A former student at the Fordham University Graduate School of Business, Arthur Oscher holds an MBA in Business Management. Prior to his academic tenure in the country’s most populous city, Arthur Oscher attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Since college, Arthur Oscher has served in numerous positions in the telecommunications and recruitment industries. While living in Pasadena, California, Arthur Oscher joined Mpower Communications, an integrated communications corporation offering Internet services to residential consumers, as well as small and mid-sized companies. As Senior Recruiter and Recruiting Manager, Arthur Oscher managed full life-cycle recruitment for more than 800 employees. An asset to the Southern California business, Arthur Oscher extended more than 70 job offers in just one year. Arthur Oscher also saved the company $160,000 by excluding third-party vendors. After leaving Mpower Communications, Arthur Oscher aided in the success of the digital investigations company Guidance Software Inc., a globally recognized business that provides security software solutions for law enforcement and corporate government organizations. Honing his recruitment skills, Arthur Oscher focused on hiring staff proficient in sales, support, and technology. In 2007, Arthur Oscher drove the human resources recruiting process for Sunnyvale’s Fujitsu Limited, the world’s third-largest information technology service provider with headquarters in Minato, Tokyo. Arthur Oscher later worked for AT&T’s San Ramon telecommunications department, where he recruited nearly 300 prospective employees on a national basis. Today, Arthur Oscher serves Santa Clara County as an Independent Telecommunications Agent, as well as an Independent Career Coach. In his spare time, Arthur Oscher enjoys reading, traveling, and photography.
San Francisco native Victor Makras is a real estate expert with 28 years of experience. Victor Makras runs his own firm, Makras Real Estate, which has a definitive presence in the Bay Area real estate market. The clientele Victor Makras has served over the years includes former San Francisco mayors Willie Brown and Art Agnos, actor Robert Redford, Bank of America Corporation, Wendy Tokuda of Channel 5 News, and Olympic figure skater Brian Boitano. Victor Makras is a member of the National Association of Realtors and served as President of the San Francisco Association of Realtors in 1989.
At Makras Real Estate, Victor Makras helps customers buy, sell, or rent their properties throughout the Bay Area. Victor Makras advertises sellers’ homes or newly constructed rental units with an extensive array of marketing tools, from classifieds to open houses to a multiple-listing service reaching as far out as Sonoma. Victor Makras provides sellers with assistance in areas like buyer negotiation, sales compliance, and escrow procedures, with the intent of helping clients earn the most for their homes. For buyers, Victor Makras provides his knowledge of submitting competitive offers, minimizing or eliminating contingencies, and finding appropriate financing options. For those in need of property management, Victor Makras offers services such as collection of all payments, screening of prospective tenants, and excellent maintenance of clients’ rental properties. Victor Makras administers experienced professional service in real estate, no matter what aspect.
Mr. Thomas Jermoluk is the former Chief Operating Officer of Excite@Home, the result of the merger between @Home Network, a top high-speed Internet provider, and Excite, a leading web portal. As lead negotiator in the merger, Thomas Jermoluk was recognized on Forbes' Midas List, which honors the year's most notable dealmakers. Shortly after the merger, Thomas Jermoluk was also featured on the television show CEO Exchange for an episode about creating the 21st Century CEO. Under Thomas Jermoluk's leadership, Excite@Home secured a large percentage of the North American high-speed Internet market through exclusive contracts with cable operators like AT&T, Comcast, and Cox.
In the past decade, Thomas Jermoluk served as a General Partner with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that assisted in the development of America Online, Amazon.com, and Netscape Communications, among other top technology companies. At the firm, Thomas Jermoluk worked with several technology startups. During this time, Thomas Jermoluk also invested in Shutterfly, the online digital photo service, and earned a place on Shutterfly's Board of Directors.
A graduate of Virginia Tech, Thomas Jermoluk studied computer science and engineering, earning a Bachelor and Master of Science. After completing his formal education, Thomas Jermoluk performed research as an engineer at Bell Laboratories and subsequently joined the staff of Hewlett-Packard Company where he played a key role in the development of its personal computer. Thomas Jermoluk gained his first executive experience at Silicon Graphics, Inc. Hired to develop a cutting-edge graphics processor, Thomas Jermoluk became the company's President and Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure, Thomas Jermoluk orchestrated a number of important mergers and oversaw the launch of several landmark products.
With degrees in both pharmacy and osteopathic medicine, Dr. Frank Brettschneider splits his professional time between his private practice at Port Huron ENT and four different hospitals in St. Clair County, Michigan. Graduating in 1981 from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Frank Brettschneider used his pharmacy degree to volunteer at Cristo Rey Health Clinic while earning his Doctorate from Michigan State University.
Seeing patients on a Monday to Friday schedule, Dr. Frank Brettschneider specializes in various procedures for both pediatric and adult patients, including laryngeal surgery, sleep apnea treatment, salivary gland treatment, and audiologic screening. In addition to these procedures, Dr. Frank Brettschneider has a laser center on-site at his practice which he uses for cosmetic reasons such as hair and tattoo removal, vascular lesion treatment, and photofacial rejuvenation.
Dr. Frank Brettschneider has written several articles such as "Pharmacotherapeutics of Fat Emboli," and "Incidence of Complications for Subtotal Ionized Field Ablation of the Tonsils." He holds memberships in numerous prestigious medical organizations like Michigan State Medical Society, the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS), Michigan Osteopathic Association, and the American Medical Association. Named as a Fellow of the AOCOO-HNS, Dr. Frank Brettschneider served as Secretary, Allergy Section Chair, and then Vice President. Dr. Frank Brettschneider has also received numerous honors from the AOCOO-HNS, including a Presidential Achievement Award in 2000, a Foundation Award in 2004, and a Governor's Achievement Award in 2005.
A fan of outdoor activities, Dr. Frank Brettschneider continues his career of volunteer work with high profile organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and United Way.
As the founder of the Quorsai Diagnostic Institute (QDI), Vic Tipnes dedicates his professional career to providing the most progressive, modern, patient-centered health care in the business. In 2006, Vic Tipnes sold QDI to Signet Diagnostic Imaging Services and stayed on as the Vice President of Operations for Signet Diagnostic. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, and New York, the company offers CAT scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, nuclear medicine and cardiology, ultrasounds, and other imaging services. In four years with Signet Diagnostic, Vic Tipnes increased its income by 65 percent. While leading QDI, Vic Tipnes secured a contract with MacDill Air Force Base and Humana to provide exclusive diagnostic imaging services for the region's active and non-active duty military personnel and their dependents. After this project ended, Vic Tipnes used his equity in the company to obtain a loan from MarCap Corporation and expand his business model to three new locations in Florida. MarCap Corporation later recognized Vic Tipnes in one of its national case studies in 2004. Vic Tipnes felt compelled to enter the health care industry when his mother developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that occurs in the lymphocytes. Vic Tipnes found it unacceptable that local clinics treated his mother impersonally, and he decided to open a health care facility that would provide excellent attention to patient relief and reassurance. This original, patient-centered business model recouped a generous income after six months of business. Vic Tipnes' name appears on the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2003 list of the area's 30 most successful business professionals under the age of 30. Vic Tipnes' many accomplishments and awards for his devotion to providing modern, caring treatment for all patients serve as evidence of his success.
Former Westchester Day School Physical Education Director Paul Savramis possesses a long, distinguished career in athletic education. After completing the physical education Master's program at Queens College, Paul Savramis took a position with the American Red Cross. As a Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Paul Savramis groomed teenagers and adults to teach aquatics, lead safety training classes, and rescue unsafe swimmers. From there, Paul Savramis founded a well-known athletic summer program, Eastern Invitational Basketball Camps. In addition to offering activities between June and September, Paul Savramis developed after-school basketball programming. At Nick Bollettieri's Eastern Tennis, the company he operated between 1985 and 1987, Paul Savramis provided tennis training for both beginners and advanced players.
In 1996, Paul Savramis started Rising Stars Inc., a non-profit organization that fosters adolescents' personal growth through basketball. Heavily focused on family involvement and values, Rising Stars helps children learn to develop, nurture, and maintain trusting relationships. Commended by President George W. Bush and the Governor of New York, Paul Savramis' foundation has long promoted advanced education, motivating participants to continue their studies in college. According to a testimonial on the Rising Stars website, many Duke University basketball players participated in the program during their formative years. Florida Gators Head Coach Billy Donovan offered enthusiastic feedback about the organization, noting that his own children took part.
Dedicated to humanitarian work, Paul Savramis donates his time and resources to further Ronald McDonald House Charities, the V Foundation for Cancer Research, and Children's Cancer Research Fund. In his free time, Paul Savramis maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys surfing.
Antoinette Rand is an active participant in many equine-focused organizations and events. For some time, Antoinette Rand has been a proud member of the Texas Reining Horse Association (TRHA), an affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association. As a TRHA member, Antoinette Rand takes on many duties within the association's region of central and southeast Texas. Reining is a competitive sport based on the agile movements of horses; these techniques are refined and choreographed, sometimes to music, in the sport of reining. Horses in the reining competitions Antoinette Rand attends are judged on their technical accuracy in executing a series of maneuvers. TRHA boasts some of the best trainers and competitors in reining, which is one of Antoinette Rand’s favorite sports. On the TRHA website, TRHAonline.com, the organization lists a full calendar of events scheduled to take place throughout 2010. On the show schedule page, TRHA also lists qualifications necessary to enroll in the shows. Demonstrating her versatile interests in addition to horses, Antoinette Rand enthusiastically participates in Team in Training (TNT), a hands-on fitness program conducted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. TNT offers training for a variety of events, including half and full marathons, hiking, and endurance bike rides. In 2007, Antoinette Rand completed the White Rock Half Marathon with the help of TNT and raised much-needed funds for cancer research. Over the course of TNT's 22-year history, the organization has attracted hundreds of members such as Antoinette Rand. A dedicated network of teammates, mentors, and coaches, TNT promises one-on-one instruction and support beyond what is offered in most fitness centers and gyms. TNT also holds weekly team workouts to foster camaraderie and support among participants. In addition to leading workout sessions, TNT’s coaches and mentors also advise their charges on injury prevention and nutrition.
Andrew Antoine attended the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan, where he began a rigorous course of study in Mechanical Engineering. Later transferring to North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, Andrew Antoine continued his studies in Mechanical Engineering and graduated with a BS in May 1998. From there, Andrew Antoine secured a one-year position at Grant's Mechanical in Fargo as an HVAC Mechanical Engineer and Project Estimator. In May 1999, Andrew Antoine entered into a lengthy period as a Project Engineer and Mechanical Engineer through the consulting firm Applied Engineering, Inc.
With Applied Engineering, Inc., Andrew Antoine landed contract roles with such firms as Ingersoll Rand Bobcat Engineering and Case International Engineering. Working onsite at various locations in North Dakota, including Fargo, Bismarck, and Gwinner, Andrew Antoine laid the foundations for a lasting career as an engineer and supplemented his professional responsibilities with a vast array of training programs. During this time, Andrew Antoine completed the Little Red Schoolhouse Design and Application Seminar for Pumping Systems, completed coursework in pipefitting and core curricula at the National Center for Construction Education and Research, and learned the intricacies of Pro/ENGINEER CAD software.
Beginning in 2003, Andrew Antoine began to travel throughout the United States and abroad for his work. After serving as a contract engineer for Club Car Engineering in Augusta, Georgia, Andrew Antoine spent a year in Wuxi and Shanghai, China, where he held a range of duties as an engineer and supervisor. Following this period, Andrew Antoine returned to the U.S. and worked in contracting capacities for BBJ Systems in Bismarck, North Dakota, and Blount International in Prentice, Wisconsin. Relocating to Houston, Texas, in May 2007, Andrew Antoine landed a role as Senior Project Engineer and Engineering Supervisor for Weatherford International Oil Field Services Ltd.
Possessing a Master's degree in Economics, Luciana Suran utilizes her expertise to benefit people worldwide. In addition to serving high-profile clients at CBRE Econometric Advisors, Luciana Suran aims to improve the lives of individuals and communities on an international scale.
The Population Council, Inc., a global, nonprofit organization, addresses social issues such as HIV and AIDS, poverty, and reproductive health. Based in New York City, The Population Council, Inc. operates 18 offices in more than 60 countries across almost all continents. A Policy Research Intern and Consultant, Luciana Suran assists the company by through literature research, report writing, program evaluation, and other tasks.
Luciana Suran also conducted a three-month research project for John Snow, Inc. (JSI). A company dedicated to worldwide health care improvements, JSI offers research, education, and training to people in need. Luciana Suran's report focused on the relationship between health care systems, political systems, and economics. During her time with JSI, Luciana Suran also traveled to Bangladesh and Georgia.
In addition to her intellectual contributions, Luciana Suran donates to the Save the Children foundation and Pwoje Espwa Sud. Save the Children benefits those in developing countries, the United States, and those impacted by disasters. Pwoje Espwa Sud focuses on orphans and other children displaced by the earthquake in Haiti.
Known as one of the leading Canadian-owned distilleries, Maple Leaf Distillers, Inc. enjoyed great success under the leadership of Costas Ataliotis. Maple Leaf Distillers, Inc. signed two major multimillion-dollar contracts under Costas Ataliotis, one with Pernod Ricard International and one with the Keg Brands, Inc.
In 2006, Costas Ataliotis became the President of CPA Trading, Inc., a wine and spirit provider. CPA Trading was the develper of award winning new products and packaging development. Costas Ataliotis is in charge of everything from the day-to-day operation of the company for the product formulation and development of new products worldwide.
A native of the Republic of Cyprus, Costas Ataliotis has experienced success in both Cyprus and Canada. He successfully ran businesses in the beverage, auto, restaurant, hospitality and entertainment industries. Costas Ataliotis’ diplomatic business acumen earned him the position of Honorary Consul-General of the Republic of Cyprus in Canada for nine years. He was also the Co-Chair of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada.
While he has more than a decade of experience in the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage industry, Costas Ataliotis regularly travels to meet new customers, manufacturers, and suppliers for CPA Trading, Inc. In his off time, Costas Ataliotis enjoys reading, swimming, squash, and car rallies in his spare personal time.
