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Dr. Harvey Dean, CEO
Dr. Harvey Dean is CEO of Pitsco, Inc. Harvey taught at the junior high, high school, and university levels before founding Pitsco in 1971. He holds Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctorate of Education, and Specialist in Education degrees. He received the Champion Award from the National Modernization Forum, an organization sponsored by the National Institute for Standards in Technology, and the Industrial Leader Award from Pittsburg State University. He has also been recognized as a Pittsburg State University Outstanding Alumnus and received their Meritorious Achievement Award. In 1993, Inc. Magazine chose Dr. Dean as Entrepreneur of the Year. His 1997 book, Changing Education, received the Small Press Book Award. He and his wife, Sharon, reside in Pittsburg, Kansas, and have three adult children: Barry, Krista, and Jered.
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Lisa Paterni, President, Pitsco Education
As President of Pitsco Education, Lisa directs the overall day-to-day activities of Pitsco by working with all supervisors to ensure that business is conducted the Pitsco way. She is also a member of the three-person management team that establishes the strategic direction of the company. A graduate of Pittsburg State University, she earned her BBA and her MBA in Accounting. Employed at Pitsco since 1994, Lisa, her husband, George, and two children reside in Pittsburg, Kansas.
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Stephan Turnipseed, President, LEGO Education
As President of LEGO Education, Stephan has responsibility for the sales functions of Pitsco and its companies and activities that reside outside Pittsburg, Kansas, including Pitsco LEGO Educational Division, Advance School Equipment, and the Denford Strategic Alliance. He is a member of the three-person management team that establishes the strategic direction of the company. He began his career as an enlisted man in the Air Force and then managed business units for an oilfield service company before starting a leadership consultancy practice. He is the author of two books and a number of articles, and he teaches the Bible and Christian Doctrine. A graduate of Auburn University with a degree in electrical engineering, Stephan joined Pitsco in 1992. He resides in Pike Road, Alabama, with his wife, Joyce. Their son, Ian, attends Clemson University.
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Robin White-Mussa, Vice President of Sales
As Vice President of Sales Support and Customer Relations, Robin directs overall relations between customers and Pitsco, and she oversees the sales initiatives with all product lines, both incremental and systemic. This includes post-sale follow-up and service. Prior to joining Pitsco in 1993, Robin managed key accounts and customer service for a photo-finishing firm. Robin, her husband, Bill, and twin daughters reside in Scammon, Kansas.
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Matt Frankenbery, Director of Education
Matt is a former middle school teacher in Joplin, Missouri. During his teaching career, he was honored with the Golden Apple Teacher of the Year award. Prior to joining Pitsco, Matt co-owned Duct-Tape Learning, a middle level curriculum development company. He holds an elementary education degree from Pittsburg State University. As Director of Education, Matt oversees a variety of projects and departments related to Pitsco's educational endeavors. He is heavily involved with the designing of dropout prevention programs (called Star Academy) and core math/science programs across the country, as well as overseeing four departments: Teacher Education, Educational Services, Communications, and Editing. Matt and his wife, Shirley, have a daughter and son and reside in Pittsburg, Kansas.
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