Staff Spotlight Introduction
The backbone of every educational institution is its staff, the people who work with the students day in and day out, and who dedicate their days to making the college experience a great one for every student who walks through their door. Lake Erie College is no exception to this. Here you can meet some members of our outstanding staff—the deans, the administrative staff, the support staff— the people who you will be meeting on the LEC campus all the time during your experience here. Just click on their profiles below.
![]() Billie DiLella, Assistant Director of Admissions "I can honestly say that our admissions student workers and tour guides put a smile on my face every day. They are truly the best representatives of the College. No matter what is going on in their everyday lives, they always remember that they are representing the College and are true examples of what it means to be a Lake Erie College student." |
![]() Nancy Covelli, Metz Dining Services "Come and experience a small, friendly community where you get to know everyone. This is your family away from home. You will never go hungry; we will take care of you!" |
![]() Sunni Gothard, Associate Registrar "I wanted to work in higher education because of the bright, creative energy that surrounds me. I love working with the students, being able to help them map out a path to long-term goals, or just get through a rough class." |
![]() Tricia Pangonis , Director of Financial Aid "Working in financial aid uses the perfect mix of right brain/left brain knowledge…I mostly enjoy speaking with the students and their families about their goals, and how I can help them negotiate the somewhat involved financial aid process." |
![]() Jason Tirotta, Sports Information & Marketing Coordinator "One of the great things about my job is that I get to publicize and share with the world some of the outstanding accomplishments of our student- athletes." |
![]() Erin Nunn, Director of Career Services & Internships "I really enjoy working within career development because it gives me the opportunity to hear students' stories." |










