Michael J. Brennan, PMP, CPIM, is an information systems consultant with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and has been with them for the past 14 years. During that span he has held a variety of different positions within Wyeth. He has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry mainly in information systems, manufacturing and distribution. He has managed a wide variety of information systems projects ranging from small to very large ($72 million). The projects involved many different technologies, tools and integration.

Michael directed the development and implementation of ERP system projects globally. He is very familiar with pharmaceutical FDA regulatory requirements and has validated applications, processes, and qualified infrastructure. He was also involved in a new pharmaceutical plant construction project that was integrated with a variety of computer systems.

Michael has worked on projects in more than 10 different international countries and brings a broad international cultural background to the chapter. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Widener University with a management major. In addition to being a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), he is also certified by the American Production and Inventory Control Society as a Certified Professional in Inventory Management (CPIM).

Robert G Beane Jr, PMP is an experienced chemical engineer with a background in process design and new process validation and has been a Project Manager in the Pharmaceutical Industry for over 7 years. Rob is currently employed with Integrated Project Services, an Architectural and Engineering firm specializing in the design, build, commissioning and validation of facilities for pharmaceutical clients.

Rob's areas of expertise include facility and process system commissioning and validation to ensure that drug products meet FDA requirements for compliance with regulatory guidelines. He has extensive experience in management of concurrently run projects that include the qualification of systems such as classified room HVAC systems, clean compressed air, aseptic primary and secondary packaging equipment, Water for Injection and building automation systems.

Rob holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Villanova University and graduated in 1997.  Rob is a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and managed the team for the New Member Night for 2006.

Leo Connolly PMP is a Project Manager in the Information Technology Department of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia . In addition to being a PMP Leo has also achieved the following credentials: RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer), NTS (Network Transport Specialist), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Leo is a technology infrastructure specialist and is a member of the Building Industry Consulting Service International, a professional association supporting the information transport systems industry with information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies worldwide. Leo originally from Ireland is a proud US Citizen and lives with his family in Blue Bell, Montgomery County PA. He has worked in the design and management of technology infrastructure and systems for over twenty years. He has been employed as a Subcontract Manager and Planning Engineer on large multi million dollar construction projects including offshore gas rigs and oil refineries in a variety of European Countries before settling in the United States which he now considers his home. Leo has worked at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for the last five year's. His responsibilities in his current position include the implementation and management of information systems on all large construction projects for the Hospital. Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for sick children the Hospital has fostered many medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children's lives all over the World. Leo strongly believes that the work he does everyday contributes to the Hospital's success and its mission to provide caring for sick children and their families.

Richard Knaster, PMP, has extensive experience as a Senior Technology Leader and has held various management and executive technology positions with Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies, ranging from managing Business Systems Analysis to CTO to Vice President, Business Process Engineering.

Richard's expertise includes developing technology strategies, launching new products and services, developing complex software applications, managing all phases of projects, directing IT operations, building teams and organizations, and implementing Project Management Offices and tools. Richard has successfully developed advanced Project Management Software for Primavera Systems and was instrumental in the visioning and implementation of their web based solutions.

Richard has a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Information Technology from the University of Buffalo. He is a Senior IT Specialist with IBM and provides leadership in Sales, Marketing and Professional Services for their Rational Portfolio Manager (RPM) product. Richard has been a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) since 2001 and joined the board on January 1, 2006 as the Director, Information Technology. Richard is also an active member of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group (GPSEG) and the Technical Executives Networking Group (TENG).

Laurie M. Rudnitsky, PMP, is president of LMRudy, Inc.   Laurie has over 20 years of professional experience and has been a practicing project manager since 1995.   Laurie started with implementation of banking systems and moved into the pharmaceutical industry as a consultant.

Laurie's clients consist of major pharmaceutical firms such as Astrazeneca, Aventis, and Centocor working on projects for system implementations and clinical study management.   As a project manager, Laurie has been able increase revenues by over $1M and produce savings over$.5M during project execution.  With projects ranging from small to over $1M, Laurie has been very successful in managing teams that will overall exceed sponsor expectations which, inevitably, produce the highest results.

Laurie holds a B.B.A in Manufacturing Operations Management and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1987.  Laurie is a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and managed the team for the PMI-DVC Philadelphia Tools Event for September 2004.

Ann Tomalavage

Ann M. Tomalavage, P.E., PMP, is president of Malarkey Consulting, Inc. Ann has over 30 years of professional experience, and has been a practicing project manager since 1984. Ann holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware . Ann is a registered professional engineer, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Ann works with organizations and individuals who are frustrated by overrun projects, missed deadlines, and dissatisfied clients. Ann's specialty is helping technical personnel understand, embrace, and apply project management principles.

Ann is a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and has been a member of the Education Committee. Ann was co-PM for PMI's annual seminar/symposium hosted by the Delaware Valley Chapter in Philadelphia in 1999. In May 2003, Ann presented a workshop on changing engineers into project managers, at the North Jersey PMI chapter's conference.