As the founder and President of READS, Brian is dedicated to community economic development and promoting school choice. Brian has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Social Work from Molloy College, a Certificate in Community Economic Development from Pratt Institute and a Masters of Business Administration from St. Peter’s College. Brian has 20 years in real estate development and financing, having worked for NJ Community Capital where he was instrumental in expanding the organization’s financial activities, including committing the organization’s first Charter School loan and first Social Enterprise equity investment and expanding the organization’s financial capital basis. Additionally Brian has developed more than 1,500 of affordable housing in the tri-state area. Brian serves on the Boards of New Jersey Community Capital, Learning Community Charter School, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Advisory Board and the New Jersey Charter Schools Association. Brian’s work has been recognized by NJBiz’ with the 40 Under 40 for outstanding business leadership and the Fathers for Our Children Award by Marion P. Thomas Charter School.

Joining READS in 2009, Jeff brings years of experience in the community development sector and a commitment to wealth creation and community revitalization for New Jersey’s low income communities. Prior to joining READS, Jeff worked at NJ Community Development Corp. in Paterson and NJ Community Capital in Trenton. Jeff earned a Bachelor's degree in social work from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he graduated magna cum laude in 2003. He also holds a master's in public policy from Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He is currently a Fellow of Leadership New Jersey and serves on the Board of Reformed Church of High Park’s Affordable Housing Corporation.

Pankaj has been with READS since October 2009. His focus is on alternate and solar energy use for schools, new charter school market development and general charter school research. He is pursuing his Masters degree in City and Regional Planning at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. He currently lives in Philadelphia.

Evan is general counsel to READS on an outsourced basis by and through E Glanz Associates. E Glanz Associates provides consulting and legal services for real estate development and construction companies. Prior to founding E Glanz Associates, Evan was general counsel for J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc., a regional development and construction company active in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Prior to going in house, Evan worked for two large law firms Gibbons, PC, (formerly Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vechione) in Newark, New Jersey and Brach, Eichler in Roseland, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Diplomatic History from the University of Pennsylvania and Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law at Camden.

Michelle joined READS in November 2009 as a consultant in the Finance Department. She brings over 10 years experience in the insurance and financial services industry where her main focus has been on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing expenses. Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Montclair State University and an Elementary Education Teaching Certificate from Kean University.