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Andrew (Drew) J. Morrisroe, III
President & CEO of CTN Solutions, Inc.
Board Chairman

Drew Morrisroe began his information technology career in 1991 when he served as a part time assistant to the director of information systems at InterDigital Communications Corporation, an international wireless digital research and manufacturing firm. In 1994, while still an undergraduate college student, he started providing computer and networking consulting services to small businesses in the Philadelphia area.

Then in 1997 he founded CTN Solutions, Inc. to provide network integration products and services to companies with less than 1000 computer users. His organization helps business owners and their employees with complicated and complex technology issues. Since 2001, the company has expanded to provide network integration, application development, and web development services. Drew also provides management and IT consulting to organizations that need assistance using technology to meet their goals and objectives.

Over the past year his company has seen phenomenal growth as the need for reliable and skilled IT providers remains strong. For the 4th year, CTN has been listed in the Philadelphia 100 fastest growing privately held companies sponsored by the Philadelphia Business Journal and the Wharton School Small Business Development Center. Among CTN’s clients are WHYY TV12, The GfK Companies, D.M. Sabia Construction, and Commerce Bank.

In 2005, Drew was elected a member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO). YEO is a worldwide network of over 14,000 entrepreneurs under age 40 who have met the organization’s strict guidelines for members. He recently received the distinction of “40 under 40” in Philadelphia. This group of 40 young professionals is recognized annually for their roles in the business and civic community.

Drew attributes much of his business and personal success to the involvement in a number of non-profit and charitable organizations although the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Foundation has been a special focus of his efforts. Among his accomplishments, he involved HOBY with the 1997 Presidents’ Summit for Volunteerism and has traveled with Hugh O’Brian, HOBY’s founder, to him help establish programs in Europe and the Middle East. He has traveled extensively to countries such as Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Guatemala working with youth afflicted with poverty or who have been victims of war. Drew was presented HOBY’s Alumni Achievement Award in November 2006 in recognition of his work to serve youth throughout the world.

From 2002 to 2005, he served as Chairman of the Board of the Caring People Alliance (formerly the Crime Prevention Association) which is a leading provider of health and human services in Philadelphia. He serves on various boards including the Philadelphia Academies, Businesses Educating Students in Technology (BEST), and the Entrepreneur’s Forum of Philadelphia.

He received bachelors’ degrees in information systems and finance from Philadelphia University in 1996; and a master’s of business administration in international business from Philadelphia University in 1999. He serves as an adjunct professor of international business, entrepreneurship, and information technology at Philadelphia University and St. Joseph’s University. Drew is a member of the Union League of Philadelphia and the Pyramid Club. He resides in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.

Joseph E. Ellis, Sr., CLU
Senior Vice President of CBIZ
Board Vice Chair

With over 25 years of experience in employee benefits consulting, Joe provides his clients with the necessary insight to attract and retain employees and control costs. His practice concentrates in the area of Health & Welfare benefit cost control, with special emphasis on broad-based Cafeteria Benefit Plans and consumer-driven healthcare. His special skills are in strategic planning and decision making with his clients. In addition to these skills, Joe has developed strategic initiatives that address labor relations and negotiations as well as issues relating to mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining CBIZ, Joe was Principal with Posse Walsh Buckman VanBuren, joining this organization in 1984 as Director of the Employee Benefits Division. It was in this role that he became an industry leader in flexible compensation programs. In 1988, Joe was named a Vice President.

In demand as an industry speaker and writer, Joe has addressed a variety of audiences including The Employers Council on Flexible compensation and Unum Life Insurance Company’s National Brokers Conference, NFP Financial, the Association of Legal Administrators, Mid-Atlantic Employers Association and various other Human Resources, trade and industry groups.

Joe’s commitment to his professional life carriers over to the community where he is an Alumni Trustee of Philadelphia’s historic Walnut Street Theater. A former captain of the LaSalle University Golf Team, Joe continues his interest in the game as a member of Manufacturers Golf and Country Club. He also enjoys cooking, travel and motorcycling. Joe and his family live in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania.

Krista Letizia, Board Secretary
District Sales Manager
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

Nancy McGrath, Board Treasurer
School Psychologist
Wissahickon School District.

Maggie Baker, PhD
Chairman, Program Committee
Clinical Psychologist

Brian D. Brogan
Chair, Finance Committee
Vice President Business Development
H.G. Wellington & Co. Inc.

Christine (Chris) Wick
Career Center Advisor
Downingtown East Highschool

Christine (Chris) Wick Career Center Advisor Born in St. Louis, MO, and a Midwest girl at heart, Chris began her migration to Pennsylvania by way of Chicago where she worked as an associate editor for Advertising Age magazine, then Buffalo, NY, as an account executive for WKBW Radio, and finally New York City in radio sales with the John Blair Company. After living four years in Saudi Arabia, Chris and her family landed in Pennsylvania. While staying home with her three children, Chris spent many years volunteering with the Lionville Youth Association, Home & School Associations, as a soccer mom, crew mom, and also taught etiquette classes at area department stores.

Chris currently volunteers with the community prevention board of Communities That Care, is a realtor, and works as a high school Career Center Advisor. In this role she counsels students daily on their life after high school and meets college admissions representatives who say one third of students enter college “undecided”. Chris remembers vividly being among the “undecided”. Chris sees tremendous value in a course like TrueU that will help students realize their strengths, weaknesses, and potential before they leave high school and give them confidence in making life-changing decisions regarding schools and majors.

Edward (Ed) Heffernan
Attorney at Pepper Hamilton LLP

Edward Heffernan currently practices law with the Pepper Hamilton LLP. Ed was born and raised in Glenside, PA and attended Bishop McDevitt High School. After High School, Ed spent one year traveling Europe and the Western United States playing Rugby. Ed then decided to return to college - earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Temple University. From 2002 through 2003, he worked at the Vanguard Group as a financial advisor. Ed returned to school in the fall of 2003 and earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law.

Ed is an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department of Pepper Hamilton LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Health Effects Litigation practice group. Ed also represents pro-bono clients associated with the Homeless Advocacy Program, assuring they receive basic services and care. Ed and his wife currently reside in Glenside, PA.

Kevin Harding
V.P. Sales
Art Print Company

Craig Lindell
President
AquaPoint