Towson University's award-winning creative staff has
over 100 combined years of experience in graphic design, web design, communications, photography and printing. Let us put it to work on your project.
Rick
S. Pallansch, Director rpallansch@towson.edu
410-704-2468
As director of the Design Center, Rick campaigns for quality design
across the campus while striving to expand and strengthen Towson
University's graphic identity. As a graphic designer, Rick has won
numerous awards for his work, including a national CASE
award. Rick is a career higher education communications professional—he
worked in the Publications office at St. Cloud State University
(where he earned his B.F.A.), and in the Development and University
Communications offices at Ball State University before joining Towson’s
staff in 1996.
Chris
Komisar, Senior Graphic Designer ckomisar@towson.edu
410-704-3314
Chris earned a B.A. In advertising design from the University of Maryland
at College Park. His past experience includes working as an art director
at The George Washington University as well as an art director for
a graphic design studio which specialized in magazine design and redesign.
Chris lives in Ellicott City with his wife and two sons.
Lori
Marchetti, Senior Graphic Designer lmarchetti@towson.edu
410-704-4314
Lori has been a member of the design team for 11 years. She has won
many awards which include Graphic Design USA, Admissions Advertising,
and Printing Industries of Maryland for her creative designs of alumni
invitations, multiple brochures and most recently the Towson alumni magazine. She is a 1999 graduate of Kutztown
University where she earned her B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Lori lives
in Bel Air with her husband Rob and daughter Gianna.
Kathy
Malanowski, Graphic Designer kmalanowski@towson.edu
410-704-4261
Kathy earned a B.F.A. in Visual Communication/Graphic Design from
the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1983. She began with the
Design Center, in 1988 and her work has been nationally recognized
by various design organizations. In addition to her skills as a
designer, she is creative in fine arts. She is married with two
daughters, the youngest is a student at TU.
David Calkins, Graphic Designer dcalkins@towson.edu
410-704-4529
David is a TU alumni with a degree in English and Theater Arts. He has a passion for illustration. With a love of bright colors, strong lines and the careful placement of eyeballs, he creates illustrations that are whimsical, character driven and full of motion. David returns to Towson after having lived in the Netherlands, toured the United States with the National Players and lived for several years in Seattle, WA. His nieces think he just might be one-sixth nomad.
Gabriela (Gabi) Meneguelli, Graphic Designer gmeneguelli@towson.edu
410-704-4529
A native of São Paulo, Brazil, Gabi earned her B.S. in Graphic Design at
St. Thomas Aquinas College, in Rockland County, NY.
After gaining some professional work experience in New York City and New
Jersey, she relocated to Maryland in 2003 where she worked for the Maryland Department of Human Resources and ran her own freelance business. She lives in Harford County with her husband and two kids.
Tasha
Lloyd, Production Coordinator llloyd@towson.edu
410-704-4337
Tasha came to Towson with a diverse printing background. She enjoys learning
about the new trends and techniques in the printing and paper industries.
She earned her Associate of Arts degree from CCBC and is now taking classes
at TU. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Eddie. She has four
wonderful pets, a chocolate lab, a boxer and two neat kitties. She enjoys
her home, dancing, various arts and crafts and shopping for antiques.
Peggy
Walker, Administrative Assistant mwalker@towson.edu
410-704-4156
Peggy comes to Towson University after “retiring” from
the private sector. Her last job was with a Washington, DC consulting
firm. She has worked on Capitol Hill and has extensive experience
as an executive assistant and secretary. Originally from New Jersey,
Peggy has a daughter, two grandchildren, and a great grandson. She
now lives in Baltimore with her husband Keith Shorte.
The Design Center employs student designers throughout the year.
Megan Mancuso
Major: Art, concentration in Graphic Design
Minor: Business, Communication and the Liberal Arts
Expected Graduation: 2013
Megan has always excelled in the arts. It was only after being accepted into Towson that she realized her true calling was for Graphic Design, something that is prominent in the lives of everyone. She enjoys watching movies, reading and hanging out with friends in her spare time. Megan looks forward to her future as a Graphic Designer and hopes to walk away from Towson with the experience and confidence needed to get a job straight out of college.
Lauren Palumbo
Major: Art, concentration in Graphic Design
Expected Graduation: 2013
It wasn’t until her senior year in high school that Lauren began to discover her passion for art and design. After beginning at Towson her love and skills only grew further and improved. Along with design, Lauren’s favorite thing to do is go to the beach, hang out with friends, and play with her French Bulldog, Paris and her Peekapoo, Cozmo. Her plans for the future include the hope of starting out with a job in a city, particularly Baltimore.
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