Board of Directors

The Foundation Board of Directors leads the organization in relationship building and fundraising efforts. They collaborate with alumni, business leaders, private foundations, and members of the Westfield community.

Executive Committee


Andrew Oleksak ’69, Chair

James Leahy ’99, Past Chair

Elizabeth Scheibel, 1st Vice Chair

George Flevotomos, 2nd Vice Chair

Sharon Czarnecki ’92, Treasurer

Melissa Alvarado ’99, Clerk

Board of Directors


Timothy P. Alben ’84


Sheridan F. Carey ’65


Edward G. Boscher ’94


Joseph Courchesne ’12


Nancy Daly ’91, Alumni Representative


John B. Davies


John A. Dempsey, Faculty Representative


George Flevotomos


James G. Huffmire


James Krupienski


Mark A. Lambert ’85


Paul L. Mancinone ’86


Robert J. Mahar ’56


John P. Morizio ’75


Thalita Neves ’21, Student Government Representative


Joseph A. Pellegrino


Andrea M. Pianka ’10


Robert D. Piper ’61


Kevin R. Queenin ’70, University Trustee Representative


Eileen Swan Rockwal ’91


John J. Torrone ’00


James Velis


Erica Broman, Executive Director*

Dr. Ramon S. Torrecilha, President, Westfield State University*


*Ex-officio