Palm Beach Habilitation Center announces the appointment of four community leaders who come from a range of private and public sector backgrounds to its Board of Directors: Dennis J. Geraghty, Former COO, EVP of Mediafeedia; Anthony M. Lofaso, Financial Consultant, Palm Planning Group; Melissa Santoro, Legislative Assistant to Senator Jeff Clemens; Jacqueline Underwood, Community Relations Specialist, External Affairs & Economic Development, Florida Power & Light Co.
“We welcome the addition of these four outstanding new board members,” said Glen Torcivia, chair of PBHC’s board of directors.“Their breadth of experience and expertise in business and financial management, technology, public relations and community affairs will be a tremendous asset to our organization as we further our mission to ensure that individuals with disabilities in Palm Beach County have the best environment in which to learn, work, and live.”
Dennis J. Geraghty (resident of Atlantis)
Dennis J. Geraghty has over 50 years experience in telecommunications and technology services business in the area of business strategy, marketing initiatives, new product development, pricing, systems architecture, and strategic partnership development.Before his retirement, Mr. Geraghty co-founded several technology businesses. Mr. Geraghty holds an MBA in Executive Management and a Bachelor Degree in Science in economics and finance.He resides with his wife in Atlantis, Florida.
Anthony M. Lofaso, CFPÒCLU, ChFC (resident of West Palm Beach)
Anthony M. Lofaso has been in the financial services industry since 1980. Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial consultant since 1986.Certified Financial Planner since 2001.Past President of the local Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professionals.Presently, he is a Financial Planner for Palm Planning Group.Mr. Lofaso has an extensive community service background serving in many leadership roles for the Rotary Club, West Palm Beach, Jaycees West Palm Beach, Civitan Club, Easter Seals Society, Leadership Palm Beach, Palm Healthcare Foundation, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Palm Beaches and many more.He attended the College of Financial Planning and The American College and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Bradley University.
Melissa Santoro (resident of Wellington)
Melissa Santoro is a corporate and nonprofit professional with over eight years experience in system analysis and process engineering, cost reduction, supply planning and allocation, and performance measurement. Presently, she is Legislative Assistant to Senator Jeff Clemens.She is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Ms. Santoro resides in Wellington.
Jacqueline Underwood (resident of Palm Beach Gardens)
Jacqueline Underwood is the Community Relations Specialist, External Affairs & Economic Development for Florida Power & Light Co. Other previous positions include: College Program Specialist, Communication Specialist with Florida Power & Light Co. She has been with the company for eight years. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from Florida Atlantic University.She is Six Sigma Certified,
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Palm Beach Habilitation Center, a United Way Agency, a private non-profit organization that provides employment, job placement, residential and retirement services to men and women with mental, emotional and physical disabilities.Since opening in 1959, over 10,000 men and women have been placed in community employment.Each year, more than 600 individuals receive a variety of services from the Palm Beach Habilitation Center.
