Leadership Team

Those who work for InspiriTec seek to embody and practice the principals of "Servant Leadership" in working toward the achievement of the organization's mission. This means that we are servants first, who only then are able to fully grow to be effective leaders. Our focus is to develop and nurture those whom we serve, our clients, and customers, and each other. We hold ourselves mutually accountable. We seek to encourage "collaboration, trust, foresight, listening, and the ethical use of power and empowerment."

John F. Connolly, Jr.
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer

John has been with the firm's management team in prior organizations for over 21 years. Since its launch in 2000, InspiriTec has become a successful computer and information systems firm, most of whose employees are persons with disabilities. He has led the development of high profile systems for firms such as AT&T, the National Disease Research Interchange, the University of Pennsylvania, United Engineers, and ActionAIDS. John has particular expertise in the development of Case Management Systems for the social services, health care, and managed care industries.

John graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from Lehigh University with three majors: Sociology, Religion Studies, and Urban Studies. He received his Master of Social Work degree from Penn and an MBA in Finance from Temple.

William O'Donnell
Senior Information Technology (IT) Project Manager

Bill is a Senior Project Manager for InspiriTec and has been with the firm's management team since 2000. Bill assists with project management and operational implementation. Bill is the Project Manager for PIBH/InspiriTec's OMAP call center, fiscal contracting, job verification and CWDS data entry service contracts for DPW, and a customer care call center sub contract serving PennDOT customers. Bill also oversees InspiriTec's web and software application development team.

Bill is a graduate of AbiliTech's (a predecessor organization to InspiriTec) 10-month Computer Science program. Bill also has certifications in GoldMine Contact Management Software.

Terrence Barr
Call Center Manager (Philadelphia)

Terrence has been part of the InspiriTec team for more than six years. Terrence currently manages the day to day responsibilities of InspiriTec’s Center City call location operation. Previously, Terrence provided administration and support to the voice and data infrastructure at our Center City Philadelphia Call Center. Terrance has performed the same duties for InspiriTec call center projects on behalf of the Public Utility Commission and Office of Medical Assistance Programs. He was the author of the user manual for the Parks Reservation and Revenue System and conducted training for over 200 users. Terrence also developed curriculum for InspiriTec’s Wilmington based IT training courses.

Terrence has a Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration from the University of Maryland and has also taken numerous IT certification courses. He has obtained the A+ and the Novell Certified Netware Administrator Certifications.

Peter Johnson
Network Engineer

Peter is Senior Systems Engineer for InspiriTec and has been part of the management team for 6 years. Peter is responsible for implementation and maintenance of all information systems infrastructure. Peter has a broad background in personal computer hardware, software and networking. He also has experience with working with a vast array of users on both time-critical and long-term projects. As the Director of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Peter was responsible for School adherence to University policies and implementation of new procedures and systems.

Peter has a BA/BS from the University of Pennsylvania with Majors in History and Economics. He has taken numerous certifications courses in Novell NetWare and WindowsNT/2000/XP.

Dave Lange
Manager of Software Development

Dave joined InspiriTec in January of 2007. Dave is responsible for the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of Web based and Windows applications as well as mentoring employees in new development technologies and methodologies.

Dave has nearly 15 years of experience working as a developer, Systems Analyst, and Programming Instructor with organizations including the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Sunoco, Catalyst IT Services, and Data Networks Inc.

Dave has a BS. Degree in Management Information Systems from the State University of New York as well as Associates degrees in Retail Business Management and Electronics Engineering Technology. Dave also graduated from the Center for Information Resources (CIR), a early incarnation of InspiriTec, in 1988.

Dean Marino
Project Consultant

Dean has been with InspiriTec since 2002 and is responsible for the company’s marketing initiatives and special projects as assigned. He has over 15 years of marketing and new business development experience in the e-commerce, professional services and consumer packaged goods industries. Before joining InspiriTec, Dean held the position of Director of Business Development and Marketing for ShopZilla (an online shopping comparison site, formerly BizRate.com) where he was integral in the launch of one of the Internet’s largest e-commerce sites. Dean also has held marketing positions with Disney Consumer Products and the Pepsi-Cola Company.

Dean graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies.

Sam Samat
New Jersey Based Project Consultant

Sam serves as an operational management consultant for InspiriTec. Recently and since 2000, Sam was CFO for Methodist Home/BASES in Philadelphia. Prior to that he was full time with InspiriTec's management team for eight years, serving as COO of InspiriTec's predecessor organization, AbiliTech. Sam provides operational assessment and design consultation and systems analysis consultation for our New Jersey based projects. Sam has over 25 years of Operations Research and Design expertise. He has an M.A. in Philosophy, from the New School for Social Research, an MS in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University, and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering, from Poona University [India].

Michele Smith
Social Worker/Case Manager (Philadelphia)

Michele became an employee of InspiriTec in early 2006 to work with the employees and assist in removing barriers imposed by disability. Michele has extensive social services and case management experience. She began her career, working with the Department of Social Services. Michele then worked for Consolidated Industries of Greater New York serving the disabled population of Syracuse. Additionally, Michele worked as a Social Worker for the Medicaid HMO Oaktree Health Plan in the Special Needs Unit. Prior to coming to InspiriTec she worked in an ambulatory care setting serving the needs of the underprivileged and under served population also as a Social Worker. As part of the management team, Michele provides supportive case management and direct human resources services.

Michele earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Syracuse University. post graduation from Syracuse University with a BS in Psychology.

Susan Bertoldo
Case Manager (Newark)

Susan recently became an employee of InspiriTec in March of 2011. She recruits, trains and advocates for the employees in the New Jersey office, assisting them in removing barriers imposed by disabilities. She started her career off as a Job Coach working with developmentally disabled high school graduates, assisting them in finding employment, writing resumes, interviews and job coaching. Susan also worked with the Arc of Essex County as a program manager overseeing a day program for adults with disabilities. She provided job coaching and training preparing individuals for employment in the community.

Susan is a graduate of Seton Hall University majoring in Communication