J.R. joined the Masters Admissions team in 2021. In his role as executive director, J.R. is excited to meet great candidates and help them navigate the admissions process. J.R. holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a master’s in college administration from Slippery Rock University. He brings 17 years of experience working with high-achieving college students and is excited to continue that work at the Tepper School. J.R. loves to travel and explore new places and can’t wait to find all the new, cool places Pittsburgh has to offer. He enjoys being active, playing or watching sports, cooking, and spending time with his family.