Real World Leaders

What's it take to be a servant leader? Young adults from YearUpDC interview George Bresler, President of GB Collects and Scott Hamberger, President & CEO of Integrus Holdings and learn how hustle-ability, integrity and intellectual curiosity will take you far.

D.C.I.  students get insight from top leaders, Curtis Schehr of DCS Corporation & Craig Carra of MOBILion Systems, on how to do your best and be accountable. If you do that, the other stuff will fall into place. 

 Executive Education Academy Charter students interview Rob Coldwell, President at Rentwell and Joe Hurwitz, President and CEO of Ace Designs, and hear how these two business leaders overcame adversity, surpassed their goals and stay in a positive mindset. 

Manassas Park High School students interview Evan Brandoff, Vice President of Sales & Strategy, Brand Solutions of TeamSnap & Michael McHale, CEO of PSA Systems and hear about innovation, teamwork and how to show up and focus on what's in your control. 

What's it take to be a servant leader? Williamson College of Trades students interview Michael Hersh, CEO of BrandPoint Services & Paul Chantler, CEO of Sovereign Properties and hear how hard work can trump skill and when to color outside of the lines.

 Both Angela Wilson of SeKON and Chris Annas of Meridian bank are confident leaders. Confidence does not always come naturally but can be practiced so that over time it will be natural. They encourage students to be determined and hard working to help develop the skills they need in any career choice. 

hris said that he "always says yes when asked to help" and helping young people getting started in their careers is what lights him up. Jeff said that he thinks that "FAIL stands for First Attempt In Learning and that failures can help you see things more clearly." Our CEO guests are always asked about their struggles and their stories but today our students also shared their stories and we were a...

What does an offensive guard do on the football field? Create opportunities for their team! Our student co-hosts from Norristown Area School District High School got to dig deep into what this has to do with what Robert Keyes does now as the President & CEO at ELITE Salons and Suites and what Marc Albero does now as Vice President & General Manager at PAC Strapping Products.  

What's it take to be a servant leader? Manassas Park High School students interview William Bowie, President of Empower Construction & Shawn McCaney, President & CEO of the William Penn Foundation and hear about why empowering their people and leading them on the way to their best path will always be a win-win.

 What's it take to be a servant leader? DeSales University students interview Guido Gallichio, Chairman & President of Thayer Distribution & Michael Slupecki, President & CEO of Griswold Home Care and hear how these leaders learned early what they want to do and how to put the work in to get there.  

While sharing their journey toward success with students from St. Hubert Catholic School for Girls and Roxborough High School, both Dave Freeman, CEO at QNB Bank and Mike Busia, CFO at Hankin Group encouraged the students to seek out and build relationships with multiple mentors to guide them as they pursue their goals.   

What's it take to become a servant leader? MontcoWorks NOW youth interview Kat Ketter, AVP of Member Experience with Jefferson Health Plans & Steven Katz, Partner at HBI Partners & Founder of Katz Family Charitable Foundation, and hear how being the ultimate optimist and living by the Golden rule can bring success.

 Kevin Wolfgang "knew his role" at an early age on the soccer field and the basketball court. Now his job is to help others understand theirs as the President & CEO of Evergreen Apartment Group. The drive he had in 7th grade to start his own landscaping business is the same drive that motivates him to be the leader he is today. Similarly, the understanding that "someone could be suffering if w...

Legends Charter School and Boys' Latin students interview Scott Gray, Founder & Former CEO of Clincierge & Jim Jurgielewicz, President of Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, and hear how being brave, curious and unafraid to fail can help them achieve their goals.

Hatboro Horsham HS students interview Britt Mazzagatti, President of DLI Commercial & Bud Tyler, VP of EF Precision, and hear how important networking and how to use your network is-you can't do it alone! TEAM-Together Everyone Achieves More.

Our CEO guests, Chris Contini, founder of On Course Systems and Bonnie Chong, President of Anthony & Sylvan Pools share with our students how supporting employees in their careers and personal lives will also help drive the goals and success of a company. Bonnie strives to run a company that benefits  her employees and also the lives of their employees families. Chris was blessed to have some...

 Inspiring entrepreneurs,  Daniel DiOrio , CEO of  Thinc Forward  &  Michael Precopio , CEO of Summer Laboratories speak about their definition of success with students from St. Malachy High School. Students were challenged to: "Explore the things you like and develop a passion. Be the best you can be in what you do." -Dan "Helping other people get what they want will help you get what you wan...

Top CEO's encourage audience to move the younger generation along to keep the legacy of a company alive. Encourages young people to develop an expertise continue their education and take their career serious early on.

Bill Tobia Managing Director LLR Partners Brad Goldoorco-Founder ;VP of Channel Phenom

Kelly Davenpor tFounder; CEO  Friere School Network; Build the Future Education Collaborative Simran Sidhu EVP of ImpactSpring Point Partners

Aaron Selkow Owner/DirectorChestnut Lake Camp  Chestnut Lake JimAshtonGeneral PartnerNewSpring Holdings LLC at NewSpring Capital

Seth    Moore    President & CEO    T-Rex Solutions    T-Rex Solutions, LLC     Rob    Gilfillan    President    Cenero    Cenero.com

Paul    Pomeroy    President    ab+c Creative Intelligence    AB&C Creative Intelligence Rasagna    Holt    President    KGTiger    KGTiger.com

Tom    Hutton    Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary    Independence Blue Cross    ibx.com\ Larry    Bendesky    Managing Shareholder    Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky, PC,

Chekemma    Fulmore-Townsend    President    Hamilton Family Charitable Trust    Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Dr. Bhavna    Shyamalan    co-Founder & Vice President    The M. Night Shyamalan Foundation    M. Night Shyamalan Foundation