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Class of 1966

The Class of 1966 recently met at Hutchinson Island Resort in Florida. The group visited the Navy Seal Museum, reminisced about the past, and rang the bell to honor the memory of two deceased classmates. From left to right: Bill Symolon, brigade commander, and his wife Paulette; Harold DeGroat and his wife Rachael; Frank Pellegrini and his wife Maureen; Walt Hempel and his wife Mary Beth; John Repetto and his wife Colleen; Jeff Travers and his wife Lynn.

Class of 1982

Elizabeth “Betsy” Walls ‘82, RN Elizabeth Walls, the retired director of personal health for the Chester County Health Department, helped to establish the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in Chester County. Walls was honored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as Pennsylvania’s PHEP Trailblazer in celebration of the anniversary of the creation of the program, as well as Walls’ decades-long service to public health. Walls holds degrees in nursing and administration from Widener University.

Karol Wasylyshyn ‘82, PsyD Karol Wasylyshyn was awarded the 2022 Elliott Jacques Publication Award by the editorial review board of Consulting Psychology Journal. The Elliott Jacques Publication Award is given to an author who uses the principles of psychology to solve significant issues faced by contemporary organizations. appointed to its Executive Committee in 2019.

Innocenzo also serves on the boards of the Philadelphia Free Library, the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, and the Southeastern Electric Exchange. He has also led special projects with the Edison Electric Institute and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Widener University and an MBA from Villanova University.

Susan Larkin ‘88

Anne Michelini ‘88, PE

Wasylyshyn was selected for this award based on her article about using a client’s self-imagery to enhance the effectiveness of executive coaching. This is the third time that Wasylyshyn has received this honor. Wasylyshyn is a licensed psychologist and an expert on executive coaching and leadership development.

Class of 1988

Michael Innocenzo ‘88

Michael Innocenzo, CEO of PECO, was named chair of the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia in October 2022. A member of its board since 2018, Innocenzo has made significant contributions to the Chamber’s mission, subsequently being

Susan Larkin has been promoted to executive vice president and president of Core Commercial Markets at Independence Health Group. Larkin joined Independence Health Group 13 years ago. During her tenure, she has held key leadership roles across the sales and marketing organization and has been committed to developing innovative solutions and delivering an excellent experience for members, clients, and other stakeholders. She most recently served as senior vice president of

The Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia announced that Anne Michelini ‘88, PE, was named the Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes a standout local engineer who embodies the qualities that define professional excellence, civic duty, society leadership, and community stewardship. With more than 40 years of experience in capital project leadership, Michelini plans and executes projects internationally at Covanta. In addition, her community engagement and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion include serving as a former board member with First State Robotics, helping to found the Multicultural and Diversity Network at Covanta, and serving as an executive sponsor of the Covanta women’s network, RISE. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University and an MBA from Widener University.

Leo Percopo ‘88

Health Markets. In that role, Larkin leveraged her deep industry experience to drive results across all segments by optimizing revenue opportunities and driving administrative and medical cost efficiencies. Larkin received a BS in accounting with a concentration in mathematics from Widener University.

J. W. Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa appointed Leo Percopo ‘88 to the role of area general manager at the landmark resort in Paradise Valley, AZ. As a well-respected leader with more than 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, Percopo is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the award-winning resort, along with the rest of the full service, managed Marriott hotels in Arizona. Prior to joining the Marriott team, Percopo spent 17 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts where he held key leadership positions such as general manager. Most recently, Percopo served as vice president

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