Meet the Officers!
Steve Huber
President
(@SteveHuberr)
Steve is a junior Finance major in the Smeal College of Business with a concurrent major in Advertising. He has been
an active member of Nittany Nation since freshman year and works closely with his fellow officers to ensure that fans
receive a quality game day experience. Steve oversees events and activities related to Nittany Nation and enjoys the
opportunity to promote Penn State Basketball.
Favorite thing about Nittany Nation: The challenge of marketing a basketball experience to a football school.
Shane Heckman
Secretary
(@SHeck9)
Shane is a sophomore from Reading, Pennsylvania who is currently undecided but pursuing a major in the Smeal
College of Business. Bleeding blue and white from birth, Shane's love for all things Penn State only continued to grow
throughout his childhood, making his college decision a no brainer. In his free time, Shane enjoys living life to the fullest
and he can usually be found either spreading his Penn State love or playing sports with friends.
Favorite thing about Nittany Nation? Having the opportunity to positively support a growing organization with a great
group of people, and being able to share my passion for Penn State basketball.
Lienard Chang
Treasurer
(@LienardAC)
Lienard is a third year undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. Hailing from
Montgomery County, Maryland, Lienard enjoys sports, comedies and of course, a good tweet.
Favorite thing about Nittany Nation: The family atmosphere. The Nittany Nation family stays together through the highs
and lows of the basketball season!
Dan Arnoldi
Gameday
(@ArnoldiPSU)
Dan is a junior from Wanaque, New Jersey majoring in Supply Chain Management with minors in Management
Information Systems and Economics. He bleeds blue and white and will do anything to support the Penn State athletic
programs. As an officer, he hopes to ensure every student gets the best gameday experience possible.
Favorite Thing About Nittany Nation?The opportunity to help put Penn State basketball on the map and show people that
we can be much more than just a football school.
Maddy Pryor
Marketing/PR
(@maddyyypryor)
Maddy is a junior from New Jersey, studying Public Relations with a minor in Communication Arts & Sciences. As
Nittany Nation's PR/Marketing Chair, she can't wait to spread the word about her favorite Penn State team. Some other
hobbies of hers are playing guitar, tweeting, and going to the beach.
Favorite Thing About Nittany Nation? Being loud and proud for 40 minutes straight with your best friends - what more
could you ask for?
Brandee Shifflett
Special Events
(@brandeeshiff)
Brandee is a senior, majoring in Elementary Education. She is from Baltimore, Maryland and loves anything associated
with Baltimore and Penn State! Her favorite hobbies are going to the beach, watching sports, and roadtripping!
Favorite Thing About Nittany Nation? How accepting everyone is in the organization and how close everyone becomes
because of that atmosphere.