Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council brings together years of experience and entrepreneurial success to guarantee that our programs and services respond directly to the most critical needs, interests and opportunities facing entrepreneurs. We know our programs are relevant and useful because they are designed by entrepreneurs and leaders like you.

Council Members

Ms. Miranda Berner
Class of 2003

Berner International Corporation

Arnie Burchianti
Class of 2007

Celtic Healthcare

Mr. Charles Butler

Ms. Ava DeMarco
Co-Founder and CEO

Little Earth Productions

David DiBenedetto, Sr.
Class of 2002

TDI Group

Mr. John Earnest
President

Team Laminates Company

Harry Edelman
EFC Class of 2004

Heyl & Patterson, Inc.

Ms. Samantha Ginsburg
Class of 2003

Air Maintenance Technologies, Inc.

Brian Gongaware
Class of 2006

NetWorth Investment Advisors, Inc.

Tom Miller
Class of 2005

Regency Transportation Group

Beth Newbold
Class of 2007

Rampart Hydro Services

Henry Pelusi
Class of 2000

Studio of Elegance

Ms. Michele Perelman
Class of 2001

King's Jewelry, Inc.

Mr. Dan Repischak
Class of 2005

Rig Packaging Corp.

Lara Thomas
Class of 2005

Allegheny Housing Rehabilitation Corp.

Mr. Charles Toran, , Jr.
Class of 2004

Sci-Tek Environmental Services Co.

Nadine Tripodi
Class of 2006

Butler Technologies, Inc.

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