[new_royalslider id=”40″]Webb returns to Easter Seals board
Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore’s newest board member Tom Webb knows from personal experience the impact Easter Seals has on the people they serve.
“My parents let me spend a week at Camp Fairlee when I was four years old, the age at which they accepted kids at the time,” Tom says. “Camp had a major impact on my personal life. Socially I was exposed to children my age with all types of disabilities as well as the staff that was from a variety of backgrounds. In short, camp gave me the opportunity to explore being myself and testing my abilities in a safe environment.”
Tom, who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when he was one, continued going to Camp Fairlee until he was 12. He was especially fond of the computer program, which helped him develop significant computer skills and grow as an individual. His mom was told Tom would never walk, but through determination and the desire to be independent he began walking by age 5. Later Tom became a counselor at Camp Fairlee.
In 2004 he joined Easter Seals Board of Directors. He left in 2006 when he accepted a role as a Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Foundation Disability Policy Fellow in Washington, D.C., and worked in the 110th Congress on multiple policy issues related to education, labor and disability. When he moved back to the area he sought out opportunities to serve Easter Seals again.
”I joined Easter Seals’ board in hopes of giving back to an organization that fundamentally helped shape who I am today. My varied perspectives and roles as camper, counselor, advisory board member, educator and service provider in relation to Camp Fairlee give me a unique perspective to how all of the components work,” Tom says. “I think Easter Seals’ reputation both nationally and locally is exceptional and is always seeking to promote greater independence for people with disabilities. I am a direct result of Easter Seal’s mission and its initiatives to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.”
Currently Tom is serving as the Director of Disability Support Services for The University of Delaware and works to ensure the university’s compliance with state and federal mandates requiring access for individuals with disabilities.
“Camp Fairlee is truly my second home and a place that has many memories for me and my family. Knowing how much it meant to me, my wife actually proposed the idea of exchanging our vows at camp, which is precisely why she is my perfect match.”
Deadwyler named co-chair
The New Castle County Economic Development Council—a public and private partnership between New Castle County government, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce and more than 30 private sector companies—has named Rick Deadwyler, director of government relations at the University of Delaware, its private sector co-chair.
In this position, Deadwyler’s task is to lead the council’s efforts to support our local economy, including attracting companies and jobs to Delaware, growing Delaware’s own companies and jobs and, most importantly, working on special initiatives to strengthen Delaware’s economy.
“Rick is a leader in this community. He’ll bring lots of energy to the table and drive conversations and ideas that steer our local economy in a more positive direction,” said Chamber President Mark Kleinschmidt.
In his role at the university, Deadwyler serves as UD’s primary point of contact for state and government officials, constituent groups and business leaders. He worked previously at DuPont in Government Affairs.
Deadwyler is a Delaware native; he graduated from The Tatnall School, received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of Delaware and holds a master’s degree from Wilmington University in elementary education.
Deadwyler succeeds Dennis Rochford, Director of the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River, who served as Private Sector Co-Chair for the past four year. Rochford has taken on new duties as a member of the County Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Huge takes on added responsibilities
University President Patrick Harker announced that he has asked Deputy Athletic Director Samantha K. Huge to take on added responsibilities and to assume the additional title of special assistant to the president.
Effective immediately, Huge’s title will be deputy director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Services and special assistant to the president. Huge will be responsible for managing special projects involving athletics, development, legal and regulatory compliance, and facilities planning.
A member of the University of Delaware athletics and recreation services staff since 2009, Huge is currently in her third year as deputy director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Services.
She has served as a member of the division’s senior management team and in addition to the oversight of several sport programs, has been responsible for the day-to-day business and administrative operations of the division, including external operations, fiscal management, capital projects, and NCAA compliance.
Huge graduated in 1992 from Gordon College, where she played varsity basketball for four years. She earned her law degree from Campbell University in North Carolina,
Lewullis joins Bayhealth
Bayhealth announced that orthopaedic surgeon Gabriel E. Lewullis, MD, is joining Bayhealth Orthopaedics of Dover.
This practice is part of the Bayhealth Medical Group, a partnership of physicians, their clinical staff, and an administrative support team that operates practices throughout central and southern Delaware.
For the last several years, Dr. Lewullis has worn several hats in the Bayhealth service area: he has served as a physician at Bayhealth Kent General and Milford Memorial; a clinical associate at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; and team physician to the athletes of Wesley College, St. Thomas More Academy, and Caesar Rodney High School. Dr. Lewullis will serve the general orthopaedic population, with special focus on sports-related injuries and surgeries. Injury prevention is also an area of interest to him.
Dr. Lewullis completed his medical training at Drexel University College of Medicine, in Philadelphia, and then completed an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital. After his fellowship, Dr. Lewullis served on the Clinical Staff of Harvard University Health Services and Tufts University School of Medicine.
Barbas named to Pepco board
Pepco Holdings Inc. (PHI) announced the appointment of Paul M. Barbas to its board of directors.
Barbas is former president and chief executive officer at Dayton Power and Light Inc. (DPL Inc.) and its principal subsidiary, The Dayton Power and Light Co. (DP&L). Pepco owns Delmarva Power, Newark.
“Paul will be a valuable addition to our board,” said Joseph M. Rigby, chairman, president and CEO of Pepco Holdings. “He has a track record as an industry leader and will bring great insights to our company from his operational and strategic planning experience.”
Barbas led Ohio-based DPL Inc. from 2006 until its acquisition by AES Corp. in 2011. Under his leadership, DPL Inc. was named one of Forbes’ “100 Most Trustworthy Companies” in 2009 and 2010. He also served on the board of directors of DPL Inc. and DP&L from 2006 until 2011.
He previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corp., Dover, a diversified utility company engaged in natural gas distribution, transmission and marketing, propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing and other related services from 2005 until October 2006, as executive vice president from 2004 until 2005; and as president of Chesapeake Service Co. and vice president of Chesapeake Utilities Corp. from 2003 until 2004.
St. Francis appoints cardiologist
Saint Francis Healthcare announced the appointment of Audrey A. Sernyak, M.D., as Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line and Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization labs.
“Dr. Sernyak’s appointment is another indicator of Saint Francis Healthcare’s commitment to ensuring Delawareans continue to have access to top quality cardiologists and cardiology services in a caring, compassionate environment,” said Brian E. Dietz, interim CEO.
Dr. Sernyak, herself a cardiologist, leads a team of Saint Francis cardiologists, nurses and technologists offering a full array of diagnostic, preventive and interventional heart care services.
Dr. Sernyak is also associated with Virtua Health System and Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in New Jersey.
“I am proud to be leading a team of such highly skilled diagnosticians and caregivers. Together we are expanding and enhancing our capabilities at Saint Francis. For example, we have upgraded one of our cardiac catheterization labs with state of the art technology, the GE Innova 2000,” said Dr. Sernyak.
Dr. Sernyak received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, and completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine, as well as her fellowship in cardiovascular disease, through the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas.
Stoddard joins Bayhealth
General surgeon Tiffany Stoddard, M.D., has joined the Bayhealth team in Milford, where she will serve as part of the Bayhealth Medical Group, a partnership of physicians, their clinical staff, and an administrative support team that operates practices throughout central and southern Delaware.
Dr. Stoddard will practice with Dr. David Cloney and Dr. Francisco Rodriguez.
She recently completed a fellowship in minimally-invasive surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center, in Annapolis.
Dr. Stoddard attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (MUSC), in Charleston, S.C.
She was a general surgery resident at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a cardiac surgery research fellow at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
