The School’s Executive-in-Residence (EIR) Program outlines roles for both sitting and retired leaders who have remarkable career accomplishments. EIRs can offer their expertise in a variety of capacities on either a full-time or part-time basis for specific periods of time. They can bring tremendous energy, insights, passion and value to bear in helping us develop our curricula, expand our corporate engagements and enhance student experiences and learning.

The EIR Program aligns with a strategic priority of the School: To provide transformative experiences for our students that are reflective of the real world into which they will graduate. From student research projects to outreach and relationship building to career advice for students, the School’s EIR Program brings an applied focus to student learning as well as enriched interaction opportunities with business partners. 

Executives in Residence

Jim Byrne

Jim Byrne

Former Director, Lennox | EIR for Strategic Planning and Executive Insights

Mark DeSantis, Ph.D.

Mark DeSantis, Ph.D.

CEO, Bloomfield Robotics | EIR in Entrepreneurship

Mary Jo Dressel

Mary Jo Dressel

Former COO for HR, BNY Mellon | EIR in Marketing and Management

Tom Garbe

Tom Garbe

Former SVP, Assistant Controller, PNC | EIR in Accounting and MBA Capstone

Bill Generett

Bill Generett

VP of Civic Engagement and External Relations | EIR for Community Engagement

John Gentner

John Gentner

Former VP, Institutional Investments, Fifth Third Securities | EIR in Marketing and Management

Bill Lyons

Bill Lyons

Former EVP/CFO, Consol | EIR for Leadership and Accounting

Robert Mallet

Robert Mallet

Former President and CEO of Mallet and Company Incorporated | EIR in International Management and Entrepreneurship

Justin Mallgrave

Justin Mallgrave

VP Global IT, Xylem Water Solutions | EIR in Business Analytics and Information Systems

John McMurtry, M.S. Accountancy '85

John McMurtry, M.S. Accountancy '85

Former Principal, Clifton Larson Allen LLP, Pittsburgh | EIR in SBDC and Entrepreneurship

David R. Warco, B'79

David R. Warco, B'79

Former International Tax Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP | EIR in Accounting and Management

Afshan Khan

Afshan Khan

Portfolio Executive, Hardware Sector, Innovation Works | EIR in Entrepreneurship

Jon Kinol

Jon Kinol

Co-Founder, Zenik Capital | Former Managing Director, Credit Suisse | EIR Supporting Student Managed Investment Funds