Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate - Executive Director
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). She also writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, and focuses on keywords. She is working on her doctoral dissertation on the topic of LinkedIn.
Sean Reynolds - Chairman & VP Information Technology
Innovative Information Technology and Retail leader with managerial and operational experience in enterprise wide retail stores. Demonstrates agile and creative skill sets to support floor and back office hardware / software systems. Exhibits strong communication, development and leadership skills. Highly effective project manager and consistently completes projects within deadlines and under budget. Regularly interfaced and collaborates with key stakeholders and senior management.
Mark J. Raschiatore, CPA, MBA - Treasurer | Secretary | VP Finance
Mark J. Raschiatore is a certified public accountant with over 35 years’ experience advising small and medium sized businesses and nonprofit organizations. He has worked with a diverse array of industries including professional services companies, manufacturing and construction, nonprofits, and workers compensation, and retirement plans. He excels at developing innovative financial strategies along with analytical skills and creative problem solving. Mark is a flexible and detail-oriented leader who manages change, utilizes a collaborative communication style and provides relevant trusted advocacy. Mark is the founder of Raschiatore Consulting, which provides interim and fractional CFO services to small and medium sized businesses and nonprofit organizations. Mark was a principal at Clifton Larson Allen, LLP, the 8th largest CPA firm in the United States where he led the Plymouth Meeting, PA office employee benefits audit practice. During his career, he issued more than 1500 audits and completed more than 4500 corporate partnership, individual, and nonprofit tax returns. He earned his Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Villanova University. Mark is also currently a member of the Finance Committee for Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.
Steven Rosen JD, MBA - VP Program Development
Steven Rosen, JD, MBA Secretary | VP Program Development Steven A. Rosen has a B.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He holds an M.B.A. from Temple University focusing on International Business and a law degree from Villanova University. Shortly after completing his Juris Doctor degree at Villanova, Steven became General Counsel for AAMCO Transmissions, a franchise company. Afterwards, Steven worked as general counsel for Safeguard, a New York Stock Exchange company, doing mergers and acquisitions. He later was promoted to President and Chief Operation Officer of a division of Safeguard Business Systems. When Safeguard Business Systems was sold, he started his own businesses. Steven is a founding partner and Chairman Emeritus of FranNet, an international franchise consulting firm. He has a current license to practice law in Pennsylvania. He is also President of Sunbelt of Pennsylvania and on the Board of Directors of both profit and non-profit organizations. For 30 years Steven has worked with companies and individuals who are interested in starting a franchise business or selling or buying a Main Street or Middle Market business. FranNet works with more than 100 of the top franchises and Steven assists potential franchisees to select, investigate and finance the startup of a business which is right for them. He works with accountants, other attorneys, financial planners, and a variety of lenders who assist in completing the transactions. As past President of the Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association, Steven has shown leadership in his field. Steven is a member of the following organizations: American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, International Business Brokers Association, International Franchise Association, Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association and M&A Source. Scott Stevenson, MPA VP Human Resources Scott is a senior-level talent acquisition leader with extensive experience encompassing recruiting, talent management, recruitment strategy, operations, process improvements, and transformation experience. He is an SME at developing infrastructure designed to drive nationwide recruitment initiatives for high volume, corporate, and shared services roles enterprise-wide. Scott has a proven ability to build top-grade high-performance talent acquisition teams and has established robust in-house sourcing teams to support pipeline and lead generation. He focuses on driving a proactive model on the hiring manager and candidate experience that aligns with corporate goals and objectives. He has led talent acquisitions teams at LPL Financial, Bank of America Merchant Services, Fresenius Medical Care, and ETRADE Financial. Scott also serves as a Board Member for Talent Acquisition Leaders Keynote (TALK) Charlotte, NC chapter, and serves as a volunteer for the Mooresville Christian Mission NetworX program. Scott received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from ELON University and a Masters of Public Administration and Human Resources from Georgia State University. Scott currently resides in Charlotte, NC.
Tom Nestor - VP Operations
Thomas E. Nestor is an experienced Information technology professional. He excels at delivering high-quality results for the business, bringing significant improvements in an organization’s Information Technology eco-systems. He has a strong background in Team management, IT consulting, and Applications development. This background includes upgrades, enhancements, and systems integrations. Throughout his career, he has interacted with key stakeholders at all levels of national and international organizations. In his role as a consultant, he was involved in projects involving over 20 different companies. The positive attitude and team-first mentality that he brings to every endeavor have helped him successfully manage and support the people, projects, and processes needed to deliver many complex systems enhancements. These include roles across multiple industry verticals such as Public Sector, Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, DOE, and Financials. He is skilled in many areas such as Application Support, Application Development, Engagement Management, PeopleSoft Consultant, Systems and Data Integration, Data Governance, and Business Process Improvements. Tom earned his Master of Science degree in Information Science from Penn State University and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Financial Management from Immaculata University. Tom also has experience giving back to his community through his past roles as the president of the children’s youth organization and his participation with “Meals on Wheels” of Chester County. He has also participated in numerous charity drives and events.
Scott Stevenson - VP Human Resources
Scott is a senior level Talent Acquisition leader with 20 years experience encompassing recruiting, talent management, recruitment strategy, operations, process improvements and transformation experience. He is a SME at developing infrastructure designed to drive nationwide recruitment initiatives for high volume, corporate and shared services roles enterprise wide. Proven ability to build and top grade high performance talent acquisition teams as well as establishing robust in house sourcing teams to support pipeline and lead generation. Heavy focus on on driving a proactive model that focuses on hiring manager and candidate experience that aligns with corporate goals and objectives. He has led Talent Acquisitions teams at LPL Financial, Bank of America Merchant Services, Fresenius Medical Care and ETRADE Financial. Scott also serves as a Board Member for Talent Acquisition Leaders Keynote(TALK) Charlotte chapter and also serves as a volunteer for Mooresvile Christian Mission NetworX program. Scott received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from ELON University and a Masters of Public Administration and Human Resources from Georgia State University. Scott currently resides in Charlotte NC.
Christina Lowthert, Ed.D. - VP Strategic Initiatives
Christine Lowthert is a senior director with over ten years of success in building and leading collegiate athletic programs. One of the keys to success throughout her career has been building strong, mutually beneficial relationships. She welcomes the opportunity to share advice & guidance with others in the LinkedIn community. Christine received a Bachelors of Science in International Business and a Bachelors of Arts in Asian Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s in Business Administration from Duquesne University, and Doctorate of Education from Maryville University. Christine currently resides in Glen Mills, PA.