Meet our staff! Commuter Central is comprised of Commuter Student Assistants (CSA) that here to be a sources of information and liaisons between the campus and commuter students. Each CSA is an upperclassmen (we’ve learned a thing or two about college life!) and commutes to campus. We hope that you’ll stop by Commuter Central inside The Hub in the Student Union for a visit!

		Denise Montanari Assistant Director, Commuter Central Montana@uakron.edu As a commuter you are part of a very large and diverse group of students. The University of Akron recognizes that commuter students have other priorities outside of the class room and have special needs. In the effort to support and assist all commuter students, The University of Akron has established Commuter Central. We urge you to become active members in the campus community and experience the endless opportunities that The University of Akron offers!
		Name: Preston Epling E-mail: slcommuter1@uakron.edu Title: Commuter Central Lego Manager Hometown: Ravenna, OH I am working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in French. I am a big brother for Big Brothers and Sisters of Portage County and a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. I enjoy my position as head of information in Commuter Central and I love to hear from our commuters about ideas for future events.
		Name: Stephanie Pepera E-mail: slcommuter5@uakron.edu Title: Commuter Student Assistant Hometown: Strongsville, OH I will be graduating next spring with a BA in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Spanish. I am also a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
		Name: Mackenzie Merz Email: slcommuter4@uakron.edu Title: Commuter Student Assistant of Marketing My name is Mackenzie Merz, I am a senior at The University of Akron. I graduate fall 2010 with a BA in E-marketing/Advertising. After some real world experience in the corporate world, I plan on pursuing my MBA in a couple of years. I enjoy working at Commuter Central because I really enjoy helping new students at the university. It is hard enough coming to college on your own, so I am more than happy to help them with any questions they might have.
		Name: Katelin Dillon E-mail: slcommuter2@uakron.edu Title: Commuter Student Assistant of Programming Hometown: Rootstown, Ohio I am a junior majoring in Secondary Education, Integrated Language Arts. Upon graduating I plan to get my Masters Degree in Education Administration. I like working at Commuter Central because I like helping the students any way I can, and I like hearing from students how our services help make the college experience more enjoyable.
		Name: Cory Treharn E-mail: slcommuter6@uakron.edu Title: Commuter Student Assistant of Technology Hometown: Liberty, Ohio I am a junior majoring in Accounting. In my spare time I participate in sports, going to UA football and basketball games, and listen to music. I enjoy studying business because I know it will be applicable after school and I can have a bright future in this field. I can especially help students with the business related questions. I am also available to help any student who has a question or needs some assistance. My favorite part of Commuter Central is reaching out to students and making UA feel like a smaller community rather than a large Division I school.
		Name: Colby Henderson E-mail: slcommuter3@uakron.edu Title: Commuter Student Assistant of Information Hometown: Columbiana,Ohio I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and going into my senior year at the University of Akron. I’m a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Golden Key Akron Chapter, participate in intramural sports, and trying to get involved in campus life as much as possible. In my free time I enjoy lifting, watching Steelers football, canoeing, philosophy, arts of all forms, and still trying to stick to my country boy roots. When I graduate, I hope to pursue a career with either NASA or the CIA and travel the world, or hopefully outer space. Working at Commuter Central is an awesome way to help my fellow students in any way possible and, if anything, making new friends along the way.