Academics - Business

Phi Beta Lambda (Business)

The purpose of the Alvernia chapter is to further the goals of Phi Beta Lambda within the state of Pennsylvania. Phi Beta Lambda provides opportunities for post-secondary and undergraduate students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. It is an integral part of the instructional program and in addition promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility. The specific goals are to promote competent, aggressive business leadership, understand American business enterprise, establish career goals, encourage scholarship, promote sound financial management, and develop character and self-confidence and to facilitate transition from school to work.

The Alvernia College PBL Chapter has won many awards on both state and national levels. Since its formation in 1988, the Chapter has become well-known for its excellence, earning the prestigious Hollis & Kitty Guy (national) Gold Seal Award of Merit six times. In competitions, the Alvernia PBL Chapter regularly participates in state and national workshops and conferences, is active in campus projects and completes community service projects.

Advisor, Professor Bryan Dreibelbis, can be reached by email at bryan.dreibelbis@alvernia.edu or by telephone at 610-796-8272.

FBLA-PBL.org.  Future Business Leaders web site.

PAPBL.org.  Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda web site.

Picpa.org.  Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Aicpa.org.  American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

2005 State Champions
Andrew Dornes, second place, Business Communication
Chad Grimley , third place, Public Speaking
Jenna Hillenbrand, second place, Computer Concepts
Linh Hoang, third place, Business Communication
Steve Koons, first place, Accounting for Professionals and Who’s Who in PBL
Sean McCoy, second place, Accounting Principles
Becky Shearer, first place, Human Resource Management
Mr. Dreibelbis , PA Advisor of the Year
Alvernia College , first place, Annual Report
Alvernia College, second place, PA Outstanding Chapter

2004 National Champion
Susan Taylor, ninth place, Accounting for Professionals

2004 State Champions
Chad Grimley, first place, Human Resource Management
Steve Koons, first place, Public Speaking and Who’s Who in PBL
Becky Shearer, second place, Business Law
Susan Taylor, second place, Accounting for Professionals
Alvernia College, third place, PA Outstanding Chapter

2003 National Champion
Jessica Snyder, ninth place, Impromptu Speaking

2003 State Champions
Lauren Phillips, first place, Hospitality Management
Rhiannon Brower, second place, Human Resource Management
Steve Koons, second place, Accounting Principles
Jessica Snyder, second place, Impromptu Speaking
Regina Hampton, third place, Finance

2002 State Champions
Stefanie Kerns, first place, Human Resource Management
Regina Hampton, second place, Accounting
Jessica Synder, second place, Public Speaking
Steven Koons, third place, Marketing

2001 State Champions
John Bennett, second place, Human Resource Management
Becky Burnos, second place, Business Communication
Tom Lutz, second place, Marketing
Malachy Gunn, third place, International Business

2000 State Champions
Brendan Malone, first place, International Business
Becky Burnos, third place, Marketing
Alvernia Chapter, first place, PA Outstanding Chapter
John Bennett named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"

1999 State Champions
Sarah Macadam, first place, International Business
Bryan Schaefer, first place, Computer Applications
Kelly Welchoff, first place, Economics
John Bennett, second place, Business Communication
Roberto Mandanici, second place, Accounting
Alvernia Chapter, third place, PA Outstanding Chapter
Mr. Dreibelbis, PA Advisor of the Year

1998 National Champions
Sarah Macadam, first place, Human Resource Management
Kelly Welchoff, sixth place, Business Communication

1998 State Champions
Sarah Macadam, first place, Human Resource Management
Mike Orach, second place, Computer Applications
Bryan Schaefer, second place, Mr. Future Business Executive
Brent Stoltzfus, second place, Chapter Annual Business Report
Shana Sweitzer, third place, Business Law
Kelly Welchoff, third place, Business Communication
Lori Bennett, third place, Economics
Greg Behney named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"
Alvernia Chapter, second place, PA Outstanding Chapter

1997 State Champions
Shana Sweitzer, first place, Accounting
Lori Bennett, first place, Human Resource Management
Sean Shannon, second place, Accounting
Kelly Welchoff, second place, Business Law
Sarah Macadam, third place, Word Processing
Mr. Dreibelbis, PA PBL Distinguished Service Award
Alvernia Chapter, third place, PA Outstanding Chapter

1996 National Champions
Joyce Hicks, fourth place, Human Resource Management
Melinda Faustner, tenth place, Ms. Future Business Executive
Alvernia Chapter, Hollis & Kitty Guy Gold Seal Award of Merit

1996 State Champions
Joyce Hicks, first place, Human Resource Management
Kelly Welchoff, second place, Accounting
Sean Shannon, second place, Computer Concepts
Lori Bennet, third place, Management
Melissa Burdan, third place, Finance
Melinda Faustner, third place, Ms. Future Business Executive
Shana Sweitzer, third place, Business Communications
Alvernia Chapter, first place, Annual Chapter Business Report
Alvernia Chapter, third place, PA Outstanding Chapter
Chris Heydt, Alvernia Alumnus, PA Business Person of the Year
Sean Shannon, named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"
Mr. Dreibelbis, PA Advisor of the Year

1995 State Champions
Nicole Webb, first place, Ms. Future Business Executive
Melissa Burdan, first place, Management
Erica Fair, first place, Chapter Annual Business Report
Tammy Deputy, second place, Finance
Nicole Webb, named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"
Sean Shannon elected State Treasurer
Alvernia Chapter, fourth place, Outstanding PA Chapter Award

1994 National Champion
Mr. Dreibelbis named Pennsylvania's Outstanding Local Advisor

1994 State Champions
Bill Flitcraft, first place, Economics
Holly Kline, first place, Ms. Future Business Executive
Lisa Singer, second place, Advanced Accounting
Nicole Webb, second place, Marketing
Holly Kline named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"
Alvernia Chapter, third place, Outstanding PA Chapter Award

1993 National Champions
Kari Weyandt, first place, Human Resource Management
Cherie Kissinger, fourth place, Ms. Future Business Executive

1993 State Champions
Cherie Kissinger, first place, Ms. Future Business Executive
Bill Flitcraft, first place, Business Law
Steve Loos, first place, Finance
Kari Weyandt, first place, Human Resource Management
Joe Powell, second place, Management
Dave Janiszewski, third place, Advanced Accounting
Bill Flitcraft named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"
Alvernia Chapter, fifth place, Outstanding PA Chapter Award

1992 National Champions
Bill Flitcraft, ninth place, Mr. Future Business Executive

1992 State Champions
Cherie Kissinger, first place, Advanced Accounting
Bill Flitcraft, first place, Mr. Future Business Executive
Steve Loos, second place, Economics
Kristen Walker, second place, Management
Mr. Dreibelbis named "PA PBL Advisor of the Year"
Alvernia Chapter, fourth place, Outstanding Chapter Award

1991 State Champions
Cherie Kissinger, first place, Economics
Dan Jenkins, second place, Mr. Future Business Executive
Dan Winters, third place, Economics
Lisa Vogel, third place, Management
Cherie Kissinger named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"

1990 State Champions
Cherie Kissinger, first place, Accounting I
Dan Jenkins, second place, Economics
Dan Jenkins named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"

• 1989 State Champions
  Susan Maus, third place, Management
  James Stewart named to "Who's Who in PA PBL"