• Bucks County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services

    Bucks County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services

    Karen Barsoum, Director of Chester County Voter Services, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in a tiny village in the Netherlands, where her dad owned the only grocery store. She was always eager to see more of the world, seeking out a high school, college, and a job in a larger city. Barsoum met…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water

    Bucks County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water

    Thom Chiomento, Vice President of Pennsylvania American Water, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up all over the world thanks to his father’s job in the Navy. He used sports, from baseball to soccer to wrestling, as a way to adapt and make friends. Chiomento discussed why he chose to go to West Chester University…

  • Your A-Game Vs. Your B-Game: How to Maximize Success Before the Year Ends

    Your A-Game Vs. Your B-Game: How to Maximize Success Before the Year Ends

    We’ve passed the halfway mark into the second half of the year, and many of us are reflecting on our goals — both achieved and missed. But here’s the truth: you can’t reach new heights with the same mindset that got you where you are now. If you want different results, you must think and…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

    Bucks County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

    Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic in the form of music and sports. During college at Penn State, she continued exploring her love of music by becoming a radio DJ for an R&B show. Winder decided…

  • Redefining Value: Beyond Money for Small Business Success

    Redefining Value: Beyond Money for Small Business Success

    When we talk about value, it’s more than just a financial term. Value is about enhancing the quality of life in every meaningful way, for everyone involved, both now and in the future. Understanding value in this broader sense helps us realize that we treasure positive experiences, connections with others, freedom, and inner peace. We…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group

    Bucks County Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group

    Derek Dobin, Managing Director at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Phoenixville, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about moving around the Midwest as a child due to his dad’s job, learning handyman work from his mom, and the moment in high school he realized he wanted to work harder so he could go to college. Dobin…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University

    Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University

    Gwynedd Mercy University is pleased to announce that Michael Minetti, MBA will serve as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) for University Advancement. Minetti takes over the role from Christina Riso, JD, who was promoted to Vice President for University Advancement in April 2024. As AVP, his areas of focus will include the strategy and…

  • High-Payoff Activities to Make the Most of the Next Six Months

    High-Payoff Activities to Make the Most of the Next Six Months

    In last week’s article, we talked a little bit about how determining your high-payoff activities can help you get back on track to achieve your goals that you set at the beginning of this year. We’re halfway through the year now, so it’s the perfect time to refocus and reprioritize in order to finish the…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey

    Bucks County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey

    Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships. Chesko…

  • Making the Most of the Next Six Months

    Making the Most of the Next Six Months

    July marks the halfway point of the year. Are you making progress toward the goals you set at the beginning of this year? The next six months are pivotal for shaping not only your achievements for this year but also for laying the groundwork for making next year great, too. Your life unfolds according to…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College

    Bucks County Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College

    Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Manor College, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Rockledge, where he filled the role of class clown both in his family and at school. He also recalled how he learned his work ethic from a job at a convenience store and why he chose Temple…

  • Mid-Year Check-In: Refocus and Achieve Your Business Goals

    Mid-Year Check-In: Refocus and Achieve Your Business Goals

    As we reach the six-month mark of 2024 and the beginning of the third quarter, it’s the perfect time to review and refocus on your goals for this year. A mid-year check-in is essential for staying on track and making necessary adjustments to ensure your success. Paul J. Meyer famously said, “If you keep doing…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Brian Kelly, Founder and Former CEO of The Points Guy

    Bucks County Leadership: Brian Kelly, Founder and Former CEO of The Points Guy

    Brian Kelly, the founder and former CEO of The Points Guy, a popular travel website, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about being born on Long Island and moving to Jamison when he was seven years old; his jobs as a teenager and the lessons he learned from them; serving in student government in both high school…

  • Four Dischell Bartle Dooley Attorneys Named 2024 Super Lawyers 

    Four Dischell Bartle Dooley Attorneys Named 2024 Super Lawyers 

    Partners Mark Dischell, John Dooley and Elizabeth Billies have been selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers list. Additionally, George Saba Jr., of counsel to the firm, was also named a Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in Pennsylvania are named to the Super Lawyers list.   This recognition reflects the…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water

    Bucks County Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water

    Randy Hayman, Commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in St. Louis and being the son of a teacher and principal who helped him find opportunities to succeed despite discrimination. From a young age, he was drawn to leadership, public speaking, and music. Hayman recalled attending Georgetown…

  • Bensalem CEO Edward DeAngelis Gives Insights on Philly’s Construction Boom

    Bensalem CEO Edward DeAngelis Gives Insights on Philly’s Construction Boom

    Philadelphia’s construction industry has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, with Edward DeAngelis at the forefront of this transformation, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   As the founder and CEO of Bensalem-based EDA Contractors, DeAngelis has witnessed substantial changes since starting the company in 1999.  One notable shift has been the…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia

    Bucks County Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia

    Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Margate, New Jersey, where she fell in love with the ocean and art. She took art lessons from a young age and discovered a competitive streak when she entered her paintings in competitions. Golden also recalled living…

  • Bucks County Leadership: Dave McCormick, Candidate, U.S. Senate

    Bucks County Leadership: Dave McCormick, Candidate, U.S. Senate

    Dave McCormick, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Bloomsburg, where his father was a college president. Sports defined his high school career, and he was nominated to West Point, where he was co-captain of the Army West Point wrestling team. McCormick discussed how his time in…