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DiDIO, HEENAN and GRUPP ELECTED
CONGRATULATIONS TO JIM DiDIO, BERNADETTE HEENAN AND JEROLD
GRUPP WHO WON COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL BOARD SEATS ON NOVEMBER 6, 2001.
 JJIM
DiDIO - Region #6 (Voting districts 4, 8 and 13) Lever 15A (Elected)Jim is 47 years old and is a resident of the Churchville
section of Northampton Township where he resides with his wife Debby and 5 sons ages 6
through 17. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with Finance
major. He is an incumbent School Board Director having served 4 years and a Sr. VP
with Firstrust Bank.
PROFILE
Effective results oriented senior financial executive with substantial credentials in
all aspects of banking including retail, operations, marketing, human resources, and
corporate affairs in addition to traditional Chief Operations Officer responsibilities.
Particularly adept at straight forward communication, capturing the essence of complex
subjects and getting the job done right the first time. Expertise in branch expansion and
administration, product development, new business development, corporate project
leadership, cost control, and staff development. Known for innovative approaches,
communication skills and a clear vision of the future and the decisiveness, organizational
skills and leadership to realize it.
EXPERIENCE
FIRSTRUST BANK, Conshocken, PA 1980 to Present
One of the nations most profitable community banks with assets in excess of $2 billion.
Experts at cost containment, asset/liability management and controlled profitable growth.
Superior results in return on equity (18%)/assets (1.89%) and efficiency ratio at 39%.
Excellent product development and implementation, solid underwriting record, client
satisfaction driven, demonstrated abilities to react to changes in the environment,
effectiveness of human resources, technology and capital.
Senior Vice President
Responsible for all functions and activities of Community Banking. Set policy and
example for 200 financial employees in 30 departments/branch offices. Serve on senior
staff committee in all aspects of strategic planning, operations, sales and marketing
management, client relations and corporate administration.
EDUCATION
Senatorial Scholarship to Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Bachelor Business
Administration (B.B.A.), 1978.
AFFILIATIONS
Board Director; Council Rock School District; Vice President in 1998; President in
1999; 2000
Board Director; Philadelphia School District; Northeast Cluster; 1998 to
present
Board Director; Southeastern Pennsylvania March of Dimes; 1994 -1997
Board Director, Instructor; Institute of Financial Education; 1991-1994
Co-Chair Executive Council of Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in 2000; 2001
Chair; Finance Committee for Council Rock School Board in 1999; Member 1998; 2000; 2001
Chair; Facilities Committee for Council Rock School Board in 1999; 2001
Chair; Pennsylvania School Board Association Legislative Committee; 1997; 1998; 1999
Chair; Finance Committee for Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in 2000; 2001
Trainer; Dale Carnegie Course; Effective Speaking and Human Relations; 1997 to present
Certified Financial Services Security Professional (CFSSP)
PTO Delegate/Liaison to Council Rock School Board
Coach; Soccer, Basketball, Baseball
Real Estate Associate |
 BERNADETTE
HEENAN - Region #3 (Voting districts 1, 7, 11, 12, 15) Lever 15A (Elected)A resident of Northampton Township for approximately 18
years Bernadette is an active participant and leader in a wide variety of school, civic
and church programs. Married, a mother of three children ages 23, 20 and
15.
Education: Mercy Catholic School of
Nursing, licensed 1975
Continuing Education Credits to include:
University of Pennsylvania, Community Planning, Bucks County Community College,
Community Planning, LaSalle University, Grant Writing, Kent University, Grant Writing and
Community Planning.
Employment:
Non Profit Grant Writer 1997- present; Lehigh Valley Hospice 1979-1982; Lankenau
Hospital, Emergency Room Nurse 1975-1978.
Activities:
Churchville Nature Center: 1983 to present Board of Directors; Environmental Educator,
Special Needs; Native American Educator; Council Rock Safe and Drug Free Schools
Partnership: 1991-present; Co- Chairperson American Heart Association; Chairperson of
Bucks County Schools Operation Heartbeat Project; St. Bede the Venerable Parish Parish
Nurse Ministry; Northampton Township Adopt a Cop Program Parent liaison.
Board Appointments:
Bucks County Human Relations: 1997-1999, state liaison; Bucks County Violence
Prevention Task Force 1997-1998; Bucks County Open Space Task Force 1996; Bucks County
Drug & Alcohol Council 1997
Achievements:
 Community
Partnership Award 1994; Pennsylvania Human Relations 1997; Pennsylvania Commission on
Crime & Delinquency, 1999; Northampton Township Police, "Dangers of Serving
Alcohol to Minors"2000, Northampton Citizen of the Month July 2001. |
 JEROLD
GRUPP - Region #5 (Voting districts 3, 9, 14 and 16)Lever 16B |
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