AUK Talks - "Thoughts on Leadership"
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AUK Talks - "Thoughts on Leadership"
AUK TALKS WINTER 2014: “Thoughts on Leadership”
"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled,
they will say: we did it ourselves" —Lao Tzu Thursday January 16th, 2014
The Patio 8:00 a.m.: Registration, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.: Remarks 9:10 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: Networking Attendance Fee: $20
Young Alumni Attendance Fee: $15 (Graduation Years 1998 -2013) Scroll down for the registration link. Featured Speakers:
Terri Kelly
President & CEO W.L. Gore & Associates Current Archmere Parent Paul Pomeroy
Former Teacher, Coach, Admissions Director and Principal Archmere Academy About our Speakers: Terri Kelly is President and CEO of W.L. Gore & Associates, a multi-billion dollar enterprise that employs more than 10,000 associates in 45 plants around the world. Gore specializes in fluoropolymer-based materials that are utilized in a wide array of high-value products, including GORE-TEX® fabric, medical devices, filtration and venting products and many other advanced technology solutions. Gore is as well known for its unique management philosophy and culture, as for its multitude of unique products.
Kelly’s leadership abilities have driven her success in a company known for its non-hierarchical “lattice” structure. At Gore, associates become leaders based on their ability to gain the respect of their peers and to attract followers. Terri earned the title of president and CEO in 2005 — one of the few titles within the enterprise — following a peer-driven selection process.
In addition to her role at Gore, Kelly is on the Board of Directors for the Nemours Foundation — one of the nation’s leading children’s health care systems. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the University of Delaware. Kelly is a member of the Management Executives’ Society, G100, and the International Women’s Forum. She resides in Delaware with her husband and four children.
Paul Pomeroy is a former teacher, coach, Admissions Director and Principal of Archmere Academy. In addition to his longtime roles at Archmere, Paul has served as an Advanced Placement consultant for the College Board for 31 years and as a former Physics teacher and Principal of Holy Ghost Preparatory School. Paul’s working experience has been committed to education for the past 45 years; his vision and passion for education have been instrumental in the success of Archmere and Holy Ghost Prep. Past awards include the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, the Tandy Technology Scholar, and the Advanced Placement Recognition Award.
In addition to his high school teaching and administering, Paul has taught at the University of Delaware, West Chester University, Neumann College and Delaware Technical and Community College. Paul’s two children, Paul III '88 and Melissa '90, are graduates of Archmere. He resides in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife Patricia, a former Science Teacher and Chair of the Department at Archmere.
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grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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