Jim Van Blunk
Director of Admissions and Marketing
267-468-8102
West Hall Lower LL10B
Jim oversees the Admissions and Marketing/Public Relations areas for Temple University Ambler, having joined the staff in October 2007. With over 15 years of Admissions experience, Jim is looking forward to working with the faculty, staff, and students at Ambler.
Jim enjoys running, reading, playing bad golf, and trips to the Jersey shore where his twin daughters persuade him to ride the roller coasters! He is looking forward to seeing the Owls football team play in a Bowl game in the near future!
He resides in Chester County with his wife Elaine and twin daughters Madelyn and Alexis.
Rachel Oliver
Assistant Director of Admissions
267-468-8106
West Hall 100A
Rachel recruits students for Temple University from Montgomery and Bucks county high schools and community colleges, as well as non-traditional students from the region. She graduated from Temple's School of Communications and Theater in 2004 and from the University Honors program. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Education from Temple.
She has been highly involved with cheerleading and gymnastics throughout her life and is an avid fan of the Temple Owls football and basketball teams. She also loves trying out new restaurants, traveling to different cities, laying on the beach, scrapbooking, watching decorating shows, and shopping. Rachel is also planning a Spring 2008 wedding.
Kelly Otis
Admissions Counselor
267-468-8101
West Hall 100C
Kelly is a 2007 graduate from Temple University with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. She joined the team in July of 2007, but was an Owl Ambassador for the past two years. As an Admissions Counselor, Kelly mainly recruits in Bucks and Montgomery Counties and helps run the Owl Ambassador program.
Kelly is an avid Nascar and country music fan. She also enjoys scrapbooking, musicals, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Deena Crimaldi
Admissions Counselor
267-468-8104
West Hall LL10A
Deena happily joined the Temple University Ambler Admissions staff in August 2007. She is responsible for the recruitment of both freshman and transfer students in Montgomery County and Bucks County. In addition to high school visits and traveling to college fairs, Deena also manages the Admissions data computer application.
Deena is currently working toward her M.B.A. from Temple University. She received B.A. degrees in Politics and American Studies from Fairfield University in 2006.
Deena enjoys all types of music, and spends her weekends singing with a local Philadelphia band. She is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and hopes to see the EAGLES finally win a Superbowl!
GO OWLS!
Dave Kaiser
Director of Enrollment Management,
Fox School of Business and Management Temple University
267-468-8366
West Hall
David coordinates all recruitment and retention efforts for Temple's Fox School of Business undergraduate programs. He spends a portion of his time at the Ambler campus.
David is a big sports fan, and enjoys fantasy football and baseball leagues, and playing in several softball leagues. David also has an impressive reserve of useless information which he's acquired by running a trivia night for more than four years.
David received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Temple University and has worked at Temple since 1998 and for the Fox School of Business since 2000.
Claudia Bereshnyi
Administrative Coordinator
267-468-8100
West Hall Welcome Desk
Claudia is responsible for answering your questions, RSVPs for events and generally being cheerful!
Claudia is a Philadelphia native who relocated to the ‘burbs with her husband, Michael. Together they have a mini zoo and love every minute of it.
When she is not tending to her furry children, Claudia enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, decorating and yoga.
Ambler Owl Ambassadors represent the campus and the Admissions office by leading campus tours and providing information to prospective students and their families.
The Ambassadors are a select group of students that apply, interview, and accept these leadership positions. You can see them around campus helping at events and giving tours wearing their red shirts and a smile. Feel free to stop and ask them any questions!
If you are a student interested in a paid leadership position on campus, apply today to become an Owl Ambassador!
We are looking for positive, motivated students in good academic standing. Positions are available during the Fall and Spring semesters, and during the summer months.
Tasks during office hours include helping the Admissions office recruit new students to the campus via telephone calls, e-mail, and letters. Event duties include welcoming and directing guests, welcoming visitors to campus, giving tours, and more. For more information or an application, please contact Rachel Oliver, Acting assistant Director of Admissions, at 267-468-8106 or roliver@temple.edu.
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