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SCORE NYC - Counselor Experience and Expertise
Unless otherwise noted, all counselors can be contacted directly by email by clicking on the individual counselor's name.

Accounting, Finance, Banking

  • Joseph Blecher. Senior planner and financial executive with major corporations in the defense, petroleum and finance industries. Expertise in business planning, budgeting, tax planning, pricing, operations analysis, research and development. Holds a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse and an MBA from Columbia. Also experienced in financial analysis of non-profit organizations.
  • James Bonica. Risk management and insurance executive. Extensive business experience with expertise in business plan development, financial analysis, sales and marketing.
  • Bruce Director. CPA with a major accounting firm; owner of independent financial consulting firm; senior executive with a large international bank with responsibility for business plans, budgeting, accounting, financial analysis. Experience in working with both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses.
  • Michael Goldman. CPA, senior financial executive in jewelry and apparel companies, with expertise in business plans, financial analysis, banking relations, credit and collections, human resources, inventory control, budgeting/cost control and general management.
  • Mel Howard. Accountant; experienced in banking and middle market lending, factoring and commercial financing. Expertise in loan portfolio marketing, management and financial projections.
  • Bob Moses. CPA, with expertise in accounting and financial analysis for a wide range of client organizations; experienced in arranging financing for start-up businesses.
  • Stan Nemeroff. Certified financial analyst. Analyst and director of investment research for a leading wealth management organization. Expertise in accounting and financial analysis, familiar with a wide range of businesses/industries.
  • Sid Rogoff. Corporate director responsible for credit and collection; developed and managed credit/collections policies, procedures and programs designed to enable operating divisions to meet sales/profit objectives, minimize bad debt, reduce working capital investment in outstanding receivables, etc.
  • Stephen Shapiro. Senior financial executive with major NYC bank; extensive commercial lending and credit experience, with expertise in marketing, new business development, financial analysis, business financing and international trade. Clients included importers, wholesalers, manufacturers and service firms in various industries.
  • Bernard Turret. CPA, chief financial officer of major international corporation, responsible for budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, tax reporting, analysis and review of corporate business plans; handled all phases of import/export.

Business Organization and Management

  • Lynn Diamond.  Founder and president of Intellectual Information Techniques, a consulting firm offering executive coaching, organizational consulting, and training solutions serving financial institutions, major corporations and growing companies.  Has extensive experience in developing and facilitating training for executives, managers and support staff.  Holds a PhD in psychology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was a Professor of Communications at CUNY.
  • Herbert Marks. Financial and banking executive, consultant; worked with start-up companies in all phases of planning and financial cycles; expertise in assisting companies in restructurings, reorganizations, buy/sell agreements, etc.
  • Harry Precourt. Independent management/financial consultant; senior executive with major banking and accounting organizations. Worked with companies in many different fields as a business/financial problem solver, in banking, business planning, workout and turnaround situations, etc. Specialist in helping non-profits stay solvent.
  • Leomard Springer. Financial consultant/negotiator, turnaround specialist for small and mid-sized companies.  Experienced in retail, manufacturing, banking, import/export industries.  Knowledgeable about a wide range of business, legal, accounting and insurance issues.

Computers, Internet, Information Technology

  • Victor Henschel. Professional systems analyst. Translated user requirements into cost-effective strategic and tactical e-commerce solutions designed to reduce costs and improve performance. Experience in sales and marketing. Clients served included for-profit and not-for-profit businesses.
  • Ray Lapof. Information technology consultant; expertise in computer systems analysis and design, networks, marketing, value-added dealers. Experienced in E-Commerce, web site development, graphic design, functionality. General business background in corporate structure, marketing, cost analysis and control. Graduate of IBM executive training program.

Fashion/Apparel – Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing

  • Harry Dannenberg. Top executive in women’s footwear retail and wholesale stores; developed and brought to market both better and popular-priced footwear. Worked with leading shoe designers importing and manufacturing merchandise from around the world.
  • J. Vincenzo (Vince) Gatto. Owned and operated retail apparel stores; manufacturer, consultant and educator; specialties include management, development of business plans for start-ups, brand positioning and repositioning, marketing and promotion. Consulting clients include small men’s apparel retailers. Also experienced in food- and home-industry start-ups. Currently teaching marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
  • Laurine Grere-Osborne. Business consultant to the fashion and publishing industries with expertise in business and strategic planning, financial analysis, marketing and accounting. Specialized in enhancing the customer experience, creating cost-effective value chains and providing practical solutions. Has worked with clients firms in the U. S., Europe and Asia. Holds an MBA from WBS (UK) and a BA in Fashion Design & Marketing from UEL (UK).
  • Elliot Guttenberg. Chief executive of a manufacturer of a nationally-marketed brand of women’s apparel; also managed a large company knitting mill and supervise importation of apparel from Southeast Asia. Experienced in managing industrial real estate.
  • Martin Lehman. Owner, operator of chain of women’s apparel retail stores, executive of major public retail chains; expertise in all phases of retail operations. Marketing and public relations specialist
  • Joe Lewin. Owner, operator of apparel manufacturing business with extensive knowledge of textiles; expertise in wholesaling and marketing and experience in start-up businesses and new product introductions.
  • Milton Matsil. Executive responsible for production in apparel manufacturing business. Managed entire plant operation, including manufacturing, warehousing, inventory control and distribution, building/plant maintenance. Established and managed internal computer control systems.
  • Marvin Rosen. Owner, operator of women’s fine apparel manufacturer selling to major department store chains; extensive experience in sales, production and management; worked with designers in bringing high-fashion styles to market. Also established and managed a custom cabinet manufacturer producing mid-price and high-end residential cabinetry.
  • Marvin Sandberg. CPA; Owner, chief operating officer of apparel manufacturer and importer. Experienced in all phases of operations, including budgeting and projections.
  • Max Wagner. Chief executive of large apparel manufacturing firm with expertise in all aspects of the apparel manufacturing process, from concept to store delivery. Strong experience in business start-ups.
  • Herb Winkler. Manufacturer, wholesaler, importer, retailer of women’s, children’s, men’s apparel Also experienced in real estate management of co-ops and condos.

    • Import/Export

    • David Judson. Import/export executive; extensive experience in textile sales,
    • Ivan Szanto. Chief executive of import and wholesale distribution company (hard goods, hunting/camping equipment) Managing 200+ warehouse and field sales staff; responsible for all aspects, including product development, purchasing, finance and operations. Previously partner in natural fiber products import and wholesale business; before that in milk processing industry. Expertise in business start-ups and their legal aspects, business plans, intellectual property law.
    • Herbert Wagner. Executive in international companies handling all phases of import/export; Responsible for promoting exports, handling foreign direct investments and related immigration matters for New York State governmental agency. Extensive foreign business travel.

    Legal Services

    • Alan J. Hartnick. Attorney, former partner in an important NY City law firm.  Currently Professor of Law at Fordham University; former adjunct professor at NYU School of Law.  Expertise in intelectual property law.  Teaching courses in trademark, copyright, advanced copyright and unfair competition; served as consultant to the Library of Congress as a member of the Copyright Office Advisory Committee and U. S. delegate the World Intelectual Property Organization (WIPO) jointly with UNESCO.  Author of numerous articles for professional periodicals and journals; intelectual property columnist for the New York Law Journal for the past 26 years.
    • Clarence McMasters. Attorney, Certified Financial Planner (CFP); corporation counsel for major insurance and financial services firms. Managed advertising, training, marketing compliance, and employee contracts agreements and contract litigation. At SCORE, coordinates with pro-bono law firms.
    • Roland Plottel. Patent attorney. Represented major international corporations on patent and trademark matters; handled negotiations and litigations in the U.S. and abroad. Also holds graduate degree in electrical engineering, with strong experience in telephones, semiconductors, cables and fiber optics. At SCORE, coordinates with pro-bono law firms.
    • Marvin Ross. Formerly senior partner in a Nassau County law firm, associate director and general counsel to a federal and savings and loan association; extensive real estate experience as owner and operator of real estate ventures, expertise in condominium/cooperative residential and commericial offerings. Also founder, owner and board member of several businesses in the New York area.

    Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

    • Pat Coleine. Founder, owner of medical marketing/communications company serving pharmaceutical and biotech companies; target audience was healthcare professionals. Experience with broad range of business-to-business communications; currently operates a reflexology salon marketing to consumers.
    • Howard Geltzer. Owner, creative director of own public relations firm; Executive director/managing director of major PR firm; faculty of NYU Stern Business School and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Creator of award-winning new-product introductions, crisis-management communications programs and other communications programs for major US and international corporations. Winner of numerous business and humanitarian awards.
    • Jules Klein. Longtime owner, operator of full-service advertising agency serving a wide range of manufacturing and service companies; additional experience and expertise in direct mail advertising and mail order sales.
    • Ruth Nagourney. Marketing and management executive with leading consumer products companies, credit card and insurance companies, banks and consulting firms. Expertise in direct marketing and promotion for a broad spectrum of products and services.
    • Alvin Roselin. Founder, chief executive of marketing communications company specialized in public relations/publicity for print, radio and TV. Major producer of message films, including public service announcements, video news releases, infomercials, sales films, etc. Expertise in all areas of marketing.
    • Charles Sobel. Owner, director of independent market research firm; executive, division head in leading research organizations. Extensive experience in consumer and business-to-business marketing and advertising research, analysis and consulting. Clients included major worldwide corporations, retailers, publishers, airlines and advertising agencies. Expertise in business plans and marketing plans development.

    Media, Entertainment

    • Al Korn. CEO of major company distributing entertainment products worldwide; expertise in all aspects of movie and TV industry; producer of Emmy- and other award-winning programs. Also highly knowledgeable about radio, cable, theatre.
    • Abe Silverstein. Developer/owner/operator of a major rock music recording studio. Also developer of other businesses ranging from a laundromat to a major car rental company. Specialist in start-up businesses.

    Not-for-profit Businesses

    • Barbara Grumet. Executive director, board president and board member in not-for-profit organizations; academic administrator of community college. Experience in health and human services; Expertise in business plans, start-ups, education and training. (Available for online counseling only.)
    • Judy Katz. Senior executive and consultant on organization and operation of not-for-profit companies; specialist in financial services, including insurance, retail, education and not-for-profit. Expertise includes business planning, marketing strategy, competitive positioning and organizational development.
    • Marvin Lieberman. Attorney, Senior Executive with non-profit professionsl medical-education organization. Expertise in health insurance, healthcare policy and management issues.

    Other Products - Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing

    • Jim Alles. Chief Executive ot international chemical company subsidiaries with experience in manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, plastic films and polymers.  Specialized in strategic and business planning, finance, human resources and manufacturing.  He has also worked with nonprofits.
    • Diane Drey. CEO of a bottled-water manufacturing and distributing company serving the New York Metro area, with broad business management experience and expertise in financial control, personnel and union relations, and innovative compensation systems. Holds an MBA in finance and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Owner and President Management Program.
    • Howard Kaplan. Executive director of a national retail trade association and of a buying group of small independent stores; general merchandise buyer for various retailers. Background in merchandising, importing, catalog production and trade association administration.
    • Herb Kazdin. Owner, operator of retail pharmaceuticals chain; expertise in retail/wholesale operations, store set-up and management, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Experienced in health- and hospital-related services.
    • Stephen Kessler. Chief financial officer, division general manager for major private and public companies in consumer packaged goods, publishing, internet, including high-growth start-up companies. Expertise in business plans development and strategic planning. Strong financial and information technology skills.
    • Marvin Posner. Top executive in toys manufacturing/distribution company; expertise in consumer product marketing and sales, packaging and inventory control.
    • Seth Rogovin. Owner, operator of retail and wholesale outlets specializing in paint, wallpaper, window treatments and other decorating products. Also manufacturer of nationally distributed hand-printed wall coverings.
    • Ron Savitz. Director of giftware import company with expertise in importing, merchandising, sales/sales management, distribution and warehousing, customer service and trade shows. Prior experience in dairy products sales and distribution.
    • Jerome Sudnow. Owner, operator of a stationery products manufacturing firm. Extensive management experience includes product development, sales and distribution, import/export, finance, sales rep development, packaging, warehousing, etc.

    Real Estate, Construction

    • Vincent Grasso. Owner/manager of residential and commercial properties in Brooklyn.  Also experienced as a co-owner of a metal casting manufacturing business and has also worked as a licensed stock broker.  Holds an MBA in accounting and a bachelor's degree with majors in marketing and finance from Pace University
    • Bill November. Real estate and construction executive, licensed real estate broker in New York and Connecticut; experience in developing new properties; extensive experience in constructing apartment houses, office buildings and factories.

    Restaurants, Food Service

    • Elliot Merberg. President/CEO of large food service distribution business serving restaurants and institutions; senior VP of large company providing financial and marketing services to restaurants nationwide. Assistant professor, Cornell U. School of Hotel Administration.
    • Munir Saltoun. Restaurant chain owner/operator; CPA with a major accounting firm. Experience in business financing and financial modeling, debt financing, including equipment leasing.

    Technical Services, Engineering

    • Michael Snyder. Senior executive in electronics industry engineering and manufacturing company, with career expertise in electronics. Experienced in operations marketing, engineering and manufacturing. Strong background in business plans, cost reductions, staffing, restructuring, product and service development and product introductions.
    • Ken Vought. Professional engineer, expertise in marketing and delivering capital equipment and design-build services for major power, transportation and telecommunications projects , U.S. and worldwide.