Larry is a seasoned executive with proven expertise in information technology, eCommerce, and systems management. He has significant product development experience, including software and solutions; has run large software development organizations; has been involved in starting up new companies, including Management Consulting and Financial Services; was a key player in creating internationally-based support organizations; and has held a broad range of hands-on technical and managerial positions. He has in-depth experience in successfully running a global technology enterprise in every key area. Over the past 25+ years, he has gained a solid reputation among colleagues and customers alike as an information technology executive with a rare balance of strategic insight, operational expertise, hands-on technological and financial skills, and sales and marketing savvy.

Larry's involvement is PMI includes terms as FSSIG Marketing Director, Chairman and current position of Finance Director. He actively participated in PMI Standards creation for Project Management Competencies, and the soon to be released Portfolio and Program Management standards. Larry also has served as a Component Mentor, focused on SIG's and is a graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute.

Larry is a Certified Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute. He has implemented strategic technology architectures resulting in reduced Total Cost of Ownership while enhancing service levels and system performance. Larry has performed technology assessments for Venture Capital companies looking to invest in software companies and has worked with Private Equity firms performing Technology Due Diligence so that management is prepared for the technology investment required to support future strategic growth. Larry’s most recent endeavor required rescuing a troubled project aimed at introducing a new cash management product to a global banking concerns high net worth clientele.

Larry received his BS in Accounting from the University of Colorado and MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.

Sue Bennett is a proficient Project Manager with 14 years of experience in Financial Services, specifically Treasury Management and IT.  Sue completed her Project Management certification in 2006 and Comptia/Network+ certification in 2005. Sue is a visionary with  hands-on experience communicating and balancing business needs with technological solutions. Her responsibilities include project management and product development, documentation development and training for various corporate products at Comerica Bank where she presently serves as a Vice President. Her past work experience includes analytics, software development, technical writing, training, customer service and sales for companies, such as: IBM,  GM and several software companies.

Sue's association with PMI has expanded with the addition of joining the board of the Financial Services Specific Interest Group (FSSIG) this year, Sue is also a member of the Women in Project Management SIG, New Product Development SIG, Information Services SIG, IT and Telecom SIG, as well as the Great Lakes Chapter.

Sue received her B.B.A in Computer Systems in Business and Business Management from Ohio University and her M.S. in Business Information Technology from Walsh College with s competency in Project Management and Information Security. She is currently pursuing the C.I.S.S.P. certification.