Jamison Roth
General Manager
724-938-5826
roth_j@pennwest.edu

Jamison is a graduate of California University of PA, and is the current Director of Recreational Services.  Jamison has been overseeing all off-ice operations for the team since the 2002-03 season and has been recognized as the CHE GM of the Year twice (2004 & 2010). Jamison, a native of Erie, PA, played four years for McDowell High School. Jamison is not only a former player (2002-07) for the CHE team, but he also handles most off ice operations for the team  including all scheduling and financial activities. Under Jamison’s tenure as President (2002-06) of the Cal Hockey Club, the club has been revamped and is looking like a strong contender in the CHE for years to come. In Jamison’s final season as a player the CHE named their Student Athlete of the Year Award in his honor. Currently Jamison resides in California with his wife Ashley and son Carter and Lincoln.

Gloria Minutello
Co-Academic Advisor
724-938-4857
minutello@pennwest.edu

Bio Coming Soon!

Rachel Michaels
Co-Academic Advisor
724-938-4775
Michaels_R@pennwest.edu

Rachel Michaels is a graduate of California University of PA, now Pennwest University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has worked at Pennwest California for over 7 years and has worked in Student Affairs throughout during her career. Prior to working at Pennwest, Rachel worked in drug and alcohol addiction treatment facilities and has had extensive post-graduate training to become an advances addictions counselor. Rachel’s current role as Associate Director for Wellness at Pennwest includes being the case manager for the university counseling center, overseeing Pennwest drug and alcohol and health education programs, and serving on the Behavior Intervention Team.  

Phil Locante
Assistant General Manager
412-720-4402
locante@pennwest.edu

This season marks Phil's 12th with the hockey club and 11th as the Assistant General Manger.  While at Cal U, he has also served as a Facility and Event Management Intern for the Athletic Department, the Sports Clubs Graduate Assistant and Coordinator of Informal Recreation and Wellness.  In October of 2011 he was honored with the Bill Swan Award For Dedication by the Pennsylvania Intramural and Recreational Sports Association for his contributions during the 2010-11 season. 

David Hague
Director of Media 
412-916-1220
hague@pennwest.edu

This season marks David's second as the Director of Media Relations; however, he has worked with the club for nearly 15 years. Besides coordinating the club's social media aspects, David is also the team's official photographer. When not capturing photos for the Vulcans, David can be found on the field all across Western Pennsylvania; just look for his Vulcans hockey hat.
 

Larry Briggs
Recruitment Coordinator
412-310-5935
larrybriggs022@gmail.com

Larry, a native of Elizabeth, PA, returns to Cal for his 10th season as the Scouting/Recruitment Coordinator.  Over the past 11 years Larry has spent time coaching in both the PIHL and local amateur organizations.  Most recently, Mr. Briggs spent the past five seasons as the head coach of Elizabeth Forward High School.  Larry also served as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh 18U AA Predators the past two seasons.  Larry began his coaching career with Serra Catholic of the PIHL and Mon Valley of the PAHL.  He spent a total of 9 years with Mon Valley as both an Assistant and Head Coach eventually progressing to the 18U AA level.  Feel free to contact him with any questions regarding scouting/recruitment (412) 310-5935.

Vinnie Zachetti
Game Day Coordinator
zachetti@pennwest.edu

Vinnie has been associated with the Cal U Hockey program since 2007.  He started out as a member of the Cal 2 team playing four seasons including one as the team captain. Following his playing career, Vinnie served as the Sports Clubs Graduate Assistant from 2011-12 and then assumed his current role assisting with all home games and recruiting.  Currently, Vinnie resides in Sutersville, PA.

Maria Kruppa
Graduate Assistant
kru3874@pennwest.edu

Maria is the Sports Club Graduate Assistant as she completes her Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. She graduated from Cal U in December of 2022 with her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has been an avid hockey fan since she was little and used to play for Mon Valley Thunder. Maria loves aiding in off ice operations and looks forward to the upcoming seasons! 

Justin Berger
Team Advisor
412-855-4029
​juberger18@gmail.com

Coach Berger, a native of Jefferson Hills, PA returns to California University of PA for his 18th season with the team and his sixth as a Team Advisor after spending the past 11 seasons as the Cal 1 head coach. Coach Berger has an extensive hockey background as both a player and coach. He has competed both at the Junior Level as well as in the ACHA Division I. Coach Berger also served as the Head Coach for clubs such as; Chartiers Valley Junior Varsity, Eastern Amateurs Midgets, and Mt. Lebanon Hornets Midget hockey programs before joining Cal U of PA’s staff in 2004. Justin is a three time CHE Coach of the Year (2007, 2010, 2011), seven time ACHA Atlantic Region Coach of the Year (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), eight time CHE Champion and led the Vulcans to their first National Championship in 2008.  Most recently Coach Berger was selected as the ACHA DIII National Coach of the year for 2010/11 season.  He looks forward to leading the California hockey program back to the ACHA DIII National Tournament and CHE Playoffs.

Barry Bilitski
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions 
724-938-5917
bilitski_b@pennwest.edu
 

My name is Barry Bilitski and I would like to welcome you to California University of Pennsylvania. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have. I will be glad to provide you with any information that will help you to achieve your educational goals.

My career in admissions began in 1994 when I joined the admissions staff at Waynesburg College. I spent 12 years at Waynesburg before coming to Cal U in March 2007 as an assistant director of admissions. I look forward to working with you and hope to see you on campus soon!

My territory includes Adams, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Delaware, Juniata, Lancaster, Montgomery, Perry and York counties in Pennsylvania, as well as southern New Jersey.

Derek Fluhme
​Team Physician

Dr. Fluhme attended the University of Notre Dame, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Professional studies. Following his undergraduate career, he received his Medical Doctorate and Master’s in Physiology from Georgetown University before coming to Pittsburgh to complete his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine within the Orthopaedic Surgery Department.

Sports medicine, as well as shoulder and knee surgery, were the focus on Dr. Fluhme’s residency at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, Cali.

“Getting here was a marathon, not a sprint,” said Fluhme, “And through all the trials and tribulations, it makes it worthwhile when someone comes back and says, ‘You’ve changed my life. Thank you.’”

Dr. Fluhme is a member of the American Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Allegheny County Medical Society, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is affiliated with St. Clair Memorial Hospital of Pittsburgh, Washington Hospital, the UPMC South Hills Surgery Center, and Radiance Surgery Center. He is the team physician at Washington & Jefferson College Athletics, as well as the team physician for the California University of Pennsylvania hockey team, while also keeping close ties with several local high school athletic programs.