Faculty

Email: schasey@daemen.edu
Phone: 716 839-7245
Office: B210F

Steve joined the faculty ranks at Daemen in 2022 after working in industry and adjunct teaching. His industry experience was first in the legal field within the insurance defense industry. He then transitioned to the sports industry where we worked in various leadership roles within college athletics. Steve teaches a variety of subjects including principles in management, labor relations, business law, sports law, and various sports management courses at Daemen. Steve coordinates the sports management program and serves as an academic advisor to students in the department as well.

Email: ajoyal@daemen.edu
Phone: (716) 839-8431
Office: B210G

A part of the Daemen College faculty since 2014, Aaron is a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA), the Society for Marketing Advances (SMA), and the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI). More locally, he is a part of the Buffalo-Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives (BSNME) association, serves as the faculty advisor for the Daemen Marketing Collaboratory, an undergraduate association designed to give students “real world” marketing experience, and also acts as academic advisor for all Daemen students studying the field of marketing. In addition, Aaron teaches a section of almost every Marketing-related course that is offered on the Daemen College campus, ranging from Principles of Marketing and E-Commerce to Market Research and the Senior Capstone. He has also taught graduate-level courses in International Marketing during his time at Daemen.

Aaron has been an Invited Presenter at the Southeast Marketing Doctoral Symposium, a Consortium Fellow at the Society for Marketing Advances Annual Symposium, and a Summer Research Fellow at the FedEx Enterprise Simulation and Optimization Lab of the University of Memphis. Additionally, he has presented his research at numerous conferences and his most recent academic journal article, written with coauthors Sarit Levy, Anne Hoel, and William Muraco, is entitled “Digitalizing Student Engagement Theory in Business Programs: A Comparative Study Amongst Multiple University Research Institutions.” This manuscript is under first review at the Journal for Advancement of Marketing Education (JAME).

Ph.D. University at Buffalo, Curriculum and Instruction, M.B.A. The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S. Engineering, New York University.

Prior to academia, Dr. Rodriguez was a marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in the B2B and B2C space in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, where he led and developed marketing teams in various industries, including medical and industrial products, supply chain management, and consumer products. At Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, the iconic Vermont ice cream manufacturer, he helped to launch that company's international expansion and focused on European marketing and entry plans. Dr. Rodriguez teaches courses in International Business, Global Marketing, and Operations Management and is a member of the Academy of International Business. In public service, Dr. Rodriguez serves on the board of the Challenger Learning Center of Orleans, Niagara, and Erie County in New York.  The Challenger Learning Center is dedicated to offering STEM experiences to middle-school students in the community via highly realistic space missions designed by professional educators with the guidance of NASA scientists. As a gubernatorial appointee, Dr. Rodriguez has served as President of the Vermont World Trade Office, whose mission is to assist businesses in developing international trade.

Email: cjones@daemen.edu

Corinne Jones teaches accounting and business classes at Daemen. Corinne earned her Bachelors of Science in Accounting from The George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. and her Masters of Science in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Before joining the Daemen community, Corinne worked as a manager in the audit practice of a “Big 4” international accounting firm in Washington, D.C.. Corinne is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In 2018, Corinne returned home to Buffalo, New York and began her teaching career. She has taught graduate and undergraduate level business and accounting classes at several institutions in the Western New York area.

Email: sroland@daemen.edu
Phone: 716 566-7897
Office: B210C

Stacy joined Daemen in 2016 after working in industry and adjunct teaching. Her industry employment was in the areas of sales, finance, and management. Stacy teaches Microeconomics, Macroeconomics Economics of Inequality, and Economics of Geography. She is also an academic advisor for Business Administration-General Business specialization students.

Stacy's research interest is in minority youth leadership. Her focus and passion is the development of underrepresented students and providing support and guidance for their success in the business environment. 

Phone: +! (716) 566-7860
Office: DS157

A veteran head coach and administrator, Stephanie Albano was promoted to Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations in December of 2022. The promotion came a year after she made the transition from Head Women's Volleyball Coach to the role of Athletics Chief of Staff/Business Manager. As part of the transition, Albano stepped down from her duties as Head Women's Volleyball Coach.

Albano has long served in various administrative capacities at Daemen, including a stint as the Division's Senior Woman Administrator and most recently as the Assistant Athletics Director for Administration. In her new role, she will assist Athletic Director Traci Murphy with the implementation of the recently completed strategic plan and special program initiatives, while handling the Division's business affairs. Albano will continue to hold a seat on the Division's Leadership Team, a group charged with the day-to-day management of Daemen Athletics.

"Stephanie has been an incredible leader for us, as both a coach and administrator," Murphy said. "Throughout her tenure, she has shown herself to be thoughtful, organized and driven. I have no doubt that she will continue to be an outstanding asset to our Division as she tackles this new challenge."

"There is never an easy or right time to take a different path or make a change," Albano said. "I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of the women's volleyball program over the past seven seasons. What we were all able to do with the program has been nothing short of amazing. Hard and challenging for sure, yet amazing. I am so proud of all the women that I had the opportunity to coach and grateful for the belief and trust that they had in my vision. I am excited for this next step with Daemen Athletics and to serve in a new capacity."

Albano arrived at Daemen as the school was completing its transition from NAIA to NCAA membership. She served as the Associate Head Women's Volleyball Coach in 2015 before being promoted to the head coaching position the following year. In six seasons at the helm, Albano led the Wildcats to a 101-58 record, three East Coast Conference regular season championships, two conference tournament titles and three NCAA tournament berths. Albano guided the program to its first-ever East Regional championship in 2021, advancing to the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championship Elite Eight during a 25-8 campaign.

Prior to her arrival at Daemen, Albano held assistant coaching positions at Canisius College, Medaille College and the University at Buffalo. The Western New York native was a standout student-athlete before entering the coaching profession. As a high school senior, she was named the Gatorade New York State Women's Volleyball Player of the Year and went on to a four-year career at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where she graduated in 2009 with a degree in Business Administration.

I work full time for Eaton Corporation in their Aerospace and Defense group. I have a long formal title of Supply Chain Resiliency and Transitions Manager, but effectively it is strategic supply chain. My previous role was Strategic Supply Chain Manager. I work out of the Orchard Park, NY facility of Eaton but I do also support facilities in Davenport, IA and Wimborne in the UK. I have been in the industry for about 10 years now. I started at Cobham (which was acquired by Eaton in 2021) in 2014 after I earned my MBA from the University at Buffalo. My MBA concentration was Information Systems, which I am able to apply to various courses I teach at Daemen. It is very useful in my professional career even though I work in Supply Chain as I use various ERPs and analytical tools everyday. I earned my Bachelors in Chemistry from the University at Buffalo as well, but I use my Chemistry degree very little nowadays. It was still a very good foundation of my education and ability to learn/think through problems today. 

Email: ghuff@daemen.edu
Phone: 716 839-8349
Office: B 210B

Grace is an assistant professor in the Accounting department. Ms. Huff teaches financial accounting courses and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Business Administration at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Huff holds a bachelor of science degree in Accounting from California State University at Sacramento, and a master of science degree in Taxation from Canisius College. Her experience includes over twenty years of practice in public accounting with both large international firms and local firms in Stockton, California, and Denver, Colorado, as well as here in Buffalo, New York. As a business advisor for small and medium-sized businesses, Ms. Huff has helped hundreds of clients grow their businesses, save tax dollars, and plan for retirement. She is a regular speaker for the Ministry of Economic Development in Toronto, Canada. In addition, Ms. Huff has spoken nationally to various accounting groups on topics such as business planning, corporate structuring, state taxation, and retirement planning. Ms. Huff brings her business experience to the classroom helping students to understand the practical value of an education in business.

Dr. Haithem Ben Jaballah '01 earned his degree in International Business from D’Youville College in 2001. He currently serves as the Director of International Business Development for Steril-Aire and has over 19 years of experience as a Global Sales Director and Business Development Executive, focusing on driving profit for mid-size and large capital equipment manufacturing companies. Dr. Ben Jaballah possesses extensive expertise in domestic and international business, market development, sales, marketing and leadership. He has successfully conducted business and closed deals on a global scale.  Additionally, he has taught various executive MBA and graduate-level courses, including entrepreneurship, international marketing, economics, and Operation Management. Passionate about helping entrepreneurs elevate their businesses, he actively engages with the local community. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Dr. Ben Jaballah recently spoke at the 2022-2023 Business Speaker Series in November, 2022, sharing insights about his educational and career journey, as well as pivotal moments of career transition. This was not his first visit to campus; he has frequently returned to the Business department to mentor students and offer his expertise. Dedicated to supporting students, he enjoys answering their questions about the current economic landscape and its impact on the job market, a vital mentorship role he embraces. Dr. Ben Jaballah resides in Buffalo with his wife, Sonia (Ayadi) Ben Jaballah, who graduated with a degree in International Business in 2002. 
 

Email: mkeenan@daemen.edu
Phone: 716 839-8329
Office: B210A

MaryJo has worked five years training finance managers and performing internal audits for a global adult education company. She worked seventeen years as owner of a wellness company that provided naturopathic medical consulting, holistic bodywork, and nutritional supplements. She also worked five years providing financial reporting for small local businesses, and currently works for two local non-profit organizations: The Cullen Foundation and In His Name Outreach, Inc. MaryJo's focus in working with students is to have them love accounting as much as possible and understand that accounting is an integral part of any business.   She supports them in developing these skills to ensure their success in the business world: the importance of accounting principles, the value of financial reporting in evaluating the success of a business, and logical problem-solving.

Jeff Manhardt is from Buffalo, N.Y., and recently promoted from Director of Project Management to Senior Director, 3rd Party AI & Citizen Development for Compass Group - a global food service company based in North Carolina. Jeff starts every day with a curiosity for what is possible and has a history of 20+ years of success achieving project, program & Portfolio management objectives while utilizing situational leadership to manage international teams. He has led 3 PMOs, dozens of projects & programs and is an acquisition specialist. Jeff’s award-winning, results-oriented, people-driven leadership approach has culminated with projects, programs & portfolios delivering real business value.

Jeff received his Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MOL) from Medaille University, is a 2013 PMI Leadership Institute Master Class graduate, frequent conference speaker, current adjunct professor at Daemen College with previous assignmen at the University of Buffalo, Canisius College, & Medaille University.

Jeff has served as the President of the PMI Buffalo chapter from 2017-2021 after serving in positions of VP of Programs, VP of Professional Development, VP of Technology & Business Services, and VP of Finance.   

During his free time, Jeff enjoys triathlons, reading, and watching football. 

Jeff has also served on the boards of the Buffalo Chapter of the IIBA, BA/PMWorld Toronto Board of Advisors, Graycliff Conservancy, and is currently serving on the Habitat Buffalo Board.

Dan Shanahan is Assistant Professor and program director of Entrepreneurism and chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Daemen University as well as co-founder and Artistic Director of Torn Space Theater. Dan received a BA in English Literature and a MA in Arts Management. Dan has directed more than forty works for the stage and was awarded “Best Director” by Artvoice four times. He was referred to in The Dramatist as the “city’s de facto king of site-specific performance” and The Atlantic referred to his work “as a powerful example of the artist's role in reactivating and imagining new public spaces." His work has been written about nationally in PAJ: A Journal of Performance and Art and Chance Magazine and his work in site based performance represented the United States at the Prague Quadrennial in 2019 and 2023.

Dan has presented his scholarship on business models for non profits in the cultural sector and creative placemaking at the Pufendorf Institute of Advanced Study at Lund University, Lund, Sweden, Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts Conference at the University of Kentucky and the Southeastern Arts Leadership Educators Conference in Charleston South Carolina. He will be presenting his paper "How the digital arts can activate outdoor spaces and support neighborhood development" at the Social Theory, Politics, & the Arts Management Conference this December at Escuela Universitaria de Osuna-Universidad de Sevilla Osuna, Spain. Dan recently published a chapter titled "Public Ritual and Utopia: How Torn Space Theater’s Creative Placemaking Strategies Activate the Public Realm"  in the book Utopian Imaginings: Saving the Future in the Present published by SUNY Press.

Jon Yormick is a trusted international business and trade attorney and counsellor, with more than 30 years of practice experience, often focusing on sensitive investigations, voluntary and directed self-disclosures, penalties and enforcement, compliance, and litigation related to antiboycott regulations, customs, export controls, economic sanctions, FCPA/antibribery, and government procurement matters. Jon regularly represents clients in sensitive investigations, detentions, seizures, enforcement, licensing, and ruling proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and Mexico’s Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) on import and export laws and regulations, including the Export Control Reform Enforcement Act (ECRA), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). He also advises clients on issues involving international trade and federal government contracts such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquistion Regulations (DFARS), the Berry Amendment, the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, as well as Made in USA claims administered and enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). He also advises clients on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-bribery/anti-corruption regimes, such as the UK Bribery Act (UKBA) and Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), including risk assessment, compliance programs and practices, and training. Jon routinely counsels clients on international business and trade matters, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide-range of international commercial agreements, emphasizing litigation avoidance, liability limitation, tariff reduction, benefits of Free Trade Agreements, and other risk management and cost reduction strategies. His international trade counselling practice focuses on matters such as export licensing of defense and “dual use” items and technologies, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Manufacturing License Agreements, Commodity Jurisdiction and Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) rulings, classification and other Customs-related rulings, and scope rulings regarding antidumping/countervailing duty orders.

Jon has built long-term relationships with clients that range from US and non-US publicly-traded and privately-held multinational companies to middle market leaders and small businesses with niche products and technologies. He has handled complex matters across a wide range of industries, including, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, distribution, electronics, oil/gas, optics, photonics and imaging (OPI), steel and specialty metals, textiles and apparel, and transportation and logistics sectors. In 2023, Jon founded Yormick Law LLC in Cleveland to build a firm serving clients on international business and trade matters. Previously, he founded and operated a small firm for nearly 25 years before joining a highly regarded mid-size New York State law firm, co-leading its International Business Law practice, and later joining a Cleveland- based regional firm focused on sensitive matters and white collar criminal defense cases.

Cameron works for Brisbane Consulting Group - the consulting practice at a local/regional accounting firm, Lumsden McCormick CPAs. His responsibilities include transaction advisory, business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support services. He joined the firm after working with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) as a Postgraduate Technical Assistant. 

Cameron received bachelors degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Management from Canisius University as well as a Masters of Business Administration in Accounting and a minor in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He's a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

In addition to his full-time job, Cameron is also an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Canisius University and an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Daemen University. As for community involvement, he's the varsity golf coach at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute where he graduated from in 2015, and he's the Treasurer and a board member for Claudia’s Club, a not-for-profit organization that provides daily routines for special needs individuals who have aged out of the New York State educational system.

Email: jsiemens@daemen.edu
Phone: +1 (716) 698-9189

As an Alum of Daemen College, Josh has been a part of the adjunct faculty since 2017.  Josh has strategic leadership experience locally in the field of Human Resources within the food manufacturing industry with companies such as Perry's Ice Cream and his current employer, the J.M Smucker Co. at the Buffalo Milk-Bone plant.

Josh holds certifications as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and is a Certified Professional with the Society of Human Resources (SHRM-CP).  Additionally, Josh sits on the Business Advisory Committee for Daemen College.

Josh has adjunct experience teaching classes in Human Resources Management, Seminar in Human Resources, and in the MBA program Strategic & Legal Issues in Human Resources.

Karen Sharp-Price is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC), Veteran Career Strategist (CVCS), Digital Career Strategist (CDCS), and Human Resources Professional (PHR, SHRM-CP). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Daemen College and owns SharpHR Career Coaching, an all-inclusive career coaching service.

In October 2023, Karen began serving as the Career Coach for Daemen University’s Veterans Success Center. Earlier, in January 2023, she launched the SharpHR Women's Career Support Group, creating a supportive space for women to exchange ideas, seek advice, and support each other on their career journeys.

Karen is passionate about helping individuals explore careers, target new opportunities, and transition into new roles. She works with students, recent graduates, Veterans, and seasoned professionals at every stage of their career journey.

Sean helps bring clarity to financial operations and facilitates decision-making. With extensive experience across various industries, he specializes in financial reporting, risk management, and operational systems. As an adjunct professor of Strategic Profitability and Analysis, he emphasizes the real-world applications of financial strategies, particularly in manufacturing companies. A Licensed CPA, Sean has held leadership roles in professional associations and is actively involved in community organizations.

Melissa Lauricella brings over 15 years of experience in Human Resources and People Operations to her role as Human Resource Enablement Manager and small business owner. She holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Buffalo and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) from Medaille College. With a passion for simplifying the complexities and frustrations of workplace dynamics, Melissa is dedicated to helping professionals cut through the noise and navigate their careers with confidence. Her expertise in workforce analytics, change management, and inclusive leadership fuels her commitment to creating accessible, engaging, and practical learning experiences for her students.

Email: lwirth@daemen.edu
Phone: 716 839-8324
Office: BC210

Laura Wirth currently serves as the School of Business Operations Coordinator, with a passion for process improvement, communication, and ensuring efficiency. She has dedicated her 20+ year career in higher education administration to providing a high level of support to faculty, staff, and students through effective project management.

Laura holds a Master of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from the University at Buffalo, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ohio University, and has utilized her social sciences educational background thoughout her career to foster teamwork and communication. Laura has successfully implemented new programs and processes, and enjoys seeing projects through the idea, planning, implementation phases.

Outside of her role as Operations Coordinator, Laura has authored a handful of published articles and enjoys creative writing in her free time. Additionally, she is a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.), serving as Chairperson of the Scholar Award committee for her Chapter since 2022. At home, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, unwinding outdoors in nature, and playing her violin.

Email: allison.deason@daemen.edu
Phone: 716 839-8324
Office: BC210

Daemen University; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration... Specialization in Marketing... Minors in E-Commerce and Web Design, Entrepreneurship. 

Ally is a graduate assistant at Daemen University, where she is advancing her education. She will graduate from Daemen University with her MBA in May of 2026.