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SCANLAN NAMED CFO
In June, Richard J. “Rick” Scanlan began his tenure as the next Chief Financial Officer, taking over the position vacated by Tim O’Shaughnessy, who left in March to become the CFO at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Scanlan was selected by President Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. ’59 and a committee consisting of members of the Prep Board of Trustees. “Talented individuals, like Rick Scanlan, with great experience, continue to step forward to assist the Prep,” says Fr. Bur. “I am excited to welcome Mr. Scanlan, who already lives out the Prep motto by being a man for and with others, to his role at the Prep as our Chief
Financial Officer. I am deeply grateful to him for his energetic commitment to our mission.” Prior to his arrival at the Prep, Scanlan spent 20 years with Dopaco, Inc., an Exton-based manufacturer and distributor to the foodservice industry. During his time there, Scanlan began as a Corporate Controller before ascending to Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Finance. While there, Scanlan developed and managed a staff with efficient operations, sound insight and strong business skills. During his tenure, sales at Dopaco increased from $119 million to $450 million. Scanlan was also responsible for preparing strategic plans and helping the company expand. “I’m really excited to be part of an organization that not only has a great history but also has a bright future,” says Scanlan. “I see my
role as being able to help ensure that future by making sound financial decisions today.” Scanlan also appreciates the Prep’s Jesuit mission, saying that “working at a place with a mission like the Prep’s is very important to me at this stage in my career.” A resident of Ridley Park, Scanlan and his wife Bethann have three children (two daughters Lindsi and Maura and a son JB). A graduate of St. James High School in Chester and Penn State University, Scanlan is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants and is on the Board of CADES (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware County). The Scanlans are members of the St. Madeline’s Parish in Ridley Park and their youngest daughter Maura will be a freshman at Saint Joseph’s University in the fall.
O’Shaughnessy Moves to Archdiocese Timothy O’Shaughnessy left the Prep in the spring after nearly four years as the school’s chief financial officer. In April, O’Shaughnessy became the new CFO for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. “Administrators and trustees alike relied on Tim’s expertise and good judgment,” says President Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. ’59. “While we will miss him and the Prep is indebted to him for his service to us, I wish him well in his position with the Archdiocese.” Tim came to the Prep in 2008 after 18 years with Aramark. In his three and a half years at the helm of the Prep’s finance office, Tim brought stability to the department and re-inspired confidence in its performance. During his time here, the Finance Office was restructured and a new software system was implemented, making records more readily available. “I loved my time here at the Prep,” says O’Shaughnessy, who remains a member of the Prep community because his son Aidan is part of the Class of 2016. “I have often said that this has been the favorite job I’ve had but, right now, there’s a need there and I feel pulled to help with that need.” SUMMER 2012
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