Driscoll, a filmmaker from Milton, Massachusetts, graduated from Boston College in May 2005 with a degree in Communications.  Following graduation he began work as a production assistant on several independent films, but when Hurricane Katrina struck in August, the images of devastation in the media moved him to take action and head south to help.  Driscoll joined Hands On USA in mid-September and spent the next four and a half months with the organization in Biloxi, Mississippi.   In addition to participating with the rebuilding efforts, Driscoll returned to his alma mater to educate students and organize service trips, an initiative that now continues on with Persevere Disaster Relief.

In November 2005, the Boston Celtics honored Driscoll with their "Heroes Among Us" award. In January2006, First Lady Laura Bush presented him with the Presidential Call to Service Award for his work along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in October 2006 The Boston College Alumni Association presented Bill with its 2006 Young Alumni Award.

An avid runner, Driscoll completed both the 2004 and 2005 Boston Marathons. He also enjoys photography, contemporary art, and is a college hockey enthusiast.

Dr. James Mahar Jr., Professor, St. Bonaventure University

Dr. James Mahar Jr. is the person behind FinanceProfessor.com.  A professor of Finance at St. Bonaventure University, the website and subsequent newsletter started as a result of his desire to keep in touch with his students.  Now, the project has blossomed into a venture with subscribers in more than thirty countries across five continents.

Dr. Mahar earned his Ph.D. in Finance from Pennsylvania State University, an MBA from the University of Rochester, and an undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure.  He has taught at Penn State and James Madison University in all levels of corporate finance.  As a researcher, Dr. Mahar focuses his case studies primarily on corporate finance and financial education.

In his spare time, Dr. Mahar pursues a wide range of interests.  He is an avid competitive runner, and has coached cross-country at both the college and high school levels.  He likes hiking, camping, photography, history, reading and all sports.

Jim Maniscalco, Board Member

Jim Maniscalco has 16 years of experience in developing and building successful technology companies.  Maniscalco founded Nobilis Software and operated the company as CEO and President where he was responsible for fundraising, engineering, and general management of the company.

Prior to Nobilis, Maniscalco was part of U.S. start up operations of K&V Systems, and he also was one of the pioneers in the Business Intelligence market as one of the early members of Pilot Software.