(Monaca, Pa.) Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) announced today the appointment of Shaneeka Filippi, Stephen Krizan III, Laura McGortey, Dr. Brandon Smith and Paul Royba to the CCBC Foundation Board of Directors. They will join the board comprising volunteer business and community leaders who support the strategic plan and advancement of the College.
“We are pleased to welcome Ms. Filippi, Ms. McGortey, Dr. Smith, Mr. Krizan and Mr. Royba to the CCBC Foundation Board of Directors,” said Dr. Roger W. Davis, president, CCBC. “Their respective expertise in business, management, healthcare and community service will complement our outstanding Board as they serve to improve CCBC.”
“We are excited for these new members, several of whom are alumni, to join the CCBC
Foundation,” said Kolton Codner, executive director, CCBC Foundation. “The CCBC Foundation’s mission to support the College’s strategic plan, advance the institution, and transform lives, will greatly benefit from their varied experiences and community ties.”

Ms. Filippi is a senior agency field specialist for State Farm. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business management and marketing from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Filippi serves as a mentor and role model in residence for Strong Women Strong Girls and as the JP Recovery Fund co-chair and media marketing manager.

Mr. Krizan currently works for Pennsylvania Chemicals/Great Arrow Builders, Commercial Fleet Consultants, and Keystone Engineering Consultants Inc.; he is the founder of Journey Cartage Co. LLC. Mr. Krizan has a degree in business management from CCBC and serves as a volunteer fireman with the Monaca #4 fire department.

Ms. McGortey is the director of cards and payments practices for Capgemini. She graduated from La Roche College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and from the University of Pittsburgh with a master’s degree in business administration. Ms. McGortey is a member of the Women in Payments Global Community Council and the Executive Women’s Council of Greater Pittsburgh.

Dr. Smith, a Beaver County native, is the owner of Smith Chiropractic & Wellness, earned a bachelor’s in biology and chemistry from Slippery Rock University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Active in the community, Dr. Smith currently serves in various roles with the Beaver County Children and Youth Services Advisory Board, the Beaver Area Jaycees, the Lighthouse for the Blind Advisory Board and the Student Services Advisory Committee at Beaver County Career and Technology Center.
Mr. Royba is the director of marketing for the polyurethane division of Covestro. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in business administration from Robert Morris University. Mr. Royba serves the community as a youth sports coach.