Board of Directors

Katrina Vincent, Board Chair | Assistant Vice President - Marquette Savings Bank Picture

Katrina Vincent, Board Chair | Assistant Vice President - Marquette Savings Bank

Jim Bahm, Board Vice Chair | President & CEO - Network Technologies Picture

Jim Bahm, Board Vice Chair | President & CEO - Network Technologies

Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D., Board Secretary | Provost & VP for Student Experience, Gannon University Picture

Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D., Board Secretary | Provost & VP for Student Experience, Gannon University

Mark Jordano, Emeritus | Associate VP for IT, Gannon University Picture

Mark Jordano, Emeritus | Associate VP for IT, Gannon University

George Currie, Executive VP, Retired, Erie Press Systems Picture

George Currie, Executive VP, Retired, Erie Press Systems

Maggie Horne, Director, Small Business Development Center Picture

Maggie Horne, Director, Small Business Development Center

Steven Mauro, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategy & Campus Operations, Gannon University Picture

Steven Mauro, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategy & Campus Operations, Gannon University

Karen Rzepecki Founder & CEO MakerPlace and Mason Jar Company Picture

Karen Rzepecki Founder & CEO MakerPlace and Mason Jar Company

Karen Thomas Co-Owner Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro Picture

Karen Thomas Co-Owner Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro

Dr. Karinna Vernaza, Dean College of Engineering & Business, Gannon University  Picture

Dr. Karinna Vernaza, Dean College of Engineering & Business, Gannon University

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"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.

Nate Carlin, Co-Founder

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