Leadership Team
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Brian FidatiDirector I've been with Muhlenberg for over 10 years, including five as the director of campus safety. Previously, I served more than 25 years in the Pennsylvania State Police, with a 20-year focus on emergency management and response. It is my responsibility to position the Department of Campus Safety and Police to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming campus environment. I continually strive to develop a model department made up of diverse, well-trained and dedicated members who operate as a team devoted to serving the Muhlenberg College community. In my spare time, I enjoy attending and watching Penn State football games, spending time with family in rural Pennsylvania and woodworking. |
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Brenda LakisAssociate Director I have over 25 years of service with Muhlenberg College. During that time, I’ve held various roles within campus safety. Currently, I oversee all the life-safety systems (smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and so on) on campus. The College has always felt like my second home. This job has offered me an amazing opportunity to meet so many students and staff over the years. To be able to build relationships with students that last a lifetime—nothing is a better feeling. I also have a son who is a ’Berg alum, which gave me the perspectives of both employee and parent. I love RVing and spending time in nature, away from it all. I am a mom to six adult children, and I have two grandchildren as well. |
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Jennifer KouryAssistant Director (Compliance & Investigations) I’ve been with Muhlenberg College since January 2019. I have been in the Public Safety Field since 2016. I am a Certified Clery Compliance Officer through the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP). I hold various Title IX certifications through the Association of Title IX Administrators(ATIXA) pertaining to Civil Rights Investigations. I am certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association as a bicycle officer and a R.A.D Systems of Self-Defense Instructor. My commitment to this community is to facilitate a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all community members and visitors. In my time off, I enjoy biking & snowboarding. |
Day Shift
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Kevin KennedySergeant I’ve been a Campus Safety Officer for over 13 years. Prior to joining the College, I was with the Allentown Police Department for 17 years. I am a trained instructor in the R.A.D. Systems of self-defense as well as a bicycle officer and part of the College’s community bicycle registration and repair program. I am committed to ensuring a safe and accommodating learning environment for all students and members of Muhlenberg’s diverse community. I’m a proud parent of two successful Muhlenberg alumni and a current Muhlenberg student as well. |
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Jim (James) ThamarusPolice Officer I’ve been with Muhlenberg for over 24+ years. Currently, I work as a Property Room Officer and as part of the College’s community bicycle registration and repair program. My goal as an officer is to provide a safe community for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. I spend my spare time with family and working in my yard. |
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Michael ManciniPolice Officer Prior to joining Muhlenberg two years ago, I worked for the Allentown Police Department for 21 years. I am committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus for everyone. I will also work diligently to maintain the quality of life for the campus community. I enjoy listening to country music, watching football (Go Eagles!) and rooting for all Philadelphia sports teams. I’m a twin – and have twins of my own! In my spare time, I like going to the gym and running. |
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Michael SchultzPolice Officer I started with Campus Safety at Muhlenberg College in February 2021. Prior to starting at Muhlenberg College, I was a Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police retiring after 25 years of service at the rank of Corporal. Specialty training from the State Police includes: Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Motorcycle Patrol Officer, Ceremonial Unit/Honor Guard Instructor and supervisor, and Accident Reconstruction. I am committed in providing a safe and inclusive environment for the entire Muhlenberg College community of students, faculty, and support staff. I hope by creating a safe environment and inclusive, I can make it easier for each person at Muhlenberg to focus on what is important to them and to achieve all off their academic, personal, and professional goals. I grew up in Conshohocken, PA just outside of Philadelphia which means I am a die-hard Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers fan. GO BIRDS…E A G L E S!! |
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Patti (Patrice) FryDispatcher I have been with the Department of Campus Safety and Police since 1995. Recently, I completed a six-week dispatcher training course via the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials. I enjoy working on a campus that fosters a sense of community and diversity and is safe for everyone. In my spare time, I like to garden, can and spend time with family and friends. |
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Ruth MorrisOfficer Manager I’m delighted to say I've been with with Muhlenberg’s Department of Campus Safety and Police since 1991! I started as the College’s switchboard operator and part-time dispatcher and my job has evolved over the years. I love helping people, and my job has offered me many opportunities to assist Muhlenberg students and parents as they’ve tried to figure out where to go with their questions and problems. I feel a special connection to Muhlenberg College. I completed my bachelor’s degree in art (with a concentration in sculpture) at Muhlenberg in 2012. I serve on the faculty/staff campaign committee, which oversees donations to the College by Muhlenberg employees. In my downtime, I love to spend time with family. My husband and I have three amazing grown children—two are Muhlenberg alumni, and the other is married to an alum—and feel blessed to have eight grandchildren. I still love art, and I look forward to the time when I can return to the sculpture studio with a slab of clay in front of me. |
Middle Shift
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David SkutchesSergeant I have been with the department since 2020. Previously, I have worked for the Allentown Police Department for 23.5 years. I am IPMBA certified, which allows me to patrol campus on a bike. I am a Muhlenberg Alum with a degree in Psychology. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, playing poker, and playing the guitar. |
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Alex (Alexander) PantaleoPolice Officer, Community Engagement and Crime Prevention I have been with the Department of Campus Safety and Police since May of 2021. Prior to arriving at Muhlenberg, I worked in the Public Safety Field for approximately 3 years. I am a certified Women's Self Defense Instructor through the RAD Systems of Self Defense. In addition to RAD, I hold certifications in Community Policing and Crime Prevention through the American Crime Prevention Institute. As the Community Engagement and Crime Prevention Officer, I organize different community events throughout the year to give students strategies and education on staying safe while at Muhlenberg College and beyond. I also handle our department Social Media pages! In my time off, I enjoy collecting vinyl records, hanging out with my dog Hank, and coaching my middle school football team. |
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Jacob Gines-SantiagoPolice Officer I have been an officer with Muhlenberg since March of 2022. I have worked in the security field since 2016 and hold multiple certifications in the state of Pennsylvania. I am committed to ensuring that all community members feel safe when they are on our campus. In my time off, I enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. I also enjoy going to amusement parks and local parks. My hobbies include working on my car & motorcycle and reptile/animal keeping. |
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Sean TaylorPolice Officer Pronouns: (he/him/his) I started with Campus Safety at Muhlenberg College in February 2023. Prior to working at Muhlenberg College, I was a Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police retiring after 25 years of service. I look forward to providing the Muhlenberg College Community with a safe and welcoming environment in which they can learn, work and succeed. I enjoy spending time with my family. |
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Ira SnyderDispatcher I've been a dispatcher at Muhlenberg since November 2017, and I’ve undergone specialty training via the College as well as the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials. I'm committed to the Muhlenberg community not only because I grew up familiar with the College—it’s basically in my backyard—but also because of how proud I am that the community sticks together and does its best to treat everyone like a family. Muhlenberg's dedication to unity and a better path into the future is a commitment worth working both for and towards. In my spare time, I enjoy the arts, particularly sketching, painting and music. I also have an appreciation for the theatre. |
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Kris ConoverDispatcher I have been a dispatcher with Muhlenberg College since October 2021. I have also worked for Sodexo at the College since 2015 as the catering administrator. I enjoy being part of the campus community and working closely with the students and staff. In my downtime, I love spending time with my husband and our three daughters. I enjoy time at the beach, counted cross stitch, and my four cats Forrest, Neko, Stitch, and Chandler. |
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Kara CollinsDispatcher |
Night Shift
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Kevin AcheySergeant I have been with the Department of Campus Safety and Police since 2016. I serve as the department’s field training officer, and I play a vital role in campus safety’s community partnership initiative. I have attended numerous supervisory trainings through the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute. I am committed to ensuring all students have a positive college experience in a safe environment. I am married with two children. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth sports, watching Penn State football and traveling to Canada on my yearly fishing trip. |
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Scott DerrSergeant I’ve worked as a night-shift officer since 2015, and I’m a certified bicycle officer. I’m committed to working with all members of the Muhlenberg community to make our campus a safe and secure environment. I love watching La Tour De France, and on vacations I love to travel and take time boating. |
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Tyler YoungPolice Officer I joined Muhlenberg in late 2020 and have more than six years of security and public safety experience. I believe that, in order to have a great learning environment, it is important to provide the safest campus possible for students and staff. A fun fact about me is that I’m a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. |
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Neil ValoisPolice Officer I have been with the Department of Campus Safety and Police since March 2022. I have trained and worked in the field of public safety since 2011 and prior to that I volunteered in community patrols in NYC. I am committed to being part of the major efforts of the department to ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and guests. In my time off I enjoy reading, gaming, hiking,and binging on MCU movies with my wife and my sons. |
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Stephanie DimarsicoDispatcher I have been full time with Muhlenberg since November 2021. I was new to dispatching before working with Campus Safety, but received on the job training which allowed me to gain more experience. I'm committed to the Muhlenberg community because I love watching the interaction of the students and staff together, as well as making sure I do my part to keep everyone protected by ensuring information is communicated to the offices. I love being able to grow with each and everyone here and continue being a helping hand. In December 2020, I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Cyber Security and Networking. In my freetime, I love spending time with my two young daughters at home, playing with our pet geckos Wizard and Nubbs, playing video games with my fiance, and visiting my step daughter. I also love doing puzzles and sudoku. |
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Lisa Kase, Dispatcher |
