Aug 19, 2025  
2025-2026 Rowan University Administrative Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Rowan University Administrative Catalog

Office of the President


The President works with the Board of Trustees and the Executive Cabinet to determine the vision and strategy for the University. The President’s Office is comprised of the President, his Chief of Staff, Associate Vice President for Growth, and the Director of Operations/Deputy Board Liaison.


Ali A. Houshmand
President
856.256.4100
presidenthoushmand@rowan.edu

RJ Tallarida
Chief of Staff
856.256.5413
tallarida@rowan.edu

Holly Ballarotto
Associate Vice President for Growth
856.256.4100
ballarotto@rowan.edu

Theresa DeVecchis
Director of Operations/Deputy Board Liaison
856.256.4101
devecchis@rowan.edu

Lee Ann Barbin
Managing Administrative Assistant
856.256.4129
barbin@rowan.edu

 Heather Martin
Managing Administrative Assistant
856.256.5144
martinhl@rowan.edu

Lori McFadden
Managing Administrative Assistant
856.256.4166
mcfaddenl@rowan.edu

Chris Mullen
Special Assistant to the President
856.256.5106
mullenc@rowan.edu