Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Pitingolo earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Pennsylvania State University, a Master’s of Business Administration from Kutztown University, and a Doctor of Management in International Operations Management from the University of Maryland, University College. Pitingolo is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and holds a Certification in Financial Management (CFM). He retains membership in the Institute of Management Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.