Meet Our Chapter Leadership Team
Sarah Kiessling, '11
Chapter President
Sarah grew up traveling back and forth between Rochester and Williamsport to visit family, but had never imagined herself at Penn State until her dad suggested a visit after Easter dinner at grandma's. As soon as she stepped foot on campus she knew she found a home away from home.
At Penn State, Sarah competed with the PSU Figure Skating team, became President of the Amnesty International Student Chapter PSU, studied abroad in Argentina and was avidly involved in THON. Sarah is now a Human Resources Benefits Consultant residing in Rochester. She still figure skates and is a foster mom for rescue dogs. |
Kathy Horell, '86
Vice President & Scholarship ChairKathy never had an urge for any other school. Growing up in Altoona, Penn State was in her blood!
At the Altoona Campus, she participated in the Circle K Club associated with the Kiwanis Association and was chair of the Circle K 24-hour Dance Marathon. While at University Park, she was a member of the Finance Club. In addition to her involvement with the Rochester Chapter of the PSAA, Kathy is also a board member of the Penn State Altoona Alumni Council, a Smeal College mentor and a Penn State Alumni Admissions volunteer. She's also an active volunteer with Alstom Women of Excellence. Kathy resides in Webster and is commodity buyer for Alstom. Her hobbies are family and friends, gardening, hiking, learning (she's currently taking German classes), home improvement projects, reading, and traveling. |
Patty Reinhold, '83
Secretary & Membership ChairPatty was brought up in a Penn State family - both her father and brother are alumni - watching Penn State football since she was a young child. When it was time to apply for college, Dad recommended considering alternatives like Navy, Maryland, and Miami just in case it didn't work out. Thankfully, she was accepted at Penn State!
At Penn State, Patty participated in Women's Intercollegiate Soccer, Symphonic Blue Band, Concert White Band, and Intramural sports. With her degree in Civil Engineering, she worked for NYSDOT for 34 years in the Syracuse and Rochester regions. After retiring from NYSDOT, she worked for a local engineering firm. Patty and her husband Paul enjoy their season football tickets, boating at their home on Canandaigua Lake, skiing at their condo in Telluride, as well as hiking, camping, and traveling. |
Steve Fantuzzo, '09
TreasurerWhen Steve first visited his older brother Joe at Penn State, he fell in love with the campus and followed him there for his own college experience. Since then, younger brother Tim and cousin Jacob (a current student) have continued to add to the Fantuzzo Penn State legacy.
Steve praises Penn State for providing a college experience unlike most - with many opportunities and choices from academics to social activities to civic events. A History major, Steve played intramural sports, including soccer and flag football while at Penn State. Steve is an attorney at Boylan Code LLP and a member of the Rochester Rotary Club. His hobbies include golfing, hiking, and fishing. |
Brian Stanes, '97
Activities & Events ChairBrian is a 1997 graduate of Penn State. He holds a degree in Marketing with a minor in Business Logistics. While at Penn State, he was Vice President of the Penn State Marketing Association.
Brian currently works as an account executive for Saia LTL Freight covering Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Debi, and his two kids, Tommy and Emily. Brian enjoys bike riding, golfing, hiking, and barbecue. |
Kathleen Borbee, '85
Community Service Co-Chair. . .
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Lauren Blew, '90, '93
Community Service Co-Chair
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