Part-time faculty members are designated as "Lecturers."

Amy Adams, Instructor of Mathematics, Chair, Math and Physics Department. B.A. in Mathematics, Mills College, Oakland, CA; M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Oklahoma.

Carl Andrews, Instructor of Automotive Technology, ASE Certified Master Technician, Fitchburg State College, Provisional approved vocational education teacher - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Proctored A/C Certification classes, Member International AutomotiveTechnicians Network.

Richard Azzi, Assistant Professor of Computer Technologies, B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Chemistry, University of Texas Pan American. M.S. in Mathematics,Texas Tech University. Member American Mathematical Society, Computers of America.

Pablo Baques, Lecturer in Mathematics, M.A.T. in Mathematics, Depauw University; B.S. in Mathematics and Chemistry, Universidad de Buenos Aires.

Barney R. Barnhart, Professor of Architectural Technology, Chair, Architectural Technology. B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Florida. M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Florida. Formerly Principal Structural Engineer, Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation.

Sharon Bonk, Associate Professor, Director of Library Services, B.A. in Journalism, University of Rhode Island; B.A. in Political Science, University of Rhode Island; M.L.S., University of Rhode Island. Member: American Library Association. Part-time Reference Librarian, Lesley University.

Michael Browning, Instructor of Marine Technology, Coordinator Marine Technology, A.A. from Miami-Dade Junior College. BA in Communications, Florida Atlantic University.

Donald Broza, Instructor of HVAC&R Technology, HVAC&R Program Coordinator. Graduate, Peterson School of Steam Engineering. Graduate, Northeast Technical Institute and Associated Technical Institute. Massachusetts Licenses in Refrigeration, Oil Burners, and Sprinklers. Universally Certified by EPA in Refrigerant, Recycling, and Recovery. Proctored EPA Instructor. Member Air Conditioner Contractors of America and Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. Associated with Ferris State University.

Richard E. Cadotte, Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology. Certificate in Vocational Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts;ASE Certified Automobile Technician; ASE Certified L-1 Advanced Level Engine Performance; Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registered Emissions Repair Technician; Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspector. Member SAE. Former owner/operator of independent automobile repair facility.

Bryan Conklin, Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S. in Product Design, Keene State College.

Megan Connolly, Lecturer in Pharmacy Technology, B.S. in Print Journalism, Boston University. C.Ph.T, Boston, MA, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Nationally Certified, Registered Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician; CVS/Pharmacy, Inc., Pharmacy Trainer, Pharmacy Technician.

Jackie T. Cornog, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chair, Humanities and Social Sciences Department. B.A. in English and Women’s Studies, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Certificate of Creative Writing, University of Massachusetts, Boston; M.A. in English with concentration in composition and creative writing, University of Massachusetts, Boston.

John Cosimini, Instructor of Automotive Technology, A.S. in Automotive Technology, Franklin Institute of Boston. ASE Master Certified Automobile Technician; ASE Certified L-1 Advanced Level Engine Performance Technician; Massachusetts Registered Emissions Repair Technician; Member SAE. Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspector. Former Master Technician with Oldsmobile Division of General Motors.

Christos J. Dabekis, Associate Professor of Computer Technologies, Chair, Computer Engineering Technology Department. B.S. in General Engineering, Lowell Technological Institute; M.S. in Computer Information Systems, Boston University. Formerly Computer Engineering Programmer and Computer Techniques Specialist, General Electric; Systems Engineer and Marketing Support Manager, Honeywell Information Systems; Marketing Systems Engineer, Amdahl Corporation. Member IEEE, ASEE.

Ronald L. Dion, Assistant Professor of Electrical Technology, B.A. Providence College. Massachusetts Licensed Journeyman and Master Electrician. Formerly Electrical Technician, Texas Instruments, Inc.; Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor at Ivex, Incorporated, and at Hollingsworth & Vose, Inc., and Electrical Engineer at Bostomatic, Incorporated; Construction Electrician Chief, USNR (Ret.).

David W. Drucker, Lecturer in Humanities and Social Sciences, B.A. in Psychology, Syracuse University, New York; M.Ed. Counselor Training, University of Massachusetts at Boston.

James J. Giumarra, Assistant Professor of Electronic Technology, B.A. in Physics, State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago. American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Mathematical Association of America; Formerly with Argonne National Laboratory, GSI Lumonics, Janis Research Company.

Joseph Golden, Instructor of Automotive Technology, Certificate in Vocational Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ASE Certified Automotive Technician; Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspector; Member SAE; Former owner/operator of independent automotive repair facilities; Certified Hunter Alignment Specialist; Former service manager/shop foreman for a Chevrolet dealership.

Nancy J. Gordon, Assistant Professor, Department of Academic Development, B.A. in French Language & Literature, Boston University; Ed.M. in Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Boston University. Member TESOL, NCTE, MLA.

Brittanie Greco, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, B.A. in English, Brigham Young University, M.A. in English, University of Massachusetts, Boston. American Literature Association, Jewish American and Holocaust Literature Society, Jewish American Women’s Literature, Society for the Study of Multi-Ethnic Literature, Center for the Improvement of Teaching.

Vivian M. Hatziyannis, Assistant Professor of Computer Technologies, B.S. in Management Information Systems, Boston University; M.S. in Management Information Systems,Tufts University; Certificate in Business, Burdett College; post-graduate courses, Northeastern University. eCollege Certified Teaching OnLine Courses. Part-time instructor: School of Professional Continuing Studies, Northeastern University. Member: Northeastern University Faculty Society, Hellenic Scientists Association. Formerly Computer Research Analyst, Fidelity Management and Research.

Sally Heckel, Associate Professor, Department of Academic Development, Interim Chair of Department of Academic Development, B.A. in Psychology, University of New Hampshire; MAT in ESL, School for International Training; Preparatory Certificate for TEFL, International Teacher Training Institute, Rome. Member TESOL, MATSOL.

David Hogan, Lecturer in HVAC&R, Licensed 3rd Class Engineer, Licensed Refrigeration Technician; Universally Certified in Section 608,Wastewater Treatment Plant License.

Mozhgan Hosseinpour, Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering Technology, B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Boston University. CompuMaster Certificate in Troubleshooting and Upgrading. Certified in Computer Studies. Formerly at Massachusetts Bay Community College, Alpha Industries, M-A/COM, Alpha Industries, CP Clare Corporation. Former personal computer consultant at Liaison Microcomputer Systems.

Richard A. Jennings, Associate Professor of Automotive Technology, Director of Program Development, Automotive Technology Department; A.S. in Automotive Technology, Franklin Institute of Boston; M.Ed., Cambridge College. ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician; Charter Member SAE; North American Council of Automotive Teachers; MA Department of Environmental Protection/Registry of Motor Vehicles Advisory Committee. Former retail service manager with Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Honda, and Mazda.

Robert Kane, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Co-Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department. A.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Wentworth Institute. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University. Formerly Instructor in Mechanical Engineering at M.I.T. Research experience in materials and materials testing, instrumentation, process control, and manufacturing.

Nicole Lasas, Instructor, Department of Academic Development, B.A. in History and Minor in Russian Studies, University of California at Santa Cruz; M.A. in Applied Linguistics, University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Richard E. Le Blanc, Professor of Electronic and Medical Electronics Engineering Technology, Chair, Electronic and Medical Electronics Department. A.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology, Franklin Institute of Boston; B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University. Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the American Society of Engineering Education. Member of MassMEDIC, and Member of the MDIEC organization. Formerly: Technical Aide and Member of technical staff of Bell Laboratories; Project Lead and Section Manager for Wang Laboratories, Hardware Manager for Multilink, Inc., and Director of Hardware Development at NMS Communications.

Thomas McGonagle, Lecturer in Computer Technologies, B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Bentley College, M.S. in Information Technology, Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley College. Certified Advanced Perl and Bash programmer, Certified Perl DBI and SQL programmer; CSC, Cambridge, Senior Linux Engineer.

John McLeish, Lecturer in Electrical Technology, Licensed Master and Journeyman Electrician, J.F. McLeish Electrical Contractor

Brett Mellor, Instructor of Mathematics and Physics, B.S. Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Minor in Economics. Founder and President of Airgo Instruments Inc. and formerly with Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, and Lockheed Martin.

John J. Murphy, Professor of Electrical Technology, Chair, Electrical Technology Department. A.S., Franklin Institute of Boston; B.E.T. and B.G.E.T. in Electrical Engineering Technology, Northeastern University. Licensed Unlimited Electrical Contractor in NJ, MD, NC, SC, VA, FL, AL, MS, LA,TN, KY. Licensed Master and Journeyman Electrician in MA, RI, CT. Authorized 10-30 hour OSHA Instructor; 15-hour Code Update Provider, CT, RI, NH,VT, ME, MA. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). Member ASEE, ASSE, NFDA, BISCI. Retired from AT&T; previous owner M & M Electrical; Safety/Training Administrator, Wayne J. Griffin Electric.

Terence S. Murphy, Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology, A.S. in Automotive Technology, Franklin Institute of Boston; B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University. ASE Certified Automobile Technician. Member SAE. Former project engineer, Westerbeke Corporation.

James J. O’Connor, Jr., Lecturer- Instructor of Marine Technology, Massachusetts. Department of Education Certified Technology Engineering teacher, B.S. in Education. Major in Industrial Technologies and Graduate studies Fitchburg State College, and University of Massachusetts. Nominated for Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, and Recipient of The Silver Service award For Excellence in Education, two years. Member N.E.A., MTA, and the Association of Marine Technicians.

Ellen O’Keefe, Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chair, Humanities and Social Sciences Department. B.A., St. Mary-of-the-Woods; M.A., Dramatic Literature, English, Catholic University of America. Member NCTE, TYCA.

Marilyn Phelan, Instructor of Architectural Technology, B.Arch., Boston Architectural Center, BFA, Sculpture, Boston University. Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Member AIA, BSA. Formerly Project Manager, Rothman Partners, Inc. Currently Principal, MP Architects.

Paul Piwko, Lecturer in Automotive Technology, B.A. in Finance, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, M.B.A., Nichols College. Executive Education, University of Michigan.

Paul Plahn, Lecturer in Automotive Technology, Certificate in Automotive Technology, ITT Technical Institute. ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician, ASE Certified in Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, ASE Certified Undercar Specialist, Mazda Master Technician, Volvo Certified Technician, Hunter Wheel Alignment Technician; MA Registry of Motor Vehicles State Inspector; Lee Imported Cars, Master Technician; former shop foreman/master technician, independent repair facilities.

David Post, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Co-Chair, Mechanical Engineering Technology. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University; Graduate studies, Boston State Teachers College. Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer. Formerly with Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation, Principal Engineer/Equipment Specialist.

David Protano, Instructor of Automotive Technology, Chair, Automotive Technology Department. B.S. in Business Management, Nichols College. ASE Certified Automobile Technician; ASE Certified Parts Specialists; Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspector. Member SAE. Former operator of independent repair facility.

John Rocchio, Lecturer in Pharmacy Technology, Coordinator, Pharmacy Technology Department. D.RPh. in Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; CVS Pharmacy, Pharmacy Manager, Registered Staff Pharmacist; Herbs and Neutraceuticals Lecturer, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Lecturer, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.

Donald L. Tuff, Associate Professor of Automotive Technology, Bachelor Program Coordinator. M.Ed., Cambridge College.ASE Certified Automobile Technician. Charter Member SAE. Former corporate senior instructor for Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi.

U. Henry Valentini, Lecturer in Electrical Technology, University of Massachusetts, Boston, 54 credits. Licensed Journeyman and Master Electrician, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Massachusetts Certified 15-hour Provider Instructor; Master CAT-5 Certified Cabling Specialist; Fiber Optic Certified; Vocational Education, Provisional Approval, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Member, MTA, NTA, International Association of Electrical Inspectors; Master Electrician Instructor, Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School.

Jeff Van Dreason, Instructor of Humanities and Social Sciences, B.A. in English with concentrations in creative writing and communication, Le Moyne College. M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Emerson College.

Samuel C.M. Wang, Lecturer in Architecture, B.S. in Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design; M.Arch., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly Chief Architect, Parsons Main, Inc. Formerly Registered Architect in thirteen states and Senior Vice President, Cannon Design.

Andrew Wong, Lecturer in Labor Law and Legislation, B.A. in Political Science and Austrian Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; J.D. in Business Transactions and Regulation, American University Law School; MBA in Long-Term Strategic Planning and Integration; Suffolk University School of
Management. Member, Massachusetts Bar Association, Association for Financial Professionals; Notary Public. Prior Experience: Financial Product Risk Management, Mediation / Arbitration, Cash Management and Corporate Treasury Operations.

Blair C. Wong, Director of Opticianry Program, M. Ed., Cambridge College; Graduate of the Optical Institute of Newbury College.

Paul Zarbo, Associate Professor, Dean of Academic Affairs, B.A. in English Literature, Saint Lawrence University; M.A.T. in ESL, School for International Training.


Department Heads

Barney R. Barnhart, Architectural Technology
David Protano, Automotive Technology
Christos J. Dabekis, Computer Engineering Technology
John J. Murphy, Electrical Technology
Richard E. Le Blanc, Electronics and Medical Electronics
Ellen O’Keefe, Humanities and Social Sciences
Amy Adams, Mathematics and Physics
Robert Kane / David Post, Mechanical Engineering Technology


Officers of Administration

Michael Taylor. President
Stephen Lozen, Chief Operating Officer
Paul Zarbo, Dean of Academic Affairs
David Drucker, Dean of Students and Director of Athletics
Kathleen Lynch, Director of Admissions
Sharon Bonk, Director of Library Services
Jacqueline Davis, Director of Student Services and TechSMART Program Coordinator
Mark Blackman, Director of Career and Placement Services
Kevin Sullivan, Registrar and Director of Financial Aid
Frances Rose Gage, Director of Facilities and Security
Richard Jennings, Director of Program Development, Automotive Technology
Lee Berkowitz, Director of Information Technology
Joe Boston, Director of Boston Public School Partnerships


Administrative Staff

Elsie Capone, Business Office Associate
Min Chen, Admissions Coordinator
Eudosia Cosme, Business Office Assistant
Andrea Dawes, Associate Director of Admissions
Joanne Hobson, Executive Assistant
Brittainy Johnson, Assistant Director of Admissions
Julie Hankinson, Assistant Librarian
Mary Kenney, Administrative Support
Virginia Lund, Executive Assistant to the President; Director of Communications
George Morgan, Associate Director of Financial Aid
Janice Panico, Business Office Manager
Raymond Porch, Associate Director of Community Relations; Men’s Head Basketball Coach
Jennifer Talarico, Associate Director of Admissions


Board of Trustees, The Benjamin Franklin Institute, Inc.

Rev. Stephen Ayres, ex officio, Treasurer
Anne Bailey Berman
Albert H. Brown
Blair Brown, Chair
Marcia Casey
George Cuker
Lawrence H. Curtis
Daniel J. Finn, Assistant Treasurer and Vice Chair
James S. Hughes
Peter M. Kelly
Amanda Clark MacMullan
Michael C. Mazzola
Charles E. McAfee
Honorable Thomas M. Menino, ex officio
Curtis A. Morrison
Christopher Morss
Rev. Helen Nablo, ex officio
Maureen Pompeo
Louis Rudolph
William Spring
Kathleen C. Stone
Michael Taylor, President, BFIT
Ralph Young