Joseph F. Barstys of Subaru of America Inc. Joins Peirce College Board of Trustees
PHILADELPHIA - March 5, 2007: Peirce College, a private, four-year, specialized institution providing practical, high quality degree programs to primarily working adult learners, announced today that Joseph F. Barstys, Manager, Retention Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc., has joined the College's Board of Trustees.
"Joe Barstys has a wealth of expertise relevant to Peirce College," said President Arthur J. Lendo, Ph.D. "He will be a strong addition to our board."
Mr. Barstys has served Subaru of America, Inc., for more than 20 years. An innovative customer relationship manager, he spearheaded the creation of the groundbreaking Subaru Owner Loyalty Program - one of the first of its kind to emphasize ongoing after-sale customer communication. Prior to Subaru, Mr. Barstys managed marketing and sales operations for Eaton Corporation's Industrial Truck Division. Today, Mr. Barstys is an active member of the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business (SOCAP), most recently serving as the organization's Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors, and is a charter member of the New Jersey Coalition for Consumer Education.
About Peirce College
Located at 1420 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Peirce College, established in 1865, is one of the oldest business colleges in the United States and offers bachelors and associate degree programs in Business Administration, Information Technology, and Paralegal Studies. Courses are offered in three interchangeable formats: on campus in Center City, Philadelphia, PA; on site at company and community locations; and online through Peirce Online®. For more information about Peirce College, call 888-GO-PEIRCE, or visit www.peirce.edu.