Press Release

PITTSBURGH—The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Educational Foundation Board has welcomed five new board members in 2009, including three CCAC alumni.

Comprised of volunteers, the board leads the CCAC Educational Foundation in raising funds, managing assets and distributing resources to provide new programs and scholarships for the college. The board also plays an active role in advocating the college’s mission for open access to quality education and workforce development training throughout the community.

“The time and talent that each and every board member brings to the Educational Foundation is deeply appreciated,” said Candice Mill, board president. “The growth over the past few years has been tremendous, and we have great plans for the future. With their diverse individual experience, we anticipate that the addition of these five new board members will only help make our board even better positioned to exceed our goals.”

Jesse Campayno
Working in the plumbing industry for more than 30 years, Jesse C. Campayno has advanced from an apprentice, to project manager, to vice president of sales/estimating and business development, to owner and president of Campayno Consulting Services. In this capacity, he provides consulting services in the areas of general construction, including management, budgeting and building. Campayno received an associated construction technology degree from CCAC in 1981.

Stephen D’Angelo
Specializing in managing culture change, maximizing productivity and improving financial performance, Stephen D’Angelo has worked with many different companies both internationally and nationally in the distribution, manufacturing, retail and construction industries. D’Angelo has served in many different roles, such as CEO, COO, CFO and CRO. He now serves as the president and CEO of dck worldwide, a global provider of construction solutions. D’Angelo attended Providence College, where he received a bachelor of science in finance.

Peter DeComo
Over the past several years, Peter DeComo has held numerous senior-level positions in the healthcare industry. He most recently served as the chief executive officer and co-founder of Renal Solutions, Inc (RSI), serving as a key driver in raising funds and developing cutting-edge medical technology. DeComo is currently the chairman and CEO of Alung Technologies and serves on numerous health-related boards in Pittsburgh, including the health advisory committee to Congressman Jason Altmire. DeComo received an associate of science in respiratory therapy from CCAC as well as a bachelor of science and master of science in healthcare/business management from the University of Pittsburgh.

Jerry Lopes
Jerry Lopes excelled in his radio career quickly, becoming one of Boston’s top political reporters. He was one of the youngest news directors at a major radio network and now serves as the president of program operations and affiliations for American Urban Radio Networks, headquartered in Pittsburgh. Lopes attended Johnson & Wales Junior College in Rhode Island and Boston University, studying communications.

Sharon McGinnis Young
Upon their father’s retirement, Young and her two sisters assumed control of her family’s store, the McGinnis Food Center in Baldwin, and renamed it the McGinnis Sisters Specialty Food Store. Since the three sisters took over the business, they have expanded to larger stores in the South Hills, Monroeville and Cranberry. They have won numerous awards for their accomplishments, including the title of “Best New Grocery Store” by Pittsburgh Magazine. Young graduated from CCAC in 1975 with an associate of science in general studies.

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About the CCAC Educational Foundation
Established in 1979, the CCAC Educational Foundation grew out of the understanding that the Community College of Allegheny County would need additional resources in order to provide comprehensive training programs, ensure continued accessibility and maintain its reputation of academic excellence in higher education. The CCAC Educational Foundation creates vital connections between the college and the community. The foundation’s activities focus on four key areas: fundraising, providing funding for new and expanding programs at the college, providing student scholarships and advocating on behalf of the college in the community at large.

About CCAC
The Community College of Allegheny County is the largest institution of postsecondary higher education in Pennsylvania. The college serves 30,000 credit students through 170 degree and certificate programs and offers thousands of lifelong learning non-credit and workforce development courses to 35,000 students annually. Incorporating a learning-centered environment committed to the future of the region, CCAC continues to expand its reach through innovative programming and accessible instruction offered via convenient day, evening, weekend and online courses. With four campuses and six centers serving Allegheny County and surrounding communities, CCAC endeavors to fulfill its mission to provide affordable access to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our changing global society.