Our Staff

Terry Bossieux
Business startup, operational improvements, transitions

As a member of SCORE Consulting, Terry Bossieux brings more than 33 years of leadership and management experience to business clients, with 5 years as an officer in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division and 28 years in the manufacturing world. His business career was with Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation, a spin-off of the parts supplier side of Ford. Additionally, Terry has the APICS CPIM (Production and Inventory Management) Certification.

Robert F. Bower, Jr.
General business management, business planning, real estate development and transactions, contract negotiation

Bob has extensive experience with both large and smaller companies throughout his business career.  A retired CPA of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, he has used his accounting and financial background in solving organizational and operational problems.  He also has earned the CCIM designation from the National Association of Realtors.

Most recently, Bob served as President of a real estate development company which was involved in the development of a 1,600 acre mixed-use community. He is also a volunteer tax preparer for VITA-Williamsburg.

Kenneth W. Carr
Business startup planning, business turnaround, target marketing, developing marketing plans and advertising

Ken has over 30 years experience in marketing and sales management with leading international corporations in the luxury consumer products industry. He has handled business set up and development, team building, advertising and sales promotion with an emphasis in the department and specialty store markets. He directed the reorganizing and staffing of corporate divisions that occurred due to mergers or expansion; frequently performing the task of corporate trouble shooter using unique strategies to turn around under performing divisions.

Al Cioppa
Sales & Marketing; Real Estate; Banking; Public Relations; Business Plans/Strategies; General Marketing

Al served as President and CEO of his own marketing and sales promotion company for 30 years, serving clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.  Prior to forming his own business he held executive-level sales and marketing positions with Fortune 500 companies in New York City.

He is a graduate of Boston University with MBA studies at George Washington University. Al held the rank of Captain in the United States Marine Corps and served a tour as an infantry company commander. He has served on the board of several non-profit organizations.

Charles J. Connelly
Pulp & Paper Manufacturing/Packaging; Financial Planning; Business Plans/Strategies; Cash Flow

Charlie's career spanned 32 years with a major paper manufacturer, mainly in financial management roles.  He was the controller of several major business sectors, directed the company's internal audit function and was involved in investor relations.  Charlie's strengths are in the financial analysis of business decisions.  His board memberships included the Arts Council and Junior Achievement of a major metropolitan area. In addition to SCORE, Charlie is a volunteer tax counselor with AARP and has been a member of the finance council of his local church.  Charlie is the Treasurer of the Williamsburg SCORE Chapter.

Benjamin DeMeo
Business Finance & Accounting, Sales, Marketing and Public Relations

Ben has been fortunate to have the opportunity to start up and sell four distinctly different businesses: a retail store, construction company, insurance agency and a telemarketing company. The development of each of these business all had common strategies, research competitive market, creating start-up cost and cash flow worksheets, creating competitive pricing, developing a marketing strategy and most important a human resource philosophy.

Ed Del Giorno
General Banking; Business Budgeting & Management; Large/Small Business Operations; Retail & Commercial Account Acquisition

Ed has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has directed re-engineering projects, mergers, and service and quality improvements and he managed the smooth integration of technology into a major credit card processing company. Subsequently, he was recruited to be COO of a residential security business to help the CEO prepare it for sale. Ed graduated from St. Johns University and has an MBA from The City College of New York- Baruch College.

Michele Mixner Dewitt
Strategic planning, real estate deals, tax credits, organizational development

Michele Mixner DeWitt currently works with existing and new businesses in the City of Williamsburg as the City's Economic Development Director. Ms. DeWitt's background in economic development, government planning, program management, and facilitation gives her extensive insight and the ability to solve multi-dimensional problems.

During her nineteen-year tenure in Virginia local, regional, and state government, she has worked with existing and new businesses on strategic planning, real estate deals, tax credits, and organizational development.

Richard Fisher
Strategic/Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Outsourcing, Experience in High-Tech Environment

Rick has over 35 years of experience working in manufacturing, operations management, purchasing, logistics, and senior Program Management roles.  He was directly involved in establishing Raytheon's commercial Resource Recovery and Low Head Hydro Businesses.  In his 21 years working for Digital (DEC), Compaq and HP, he managed a geographically dispersed logistics team for one of three Services Regions in the U.S.  He has international experience, having worked as the Worldwide Program Manager for DEC to implement a new Information System.  Rick has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance.  He is a retired Major in the Army Corps of Engineers.

Richard Garretson
Business startup, business turn-around, strategic planning, business planning, process management and non-profit organization

Dick has experience in defense and aerospace management and consulting. Areas of competence include planning and management of projects and contracts, proposal preparation, cost estimating, budgeting and financial management, subcontracting and purchasing, and management audits. Dick founded and managed his own small business consulting firm. Dick provides guidance to clients in business start-up, business turn-around, strategic planning, business planning, process management and non-profit organization.

Maloy Jones
Business startup, business turn-around, strategic planning, business planning, business management, systems engineering, and non-profit organizational development

Maloy is a retired Vice President of Electronic Data Systems.  He has extensive experience in managing large complex organizations in the United States, Europe, Mexico and the Middle East.  His international experience included start-up operations and Joint Venture company management as well as business development in several functional areas.  He also was responsible for managing significant operations supporting the US Federal Government and State and Local Government.

Maloy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Administration.  He has been a guest lecturer at Oxford University and served on different boards including Chairman of the Board of the Virginia Center of Innovative Technology.   He has also served on various US and International Committees including NATO and AFCEA.

Bruce Landefeld
General marketing, pricing strategies, budgets, small business accounting

Bruce has varied experience including energy project engineering and industrial marketing with a Fortune 500 company. He also owned and managed a digital printing company for many years. He has an extensive background in general marketing, pricing strategies, budgets and small business accounting. He also has direct experience buying and selling a business. Bruce’s educational background includes an MBA and a degree in mechanical engineering. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy submarine service.

Paul Luchsinger
Marketing, sales, general business management

Paul has more than 35 years of experience in leadership and management of small to medium sized companies. Paul has owned and managed his own small business and has an extensive background in marketing, sales, and general business management at the senior executive level. Paul is a graduate of Syracuse University and has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Paul is a veteran and served 6 years with the U.S. Air Force with command responsibilities in Southeast Asia. Paul provides guidance to start-up and existing small businesses.

Gene McClure
Sales-Retail; Business Plans/Strategies; Training; Wholesaling; Advertising; Consulting

Gene’s entire working career was devoted to retailing.  He spent sixteen years with the Joseph Horne Company in Pittsburgh PA, serving variously as assistant buyer, buyer, budget store merchandise manager, and subsequently as division
merchandise manager. 

Gene then moved to another department store as General Merchandise Manager. He later served with the William Carter Company, merchandising sixty-five outlet stores distributed nationally. Gene is a military veteran and holds a BA degree from Allegheny College.

Gene Partlow
General Management; General Negotiation; Business Plans & Strategies; Consulting; Budgets; Licensing-Intellectual Programs

Gene Partlow has had a diverse career in engineering, marketing, financial analysis and licensing in the telecommunications and aerospace industries. He created and led patent and technology licensing businesses, with profit and loss responsibility, for AT&T, Lucent Technologies and the Boeing Company.  His responsibilities included creating patent and trademark assets, enforcing intellectual property rights, and negotiating licenses worldwide to produce revenue of $500 million annually.  Gene has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations and is currently a consultant on intellectual property licensing.

Dean Risseeuw
Systems & Industrial Engineering; Aerospace; Training; Research & Testing Services

Dean served for over twenty years in the U.S. Army and spent another twenty years with defense contractors providing goods and services to the Army and other military and civilian departments. He has advised small/start-up businesses on marketing goods and services to the government and to its prime contractors.  His experience also includes independent consulting/contracting and officer/director of a small importing company and a non-profit.  He has worked with numerous veterans leaving the service to start their own firms or join established companies.  Dean is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy.

Stephanie B. Slocum
Financial Planning and Management; Non-profit Turnaround; Strategic Planning; Business Start-up Planning and Sustainability; Marketing and Communications

In executive management positions in the financial services industry, Stephanie led business unit initiatives in operations, product and program development, and marketing. In economic and tourism development organizations, she strategically managed non-profit boards and organizational operations, communications and marketing, events, business start-up and sustainability, and fundraising. Stephanie also has extensive experience in strategic planning and budget development and management. Her education includes a Master's degree in Public Administration.

Sal Sotis
Manufacturing; Production Management; Industrial Engineering; Purchasing; Operations; Sales; Export/Import

Sal has over 45 years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution of disposable products with an international company which serves major customers in over 24 countries. His love for marketing, trouble shooting and customer relations led to a senior management position for the past 28 years. Sal has managed companies in New York, Pennsylvania and Richmond Virginia. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and holds degrees in architectural engineering and international business. His volunteer experience includes Kiwanis and service as a volunteer firefighter.

Dennis Stanzione 

General Management; Computer/Info Systems & Data Processing; Consulting; Sales/Marketing/Trade Shows.
Dennis has more than 35 years’ experience in the computer software and services industry. His career includes working for several small start-up companies and helping to manage the growth of those fledgling organizations. In addition, he managed projects for several small-to-medium size banking organizations. Over the years he has held leadership positions in the areas of planning, sales, budgeting, operations, and client services. Dennis holds an MBA degree in Executive Management.

Bob Van Duyne
Business Management & Administration, budgets and business planning, customer relations, logistics, service management

Bob spent 34 years in the photographic industry. His experience includes financial counseling of customers, office management, logistics management, customer service management and administrative management at regional, national and international levels. He is a graduate of Cornell University and has served in the Army Finance Corps.

Libby Whitsitt
Administration, secretarial services

Libby provided administrative assistance and secretarial services to a variety of high ranking officials in the Department of Justice, the National Association of Credit Unions and Army Corps of Engineers. Libby provides administrative assistance to the SCORE Volunteers in the Williamsburg Chapter.

Alan Wonsowski
Business planning, start-ups, business turnaround, business structures, non-profit entities

Alan has more than 34 years of experience in the property/casualty insurance industry. He served in a variety of home office and field office executive positions. Alan is a former chairman of Williamsburg SCORE and has been working with small business owners and new entrepreneurs since November, 2003. Alan is a former officer of the U.S. Coast Guard.