Bernie brings to the table an extensive background in business, but also a background and understanding of the educational system and has himself been a substitute teacher. Bernie was raised in a family of educators (mother: teacher, sisters: teachers and counselors, father: superintendent). While working with his father in the operations of Professional Contract Management, Inc., the two realized the need to open additional offices to better serve school corporations. In July, 2006, they opened PCMI West. As Director of PCMI West, Bernie led the company in growth and presence throughout the state of Michigan while maintaining outstanding service levels for client schools. Once he became President of PCMI, he began to expand his leadership in other states providing cost saving programs to school districts. Bernie was recognized by the Greater Lansing Business Monthly publication, as the 2009 “Entrepreneur of the Year” for his many services to public schools. Today, Bernie is an Executive Vice President, for ESS.
