Bill Gerichter
Partner (In Memoriam)
Bill had extensive experience designing, structuring and implementing improvements in school districts’ food and facilities programs. Prior to founding Edvocate, Bill spent 20 years with Marriott School Services and Sodexo, where, as Senior Vice President, he helped school districts improve their food service, custodial, maintenance and grounds programs. Over the course of his career, he worked with more than 400 school districts nationwide, ranging from large districts serving over 100,000 students to smaller districts of approximately 1,000 students, across urban, suburban and rural communities. His deep experience with management companies enabled him to structure favorable contract and program terms for school districts. Though deeply missed, Bill’s legacy lives on through the relationships he built, the trust he earned, and the values he instilled in this company. We remain committed to carrying forward his vision and honoring his dedication by continuing to serve our clients with the same diligence and principles upon which Edvocate was built.
M. Romolo Petrizzo, CPA, PSA, QPA
Partner
M. Romolo has over 30 years of experience in the business of education. As a former Auditor and retired School Business Administrator, M. Romolo has extensive experience in the compliance and operational aspects of the food service, custodial, maintenance and grounds programs along with the many other responsibilities of the Business Administrator within the school district. These experiences allow M. Romolo to provide school districts with a unique lens and knowledge of all aspects and factors that impact decision making and efficiencies within the school district organization.
Ginny Gerichter
Senior Consultant
Ginny has over 30 years of business experience including 4 years working in the facility management industry. Her K-12 and Higher Education facilities experience began working as a Northeast Regional Administrator responsible for human resources, training and development and the startup of custodial, maintenance & grounds contracts for GCA Services Group. Expanding out to facilities management, Ginny managed the following school districts; Wanaque School District (GCA) and Glen Rock School District (Aramark). With Edvocate, Ginny monitors the custodial and/or facility programs throughout New Jersey and with her knowledge of the inner workings of management companies, operations, client relations and employee motivation make her a great asset to Edvocate.
Sean Walsh
Senior Consultant
Sean brings to our team over 30 years management experience in the food service and restaurant industries. After spending 15 years managing high volume restaurants, Sean has spent the last 17 years in the K-12 sector as a director, resident district manager and district manager with Chartwells. Understanding all aspects of the K-12 business, Sean’s strength is both student and client satisfaction. He most recently managed the food service programs in Woodbridge and Edison, two large school districts in New Jersey. With Edvocate, Sean will be monitoring the food service programs of school districts throughout New Jersey.