YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Patrick J. Bateman, distinguished professor of management and director of the MBA Program at Youngstown State University, was designated the Lariccia Family Endowed Professorship at a recent bestowal ceremony in Williamson Hall.

Endowed professorships in the Williamson College of Business Administration are awarded in recognition of a faculty member’s past contributions and future potential to make significant contributions to the department / school, college and university.

“The Lariccia Family Endowed Professorship is an important investment in recognizing our exceptional faculty. Dr. Bateman’s achievements in teaching and research, and his impactful role at the WCBA exemplify the caliber of talent we are committed to supporting. This professorship will enhance his ongoing contributions to the college’s strategic priorities. We are deeply grateful to the Lariccia Family for their unwavering support of our faculty and students,” said Betty Jo Licata, interim dean of the WCBA.

Anthony J. Lariccia graduated from YSY with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Williamson College of Business. Lariccia’s career in the brokerage industry spanned more than 40 years, including serving as vice president for Merrill Lynch & Co.

The Lariccia family — Tony, Mary, Natalie and Dana — are proud supporters of YSU and the Mahoning Valley region. They believe that the university plays a vital role in the continued resurgence of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.

“On behalf of our family, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Bateman. We look forward to him extending his time and talent and are excited for him to share his knowledge with the impressive students at YSU’s Williamson College of Business,” Natalie and Dana Lariccia said.

“I am honored to be a part of the bestowment of the Lariccia Family Endowed Professorship on Dr. Patrick Bateman,” said Bill Johnson, president of YSU. “His contributions within his field and WCBA underscore his dedication and merit of this recognition.”

Bateman has been a professor at the WCBA since 2008 and specializes in management, leadership, information systems and social media and e-commerce.

“I am deeply honored and appreciative of the generous gift from the Lariccia Family that supports this position and for being selected as the Lariccia Family Endowed Professor. The Lariccia Family has been a longtime supporter of the college, committed to its growth and development. In this spirit, I will continue to focus on initiatives that expand the college’s reach and amplify the impact of the great work happening here,” Bateman said.

He earned his B.S. from Rutgers University-Camden, his M.S. from Temple, and his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. His professional background includes being a financial analyst, corporate education manager, and technical analyst in the banking and financial services industries. His research has been published in many of the top academic journals in business, including MIS Quarterly (MISQ), Information Systems Research (ISR), and Information Systems Journal (ISJ).