University Marketing Communications

Terry Capp

Director of Publications and Marketing

With more than 30 years of communications experience, Terry focuses on publications, project management, and communications consultation. Before joining the University in 2001, she worked at Ketchum Inc., Sewickley Valley Hospital, and The Medical Center–Beaver. 412-624-7139 • thc1@pitt.edu

Jane Dudley

A UMC staff member since 2002, Jane does double duty as a communications manager and an art director. She brings expertise gained from working at a number of agencies and in-house communications departments. She has extensive knowledge of the design and writing aspects of marketing communications projects. 412-624-0844 • jad9@pitt.edu

Stacey Hallock

Since coming to Pitt in 2005, Stacey has worked with schools and departments to develop print materials, including the Office of Institutional Advancement’s award-winning magazine, World of Giving. Prior to joining UMC, she was a public information officer at the Community College of Allegheny County and a reporter at the Beaver County Times. 412-624-2235 • slh55@pitt.edu

Kelly Kaufman

A writer, editor, and project manager who specializes in magazines and special projects, Kelly has overseen the production of numerous award-winning University publications, including Pitt Engineer, Bridges, and Blue Gold & Black. Before coming to UMC in 2004, she worked in athletic media relations at The Ohio State University. 412-624-4360 • kek31@pitt.edu

Marygrace Reder

Marygrace has more than two decades of communications experience that includes copywriting, public relations work, event planning, and fundraising. Before joining UMC, she was a communications manager at HealthAmerica and a senior account executive at Desbrow & Associates. 412-624-4359 • reder@pitt.edu

Sarah Jordan Rosenson

Sarah knows when to use a comma (here, for example) and when to use a semicolon; a proofreader for UMC since 2005, she is an expert on grammar and Pitt writing style. Before joining UMC, Sarah was an elementary school teacher. 412-624-6640 • sdj10@pitt.edu

John Schnupp

John has been a UMC customer service representative since 1999, managing projects and working with clients to ensure that they receive first-rate service. He came to Pitt in 1981 as a staff member in the print shop, where his duties over the years included printing, binding, specification writing, scheduling, and billing. 412-624-0025 • schnupp@pitt.edu

Albert Taffoni

Al landed his first job in a print shop at age 16. Today, as UMC’s customer service and production supervisor, he oversees print projects from their beginning stages to delivery. Before Al joined UMC in 1985, he completed his degree in education and also worked in construction and as a coal miner. 412-624-6687 • taffoni@pitt.edu

Jolie Williamson

Jolie previously worked for 16 years as a reporter and editor, most recently for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, covering subjects that included government, medicine, and the arts. She joined UMC as a communications manager in 2007. • jolie@pitt.edu

William Young

Senior Director of Publications and Marketing

Bill joined Pitt in 1989 as director of special projects. Before that, he worked at Creamer Dickson Basford and Ketchum Inc. He began his career with the March of Dimes Foundation in 1981. 412-624-4209 • wky@pitt.edu

Marci Belchick Beas

As executive creative director, Marci leads UMC’s design and production team. Prior to coming to Pitt in 2002, she was creative director of an advertising and design firm based in Pittsburgh and Seattle. Marci has developed creative strategies, award-winning design work, and successful ad campaigns for Pitt as well as for Starbucks Corp. and Boeing Rockwell, among numerous other clients. 412-624-1043 • belchick@pitt.edu

Donald Henderson

Don, assistant creative director, came to UMC as an art director and later was promoted to senior art director. Before coming to Pitt in 1996, Don ran his own graphic design business, where he did work for MetLife, H.J. Heinz Co., and many other companies and agencies. Before branching out on his own, Don was creative director for the W.M. Bradford Co., a Pittsburgh-based design agency. 412-624-4355 • dgh2@pitt.edu

Lorraine Opperman-Dermond

Prior to joining UMC, Art Director Rainey Dermond was a project manager at Irene Pasinski Associates, designing products, packaging, signage, exhibits and a wide variety of print projects. Rainey’s expertise is in both graphic and industrial design. 412-624-4149 • dermond@pitt.edu

Charles Dinsmore

As production manager, Chuck is responsible for the print production of UMC projects as well as Pitt Magazine and Pitt Med magazine. Prior to joining the University in 1993, Chuck worked for several agencies in Pittsburgh, including Ketchum Advertising and Blattner Brunner, producing projects for clients such as Respironics and Duquesne Light. 412-624-4146 • ctd1@pitt.edu

Jane Dudley

Jane serves as both an art director and a communications manager. Before coming to Pitt, she worked as a graphic designer, art director, and communications manager for Debrow & Associates, Forbes Health System, and G. Heileman Brewing Co., among other agencies and in-house communications departments. 412-624-0844 • jad9@pitt.edu

Karen Gibbs

Karen came to Pitt in 1998 and now works as an art director and the principal designer for UMC advertising projects. She also manages vendor relations. Prior to coming to the University, Karen freelanced for a number of agencies, such as Blattner Brunner, Quest Fore/Witalis Burke, and Horizon Marketing Communications, working on a variety of print projects. 412-624-8889 • kgibbs@pitt.edu

William Ivins

Before joining UMC in 2006 as an art director, Bill was a production artist, pencil artist, and gag writer for Archie Comic Publications, Inc. in New York. He also operated a freelance illustration and graphic design business. In addition, Bill has worked for small agencies, hospitals, and other universities. 412-624-4368 • ivins@pitt.edu

Amy Porta Kleebank

Before joining UMC’s design group as an art director, Amy owned and operated a freelance design firm. She also brings design experience from her work with industry and a nonprofit organization. 412-624-4375 • abp6@pitt.edu

Christopher Markle

Production Art Manager Chris Markle previously was the advertising production manager for the north division of Trib Total Media. Prior to that, he was the design and production manager for Canada-based Gilmore Global and Nortel Networks, Chris has more than 15 years of experience in print media design and print production management. 412-624-1088 • markle@pitt.edu

Sarah Nelsen

Sarah brings extensive experience in print and Web design, print production, and marketing from California, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania. Through her own business, she designed for a wide range of clients including the Palm Springs Art Museum, CityPass, and Habitat for Humanity. Previously, she was responsible for the creative direction of the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States. 412-624-4354 • nelsen@pitt.edu

William Ochsenhirt

Prior to becoming a UMC art director, Bill was a designer for Brady Communications and Vance Wright Adams and Associates Inc. working on a variety of print projects, including packaging, advertisements, annual reports, corporate identity, and magazines. 412-624-0807 • wdo1@pitt.edu

Christopher “Sal” Salerno

Sal joined UMC in 2001. As the artist assigned to ensure production and prepress excellence, he is responsible for reviewing and editing projects before they go to press. Prior to joining Pitt, Sal held similar positions with Standfast Printing and Sterling Printing and Graphics. 412-624-0416 • chs44@pitt.edu

Mark Galway

Mark, the administrative supervisor of printing, has worked in printing since 1974 and joined UMC in 1996. His experience in graphics, printing, and binding has given him the ability to provide leadership in all areas of the Pitt print shop’s operations. 412-624-0812 • galway@pitt.edu

Roy Ruggieri

Production Supervisor Roy Ruggieri started at UMC in 1986 as a paper cutter and began work in production supervision two years later. He works closely with Mark Galway in overseeing the entire print shop operation. 412-624-0413 • ruggierr@pitt.edu

Daniel “Murph” Murphy

Murph, the UMC print shop’s purchasing administrator since 2003, started work with UMC in 1989. He also has expertise in the bindery department, including operation of its Muller Martini booklet maker. 412-624-0927 • murphyd@pitt.edu

John Ruggieri

Production Administrator John Ruggieri has worked in the UMC print shop since 1986. Before being promoted to his current role, John spent 15 years in the bindery department, where he excelled in operation and production supervision. 412-624-2774 • ruggierij@pitt.edu

Joseph “Spike” Barca

Lead Bindery Operator Spike Barca has worked in the UMC print shop since 1988. He is the lead operator on all bindery equipment and assists in tracking paper stock inventory.

Harold “Monk” Brayo

Senior Press Operator Monk Brayo has worked in printing since 1986, spending all but one of those years at Pitt. His expertise includes operation of the print shop’s Ryobi four-color press.

Denise Gardner

Denise started her career in printing in 1986 and joined UMC’s Print Shop as a press operator in 2000. She specializes in envelope production. Her many skills include running the Jet press.

Tami Haslett

Tami, the print shop’s prepress technician, began her printing career in 1984. She worked for several companies in Western Pennsylvania before joining Pitt. Tami’s expertise is in file preparation and plate production for all of UMC’s presses.

Paul “Moon” Mahouski

Moon, the print shop's shipper and stockroom manager, has worked in the shop since 1989. He also is a press operator whose areas of expertise include the duplicator presses.

Paul Martin

Paul joined UMC as a press operator in 2008. For 27 years before that, he worked for printing operations in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Paul runs all of UMC’s duplicator presses.

Michael Palmieri

Press Operator Mike Palmieri began his career in printing in 1990 and joined UMC 10 years later. He works in the bindery area but also has the expertise to run UMC’s duplicator presses.

Scott Ruta

Scott, senior press operator, began work in the print field in 1991, gaining experience with print shops in Pittsburgh and Virginia. He is one of the lead operators on UMC’s Ryobi four-color press, and can repair all of the print shop equipment.

Timothy Shimko

Tim, the lead press operator, has worked in the printing business since 1976 and at UMC since 1985. He can operate all of UMC’s printing and bindery equipment as well as repair equipment.

Edward Youngman

Ed is the primary operator of the Shinohara two-color press. He joined Pitt in 1986 and, after two years as a shipper, became a key member of the print shop.