David J. Bauer, Ph.D.
Director
David leads the Casagrande Institute, managing day-to-day operations and drawing on more than 20 years of experience in consulting, education, and leadership. He specializes in enhancing the effectiveness of faculty compensation practices and evaluating programs funded by government agencies and private foundations. David has a broad academic background in psychology with primary emphases in behavioral neuroscience and quantitative analytics, and additional scholarly interest in moral judgment. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a BA from Hope College.
djbauer@viterbo.edu
608-796-3617
Frank A. Casagrande
External Consultant to the Casagrande Institute
Frank brings over 40 years of combined expertise in consulting, education, and executive compensation. He led the higher education sector at Hay Group for a decade and contributed extensively to their work on executive compensation for tax-exempt organizations, following a 10-year tenure in tax benefits and actuarial services at KPMG and Buck Consultants. With roots in education as a middle and high school teacher, and roles as an adjunct professor at Rutgers and Montclair State Universities, he is also recognized as a seasoned speaker at educational association events. He holds a BS in applied mathematics, an MA in teaching, and an Executive Compensation Certificate, complementing his background as a retired enrolled actuary.
Karen Hutcheson
External Consultant to the Casagrande Institute
Karen Hutchenson is a highly respected authority in compensation consulting with over 25 years of specialization in higher education, including former leadership of higher ed practices at Mercer and Segal. She has helped over 160 institutions with strategic compensation, performance management, and HR effectiveness initiatives. Karen focuses on developing practical, competitive, and sustainable compensation and job architecture programs that align with institutional mission and resources. She holds a BA in business administration from Boston University.
Sharon Eisenmann
External Consultant to the Casagrande Institute
Sharon brings over 30 years of experience as a human resource professional including 25 years in higher education as the Chief Human Resource Officer for St. Joseph’s University and Gwynedd Mercy University working directly with senior leadership. Most recently Sharon has been consulting with institutions across the country on a variety of HR issues and initiatives. She has a BS in Education from Chestnut Hill College and a MS in Education from Gwynedd Mercy University.
