Analytics & Data Visualization Competition Judges
Art Vallely
President, Penske Truck Leasing
Art Vallely became President of Penske Truck Leasing in 2019 after serving as Senior Vice President since 2006. During his tenure, he assumed expanded responsibilities across vehicle supply, remarketing, and non-vehicle procurement. Art joined Penske in 1992 as an Area Rental Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region and progressed through multiple district and general management roles. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the College of St. Joseph in Rutland, Vermont.
Robert Almond Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, NEST
Robert “Rob” Almond Jr. is the CEO of NEST, a pioneer of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) in North America since 1994. Under his leadership, NEST has developed industry-leading software solutions that deliver advanced business and financial analytics for clients and service providers. Rob has played a key role in expanding NEST’s enterprise-wide IFM offerings to drive operational efficiency and cost savings. He attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned his MBA from Saint Joseph’s University.
Rina Desai
Principal/Owner, Eigen X
Rina Desai specializes in enterprise clients and large-scale technology deployments, with extensive experience in SAP functional support, process improvement, consulting, and deployment leadership. Prior to joining Eigen X, she held roles at AmeriGas, Tata Consulting Services, and SMART Business Consulting. Rina has worked across multiple industries, including utilities, telecommunications, higher education, non-profit, and pharmaceuticals. She holds an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Saint Joseph’s University.
Amanda Bailey
Manager, Market Research & Insights, Cencora
Amanda Bailey is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University with dual majors in Finance and Business Intelligence & Analytics. She developed a strong interest in data analytics and visualization through mentoring, co-op, and work-study experiences during her undergraduate studies. Following graduation, Amanda joined AmerisourceBergen, where she supports the Consumer Products team by delivering reporting and analytical insights that help drive data-informed decision-making.
Jeannie Terry
Senior Manager, Business Intelligence & Reporting, TD
Jeannie Terry is a solutions-oriented analytics professional with over 18 years of experience designing, developing, and managing business intelligence solutions across diverse industries. She has demonstrated expertise in requirements gathering, data mining, automated BI development, and translating business needs into effective reporting and data warehouse solutions. Jeannie’s work has consistently focused on improving productivity, decision-making, and organizational efficiency.
Neil Desnoyers
Adjunct Professor, Decision and System Sciences
Neil Desnoyers is an Adjunct Professor in the Decision and System Sciences Department at the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University, where he teaches undergraduate MIS courses. Since 2017, he has also served as an elected member of the Upper Darby School District Board. Neil holds an MS in Decision Sciences and an MBA from Drexel University, along with an undergraduate degree in Architecture.
Sumit Rathore
Manager of Data Analytics & Visualization, Eigen X
Sumit is a data and analytics leader passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. As a manager in the analytics and visualization space, he specializes in driving client impact, building high-performing teams, and strengthening collaboration. Beyond his day-to-day work, Sumit is deeply interested in mentoring aspiring data professionals, creating educational content, and contributing to industry events that promote learning and knowledge sharing.