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.
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.
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 for 7 years. 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.
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
