for our over 800 group clients for more than 30 years. Davevic is a third-generation family-owned company that has grown over the years by adding highly competent and professional team members. Our experienced staff has over 225 years of combined employee benefit experience. What truly separates consultants today is their ability to help you navigate the rising costs of healthcare. We look for solutions beyond the obvious to help maintain your bottom line while also keeping the employees top of mind, so you can attract and retain top talent. |
Ìý Gina Kreuyer '08 - ÌýÌýÌýÌý 616-745-4386 3950 Lake Michigan Dr. NW As a solo practitioner, Gina runs her business through the Benji Salon&Spa, providing Massage Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) sessions by appointment only. |
Victoria McGinty '22 - Middle School Teacher + Photographer 216-513-8447 2737 W Lunt Ave. Victoria G. Photography extends from Chicago through Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. They do everything on location, do not have a studio, and are willing to travel for alumni photoshoots! Ìý Ìý |
LizÌýHagan Kanche '22 - Independent Individual Insurance Broker 412-818-2328 733 Washington Rd. Ìý Ìý Ìý |
Brent Scarpo '84 - Career/Relationship Life Coach 760-835-3327 1717 E. Vista Chino Open Road Consulting and Life Coaching provides discounts for ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç Alumni. They offer an online experience and have a 100 percent success rate with clients. |
