david.geistwite@expresseducation.com

Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Thomas Watford

Thomas has vast experience serving in the field as a Risk Manager, Claims and Insurance Manager, and Director for numerous professional organizations. Mr. Watford will drive new marketing partnerships for Express Education, opening new accounts, and building on the excellent reputation he has built as an educator extraordinaire. Express Education has built an impressive client base of over 10,000 professionals in the industry. We have catered to the entrepreneur, small to mid-sized firms, and those corporate clients who want real solutions to their ongoing CE compliance needs.

The experience Mr. Watford brings to the table will continue to open doors and build the expansion plans of the Express Education firm.

Mr. Watford most recently served with A.D. Banker and Company, as an instructor of continuing education and pre-license coursework. He holds a BA in Business Administration along with numerous postgraduate studies.

“ I am thrilled to be working with Express Education’s outstanding management team, and seeing the firm grow significantly over the next year,” said Mr. Watford. “Express Education has an excellent Professional Training service that has been well received by its current customer base. There is a tremendous opportunity to provide enhanced marketing and technical assistance to their rapidly expanding firm.”

thomas.watford@expresseducation.com

Master of Continuing Education
Daryl Schafer

Daryl Schafer entered the investment and insurance field in 2000 as a Registered Representative and Broker for Culbertson Financial Services in State College, PA. His responsibilities include developing and servicing group accounts as well as financial, insurance, retirement, and investment planning for individuals. His specialties include developing more complex strategies for clients while utilizing technology to simplify the processes involved.

Mr. Schafer is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Agricultural Education. As such, he approaches the investment and insurance business with the mind of a strategist but the heart of a teacher. He enjoys sharing experiences in the field with students in class, promoting an interactive environment.

Daryl Schafer lives in Aaronsburg, PA with his wife Deborah and daughter Katherine. He is active in the community and serves as Chairman of the Board of Haines Township Supervisors and as a Director for the Centre County Association of Township Officials.

daryl.schafer@expresseducation.com

Master of Continuing Education
Robert W. Adams

Mr. Adams is an Insurance & Benefits Expert & Consultant and Special Investigator. He holds the prestigious, stealthy, and consummate insider professional designation, (ALHC), from International Claim Association in Washington, D.C. In addition, he holds the Certified Fraud Specialist professional designation and has also been designated in his career as an Associate Member by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and specializes in the detection, deterrence and prevention of fraud and white-collar crime in the areas of insurance claims, employee benefits and corporate fraud in the insurance marketplace.

Robert Adams has over 15 years of corporate experience in American Business. During his tenure in Corporate America, he served as an expert Life insurance & Accidental Death benefits claims administrator and critical incident troubleshooter for a large number of companies and corporations in the United States and has settled and administered thousands of Life Insurance and Accidental Death Claims where death occurred nationally within all 50 states in America.

Mr. Adams is listed in the World Renowned A.M. Best Directory, of recommended Insurance Experts. In addition to being one of the Insurance Industry’s most elite professionals, he is considered to be one of the very best Insurance Experts and Special Investigators in the world.

Robert currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.

robert.adams@expresseducation.com

Vice President of Public Relations
Shannon G. Duka-Geistwite

Ms. Shannon Duka began her career in the Mortgage banking industry. She functioned in the role of Mortgage Broker for 8 years with PNC Bank, Fleet Bank, and Signet/AccuBanc.

She has extensive expertise in marketing and customer service. Her enthusiasm and get the job done attitude generates strong brand loyalty among Express Education customers.

According to Miss Duka, “ I know what the word SERVICE really means”. Just ask, and she'll show you what we can do to help you in completing your educational needs.

shannon.duka-geistwite@expresseducation.com

Michelle Carroll
Executive Marketing Specialist/Administration

Michelle began her career as a quality control analyst at Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency where she provided details for processing federally funded student loans.

She then moved into a role where online business was her forte conducting billing, customer service and account resolution.

Her recent assignment before aligning with Express Education was working for a non profit where she assisted in processing disability claims, wrote corporate communications, handled event planning activities, and compiled data for budgetary items.

Michelle states “I'm very excited about the opportunities to assist Express Education expand their services and clientele”. We know you'll find Michelle to be very motivated, she has a strong work ethic and is people-oriented.

michelle.carroll@expresseducation.com