20 Pitt people, including Chancellor Joan Gabel, were named to the Pittsburgh Power 100

Twenty Pitt leaders and alumni — including Chancellor Joan Gabel — are among the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2026 Pittsburgh Power 100, an annual list recognizing the region’s most influential business leaders.

The Power 100 is not a ranking, but a compilation of individuals selected by the publication’s editorial board whose leadership, influence and connections help shape Pittsburgh’s economic and civic landscape.

According to the Pittsburgh Business Times, awardees are recognized because they demonstrate strength, leadership and a drive to succeed, and are often the people regional leaders turn to when navigating major challenges and emerging opportunities. The list does not include elected officials.

Here are the Pitt affiliates joining Gabel on the 2026 Power 100 list:

• Jenn Beer (A&S ’02)
• Trustee Emeritus Louis Cestello
• Joanna Doven (A&S ’07)
• Matt Galluzzo (SOC WK ’05G)
• Bobbi Watt Geer (UPJ ’87, SPIA ’09G)
• Michael Huwar (CGS ’85)
• Tommy Johnson (UPG ’99)
• Jay Katarincic (LAW ’91G)
• Michael Keslar (BUS ’81G)
• Tim Knavish (ENGR ’87, BUS ’93G)
• Gregg Perelman (A&S ’84)
• Todd Reidbord (LAW ’85)
• David Roger (SPIA ’93G)
• Bryan Salesky (trustee, ENGR ’02)
• Mark Sevco (A&S ’89, BUS ’91G, SPH ’91G)
• Susie Shipley (BUS ’88G)
• Dan Sumner (BUS ’06)
• Trustee Kevin Walker

And, Kenneth Gormley (A&S ’77) was included among the Power 100 Legends, which recognizes individuals whose decadeslong careers have had a significant impact on the region.