Dr. Samuel C. Certo

Faculty Advisor of CrossLites Team Since 2000
Dr. Certo served on the faculties at Ohio University, the University of Hawaii, and Indiana State University. He has published several widely accepted textbooks, including Principles of Modern Management, Business and Strategic Management: Concepts and Applications, Supervision: Quality and Diversity Through Leadership, and Human Relations: Concepts and Skills. Professor Certo has served as associate editor of Simulation and Games and as a member of the Review Board of the Academy of Management Review. He is a consulting editor for Prentice Hall Publishing Company and is a management consultant to major corporations.

Thomas Biddinger

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2009
Thomas Biddinger was born and raised in Palm Harbor, Florida and attended Berkeley Preparatory High School. He is a 3-2 Accelerated Management Program student with a major in International Business and is currently in his first year at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. During his spare time Thomas plays for the Rollins Men’s Varsity Soccer Team and takes an active role within his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega.
Why Thomas Joined CrossLites:
I joined CrossLites because of my desire to be actively involved in the community in a meaningful way. By putting myself in a leadership position with the CrossLites organization, I know that I will be able to make a difference in the lives of many people who are less fortunate and spread the word about the importance of bettering society and giving back to one’s community.

Brandon Burns

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2007
Brandon Burns joined CrossLites in 2007 during his first semester at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. He graduated from Rollins College with a degree in International Business. Outside CrossLites Brandon works for Alexander Read Investment Management and in his free time enjoys playing sports.
Why Brandon Joined CrossLites:
The core values of CrossLites promote kindness, leadership and determination by inspiring the world to become a better place. I believe these values are central to my character. I wish to help people understand the importance of encouraging others to better society and the global community.

Juan Giraldo

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2007
Juan Giraldo is originally from Colombia and came into this country at the age of 1 and grew up in Central Florida. Growing up in Central Florida has made him a huge Orlando Magic fan. He graduated from Lyman High school in 2004 and currently attends Rollins College Crummer Graduate School where he is pursuing a MBA degree in finance. His undergraduate degree was in Economics at Rollins College.
Why Juan Joined CrossLites:
I wanted to join CrossLites because of the message that this organization spreads throughout the community. To be able to bring encouragement, hope and cheer into the lives of those that need it the most is very gratifying and rewarding, especially in a world that is if full of despair and poverty.

Chris Curran

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2008
Chris Curran came from Gilford, New Hampshire to Orlando, Florida where he graduated from Rollins College with a degree in International Business in the spring of 2008. He is currently attending the Crummer Graduate school of Business where he was introduced to CrossLites. Aside from studying and CrossLites Chris enjoys the outdoors and sports.
Why Chris Joined CrossLites:
Coming from a very religious family I knew my values and morals would align with those of the CrossLites organization. Having never worked for a nonprofit organization I saw CrossLites as the perfect opportunity to gain some business experience and help others by spreading the word of God.

Matthew Hurt

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2008
Matthew Hurt was born and raised in Winter Park, Florida and attended Lake Highland Preparatory High School. He graduated from Rollins College in 2004 with an honors degree in Economics and is now in his first year at the Crummer MBA Graduate School of Business. During his spare time he enjoys playing basketball and watching Los Angeles Lakers games.
Why Mathew Joined CrossLites:
Having already worked with Children's Miracle Network, I wanted to be part of another similar organization that also has a positive impact on the community. I joined CrossLites because I feel it is necessary to help individuals who are less fortunate because I believe they should be given opportunities that will allow them to prosper in the future.

Whitney Wallingford

CrossLites Team Since Fall 2009
Whitney Wallingford is from Merritt Island, Florida where she attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. She was accepted into the 3-2 Accelerated Management Program at Rollins College where she majored in Critical Media and Cultural Studies and is currently enjoying her first year at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, and reading.

Why Whitney Joined Crosslites:

Considering how blessed I have been throughout my life, I felt that joining CrossLites would provide a wonderful opportunity for me to give back to my community. I am so thankful to find an organization that aligns with my values and that has provided me the chance to help others by spreading this wonderful message.