Advisors in the Ciocca Center are available to help students understand program options and to develop a plan for completion.
Advisors are available during office hours:
- Please make a 1:1 appointment to speak with an advisor: Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m. and Thursdays 2-4 p.m
- Reach out to business@holycross.edu to make an appointment.
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Rob Murner
Director & Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Phone: 508-793-2206
Email: rmurner@holycross.edu
Office: Stein 129C
Rob Murner joined Holy Cross in the spring of 2019 as an adjunct professor. Prior to that he spent 30 years as a strategic and global executive where he focused on building enterprise value for public, private, and start-up organizations in the aerospace & defense, materials sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and software industries. Rob is a graduate of the University of Michigan (Aerospace Engineering), and Wright State University (MBA). He is a life member of the Beta Gamma Sigma academic honor society and U of M alumni community.
Cassie Gevry
Associate Director of Business Certificate Programs
Phone: 508-793-3502
Email: cgevry@holycross.edu
Office: Stein 129E
Cassie manages the operations, student programming and oversees the marketing communications for the Center. She is the advisor for the business clubs and the Women in Business Conference organizing committee. She served on the board of directors for ArtsWorcester from 2020-2024 and Worcester Women's Leadership Committee from 2018-2020, currently a member of the Bancroft School Parents Association. She is a graduate of the Leadership Worcester Program through the Chamber, Class of 2020. Cassie holds a B.A. in communications and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Administration, currently pursuing an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Gabe Coyne Martinez
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 508-793-2241
Email: gcoyne-martinez@holycross.edu
Office: Stein 129E
Gabe joined Holy Cross in 2023, and currently manages the marketing communication efforts for the Center. Prior to that he worked in the real estate and affordable housing industries, where he held marketing positions for both. Gabe is a graduate of Lesley University and was also a baseball team member. He holds a B.A. in Business Management with a specialization in Marketing and Brand Design.
Kathy Kinnarney
Program Coordinator
Phone: 508-793-3047
Email: kkinnarn@holycross.edu
Office: Stein 129E
Kathy handles all logistical details for the Center. As a supporter for HCF1RST students, she welcomes opportunities to engage this community. She earned her associate degree in marketing from Massachusetts Bay Community College. She first started at Holy Cross in 2006 working in the Center for Career Development.
Students
- Kevin Birenbaum '26: Engagement Assistant
Studies:
Finance and Banking Certificate - Anna Hagan '27: Marketing Assistant
Studies:
Business Fundamentals Certificate