DICK PORZEL

Dick Porzel has spent the majority of his career in the medical field. His experience includes ten years at Allergan Pharmaceuticals, ten years as senior sales associate with 3M Medical Products as well as executive level marketing and sales positions with Clasen Health Care, Home Technology Healthcare and United Seating and Mobility.

According to Dick, his desire to help people has been a driving force in his work life and personal life. “The E-Rate Program, LLC is just an extension of my desire to help others. I feel strongly about the E-Rate funding available to the schools throughout the U.S., especially the Catholic Schools, since they “never” participate in any federal funds. The E-Rate program is their chance to participate, and to benefit greatly.”

Dick has also assisted in fundraising efforts for several non-profits including the Allergy and Asthma Foundation, Ranken Jordan Hospital, The MS Society, ALS Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association and many others.

RICHARD SENTURIA

Richard Senturia’s professional background includes a 17-year career as a licensed stock broker, certified financial planner, and insurance and real estate broker. During the 1980’s he successfully developed and built over $50,000,000 in residential and commercial buildings. He also produced the first 24-hour Cable TV classified channel showing houses, cars & jobs.

Since 1999, Senturia has focused his efforts on E-Rate Program, LLC. “Our clients are very diverse and located in 16 states,” according to Senturia. “We work with public schools in districts ranging from 1 to 50 schools. We also assist private and parochial schools.”

His E-Rate accomplishments:
*	Helped clients receive over $30,000,000 in E-rate funds since 1999.
*	Presented E-Rate workshops for National, regional and State educational groups, including:
	National Rural Education Association
*	Missouri Association of Rural Education multiple workshops since 2006.
*	Attended National E-rate trainings annually since 1998.

CHRISTINA CIRILLO

Christina Cirillo is the director of administration for E-rate Program LLC. With over 15 years experience in project management and customer relations, she is our director of administration. Christina provides outstanding customer service and is always happy to offer assistance and answer your questions.

 

Robert Teegarden

Robert Teegarden is senior consultant. Teegarden, a longtime private school administrator and public policy advocate assist private schools in the western half of the United States with E-rate funding. He spent more than 21 years as a private school administrator on the West Coast. Teegarden says, “I understand the financial pressures face by these institutions. That’s why I am eager to help private schools receive their share of E-Rate dollars.”

According to Teegarden, most private institutions don’t have the time, staff, or experience to wade through the complicated filing process. With the help of his firm, Teagarden estimates that most schools will spend less than 2 hours on their E-Rate process. “E-Rate Program LLC understands every step of the filing process. We have the staff and expertise needed to maximize reimbursement and minimize the workload.”

Mary Lynne Porzel

Mary Lynne Porzel is Director of Client Services. Her background includes 15 years in the telecommunications industry with NEC as a trainer, sales consultant and sales manager. She was successful in partnering with many schools, companies and organizations, large and small throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Mary Lynne's most recent employment was with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center as a Business Development Coordinator.

Although she has worked in sales most of her career, Mary Lynne is most proud of her time and accomplishments while serving the community blood center. "Selling a product is one thing, selling someone on being a blood donor or hosting a blood drive is quite another". She states it was the most challenging yet rewarding experience of her career. Mary Lynne relied on the many business friends and partners she met along the way to "Help Her Help Others" and many of them joined her in this mission.

The many business relationships Mary Lynne has developed over the years have given her a great insight as to what is important to others. "Under promise and over deliver…talk less and listen more and always be honest, that's a Winner!"

"As the Director of Client Services, I am excited to talk with and meet many of our clients and begin forming new relationships...I'll be calling you."

Born and raised in St. Louis, Mary Lynne has been involved with the Asthma & Allergy Foundation and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation as well as other school and church organizations.

Steve Futrell

Steve Futrell is the Director of School Services for E-Rate Program, LLC. With more than thirty years professional experience in public and non-public K-12 education, Steve brings a wealth of practical knowledge to E-Rate Program. As a technology consultant in the public sector and Chief Technology Officer and Technology Director for two large mid-western school districts, Steve has a comprehensive understanding of the E-Rate cycle-from start to finish.

"My background gives me a unique perspective," says Steve. "I understand both the beneficiary-school or library-and-service provider's point-of-view. I have been in their shoes and am familiar with the challenges they are facing with increasing expenses and shrinking budgets. This allows me to better serve our clients, offer solutions, and ensure they receive the maximum reimbursement for their telecommunication expenses."

Steve earned his Master's degree at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, and his Bachelor's degree at Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN. Steve is a native of East Alton, IL. He enjoys riding his motorcycle with the Patriot Guard Riders, golf, reading and spending time with his family.

Gay Lee Freedman

Gay Lee Freedman is the Director of Project Management for E-rate Program, LLC. She has spent her career organizing and coordinating projects that require many moving parts and cross multiple departments. As Vice President, Project Management for a major financial firm, her skills were tested when she was forced to implement an emergency “continuation of business plan” in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. In building her career as an executive, Gay Lee led her team in the initiation and testing of an emergency recovery plan and were able to get operations up and running under budget and ahead of schedule. She has also worked as a computer programmer and consultant and was the owner of a successful clothing business.

“E-rate filing is a complex process that requires tremendous attention to detail and careful communication,” says Freedman. “I use all of my customer service and organization skills to ensure that our clients receive their reimbursement in a timely manner. It makes the process simpler and more seamless for the schools when we have a single point of contact.”

Gay Lee earned her Bachelor of Computer Science degree from New York University. She is a native of New Jersey, but has made the Midwest her new home. She enjoys spending time with her family and exploring St. Louis and the mid-west.

John Danley

John Danley is the Coordinator of Compliance for E-Rate Program, LLC. He spent more than 35 years in higher education both as a faculty member and administrator. Now, he has brought his skills in managing large budgets, multiple academic units, and hundreds of faculty members to E-Rate Program LLC.

“My goal is to continually improve our processes and procedures relevant to compliance issues in the face of constantly evolving expectations and requirements of the FCC and USAC, says John. “We want to ensure that each and every one of our clients receives the maximum reimbursement for their telecommunication expenses while operating within the rules, regulations and expectations of the Universal Service Fund E-Rate Program. I like to think of my job as the CIO of E-Rate Program, LLC—Chief Integrity Officer.”