Allegheny Intermediate Unit Executive and Leadership Team

Kara Lowmaster, the Executive Vice President & Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer at Allegheny Intermediate Unit, manages the comprehensive financial health and operational treasury functions. Lowmaster oversees all fiscal operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, ensuring compliance with educational funding regulations across Pennsylvania. This critical role involves safeguarding the institution's assets while optimizing financial resources to support specialized education services for numerous school districts. The Executive Vice President & Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer directs investment strategies and manages banking relationships, ensuring fiscal stability and long-term sustainability. By providing strategic financial guidance, Lowmaster enables the institution to effectively allocate capital towards its mission of enhancing educational opportunities and operational effectiveness throughout Allegheny County.

Philip Little, the President & Board of Directors at Allegheny Intermediate Unit, provides overarching strategic direction and governance for the institution. Little leads the Board of Directors in establishing the organization's vision, mission, and long-term objectives, ensuring alignment with the educational needs of Allegheny County's school districts. This executive position involves guiding the institution's commitment to delivering specialized education services and fostering collaborative relationships with educational partners. The President & Board of Directors champions the organization's strategic initiatives, overseeing policy development and ensuring ethical leadership practices. Philip Little's leadership ensures the institution upholds its commitment to educational excellence and operational integrity, driving forward its mission to support and enhance public education across the region.

Richard Platts, the Chief Technology Officer at Allegheny Intermediate Unit, directs the strategic implementation and management of all technology initiatives. Overseeing the institution's digital infrastructure, Platts ensures robust and scalable systems support the delivery of specialized education services to 42 suburban public school districts and five vocational and technical schools. This leadership role involves architecting secure network environments, managing data integrity, and driving technological advancements that enhance educational delivery and operational efficiency. By evaluating emerging technologies, the Chief Technology Officer identifies opportunities to improve student learning outcomes and streamline administrative processes. Platts's focus remains on leveraging technology to empower educators and students within the Allegheny County region, ensuring the institution remains at the forefront of educational technology adoption and innovation.

Joseph Lucarelli, the Chief Finance & Operations Officer at Allegheny Intermediate Unit, directs the integration of financial strategy with operational execution. Lucarelli oversees the day-to-day administrative and operational functions, ensuring seamless delivery of specialized education services to 42 suburban public school districts and five vocational and technical schools. This role involves optimizing resource allocation, managing procurement processes, and enhancing operational efficiencies across all departments. The Chief Finance & Operations Officer works closely with the finance team to ensure fiscal responsibility and supports strategic planning by providing operational insights. Joseph Lucarelli's leadership focuses on streamlining operations and financial management to maximize the institution's capacity to serve its educational partners effectively throughout Allegheny County.