John J. Swanick of SMART Elected to the Board of Trustees for Saint Joseph’s University

PHILADELPHIA, PA June 2006 – John J. Swanick, Philadelphia Office Managing Partner for SMART, was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for Saint Joseph’s University. John’s term will last for four years, effective September 2006 through May 2010, and is renewable. The Board meets four times throughout the academic year and is responsible for promoting and improving the University’s primary mission. Saint Joseph’s University has a history of academic excellence rooted in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition of service with and for others.

John, an alumnus of Saint Joseph’s, was recently promoted to SMART’s Office Managing Partner for the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. With over 22 years of experience, John is now responsible for managing large client relationships and acting as a spokesperson for SMART in the greater business community. John’s countless achievements and consistent involvement in the Saint Joseph’s community has merited his appointment to the Board of Trustees.

Swanick said, “I look forward to playing an integral role in continuing the mission of Saint Joseph’s and maintaining and improving their profound reputation as one of the most valuable academic institutions in the Philadelphia area.”

About SMART

SMART (smartgrp.com) is a leading business advisory and consulting company serving clients throughout the US and globally. SMART offers innovative solutions to public and private companies in the areas of business consulting and advisory, accounting, technology, business process, compensation and benefits, tax and financial planning.

SMART Business Advisory and Consulting, LLC and SMART and Associates, LLP have an alternative practice structure. The two companies are separate and independent legal entities that work together to meet clients’ business needs. SMART Business Advisory and Consulting, LLC is not a licensed CPA.

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