Robert Althotz, MBA
Vice President for Finance (retired)
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Carlow University, responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, financial health, and long-term success of the University. Composed of distinguished leaders from different industries, the Board ensures that the University remains true to its Mercy mission, values and commitment to academic excellence.
Board Chair![]() | Bryan F. DiLucente, CPA/CFF, CCA, CGMA Senior Managing Director, LitCon Group, LLC, A Vertex Company |
Vice Chair![]() | James H. McTiernan, MBA Area Vice President, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. |
Vice Chair – Mission![]() | Julia Upton, RSM, PhD Provost Emerita and Distinguished Professor of Theology, St. John’s University |
Treasurer![]() | Norman F. Mitry, MPM President, Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Valley Health System |
Secretary![]() | Jessica Priselac, Esq. Partner, Duane Morris LLP |
President![]() | Kathy W. Humphrey, PhD President, Carlow University |



Vice President for Finance (retired)
Former NFL quarterback, Entrepreneur, Media Personality, Community Advocate
Executive Director, The Batch Foundation
Executive in Residence, The Forbes Funds
Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor, Assemble Group
Co-founder & Executive Director at Nightingale 2030 Resilience Fun
Sr. VP of Communications, C & G Strategies
President/CEO (retired), Our Lady of the Way Hospital
Chief Legal Operations Officer, K&L Gates, LLP
Builder/Developer (retired)
Health Care Executive (retired)
President, Massaro Corporation
Chief People Officer, Lafayette Square
Chief Nurse Executive, UPMC
Independent Contractor, Non-Profit Sustainability and Innovation
Vice President of Technical Infrastructure, Coinbase
President and Chief Executive Officer, Vibrant Pittsburgh
Senior Vice President, Community Development
Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
Chief of Staff – Federal Civilian, Microsoft Corporation
President, Allegheny Housing Rehabilitation Corporation
President and CEO (retired), Pittsburgh Mercy Health System
The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, West Midwest Community