Paul Hennigan, Ed.D.
President
Dr. Paul Hennigan became President of Point Park University in September 2006. He served as the University’s Vice President for Finance and Operations since 2000 and was named Acting President in January 2006 before becoming President.
Hennigan holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a master of public administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. He earned a doctor of education degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Hennigan was Chief Financial Officer for the City of Pittsburgh from 1994 – 1999 where he reported directly to the Mayor. He was responsible for the development and execution of the City’s operating and capital budgets, as well as short- and long-term financings; collection of all taxes; investment and management of all operating and capital funds; and executive management of the City’s Pension Fund.
He has also been an adjunct faculty member and senior management analyst for the H.J. Heinz School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University. Hennigan worked at Carnegie Mellon from 1988 – 1994 as a management consultant to the government of Allegheny County, responsible for managing its strategic planning project.
On behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, he accepted the Innovations in American Government Award from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1999 for the first ever use of the Internet to sell municipal bonds, a project that Hennigan directed and that was reported on in the Wall Street Journal.
Paul Hennigan is a member of the board of directors of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, the Pennsylvania Economy League, and the Rivers Club. He is an Eagle Scout sponsor for the Boy Scouts of America and a member of Leadership Pittsburgh, Class XII. He is married to Colleen, and they have two children. The Hennigans reside in Franklin Park, a suburb north of Pittsburgh, PA.
Charles A. Perkins, Ph.D.
Provost
Dr. Charles A. Perkins was appointed as Provost at Point Park University in 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Alvernia College in Reading, Pa., where he held several positions, including provost and executive vice president.
Perkins holds a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy, an MBA from the University of California at Berkeley and a Ph.D. from George Washington University.
He served as Chair of the Department of Business and Economics and Dean of the Division of Professional Studies at Missouri Western State College from 1991-97. At the United States Military Academy, Perkins was Acting Dean for Faculty and Finance, Financial Manager for the Division of Mathematics and Science, and Associate Chairperson of the Economics Department from 1982-1985.
He completed a 20-year naval career as a Naval Supply Officer in 1991, retiring at the rank of Commander.
Bridget Mancosh, CPA, MBA
Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations
Bridget Mancosh was promoted to the position of Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer for Point Park University in September, 2006. She has served in the Finance area of the University since 1998.
As the Chief Financial Officer of the University, she is responsible for the development of the University's operating and capital budgets, financial reporting, financing decisions, investments, human resources, employee benefits, information technology, collections, student financial aid and all facility operations of the University. Ms. Mancosh is a Certified Public Accountant, previously working for Deloitte & Touche. There, she worked in various industries including manufacturing, not for profits, health care and communications. She has also worked in banking in the corporate lending area.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Clarion University and an Executive MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
Ms. Mancosh resides in Wexford with her husband and two children.
Mariann K. Geyer
Vice President of University Advancement
Mariann Geyer serves as the Vice President of University Advancement at Point Park University. Joining the team in October 2006, Geyer is responsible for leading the efforts of the University’s Departments of Development; Communications and Marketing; and Alumni Affairs. Geyer leads the University’s government relations program and working with the President facilitates portions of the development of the Academic Village at Point Park University development plan. The project will define the growth of amenities to the campus community and transform the Wood Street corridor to reinvigorate the neighborhood the University has been a part of for more then fifty years.
Geyer brings a diverse professional background representing proven leadership in senior level government leadership, economic development, journalism, marketing and communications and not-for-profit social service leadership.
She served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Salt lake Area Chapter of the American Red Cross serving approximately 1,123,000 residents in the Salt Lake City region of Utah.
As the executive Director of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership from 2001 to 2004, she led the non-profit organization responsible for the marketing and development of Downtown Pittsburgh.
During a seven year career in Governor Tom Ridge’s senior administration she served as the Governor’s Representative for Southwestern Pennsylvania as the primary link between the Governor, state agencies and the business, corporate and community leaders in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
A thirteen year career in television news management has taken Geyer around the world covering events such as Papal visits, Democratic and Republican conventions and humanitarian efforts in war torn regions of the Gaza Strip, Croatia and Serbia. She has held positions at television stations in her hometown of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at WNEP, WPXI in Philadelphia and a ten year run at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh where she served as the Executive Editor of the television news department.
She is a member of the International Women’s Forum and CEOs for Cities. Geyer and husband Dr. Stan enjoy the many qualities Pittsburgh offers, cultural activities like the symphony and opera and exotic travel.
