WE R 3C - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- President of the Center for Creative Learning, Inc
- PRESIDENT, CENTER for CREATIVE LEARNING, INC
Dr. Donald J. Treffinger, President of the Center for Creative Learning, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, is an internationally known researcher, writer, teacher, and presenter in the area of creativity and Creative Problem Solving, as well as in the area of gifted and talented education. Dr. Treffinger holds the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Cornell University, and in June, 2009 received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Winnipeg.
Jack Stanford was a life-long educator whose educational influence and leadership helped to improve the lives of thousands of children. He spent 59 meaningful and exciting years as a prominent leader, consultant and Trustee in the Independent School sector throughout the United States.
Job Titles:
- SUPERINTENDENT at LYNDONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NY
- Superintendent of Schools of the Lyndonville Central School District
Jason is currently a Superintendent of Schools of the Lyndonville Central School District, a small rural community on Lake Ontario, nestled between Buffalo and Rochester. A Western New York native, former High School Social Studies Teacher and Principal, Jason has used the We R 3C™ Program in various capacities in his work as a school and district administrator and can attest to the effectiveness and key principles of We R 3C™.
Job Titles:
- DOCTOR of GENERAL DENTISTRY
A graduate of the Temple University School of Dentistry, Jeff is a dedicated professional and parent who cares not only about his patients, but the communities in which they live and interact. As an active participant within his community, Jeff is anxious to help We R 3C, Inc. in whatever way he can to promote the vision and mission of the organization.
Job Titles:
- MINISTER of WESLEYAN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in MEMPHIS
Dr. Sharpe is currently the Minister of Wesleyan Hills United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee and has been nominated for several awards inclusive of the Outstanding Preacher Award and as one of two students selected to preach in University Chapel services. In addition, Dr. Sharpe served a one year internship in Administration at the Chandler School of Theology.
Job Titles:
- FAIRPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR & PRINCIPAL
Rich Greene has been a child advocate and educator for over twenty years. As a current administrator and Principal in the Fairport Central School District in Fairport, New York, Rich began his education career teaching third graders and currently holds an advanced degree in Educational Administration from the State University of New York at Brockport.
Job Titles:
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at TORVEC INC
- Member of the Board of Trustees of Rochester Institute of Technology
Richard Kaplan brings an extensive background in economics, accounting, management and executive leadership to the We R 3C, Inc. Advisory Board. A specialist in startups and corporate turnarounds, Richard's impressive vitae includes time as the former President of Richland Industries, Inc.; Chairman and Co-Founder of Resnick Media Associates, Inc., and Blanton Communications, Inc.; Chairman and Founder of the Maxim Group, Inc. and WorkSmart International, Inc; and President of the RAK Reality Corporation.
…Richard Kaplan brings an extensive background in economics, accounting, management and executive leadership to the We R 3C, Inc. Advisory Board…
Currently, Richard Kaplan serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Rochester Institute of Technology and Nazareth College as well as Chairman of the Board of Advisors at RIT's Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science and a member of the University of Rochester's Economic Development Board and University of Rochester Medical Center Board. In addition, he sits on the boards of two startup companies: Cerebral Assessment Systems and Vnomics Corp., while also currently serving as Vice President of the Rochester Angel Investment Network. He is former Chairman of the Rochester Broadway Theatre League, Vice Chairman of the Better Business Bureau and is, or has been, active in community organizations such as Sojourner House, Rochester's Child, the Martial Arts Center of Rochester, the Center for Governmental Research, Camp Good Days and Special Times and was former Chairman of the Monroe County division of The American Cancer Society, etc.
Richard Kaplan's business success and contributions within the community have been recognized by multiple awards, including the American Cancer Society Hope Award and the prestigious Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award presented by RIT's E. Philip Saunders College of Business in April, 2007. He was also designated the "Business Man of the Year" in 2007.
In his spare time, Richard has published a book entitled "A Time for CARING," which delineates the causes of many of the problems confronting American society in the 21st century and provides concrete solutions for the remediation of such problems.
We R 3C, Inc. is most certainly appreciative of Richard Kaplan's service to the organization in the capacity of an Advisory Board member and looks forward to his strategic input and guidance.
Job Titles:
- GENERAL MANAGER, CHINA MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS, LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL
As the General Manager of Lexmark International, China Manufacturing Operations, a 4 billion dollar-based US leader in hardware and managed print services, Simon is a results-driven manager who has built, coached and collaboratively led top performing teams to take full ownership and responsibility for all facets of the product development lifecycle.
Tom Mauro is a brilliant strategist with extensive experience in the for-profit, nonprofit and educational sectors. As a former Senior Vice President of Information Systems with 29 years experience, Tom provided state-of-the-art administrative, management information, cash management, and electronic banking systems.