Organizational Structure

Fisher is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education.

Fisher emphasizes liberal learning for students in traditional academic disciplines, as well as for those in more directly career-oriented fields.

Leadership by Division

Overall Leadership

Chair, Board of Trustees
Tom Bowles

President
Gerard J. Rooney
Senior Executive Assistant – Mary M. McGowan
Executive Assistant – Ryanne Fose

  • Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
    Kevin Railey
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management
    Jose J. Perales
  • Vice President for Institutional Advancement
    Christopher Biehn
    Executive Assistant – Amanda Burns
  • Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
    Mark D. Harris
    Executive Assistant – Jill D. Rathbun
  • Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
    Matha Thornton
    Executive Assistant – Chenno N. Bowens
  • Director, Campus Ministry
    Fr. Kevin Mannara, CSB
  • Director, Marketing and Communications
    Kate M. Torok
  • Senior Diversity Officer

Academic Affairs Division

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kevin Railey, Ph.D.

  • Associate Provost
    Eileen L. Lynd-Balta
  • Assistant Provost; Director, Center for Student Research and Creative Work
    Kristin Picardo
  • Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
    Ann Marie Fallon
  • Dean, School of Business
    Daniel Connolly
  • Dean, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education
    Joellen Maples
  • Dean, Wegmans School of Nursing
    Tricia K. Gatlin
  • Dean, Wegmans School of Pharmacy
    Christine R. Birnie
  • Director, Higher Education Opportunity Program
    Clarence A. Norman
  • Director, Lavery Library
    Melissa E. Jadlos
  • Director, Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
    Wanda Cooper
  • Director, Advising and Support Services
    Chris Keffer
  • Director, Career Services
    Heather DiFino
  • Director, Global Education/Study Abroad
    Stella Plutino-Calabrese
  • Director, DePeters Family Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence
    Katie Sabourin
  • Coordinator of Institutional Reporting and Academic Projects
    Kristin T. Anderson

Enrollment Management Division

Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jose J. Perales

  • Assistant Vice President of Admissions
    Stacy A. Ledermann
  • Director of Admissions Operations
    Dave Roberts
  • Director, Student Financial Services
    Marie Fico
  • Interim Director, Athletics
    Jennifer Granger
  • Director, Institutional Research
    Andy Brolsma
  • Registrar
    Jason Welch

Institutional Advancement Division

Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Christopher Biehn
Executive Assistant – Amanda Burns

  • Director of Advancement Services
    Leah Richards
  • Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
    Elizabeth Moore ’04
  • Director of Development
    Norm Kieffer ’96
  • Director of the Fisher Fund
    Amanda Glann ’09
  • Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations
    Ben Murphy

Financial Affairs Division

Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Mark D. Harris
Executive Assistant – Jill D. Rathbun

  • Controller
    Diane M. Martz
  • Chief Information Officer
    Bethzaida Sosa
  • Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
    Valerie C. Benjamin
  • Director of Facilities
    Kenneth E. Widanka
  • Director of Facilities Planning and Construction Administration
    George Stooks

Student Affairs Division

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Matha Thornton, Ph.D.
Executive Assistant – Chenno N. Bowens

  • Assistant Dean of Students
    Terri L. Travaglini
  • Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator
    Megan Flaherty, Ph.D.
  • Director, Student Engagement and Leadership
    Laura Fitzgerald
  • Director, Food Services
    Andrea Maccarone
  • Director, Health and Wellness Center
    Rebecca L. Kieffer
  • Director, Safety and Security
    Russell Reynolds
  • Director, Student Conduct
    David Graupman
  • Director, Residential Life
    Derick Wigle