Dennis O'Brien

Director/Board Member at

Staffing Now, Inc.

68 year

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Dennis Michael "Denny" O'Brien is a Republican member of the Philadelphia City Council. He represented the 169th Legislative District and was the 137th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He also served as the majority chairman of the House Committee on Children & Youth. He won one of the top 7 spots to earn an at-large seat on the City Council in the November 8, 2011 general election.

Born in Philadelphia in 1952, he is a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School and La Salle University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is married to the former Bernadette M. Benson and they have three sons, Dennis Jr., Brendan and Joseph.

Political career
O'Brien was first elected in 1976 and served two terms before giving up his house seat in 1980 to run the congressional seat of Charles Dougherty O'Brien lost by 480 votes in the Republican primary and, in 1982, ran for his old seat in the Pennsylvania House. O'Brien was re-elected in every succeeding election he contested.

Prior to his elevation to the Speakership, he served as chairman of the House Committees on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Health and Human Services, Consumer Affairs, Judiciary. Upon leaving the Speaker's office, he served as chairman of the Committee on Children and Youth.

Autism
Inspired by his late nephew Christopher's diagnosis, O'Brien has been an advocate for autism issues and founded the Pennsylvania Legislative Autism Caucus. In addition, he worked with Governor Ed Rendell to organize a Bureau of Autism Services within the state's Office of Developmental Programs. In 2008, one of his bills, requiring insurance companies to cover autism treatment, was passed and signed into law.

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Dennis O'Brien active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Staffing Now, Inc. Staffing Now, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides staffing services for office clerical, accounting, legal and technology professionals	Director/Board Member	30/04/2010
Snacks Parent Corp. Snacks Parent Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Supplies and distributes dried fruits and trail mixes	Director/Board Member	-
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes cold remedy & allergy products	Director/Board Member	-
Gryphon Investors, LLC Gryphon Investors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gryphon Investors invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 80 million. The firm focuses on business services, consumer products & services, healthcare, industrial growth, information technology and software sectors. It provides financing for traditional buyouts, buy & build and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 50 - 500 million. It takes control or shared control positions.	Private Equity Investor	01/04/2008

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Companies	Position	End
SENOMYX INC.	Director/Board Member	01/04/2009
Penta Water Company, LLC Penta Water Company, LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces mineral water	Chief Executive Officer	01/04/2008
Conagra Foods Retail Products Co.	President	01/05/2006
CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.	President	01/01/2006
Conagra Grocery Foods Group	President	01/04/2004

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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Produces mineral fiber and fiberglass ceiling systems, walls & interior and exterior architectural products	Producer Manufacturing
The Campbell's Co. The Campbell's Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes food and beverage products	Consumer Non-Durables
Conagra Brands, Inc. Conagra Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a food company that engages in food making business	Consumer Non-Durables
Procter & Gamble Co. Procter & Gamble Co. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells fabric & home care products, diapers, baby wipes, tissues, toilet paper, hair, skin and personal care, toothbrushes, vitamins, supplements & razors	Consumer Non-Durables
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes cold remedy & allergy products	Health Technology
Nestlé SA Nestlé SA Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces, supplies and markets chocolates, frozen food, ice creams, dairy products and pet food	Consumer Non-Durables
Senomyx, Inc. Senomyx, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Discovers and develops novel flavors and taste modulators for the packaged food and beverage industry	Consumer Non-Durables
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a private brands snacking and beverage manufacturer	Consumer Non-Durables
Snacks Parent Corp. Snacks Parent Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Supplies and distributes dried fruits and trail mixes	Consumer Non-Durables
Gryphon Investors, LLC Gryphon Investors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gryphon Investors invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 80 million. The firm focuses on business services, consumer products & services, healthcare, industrial growth, information technology and software sectors. It provides financing for traditional buyouts, buy & build and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 50 - 500 million. It takes control or shared control positions.	Finance
University of Connecticut University of Connecticut Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Staffing Now, Inc. Staffing Now, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides staffing services for office clerical, accounting, legal and technology professionals	Commercial Services
Penta Water Company, LLC Penta Water Company, LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces mineral water	Consumer Non-Durables
Conagra Foods Retail Products Co.
Conagra Grocery Foods Group
Conagra Store Brands, Inc.