Chris W. Brussalis

Chris W. Brussalis has served as interim president of Point Park University since January 2023. Brussalis serves as chairman of The Hill Group Inc., a national management consulting firm and is adjunct professor of management and policy at the Heinz College of Carnegie Mellon University. As an engaged scholar-practitioner for over 32 years, Dr. Brussalis has taught at the graduate level, provided advice and counsel to numerous colleges and universities, and served in higher education executive leadership roles. He is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh, a network of regional leaders and decision makers and holds a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College, master’s degree in public and business administration from the University of Illinois, and doctorate in higher education administration from Northeastern University.

Dr. Brussalis has a longstanding commitment to public service, having served on and led many regional and national boards, including the American Society for Competitiveness, Live Like Lou Foundation, Point Park University, ALS Association, Leadership Pittsburgh, Regional Learning Alliance, Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta Foundation, Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Small Business Council. Dr. Brussalis also managed the New Idea Factory in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the largest economic development transition effort of a metropolitan region in the history of the United States at the time.

Dr. Brussalis and his wife, Christina have four children and reside north of the City.