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Montgomery County, PA May 19, 2009 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Thomas James "Tom" DiBello

Candidate for
School Director; Spring-Ford Area School District; Region 3

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Professional: Strategic and Tactical Senior Manager, with 20+ years experience in IT. Worked in challenging, fast paced environments where projects directly impacted the bottom line. Recently I was the Director of Global Application Development in the supply chain and logistics business managing 50+ resources globally. Earlier in career, I had responsibility as a Project Leader/Project Manager and eventually an Enterprise Strategic Architect designing and implementing Tax Software solutions.

  • Strong background supporting large corporations in implementing industry-wide IT solutions while integrating emerging technologies.
  • Proficient at creating Project Management deliverables such as statements-of-work, schedules, and budgets as well as risk/mitigation, status, and issue tracking/resolution reports.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of the Government regulated industry structures, procedures, practices and policies.
  • Managed profitable relationships with major partners such as SAP, J. D. Edwards, Oracle, and Microsoft Business Solutions
  • Overall financial accountability for the IT department including developing and managing an annual IT budget of $7+ million.
  • Presented technical papers at international and domestic conferences; panelist for several professional seminars.
  • Collaborated with several state officials on the National Streamline Sales Tax Solution Program.
  • Successfully worked with delegates from around the world via the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and present at a conference in Paris and Washington DC.
  • Guest speaker at conferences hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures, Federation of Tax Administrators and the National Governor's Association.

Community:
  • President of Limerick Township's Economic Development Committee + since 2005
  • Worked with Pa CareerLink to plan a job fair for the Philadelphian Outlet Center with the goal of filling 400+ new jobs.
  • Participated in improving Limerick's land development process for better understanding by businesses and developers. Received the Economic Development Award from the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce, 2007
  • Elected Limerick Township Auditor
  • Elected member of the Limerick Township Republican Committee + since 2002
  • Elected to the 2004 Republican National Convention Delegation + 6th Congressional District
  • Elected to Limerick Township BOS 2002 + Chairman for 2 years
  • Held only high level security briefing at Exelon's Nuclear Power Plant in 2002 with Sen. Arlen Spector. This was necessary to ensure the public's safety after 9/11
  • Completed the Township budget and audit process, 2003-2004 and annually added to the financial reserves
  • Helped secure roughly 20 acres of open space along the river.
  • Helped Linfield Firehouse with their Haunted Hayride for the past 3 years
  • SFYFB League Director started 2008 + Program for 300 boys and girls
    o Raised $30,000 through grants and donations utilizing relationships from surrounding communities and state level officials.
  • SFYAL Basketball League Commissioner and coach + since 2003. Help run a program for 1500 boys and girls
  • SFYAL baseball coach from 2002 + 2007
  • Member Spring Ford Chamber of Commerce for many years
  • Helped organized and run St Clare's annual church picnic raising several thousand dollars for the church while providing a fun family outing.

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