DeSales University Alumni Business Network and Directory
The Alumni Business Network Directory page offers a “one-stop shop” for alumni business owners and senior managers. The directory consists of companies and businesses owned by or employing DSU graduates. The intention is to provide information to other DSU alums seeking certain products or services, and who wish to consider doing business with a fellow DSU graduate.
If you are interested in adding your name and company or organization to the Alumni Business Directory, please contact Dug Salley at 610-282-1100 extension 1694 or Dug.Salley@desales.edu.
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Balthaser, Michael, D.M.D. '00, '02
Dental Arts of Wyomissing
1075 Bekshire Boulevard
Suite 950
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Website: www.berksdentalarts.com
Email: info@berksdentalarts.com
Description: We are a state-of-the-art facility located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. We invite you to visit our new office and see how we can make a difference in your smile. We have perfected the art and science of dentistry, and deliver it with the most personal, caring touch possible. Your long-term dental health is our #1 priority.
Blaisse, Tom '75
Principal
TFB Consulting
6410 Gallop Road,
Harrisburg, PA
Office: (717)- 541 1776
Cell: (717)- 580 1864
Website: http://www.tomblaisse.com/
Description: Independent Management Training Consultant, formerly with Franklin Covey Co. and now certified with several national and regional training firms. I specialize in Leadership Accountability, Time and Life Management, and Communication Effectiveness working with all levels of employees in all industries.
Bennick, Christopher J. Ed D. '96
CEO
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
245 N. Graham Street
Allentown, Pa 18109
Cell: (610)-972-2617
Fax: (610)-776-7569
Email: cbennick@rcn.com
Website: www.HabitatLehighValley.org
Description: Habitat Lehigh Valley is made up of a volunteer board of directors, a dedicated paid staff, volunteer leadership committees, hundreds of homebuilding volunteers and parents and children working together to secure homeownership for families who are in need of affordable, decent housing.
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Carezani-Gavin, Monica MD, MBA '04
Owner and Medicial Director
Azani Medical Spa
Crown Point Corporate Center
3101 Emrick Blvd. Suite 201
Bethlehem PA 18020
Office: (610)-625-3000
Email: info@AzaniMedicalSpa.com
Website: www.AzaniMedicalSpa.com
www.twitter.com/AzaniMedicalSpa
www.YouTube.com/AzaniMedicalSpa
www.FaceBook.com/AzaniMedicalSpa
Description: Azani Medical Spa is a premier provider of Medical Spa Services serving Allentown, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the Lehigh Valley areas of Pennsylvania. We provide aesthetic, anti-aging, and plastic surgery services and procedures under the supervision of Dr. Monica Carezani-Gavin, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Our services include: Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy, genetic testing, medical weight loss, breast thermography, wrinkle correction, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, skin rejuvenation, liposuction, laser hair removal, vein removal, dermatology formulated anti-aging skin care products, chemical peels, dermabrasion, tatoo removal, hair restoration for hair loss and hair thinning. Voted for the past 7 years a combination of: Best Medical Spa and Best Patient Care, Laser Hair Removal, Cosmetic Injectables, and Aesthetic Physician by the readers of The Morning Call Newspaper.
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Dale, Susan '83
Owner
Spinnerstown Hotel Restaurant & Tap Room
2195 Spinnerstown Road
Spinnerstown, PA 18968
Office: (215)- 536-7242
Fax: (215)-536-7982
Email: info@spinnerstownhotel.com
Website: www.spinnerstownhotel.com
Description: Our family purchased the landmark establishment on June 10, 1959 and we are proud to say that we have owned and operated the “Hotel” longer than any of the proprietors that came before us. We hope to continue to welcome you into our friendly atmosphere for many years to come by offering traditional and innovative cuisine, spirits and warm hospitality.
Davies, Cynthia Ph.D., SPHR '83
Principal
Human Captial Management Strategies, LLC
Office: (610)- 730-0734
Email: cdavies@HCMSHR.com
Website: www.HCMSHR.com
Description: Partnering in the Business of People…Human Capital Management Strategies brings an innovative, whole picture approach to aligning people with your business strategies. Building on a strong philosophy that people are your most valued asset, HCMS offers strategies, experience and innovative ideas focused on launching, building, and securing your future.
DiMaio, Giovanna ‘97
Co-Owner
Gio Italian Grill
6465 Village Lane, Rt. 100
Macungie, PA 18062
Office: (610)-966-9446
Website: GioItalianGrill.com
Description: Old world flavors abound in this beautiful, Mediterranean-styled restaurant. Enjoy open flame pizzas made specially by Giovanna's husband Tony DiMaio along with creative speciality dishes that are Gios alone. Warm atmosphere, friendly service and great crowd. Dine table or bar side.
Doyle, Maria '88
Assistant Executive Director
Avenues
2 Park Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Offfice: 570-622-7920
Website: www.avenuesofpa.org
Description: Avenues is an organization committed to changing the lives of individuals who have physical and/or acquired disabilities. Avenues, formerly United Cerebral Palsy, has been serving Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas since 1952. Our mission is to provide innovative services to empower individuals to attain the highest quality of life by encouraging risks for success. In doing so, we offer a wide variety of programs that reach people from birth to an elderly age.
Dreistadt, Jessica R. '98
Founding Director
The Fruition Coalition
Easton, PA
Office: (610)- 252-5362
Website: www.fruitioncoalition.com
Description: Our team of dynamic community collaborators provide a comprehensive mix of innovative, cost-effective consulting services and professional development for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, universities, foundations, religious organizations, businesses, associations, artists, philanthropists, and volunteers.
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Ferhadbegovic, Nermin CLU, ChFC
Managing Associate, Financial Advisor
Lehigh Valley Financial Group – MassMutual
3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 320
Center Valley, PA 18034
Website: www.lvfinancialgroup.com
Email: nferhadbegovic@financialguide.com
Description: Lehigh Valley Financial Group is a financial planning company that helps clients grow protect and transfer wealth
Fox, John '84
President Century 21 Unlimited Real Estate
PO Box 318
Route 611
Tannersville, Pa 18372
Office: (570)-629-8500
Email: john.fox1@century21.com
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Dorota Gasienica-Kozak,
Partner
King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul LLC
Attorneys-at-Law
One West Broad Street Suite 700
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5717
Office: (610)-332-0390 ext 236
Fax: (610)-332-0314
Email: dkozak@kingspry.com
Website: www.kingspry.com
Description: KingSpry is a multi-practice civil law firm with its principal office located in the heart of historic downtown Bethlehem. We have satellite offices located in Allentown and Stroudsburg, and we also maintain an affiliation with the Law Offices of Ira Weiss in Pittsburgh. This affiliation extends the reach, resources, and experience of our firm statewide in the areas of education, employment, municipal, and finance law.
Geiger, Juliet RN, MSN '84,'95
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation
Rossmoyne Corporate Center
4999 Louise Drive, Ste 104
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Office: (717)-697-5512, Ext. 102
Cell: (717)-574-9499
Email: jgeiger@ptsf.org
Website: www.ptsf.org
Description: PTSF is the accrediting body for trauma centers in Pennsylvania. Its mission is to assure optimal outcomes of all trauma patients in Pennsylvania through the accreditation of hospitals as trauma centers, education, and research.
Kim Geist '09
Email: coach@kimgeist.com
Website: www.kimgeist.com/Coaching2.aspx
Description: Owner and head coach of KimGeist.com Coaching. KimGeist.com Coaching offers personal training, consultations, nutritional counseling, and cycling coaching services to athletes of all levels.
Glynn, Kathleen '09
Owner
coEXISTdance
Office: 610.246.7879 610.745.0485
Website: www.coexistdance.com
Email: coexistdance@gmail.com
Description: is a modern dance collective based in Philadelphia, PA.
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Hillis, Kristina '06
Enterprise Infrastructure & Architecture Relationship Manager
300 Davidson Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
Office: (732)-893-3097
Website: www.metlife.com
Description: MetLife helps you create your own personal safety net with guarantees that protect you – and your family – for life. We’re a leading provider of insurance, employee benefits and other financial services to over 70 million customers around the world. We’re financially strong and have delivered on our promises for over 140
Hist, John '69
Founder
Select Senior Service Providers
P. O. Box 1237
Media, PA 19063
Website: www.selectseniorserviceproviders.com
Email: info@selectseniorserviceproviders.com
Description: The goal of Select Senior Service Providers is to Inform and Assist Seniors in their Selection of Reliable Service Providers.
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Jasienski, Rachael '07
234 Second Avenue
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Office: 484-947-7448
Website: www.marykay.com/RJasienski
Email:Rjasienski@marykay.com
Independent Beauty Consultant
Description: I am looking for people who would like to be customers or anyone interested in starting their own business.
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Lazorik, Joe '86 '97
Piano Entertainer
Good Times Piano Music
Email: Joe@GoodTimesPianoMusic.com
Website: www.GoodTimesPianoMusic.com
Description: Joe Lazorik is a Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Piano Entertainer specializing in Honky-Tonk style piano playing and Sing-alongs in the Eastern PA & Western NJ areas. Song sheets are available for the crowd to join in if desired, sampling turn early barroom saloon standards, folk songs, ballads, patriotic selections, show tunes, TV theme songs, plus Rock and Pop hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s. Sing alongs and audience participation are encouraged plus a guest microphone is often available to share the spotlight in song! Private and Holiday Parties are a specialty. A sound system can be provided, but a working piano is required at the location hosting the event.
Letinski, Nicole '03
Partner
Small & Son Insurance
16 South 7th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Office: (570) -421-0111
Fax: (570)-421-2678
Website: www.smallandson.com
Email: nicole.letinski@smallandson.com
Description: Our agency is staffed with Professional Licensed Agents available to serve you with the personalized service you deserve Small & Son offers what many other agencies have left in the past. A combination of high quality insurance products, matched with superior customer service While many firms may come and go, our proven track record for protecting customers while treating them with respect and fairness has endured since 1918. For over 90 years Small & Son has been attracting people like you who value long-term reliability with their insurance agent. There is a lot to know when it comes to buy the proper insurance, the types of coverage available, how much protection you need, and what represents a fair price. That is why it is more important than ever to have an independent agent looking out for you, your family and your business.
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Mascari, Joe '69
Owner
Mascari, Lara '90
Office Manager
Carpets and Rugs International
12221-1229 Sumner Ave.
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102
Office: (610)- 770-0244
Description: We have been in the floor covering business for over 40 yrs. We sell handmade and machine made area rugs, wall to wall carpeting(Residential and commercial), solid and engineered hardwood flooring, vinyl , ceramic and porcelain tile. Many of the floors that you walk on everyday at DeSales University have been purchased and installed by our company.
Matejcek, Michael J. '94
Owner
Financial Strategies & Designs / M.J. Matejcek & Associates
1610 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18103
Office: (610)-791-4750
Cell: (610)-417-2087
Email: mjm8075@hotmail.com
Website: https://my.hdvest.com/michaelmatejcek
Description: I offer comprehensive investment planning. I can help develop a plan that takes into account your financial circumstances, tax status and risk tolerance level, and considers your college, retirement and estate planning goals.
Maurer, Bill '97
Vice President (also co-owner)
Macrovision, Inc.
301 S. Main St., Ste. 3W
Doylestown, PA 18901
Office: (215)-348-1010
Cell: (215)-327-8109
Email: bill@macrovis.com
Website: www.macrovis.com
Description: Provider of business-to-business marketing communications services. (Full-service advertising / web / PR agency)
Morganelli, Chris '11
C Morganelli Designs
205 South Seventh Street
Eastom, PA18042
Office: (610)- 248-6138
Email: Contact@CMorganelliDesigns.com
Website: www.CMorganelliDesigns.com
Description: CMorganelli Designs (CMD) was founded in 2010 by Christopher Morganelli. CMD’s mission is to provide clients with high-quality websites and unrivaled customer service. Most business owners are finding that merely having a website is insufficient. Successful websites take time, creativity, and expertise. For the past two years, CMD has been dedicated to providing business owners with a high quality, custom, web presence solution.
Moriello, Nick R.H.U. '96
Health Insurance Associates
260 Chapman Road, Suite 107
Newark, DE 19702
Office: (302)-292-0100
Fax: (302)-292-1961
Toll free: (800)-725-8862
Email: nmoriello@hiaofde.com
Website www.healthinsuranceassoc.com
Description: My agency offers health insurance products in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. We have three primary types of clients: business owners to offer health plans to their employees, individuals who are need of health insurance coverage (for example, self employed individuals) and, Medicare recipients for Medicare supplemental policies.
Morey, John ' 82 – Partner
Oswald, Bill '83 – Partner
Russo, Martin '82 – Business Development Director
Perry, Greg '10 – Staff Accountant
Weed, Barbara '09 – Staff Account
Carpenetti, Ken '05 – Staff Accountant
Morey, Nee, Buck & Oswald, LLC
2571 Baglyos Circle, B20
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Office: (610)-882-1000
Website: www.moreycpa.com
Description: Morey, Nee, Buck & Oswald, LLC is a CPA firm with locations in Bethlehem, PA (Lehigh Valley, PA) and Bridgewater, NJ which performs accounting, tax, and advisory services. Our accountants are focused on enhancing the wealth and prosperity of individuals and business owners through practical tax planning, accounting, and business consulting. Our team thrives to enhance the financial outcomes for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts, and partnerships throughout the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York region.
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O'Hearne, Gwen '94
Business Manager
Dietz, Marcus '11
Sales Associate
Double Click Computers
4122 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Office: (610)-865-4999
Website: www.dclick.com
Email: to bethlehem-sales@dclick.com; reading-sales@dclick.com
Description: Double Click Computers has been a locally owned and operated Apple Specialist location since 1986. We service and sell the very latest in Macintosh computers, peripherals, and accessories. We carry Mac compatible products and software. We have a full staff of retail and corporate sales representatives, a customer service team, and qualified technicians to assist you with all of your computing needs.
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Plachko, John Jr. '98
Plachko Building & Remodeling
American Deck of Eastern PA
16 E. Franklin St.
St. Clair, PA 17970
Office: (570)-628-3372
Cell: (570)-527-2304
Fax: (570)-628-2980
Website: www.amdeck.com
Description: Plachko Building & Remodeling is a total home contracting such as new construction, additions, bathrooms and exterior renovations among others. American Deck Pennsylvania is one of America's premier deck builders. We design and build unique and affordable decks, sunrooms, additions and custom outdoor living spaces
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Radwanski, Maria RN MSN CRRN '83
President
Health Calls Home Health Agency
867 Berkshire Blvd.
Suite 104
Wyomissing, Pa. 19610
Office: (610)-927-3166
Fax: (610)-927-3164
Email: MRadwanski@healthcallshomehealth.com
Website: www.healthcallshomehealth.com
Description: HEALTH CALLS offers a full menu of home health care services empowering families with valuable resources and practical tools to keep a loved one living at home for as long as possible
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Mary Sacchieri-Spera '89
Owner/ Artistic Director
Omega Dance Challenge
PO Box 60169
S.I., NY 10306
Office: (917)-476-6759
Email: omegadance08@yahoo.com
Website: www.omegadancechallenge.com
Description: Omega Dance Challenge is a national dance competition.
Sagedy, Jr. Robert A., CPA ‘89
118 Farmington Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Office: (856) 795-5817
Cell: (609) 217-0428
Email: rascpa@comcast.net
Description: A full-service public accounting firm providing tax planning and preparation services to businesses and individuals of all sizes. In addition, we assist businesses with ongoing accounting issues and financial statement preparation.
Sayre, Nancy J '08
Business Director
Sayre Design
37 S 6th Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
Office: (610)-966-4440
Cell: (610)-216-9080
Website: www.sayredesign.com
Email: nsayre@sayredesign.com
Description: Sayre Design is a husband-and-wife graphic design firm specializing in corporate identity, naming and branding.
Scache, Achille Esq. '07
Associate
The Ezold Law Firm, P.C.
One Belmont Avenue - Suite 501
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004
Office: (610) 660-5585
Fax: (610) 660-5595
Email: ascache@ezoldlaw.com
Website: www.ezoldlaw.com/
Description: Our employees clients include all levels of employees—executives to management employees, hourly workers, artists, construction workers, doctors, academics, consultants, engineers, marketing professionals, attorneys, designers, clerical workers, and more. Our business clients range from large, established industrial businesses with complex employment issues that occur during growth, to startups seeking to form businesses and obtain their first round of financing.
Sobkow, Ernest J. '73
President
YMC America, Inc.
941 Marcon Blvd.
Suite 201
Allentown, PA. 18109 USA
Office: (610)-266-8650
Cell: (610)-392-5067
Email: ejsobkow@ymcamerica.com
Website: www.ymcamerica.com
Description: The company is a subsidiary company of YMC Co., Ltd (Kyoto, Japan). YMC America, Inc is responsible for the sales, marketing, distribution, and techincal support of YMC products in North, South and Central America. Products include HPLC (reverse and normal phase, ion exchange, SEC) and SFC columns and packings and associated instruments as well as products for microflow chemistry. The business serves clients in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, food, and enviromental markets.
Sobota, Mike '01
Griffin Financial Group LLC
Vice President
607 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19603-1497
Office: (610)-478-2294
Cell: (484)-686-1418
Email: mjs@go2griffin.com
Website: www.go2griffin.com
Description: Griffin is a middle-market investment bank based in the Central PA and Philadelphia areas. Griffin provides M&A advisory and private placement services primarily for private companies who seek to: Obtain liquidity for shareholders through a sale or recapitalization process, Raise capital for growth, and Execute strategic buy-side acquisitions
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Mary Margaret Taylor '85
Owner
The Old Library Bookshop
1419 Center St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Office: (610) 814-3434
ORDER Toll Free (866)-579-BOOK (2665)
Website: www.oldlib.com
Description: We specialize in used and rare books, prints and antiques. We ship anywhere in the world.
Telgarsky, Kim '90
Owner
Telgarsky Travel, Inc.
889 Country Lake Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Office: (717)-545-0307
Cell: (717)-580-3501
Email: telgarskytravel@verizon.net
Description: I make cruise and land package reservations for people who want to travel. I do individual and group reservations. I also make air, car and hotel reservations.
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Wagner, Richard '72
C. J. Wagner Trophies & Awards
Owner
1814 W. Green Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Office: (610)-434-4382
Fax: (610)-434-9735
Cell: (610)-349-1021
email: cjwagnertrophies@aol.com
Description: We have grown our company to be the largest trophy/plaques/awards/acrylic dealers in the L.V. Some of our customers include the Mountain Valley Conference, Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference, Colonial League, PIAA District XI and numerous Lehigh Valley businesses, hospitals, and colleges We specialize in custom works and a wide assortment of ad specialities and offer both hand, computer and laser engraving services.
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