Saint Francis University

Business Administration Faculty

Mrs. Betsy Lehman
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Scotus 205B
Phone: 814-472-3072
Email: BLehman@francis.edu 

Education:
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; 
M.B.A., Saint Francis University

Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 Research/Interests:

• Presenter of Branding and Positioning Strategies Workshop for the Hite Company (January 2006)
•  Presenter of Branding and Positioning Strategies Workshop for National Group of Non-Competitive Lighting Showroom Owners organized by the Spader Group (June 2005)
• Presenter of Branding and Positioning Strategies Workshop for National Group of Non-Competitive RV Owners organized by the Spader Group (October 2005)
•  Presenter of Marketing Career Opportunities at Saint Francis University Business Day activities for regional high school students (March 2004)
•  Presenter of Basic Marketing Principles at FBLA Fall Regional Leadership Conference at Richland High School (November 2003)
•  Hoss U (Hoss’s Steak and Sea House University) marketing classes, various levels.
•  Panelist for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Association of Western PA (1995).
•  Juniata College and Hollidaysburg Junior Achievement Classes in Marketing.
• On behalf of St. Francis University, College of Knowledge, Cable TV (1999).

Publications/Awards:

2007:  Five Year Service Award, Saint Francis University

2005: Sam Walton Free Enterprise Fellowship Award for participation in SFU S.I.F.E. as an academic advisor

1999: Team MS Coordinator Recognition presented by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Keystone Branch, Altoona, PA

1998: Kiwanis Appreciation Award presented by the Altoona Kiwanis Club

1997: Kiwanian of the Year Award presented by the Altoona Kiwanis Club

1997: Spirit of HOSS'pitality Award (Quarterly) presented by Hoss’s Steak and Sea House

1997: Finalist for Spirit of HOSS’pitality Support Companies Award (Annual) for dedication and service to the company and community

1997: Winner Spirit of HOSS’pitality Support Companies Award (Annual) for dedication and service to the company and community

1996: Golden Rule Award presented and sponsored by JCPenney for community service

1996: Mentor Award presented by the Allegheny Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau

1995: Ten Year Service Award, Hoss's Steak & Sea House

Community Involvement:

2006 - Present   Dreams Go On
Served as Board Member and liaison to transfer organization from a sole proprietorship to a non-profit organization. DGO is a therapeutic horseback riding organization to assist adults and children wit physical and mental challenges.

2000 – Fire Base Eagle
Served as Key Member to coordinate a $50,000 successful fundraising effort in six weeks to purchase the ½ scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial: The Wall that Heals. Participated in follow up activities to assist in building a visitor’s center to compliment the memorial at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA

1997-Present - Kiwanis Club Member
Served on Board of Directors and committee for Recruitment and Retention. 
Participate in annual fundraisers to support children’s projects in the community and abroad

1993-Present - Multiple Sclerosis Society
Team MS coordinator for Blair and Cambria Counties
Lobsterfest (formerly Go West for MS): Event Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator and Volunteer
Telemarketing Recruiter for MS Walk
MS 150 Bicycle Tour: Volunteer, Fundraiser, and Participant

1990-Present - Blair County Respiratory Disease Society
Run for Your Lungs Event Coordinator
WallyBall: Volunteer, Fundraiser, and Participant
Support various other Society Projects and Fundraisers

1993 - Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Develop a commercial for the museum in Loretto; committee lead by Michael Struber.