Kyle joined the Orientation staff in 2008 after spending four years as the Assistant Director of Residence Life at John Carroll.  He received his Masters Degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University in 2001 and also completed his undergraduate work at BGSU.  In addition, Kyle received his Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Toledo in 2008. Prior to coming to JCU, Kyle worked at The University of Toledo, BGSU, and Bluffton College.  Kyle's responsibilities include supervising the Orientation Staff, coordinating parent programs, and working with commuter students.

Andrew Merchant
Senior Orientation Leader
E-mail – amerchant10@jcu.edu
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

This will Andy’s third year on Orientation Staff, but first as the Senior Orientation Leader. At JCU, Andy is heavily involved with intramural sports, Rhapsody Blue (an a Cappella group), and campus ministry.  In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and family, as well as participating that has anything to do with sports or the outdoors.  He can't wait to meet you and is so excited that you chose John Carroll! See you soon!

Kristy Repinski
Orientation Graduate Intern
E-Mail - orientation@jcu.edu
Hometown: Seven Hills, OH

Kristy is a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University and is in her first year of the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration master's program at Kent State University.  She hopes to pursue a career in Orientation after she graduates and is excited to be working with the JCU Orientation team.  She participated in two Orientations at Case Western Reserve and had a blast!  In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, the Cleveland Indians, and spending time with her friends.