Daniel Webster College appoints DiConza to CFO position

April 21, 2004 - Daniel Webster College  announced the appointment of Thomas N. DiConza, of Fitchburg, MA as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

DiConza, 44, come to the college after serving 12 years as the director of finance and operations at the Worcester (MA) Natural History Society, or the EcoTarium as it is commonly known.  DiConza, a certified public accountant, has extensive experience in strategizing and managing organizations of various types and sizes.  Among his many achievements during a 23-year CPA career, DiConza oversaw a $19 million capital campaign for a major infrastructure overhaul at the EcoTarium.

"My focus is to mange our financial resources and campus infrastructure in a manner that will ensure the tools necessary for our staff, and a great environment for our students who are, of course, our number one constituency," DiConza stated.

"It is important to be vested into what your organization is committed to.  Having children of my own, including one attending college, I believe strongly in the mission of Daniel Webster College and the important roll of higher education in general," he added.

Hannah McCarthy, president of Daniel Webster College, said DiConza's "experience at an educationally-focused institution like the EcoTarium makes him the ideal choice for CFO.  He knows how to merge business savvy with higher education values."

DiConza, a graduate of Bentley College, is a native of Fitchburg, MA and lives there with his wife Ellen and their daughters Kelly, Emily and Mary.