Andy Flanagan is co-founder and chief executive officer of eSchoolMall. He founded the company in November 1998, with partner Daniel Corazzi, to help public entities streamline their procurement process - enabling them to save time and money, and reduce paperwork - by connecting current enterprise systems electronically to suppliers with a complete suite of web-based public sector specific business process automation solutions. Mr. Flanagan's experience with the public sector market extends throughout his career. He has substantial experience, within the United States and internationally, as an advisor, consultant and architect of large-scale e-business transformation projects. These projects relate to wholesale reform and reengineering of existing policies, legislation, business process inclusive of enterprise management systems and infrastructure. As a result, he is a frequent speaker, contributing author and industry panelist. In his role as CEO, Mr. Flanagan is responsible for the strategic direction of the company with direct management of business development, technology, marketing and finance. Most of his time is spent with customers, enabling a real time view of our industry's priorities, ensuring the continued success of our company. By deploying the company's solutions solely via the Internet, Mr. Flanagan and Mr. Corazzi's vision of creating a new business model that reduces costs for both buyers and sellers while improving governance and oversight, has come true. Mr. Flanagan has strong governance experience gained as a school board member, board member of several non-profit organizations, including the Education Division of the Software Industry Information Association, and committee member/chair of several public campaign initiatives. Mr. Flanagan graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Nevada. |