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GO FAR. . .
Diane Trkula Sheedy- Class of '88
Certified Public Accountant and Municipal Research Analyst
When Diane began her freshman year at Saint Francis, she did not have a clear career path in mind. However, she knew that she was interested in business. Ms. Sheedy registered for general business classes and in her sophomore year, her career objectives became crystal clear with help of Dr. Randy Frye. Dr. Frye noted her abilities in his Intermediate Accounting I class. He encouraged Diane to consider majoring in Accounting.
"Needless to say, I followed Dr. Frye's advice and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Economics. By the end of the fall semester of my senior year I had job offers from Five Big Eight public accounting firms."
Diane Sheedy is now an Associate with PNC Capital Markets and a CPA with four securities licenses.
J. Domenic Calkins- Class of '92
District Manager of the Pontiac-GMC Division of General Motors
Domenic Calkins graduated from Saint Francis University with a degree in economics/management. Domenic then pursued his Master's degree in Business Administration at Notre Dame University.
"Success in life is more important than success professionally. The Saint Francis University Business Administration Department helped prepare me for a successful life, not just success in my career."
Domenic is presently serving as District Manager for General Motors in Atlanta, GA.
John S. Connors - Class of '64
Senior Portfolio Manager for Delaware Investment Advisers
Mr. Connors received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Saint Francis University and then got his MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland. He began his career as a Financial Analyst for IBM in Washington, D.C. He was then a Equity Portfolio Manager with Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh for 10 years before joining Delaware Investment Advisors in Philadelphia.
John is a Chartered Financial Analyst, a member of the Philadelphia Society of Financial Analysts, and a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research. Mr. Connors is also active in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Michele Mathers- Class of '95
Director of Marketing for Action Sports Division of AIRWALK
"Because of their own professional experience, Saint Francis professors add the dimension of real-life to the educational process. The practical aspect of teaching was a huge factor in preparing me for a career."
Patrick Koehl - Class of '97
Junior Auditor at KPMG Peat Marwick in Pittsburgh
"Saint Francis faculty really bent over backwards to help me became successful. The relationships I have at Saint Francis University enable me to relate to professionals and helped me with my interviewing skills."
Mark Spochart - Class of '97
Tax Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in Harrisburg
"Saint Francis University really helped me move to this next step. The interviewing process was less stressful with the help of business administration professors who helped me network through Saint Francis University graduates currently employed by Coopers & Lybrand."
Lawrence T. Giannone - Class of '72
Chairman, President and CEO of Portage National Bank
Saint Francis University is "a religious and social experience that has helped develop leadership traits critical to my position as CEO."