GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College, a leading independent college in western Pennsylvania, announces that Joseph Scarpitti ’80 has returned to its Board of Trustees.
“We welcome Joe back to our board, and we look forward to his contributions,” said Thiel College President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. said. “His deep connection to the College and strategic insight and financial leadership experience will support Thiel’s continued growth.”
He previously served on the Board of Trustees from 2003-2012. He was also a member of the Thiel College Alumni Association Board of Directors from 1994-2002.
Scarpitti is senior vice president for Capital Group, one of the world’s largest and most respected investment management organizations. He joined Capital Group in 1994. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at Thiel College and the University of Mount Union.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and business from Thiel College and an MBA from Bowling Green State University.
As a student at Thiel, he was the first male member and president of the sophomore honorary society, Lambda Sigma. As a member of the Tomcat basketball team, he earned four varsity letters and served as team captain and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2022. Scarpitti remains an active contributor to the Thiel College community, regularly serving as a speaker for the Ruth Ann Miller Senior Seminar. In 2019, he received the Meritorious Service and Commitment Award and co-chaired a successful initiative to raise $1 million to endow a faculty chair in honor of Professor David Miller ’61 H’20.
Scarpitti and his wife, Nancy, reside in Westlake, Ohio, and are parents of a son, Joey, and daughters, Maria and Sarah.
Scarpitti is one of four professionals recently elected to Thiel’s board. Joining Scarpitti are John Barr ’70, Paul Runge ’70 and Joel Yuhas. The Board of Trustees comprises 33 men and women who bring diverse life, higher education and professional experience to their roles. The Trustees are responsible for the oversight of Thiel College. The Board adopts rules, regulations and policies governing Thiel College and has authority over curricular development, use of property, development of facilities and fiscal and human resources management. The Board of Trustees meets formally three times a year on campus.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.