Mark Wechsler graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Computer Science. He has worked for major technology vendors and consulting organizations such as Hewlett Packard, Ernst & Young, KPMG and BearingPoint. Prior to his retirement from ConvergeOne (formerly Arrow Electronics) he served as Vice President of Advisory Services and Vertical Industries at ConvergeOne (formerly …
J. B. Wilcox graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in aerospace engineering, and from the U.S. Navy Flight School as a naval aviator. He is currently the Pittsburgh Region Director/General Manager of Breakthrough Performance Group to drive business opportunities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. J.B. retired from the military as a Major …
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Dan Ostrowski graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics, later receiving a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate from Georgetown University. He served in a variety of positions in the U.S. Army throughout a 20-year career as an Army Aviator (AH-64 Apache Longbow) deploying …
Dr. Goldfarb is a graduate of The Chicago Medical School and completed a surgical residency at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has served as the Director of the hospital’s Burn Center and as the Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery. He has held numerous administrative positions including, serving as the Chief Medical …
Robert Americus brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Board Member of Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard. With a primary professional background in plastics manufacturing spanning an impressive 50 years, Robert has held key positions in general management, sales, and purchasing at Normandy Products. Alongside his professional achievements, Robert treasures his family …
In September 2016, Hank Beukema retired as a thirty-seven-year western Pennsylvania grant maker, having spent more than 12 years with the Heinz Endowments and The Pittsburgh Foundation as a Program Officer, and 24+ years at McCune Foundation as Executive Director. Since January 2000, he had also been Executive Director of the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation, a philanthropy …
Krista A. Bragg is a seasoned healthcare executive with over two decades of leadership experience. As Senior Vice President of AHN Operations at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), she drives innovation and transformative outcomes. Krista’s career includes significant roles at Highmark Health and Health First Health System, specializing in payer relations and operational optimization. She holds …
Marva L Brown, CPA, is a native Pittsburgher, having graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in accounting. Prior to attending university, Marva was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps for six years. She currently works at PNC Bank, as a Risk and Control Advisor and prior to that spent 18 years in Corporate …
Maria Kendziora is a seasoned sales and financial services professional with extensive experience in commercial banking, relationship management, and business development. Currently serving as a Commercial Relationship Manager and Vice President at First National Bank, she excels in optimizing cash functions, improving return on capital, and delivering customized solutions to clients. With a strong background …
Michael is a Pittsburgh native. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years, including one year in Viet Nam. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, and the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, with a Master’s Degree in Urban …
Augustine D. Faucher did his undergraduate work at Cornell University and received a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh, PA. His impressive career includes a Senior Economist position in the Office of Economic Policy at the …
