91成人

(Butler, PA) Sheryle Long helped patients as a critical-care nurse in cities such as Los Angeles, established a first-responder program at a higher education institution near Miami, earned a law degree, was elected as Butler County鈥檚 first female district attorney and today became the first appointment to 91成人鈥檚 board of trustees in nearly six years.

Butler County commissioners appoint 91成人 trustees to six-year terms.

Commissioners Leslie Osche, Kimberly Geyer and Kevin Boozel voted unanimously today to select the Renfrew resident to complete the remaining five years of the term of Glenn T. Miller, who at the time of his passing in January was the college鈥檚 longest-serving active trustee at nearly 28 years.

鈥淭he community college means so much to Butler County and even surrounding counties,鈥� said Osche, chair of the commissioners. 鈥淭he college contributes to the community not only through education but by building a workforce for the future. So it is really important to have trustees who bring experience, knowledge and commitment to the table.

鈥淚t takes folks who have built a life of service, and who have a vast understanding of so many different topics. This is perhaps the most critical of all the board appointments that the commissioners make.鈥�

 

鈥淚 have the opportunity to offer insight as someone who is just looking into the inner workings of the college.鈥�

-- Sheryle Long, new 91成人 trustee

 

91成人鈥檚 board is a policymaking body that provides direction and guidance to the college鈥檚 president and administration. Trustees鈥� primary functions include establishing basic policy, appointing the president and overseeing financial control of 91成人, which in addition to its main campus in Butler Township has additional locations in Armstrong, Butler, Jefferson and Lawrence counties.

Commissioners鈥� most-recent appointment was that of Robi Lombardo, who in October 2020 was chosen to complete the term of Nancy H. Staible, a retired physician assistant who stepped down after serving nearly eight years as a trustee.

鈥淕oing on to 91成人鈥檚 board, I know there is continuity with people who understand long-term plans and have the best interest of the college at heart,鈥� Long said. 鈥淚 have the opportunity to offer insight as someone who is just looking into the inner workings of the college.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important to have people there with history and understanding. But it is just as important to have someone go on the board and says, 鈥楬ave you looked in this direction? Or what about over here?鈥� And always working as a team.鈥�

The native of Dothan, Ala., was raised in South Florida. She attended East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, Calif., earned an associate degree in registered nursing and later worked in emergency rooms in Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Long attained a bachelor鈥檚 degree in registered nursing from Florida International University in Miami. She became interested in 鈥渢he interface of law and health care,鈥� achieved a law degree from what is now Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale and later created an emergency medical technician and paramedic program at nearby Broward College.

She moved to Butler County in the late 1980s, co-founded in 1989 the law firm of Schenck and Long, which is limited to medical malpractice, products liability and personal injury, and served as district attorney from 1992-1995.

 

鈥淗er experience navigating complex issues, building consensus and thinking strategically will be a tremendous asset 鈥︹��

-- Megan M. Coval, 91成人 president, about Sheryle Long, new 91成人 trustee

 

 

鈥� ... Sheryle misses no opportunity to share her wisdom, knowledge and broad skills in serving and helping others.鈥�

-- Joseph E. Kubit, chair of 91成人鈥檚 board of trustees, about Sheryle Long, new 91成人 trustee

 

Former Gov. Tom Ridge in 2000 appointed Long as a trustee at what was then Clarion University of Pennsylvania, a role she served for two years.

鈥淪heryle brings a unique combination of legal expertise, leadership experience and public service to our board,鈥� said Megan M. Coval, 91成人鈥檚 president. 鈥淎s an attorney, former district attorney and former university trustee, she understands both the responsibilities of governance and the importance of serving the public good.

鈥淗er experience navigating complex issues, building consensus and thinking strategically will be a tremendous asset to her fellow trustees and to the college. Just as importantly, she brings a forward-thinking perspective and a strong belief in the mission of 91成人 that will help us continue creating opportunities for students and strengthening our communities.鈥�

Among those Long will join as a trustee is board chairman Joseph E. Kubit, a Butler County judge.

鈥淪heryle,鈥� Kubit said, 鈥渋s highly respected and multi-talented. Having been a registered critical-care nurse prior to entering the legal profession where she is held in high esteem, Sheryle misses no opportunity to share her wisdom, knowledge and broad skills in serving and helping others.

Long relocated to Butler County when her husband, Clark, accepted a position at what is now UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Their daughters Mykie and Ashley attended and graduated from 91成人, where Long briefly taught courses to students in the college鈥檚 registered nursing program.

鈥淟ecturing on medical, legal and nursing topics,鈥� Long said. 鈥淲hat really amazed me when I walked into the classroom was that I wasn鈥檛 speaking to just 18- or 19-year-olds. Many of them were adults who raised their families and were coming back to school. And we were going to take some people with life experience who were becoming registered nurses and place them out there. That, to me, was exciting.鈥�

The average age of 2026 graduates of 91成人鈥檚 registered nursing program on its main campus and at 91成人 @ Brockway in Jefferson County was 29 years, nine months.

About 40 percent of graduates in 91成人鈥檚 Class of 2026 were at least 25 years of age.

 

 

鈥淲e are pleased to have her 鈥� help lead our community鈥檚 institution of higher education as we forge into the future.鈥�

Kimberly Geyer, vice chair, Butler County commissioners and ex-officio member of 91成人鈥檚 board of trustees, about Sheryle Long, new 91成人 trustee

 

鈥�91成人 is important to me because it provides a means for anyone, at any age, to continue their education, and to go on for advanced degrees or to go into the workforce with a technical degree,鈥� Long said.

鈥淭here is so much the community can do with 91成人. It is a community-driven institution in that people of all ages can find something that fits their needs in terms of education or relationships.鈥�

Long鈥檚 selection was announced today at the trustees鈥� meeting at 91成人 @ Armstrong in Ford City.

Nearly 110 community members have served as a 91成人 trustee since the first board was appointed June 15, 1965. The board has 15 members and a Butler County commissioner who serves in an ex-officio role.

Geyer, the ex-officio member and vice chair of the commissioners, said Long has a wealth of expertise in health care and in law and that they have had 鈥渟ubstantial鈥� conversations since first meeting.

鈥淓verything from the importance of good governance, leadership issues, nursing and health care issues, what students need to know, the community and many other issues,鈥� Geyer said. 鈥淚 always leave those conversations having learned something new. 鈥� We are pleased to have her join the 91成人 board of trustees and help lead our community鈥檚 institution of higher education as we forge into the future.鈥�

 

鈥�(Sheryle Long) will provide a lot of benefits to the board.鈥�

-- Kevin Boozel, secretary, Butler County commissioners

 

Long鈥檚 familiarity with businesses, families and community organizations, and her professional background, 鈥渨ill provide a lot of benefits to the board,鈥� said Boozel, secretary of the commissioners and like Geyer and Kubit a 91成人 distinguished alumni.

鈥淭hinking about Glenn Miller and all of the things he did and all of the people he knew brought something unique,鈥� Boozel said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 all about our communities. If I鈥檝e heard it once I鈥檝e heard it a thousand times, and it鈥檚 true. It鈥檚 the community鈥檚 college.鈥�

Long will join on 91成人鈥檚 board Kubit; Geyer; Dr. William A. DiCuccio, M.D., board vice chair and medical director, Sunnyview Nursing Home; Scott A. McDowell, board treasurer and chief financial officer, Blair Strip Steel; Kenneth DeFurio, president and chief executive officer, Independence Health System; and Vicki Hinterberger, retired president and general manager, Butler Radio Network.

She also joins Lombardo, regional external affairs, West Penn Power/Penn Power; Gordon L. Marburger, dairy farmer; Brian K. McCafferty, co-owner, Rooster鈥檚 Coffee Bar; Gail A. Paserba, chief executive officer, International Quality Consultants; and Jennifer R. Pullar, attorney, Paragon Legal.

91成人鈥檚 board also includes Dr. Bruce Russell, dean emeritus, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Carmine A. Scotece, chief population health officer, Southwest Behavioral Health Management; Joe Taylor, vice president and general manager, Armstrong Groups of Companies; and Nadine Tripodi, owner and chief executive officer, Butler Technologies.