After a national search, Alfred State College (ASC) has named Ryan LaBrozzi the Vice President for Finance and Administration. He begins his new duties on April 8.
LaBrozzi comes to Alfred State as the college is experiencing record-breaking positive trends. While enrollment difficulties have impacted many colleges and universities nationwide, enrollment and the financial outlook at ASC is strong.
“Our financial picture and enrollment trends, along with support from SUNY and the state, are extremely positive,” stated ASC President Steven Mauro. “This has allowed us to invest cash and engage in many renovation projects and programs across campus. Ryan will be an integral member of our team as we continue to invest in our infrastructure, people, and programs while still remaining a highly affordable and high-quality choice for students and parents. Ryan’s experience as a meticulous supervisor of people and projects will serve us well as ASC is investing more than $100 million in construction and program development to modernize, beautify, and expand to meet the needs of tomorrow’s students.”
LaBrozzi agrees that Alfred State is in an ideal position that sets it apart and is a great match for him and his family. "I was looking for a place to plant my roots and found it at ASC. My initial interactions with the faculty and staff were very positive and welcoming. I got the immediate sense that people at ASC care about the campus and the Alfred community, and love to work there. It will be a privilege to work and serve with the exceptional leadership team, faculty, staff, and students. It is an exciting time and I'm thrilled to be welcomed into a thriving college community. My goal is to augment the college vision for continued long term success."
LaBrozzi brings experience in both the public and private sectors. He most recently served as the Regional Vice President for National Management Resources. In this role he provided strategic leadership, oversight and direction to the Director of Facilities and their respective staff at twelve universities and private schools in the northeast. He oversaw maintenance programs for more than eleven million gross square feet.
Prior to serving as Regional Vice President, he served as an account services manager with National Management Resources, was the Director of Facilities Management at Davis and Elkins College (Elkins, WV), Coordinator of Grounds at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, and owned RNS Outdoor Specialties LLC (Butler, PA).
LaBrozzi earned an MBA from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass management from Pennsylvania State University.
He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in sustainability to his new position. He earned a certificate in sustainability from the University of Pittsburgh. His interest in the environment and beautification includes serving on stream and trail restoration projects along with tree and trail boards. LaBrozzi implemented and managed Tree Campus USA programs at multiple schools and is experienced in energy reduction plans at a variety of campuses.
In his new role, LaBrozzi is responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing fiscal policy, budget management, and internal controls to ensure the fiscal integrity of the college. He will be assisted in financial oversight by Assistant Vice President for Finance and Management Tim Sortore. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), LaBrozzi is a trusted advisor to the President on all facility, construction, financial, and business services, which also includes oversight of farm operations and collaboration with our auxiliary partner ACES. He will provide strategic and operational leadership in support of the mission, vision, and strategic plan for the college and its functional units.
