Alumni
Accomplished Westminster Alumni
About Alumni Awards
A tribute to Westminster's liberal arts tradition alumni are accomplished in, and contribute to, a wide range of fields including; education, research science, medicine, politics, writing, entrepreneurial enterprise, mission, mountain climbing and business. Our most prestigious recognition awarded to accomplished alumni, the Westminster College Alumni Citation, recognizes professional accomplishment, service to Westminster and community service. Accomplishments of graduates of 10 years or less are recognized through the presentation of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Added in 2016, the Rising Titan Award recognizes a junior or senior for their outstanding leadership and potential for impact on the alumni community after they graduate.
Alumni Citation Award Winners
Courtney Behm ’01
Courtney Behm ’01 earned a degree in business administration from Westminster College, an MBA from Cleveland State University, and is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM). She currently serves as Vice President and Director for the Global Sales and Marketing Services (GSMS) department of Gilbane Building Company and is based in New York City. Starting her career in Gilbane’s Cleveland Office, Courtney co-founded the ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland, providing high school students mentoring in architecture, construction, and engineering. She has served with various industry organizations and is an active member of the NYC chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC). Courtney also served as a Westminster College Alumni Council member from 2018-2022, and continues to actively participate in professional networking opportunities at her alma mater. Courtney consistently supports both the Westminster Fund and Titan Athletics. During her time at Westminster, she played for the women’s softball team, managed the women’s basketball team, and was a photographer for The Holcad.
Dr. Helen M. Boylan-Funari ’95
Dr. Helen M. Boylan-Funari ’95 earned a degree in environmental science and has a Ph.D. in analytical/environmental chemistry from Duquesne University. Dr. Boylan-Funari currently serves as professor of environmental science and faculty fellow for community engagement at Westminster College, her 23rd year as a WC faculty member. During this time, Helen consistently has supported various student-facing projects with generous support. She is passionate about empowering young people to make a difference in their communities. In service to the community, Helen is a member of the Board of Directors for Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare and an organizing committee member of Pittcon, an international laboratory science conference. She is actively involved in the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh and the Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and New Wilmington’s EDCOM Amphitheater Committee. Helen credits her parents, the late John and Elaine Boylan, as influential in shaping her belief in the importance of service. During her time at Westminster, Helen played for the volleyball team, was a part of chapel drama, and was involved as a physics tutor. She resides in Wilmington Township together with her husband, Frank, and teenagers, Vinnie and Linnea.
Dennis J. Schotsch ’75
Dennis J. Schotsch ’75 earned a degree in business administration and is a retired senior business analyst for FirstEnergy, serving 40 years in financial accounting and customer services areas of the business. Dennis has served his community as a member of the New Wilmington Borough Civil Service Commission, the New Castle Salvation Army Advisory Board, Westminster College Alumni Council, and remains an extremely active volunteer for his alma mater; supporting Westminster events like commencement, homecoming, celebrity series, URAC, PNS and Accepted Students Days. Dennis is a member of the WC Legacy Society, the Westminster 1852 Society, and has established an academic scholarship fund. While attending Westminster, Dennis was a member of the business and economics honorary, Omicron Delta Epsilon. He has lived in New Wilmington for more than four decades.
Outstanding Young Alumni Recipient
Justin D. Wilson ’18
Justin D. Wilson ’18 earned a degree in Broadcast Communications and Digital Media. He currently serves as the Senior Premier Digital Sales Representative at ADP and serves on the Monaca Borough Council. Justin frequently returns to campus to attend and host a career center table at the Professional Networking Symposium, offering his time and experience to mentor students interested in sales careers. While attending Westminster, Justin was a member of the Titans Football team and was a part of the Tiny House Project. Justin resides in Monaca, Pennsylvania with his wife, Ellen, and daughter, Isla.
Rising Titan Award Winner
Gia Francisco ’25
Gia Francisco ’25 is a senior honors student from Canfield, Ohio currently pursuing a triple major of Business Administration, Professional Sales & Marketing, and Sports Management. She is a member of the women’s tennis team, is editor-in-chief of The Holcad, and is a student writer for Westminster’s Office of Marketing and Communications. Gia is also actively involved in the Westminster Entrepreneurship Center (WEC), The Fellows Program, Zeta Tau Alpha and the Sports Promotion Club. As part of her major, during her junior year, Gia conducted a practicum experience in the Office of Alumni Engagement. During the summer of 2024, Gia completed a successful internship in event management at Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh, North Carolina. Gia plans to graduate in the spring of 2025 and pursue a career in sports and event management.