Chair Responsibility
The position of PACC Chair presents a distinctive opportunity to lead, collaborate, and drive the organization’s ongoing success. As a chair, you play a crucial role in shaping PACC's direction while building enduring relationships with partner institutions, fostering collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. Each chair brings their unique vision, experience, and leadership style, creating a legacy that supports PACC's growth and future. This role provides a fulfilling chance to contribute to our community and influence its continued success.
History:
We sincerely appreciate the leadership and contributions of our previous chairs, whose efforts have laid the groundwork for our ongoing success and progress. Their commitment to the organization has undoubtedly helped pave the way for future growth, leaving a lasting impact. The legacy of leadership they established has been instrumental in maintaining the strong, vibrant organization we are today.
For 24 years and counting, we have embraced growth, success, and outstanding leadership, which continues to position PACC’s members for greater savings, stronger networking, and ongoing learning. We look forward to building on this foundation for an even brighter future.
Leadership Through the Decades:
TENURE CHAIR INSTITUTION
2001-2003 Byron O’Connor Drexel University
2003-2005 Bill Anderson St. Joseph’s University
2006-2007 Joe Campbell Drexel University
2008-2009 George Mulligan Montgomery County Community College
2010-2011 Tom Moiani University of the Sciences
2012-2013 Heather Cardamone Cabrini University (First Woman Chair)
2013-2014 Colleen Reardon University of Pennsylvania
2015-2016 Craig Norcross Delaware Valley University
2016-2017 Karoline Prosperi St. Joseph’s University
2017-2019 Anna Rivera Wistar Institute
2020-2021 Tony Zimba Arcadia University
2022-2022 Susie Emanuel University of the Arts
2022-2023 Jenny Rarig Montgomery County Community College
2024-2025 Maritza Rodriguez Villanova University
Current Leadership
We are proud to have Maritza Rodriguez from Villanova University serving as our current chair, continuing the legacy of leadership, dedication, and vision established by those before her. With a commitment to openness and transparency, she aims to inspire others and foster an environment where everyone feels valued and accepted. Leading by example, Maritza places great trust in her peers and approaches every task, no matter its size, with the same level of dedication and hands-on effort. Never too busy to lend a helping hand or offer a listening ear, she is a true believer in the power of teamwork, embodying the principle that "Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)."
Future Leaders
As we look to the future, we encourage emerging leaders to embrace the opportunity to contribute to PACC’s ongoing growth. The groundwork established by our past and current chairs serves as a testament to the power of dedicated leadership. We invite future chairs to share their unique perspectives, innovative ideas, and passion to help advance our mission.
Together, let us honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire future leaders to continue this journey of growth and excellence.