Administer the Keystone Innovation Zone program through the Technology Investment Office at DCED. The program is designed to not only encourage but support entrepreneurship and to commercialize new technologies being developed at Pennsylvania's institutions of higher education. There are 29 KIZs located across the Commonwealth with over 85 participating IHEs. Call or e-mail me for more information on the program or visit the website at www.newPA.com.

Passionate advocate for Pennsylvania's businesses and communities. Connector of like-minded and ambitious leaders.

This is a new and innovative program which was launched by gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett while on the campaign trail. This grant program was designed to be very flexible, allowing applicants to put forth their most creative and innovative ideas for funding. Visit www.newPA.com to view the program guidelines!

I started my government career with the PA SERS in October 1986 and served as the assistant to the former Executive Director, John Brosius and Assistant Executive Director, Dale Everhart. In 1988, I shifted my focus and began working with the Chief Counsel's Office at SERS, primarily focused on the SERS Investment Office and its programs. In February 2003, I was promoted to serve as the Special Assistant to the Chief Counsel, Michael Budin.While I thoroughly enjoyed my… Show more I started my government career with the PA SERS in October 1986 and served as the assistant to the former Executive Director, John Brosius and Assistant Executive Director, Dale Everhart. In 1988, I shifted my focus and began working with the Chief Counsel's Office at SERS, primarily focused on the SERS Investment Office and its programs. In February 2003, I was promoted to serve as the Special Assistant to the Chief Counsel, Michael Budin.While I thoroughly enjoyed my position with SERS, my personal life dictated a change and I landed at DCED with the Technology Investment Office. Show less