Katrina Vincent, Board Chair | Assistant Vice President - Marquette Savings Bank
Jim Bahm, Board Vice Chair | President & CEO - Network Technologies
Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D., Board Secretary | Provost & VP for Student Experience, Gannon University
Mark Jordano, Emeritus | Associate VP for IT, Gannon University
George Currie, Executive VP, Retired, Erie Press Systems
Maggie Horne, Director, Small Business Development Center
Steven Mauro, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategy & Campus Operations, Gannon University
Karen Rzepecki Founder & CEO MakerPlace and Mason Jar Company
Karen Thomas Co-Owner Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
Dr. Karinna Vernaza, Dean College of Engineering & Business, Gannon University
"One of our secrets to success is being part of the ETI community of aspiring entrepreneurs. With the leadership, training, mentor support and the resources of Gannon University, ETI is one of the hottest accelerators to build a startup. ETI fosters a culture of innovation and hard work. Both play a huge role in the success of Evident Financial. Our business is mostly conducted face-to-face, so it is important we have an office environment that makes our clients feel welcomed and comfortable. The beautiful lobby and office space of the CBI building is fresh and vibrant, the perfect complement to our brand. As Founder of Evident Financial, I could not overstate how important ETI is to the growth of Evident Financial. We are fortunate to be part of the ETI family."
David Cullen, CFA
Founder and CEO - Evident Financial
It is said 90% of startups fail. The ETI gives entrepreneurs the resources to beat the odds through world-class mentorship, a collaborative professional environment, and an invaluable network of industry connections.