Who We Are

Bonnie Sussman-Versace grew up in her parent's retail clothing business, learning about customer relations and the value of good customer service, at a very early age. A business leader and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience, she was the Founder and Operating Principal of a $4M Commercial Interior Design and Furnishings firm; the Founder and Chairperson of the Small Business Roundtable; and created the first partnering alliance in the commercial interior design field between firms located in South Africa and the United States. As a Founder and Operating Principal, Bonnie built an organization that enjoyed an 83% average rate of repeat and referral business for 20 consecutive years. Bonnie honed her project management and organizational skills by overseeing multi-million dollar turnkey design and furnishings projects from site selection through construction and Client relocation. She has earned many of the region's most prestigious honors, including the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Small Business Leader" and "Small Business of the Year" Awards, and the PA Department of Economic Development "PA Best 50 Women in Business" award. Bonnie has been active in many community service organizations in a variety of capacities since 1985.

Joni S. Naugle has more than 25 years in the banking industry with leadership roles in strategic planning, marketing, operations, project planning, project management, merger integration, and corporate culture development. As Chief Operating Officer at the $1.1 billion Patriot Bank, Joni had years of experience interpreting technical regulations and creating implementation plans that met both regulatory and business requirements. Her organizational skills and high-energy allow her to help clients quickly break down projects into clearly articulated action steps that are manageable and measurable. Her collaborative approach incorporates the emotional elements of business that are critical and often overlooked in an organization's pursuit for success. Her facilitation experience has helped both professional and community organizations channel group dynamics to achieve optimum results. Joni is a graduate of Albright College, the American Bankers Association Graduate School of Banking and the Center for Advanced Emotional Intelligence. She received the Athena Award presented by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and was named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Joni and her husband David chaired the 2004 United Way Annual Campaign, exceeding the $8.15 million goal.