Wednesday, 1 January 2025 08:36
Sir John Lorimer hopes to continue promoting good causes
Helping to continue highlighting Manx charities is a key priority for the Lieutenant Governor this year.
Sir John Lorimer is the King’s representative on the Isle of Man.
He and his wife, Lady Lorimer, are also patrons of a number of charities.
Sir John says this is among his most important work:
William J. Silberman (Bill) is the Secretary for the Corporation, Hope Beyond Frontiers. His responsibilities include recording and keeping the “Book of Minutes” for all meetings as well as recording all actions and directives of the Board of Directors. He also provides advice and counsel on Board responsibilities. In addition, he serves as a focal point for investor/donation communications. He maintains all key corporate documents and records.
Bill is both an Entrepreneur as well as a Specialist in Business Management. He has begun companies in a number of industries including: Trade Show and Convention Production Companies and General Construction Companies. He has also held a number of Management positions in different companies including:Golden Enterprises – West Coast Director of Operations, Los Angeles CA, Columbia School of Broadcasting as the General Manager, Hollywood CA and as a Manager for the Metro Classic Builders in Pittsburgh, PA.
Bill is also a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is a member of the St. Raymond Catholic Church in San Ramon CA., and presently serves as the Chairman of the Pastoral Council, a Lector, a Volunteer, and is an Emissary for the Augustine Institute.
Bill has two daughters and he lives with his wife in San Ramon, California.
Antonius Widiarto is an IT Professional and has served in the non-profit and the Education sector for many years. He is also an Entrepreneur in the Financial Industry.
He has served on numerous corporate and non-profit boards, including assisting Board of Technology at Silicon Valley Education Foundation, as well as a Senior Marketing Director of the World Financial Group.
He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the San Jose State University.
Antonius lives in Pleasanton with his wife and two beautiful children.
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Dr. Yousaf earned his Masters of Science – Health Informatics (MS-HI), 2012 with Gold Medal from the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, Masters in Project Management (MPM), 2011 Gold Medal from the SZABIST Institute of Science and Technology, Pakistan and MBBS Degree (equivalent to MD), 1983 from the University of Peshawar-Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan
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