Dr. Samuel C. Certo

Faculty Advisor of CrossLites Team Since 2000
Dr. Certo served on the faculties at Ohio University, the University of Hawaii, and Indiana State University. He has published several widely accepted textbooks, including Principles of Modern Management, Business and Strategic Management: Concepts and Applications, Supervision: Quality and Diversity Through Leadership, and Human Relations: Concepts and Skills. Professor Certo has served as associate editor of Simulation and Games and as a member of the Review Board of the Academy of Management Review. He is a consulting editor for Prentice Hall Publishing Company and is a management consultant to major corporations.

Jeanmarie Loria

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2006
Jeanmarie Loria graduated from Rollins College with a degree in Computer Science and is in her second year of her MBA with a concentration in Finance and International Business. Since the beginning of the MBA program, she has remained a Career Management Center Grad Assistant and CrossLites intern. Additionally, she has held a Finance internship at Fairwinds, the Credit Union, a marketing/operations internship at Schenck, the beer distributor, and became both a board member and intern at Quest, the nonprofit. She is currently in the process of starting up two business ventures. She enjoys serving her community in a variety of roles.
Why Jeanmarie Joined CrossLites:
I was drawn to CrossLites for its message and because I felt that I would be instrumental in spreading its inspirational information in the context of today’s society. I wished to have the opportunity to conceptualize and implement ideas, events, and projects that would help others become inspired to appreciate the individuals around them.

Brian Wonderly

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2006
Brian Wonderly graduated from Rollins College with a degree in Economics and is in his second year of his MBA education at the Crummer Graduate School of Business with a concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship. Brian currently works as a Corporate Partnerships Intern for the Orlando Sharks, a new franchise in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He enjoys playing soccer and watching sports in his spare time.
Why Brian Joined CrossLites:
I saw CrossLites as an opportunity for me to have an influential role in an organization that spreads the core values of encouragement and hope, which I find essential to a healthy society. With hopes to one day start a non-profit organization I saw CrossLites as a wonderful learning experience that was also an outlet to serve the community. I continue to enjoy seeing our mission implemented and the inspiration it has given to communities around the world.

Brandon Burns

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2007
Brandon Burns joined CrossLites in 2007 during his first semester at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. He graduated from Rollins College with a degree in International Business. Outside CrossLites Brandon works for Alexander Read Investment Management and in his free time enjoys playing sports.
Why Brandon Joined CrossLites:
The core values of CrossLites promote kindness, leadership and determination by inspiring the world to become a better place. I believe these values are central to my character. I wish to help people understand the importance of encouraging others to better society and the global community.

Juan Giraldo

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2007
Juan Giraldo is originally from Colombia and came into this country at the age of 1 and grew up in Central Florida. Growing up in Central Florida has made him a huge Orlando Magic fan. He graduated from Lyman High school in 2004 and currently attends Rollins College Crummer Graduate School where he is pursuing a MBA degree in finance. His undergraduate degree was in Economics at Rollins College.
Why Juan Joined CrossLites:
I wanted to join CrossLites because of the message that this organization spreads throughout the community. To be able to bring encouragement, hope and cheer into the lives of those that need it the most is very gratifying and rewarding, especially in a world that is if full of despair and poverty.