Proud father of son Jaden and daughter Molly and resides in Dry Tavern.
Son of Bruce and Stephanie Grandel.
Grandson of Dorothy and the late Paul Grandel of Dry Tavern and the late Steve and Anna Caro of Clarksville.
EDUCATION and DEGREES:
College for Financial Planning - Monroeville, PA
Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor Designation (CMFC)
October 2001
Waynesburg College - Waynesburg, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree: 3.5 GPA
Major: Finance (15 hours in Accounting)
Honors: Academic Dean's List
Graduated: December 1996
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
Business and Economics Concentration: 3.6 GPA
Course Studied: Computer Applications in Business, Psychology, Anthropology, Communications, Public Speaking
September 1993 - December 1994
CAREER RELATED LICENSES and ACHIEVEMENTS:
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Federal Examination
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Pennsylvania Life & Health Agent Examination
Recognized as Youngest Serving County Treasurer in the State of Pennsylvania
Recognized as the Youngest Treasurer ever Elected in Greene County
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE:
County of Greene - Waynesburg, PA Greene County Treasurer (Chief Financial Officer)
Responsibilities are to receive and receipt all moneys due or accuring to the County. Responsible for the daily activities of the County Treasury and keep proper accountys of all moneys disbursed.
Duties also include issuing of licenses and permits for the Commonwealth of PA to County residents and the collection of County taxes.
2004 to present
Tax Claim Bureau Supervisor Responsible for collection of county, school and township/borough delinquent taxes.
2004 to present
Waddell & Reed, Inc. - Waynesburg, PA Financial Advisor Specialization in the identifying and evaluation of current and future financial concerns as well as producing strategies to meet these objectives.
Responsible for implementing a plan of action such as risk management, savings to investment programs, estate planning, minimization of debt, retirement planning, and tax reduction strategies.
December 1996 to present
Edward D. Jones & Company - Waynesburg, PA Assistant Branch Office Administrator Responsibilities included the updating of investment portfolios, making bank deposits, and assisting in the creation of new portfolios and investments. Dealt with the adding of out-of-pocket expenses to the paybill section of the computer system, handled outgoing, as well as incoming mailings, and performed the adding of new mutual fund buys to the books.
August 1996 to December 1996
Washington Federal Savings Bank - Washington, PA Clerk Teller Duties consisted of performing financial transactions by computer: mortgages, deposits, and bonds. Provided financial advice on investments.
Equipment used: computer terminal, printer, microfiche, adding machine and fax machine.
February 1995 December 1996
CAREER RELATED LICENSES AND OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
Assisted credited self-defense course generated through the BYAM Method.
Waynesburg College Delta Iota Chapter - Waynesburg, PA
Coordinated and managed training program of pledges of Alpha Kappa Psi.
Supervised and evaluated on-going development of students.
ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity, VP of Membership (1995-1996)
University of Pittsburgh Martial Arts Team (1993-1995)
University of Pittsburgh Track & Field Team (1993-1994)
University of Pittsburgh Investment Club (1993-1994)
CURRENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
West Greene Area Lions Club
Head Coach for Under 12 and Under 14 Youth Soccer Teams
Civic Organization for Community Outgrowth (C.O.C.O.)
Sons of the American Legion Post 816
Waynesburg Elks Lodge #757
Waynesburg Moose
Carmichaels Chamber of Commerce
Member of St. Marcellus and St. Thomas Parish
Knights of Columbus
Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Greene County United Way -- 2005 and 2006 Campaign Chairman
Greene County United Way -- Vice President (2007-2008)
Greene County United Way -- President (2009-2010)
Greene County Youth Soccer Association -- Past President
Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce -- Vice President (2007 to present)
Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce -- Board Member (1999-2003, 2007 to present)
Jefferson Morgan School Director/Treasurer/Chair of Budget and Finance Committee (1999-2003)
Rices Landing Borough Councilman/Chair of Budget & Finance Committee (1998)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Treasurer's Association -- Executive Board, Trustee (2007 to present)
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For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
