Albright College defensive tackle Russell Benditt ’02 was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year. The award is voted on by the coaches in the MAC.

Benditt was presented his award by the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club in January at the annual Melberger Award Banquet at the Woodlands Inn. Benditt enjoyed a fine season this year. He started in all 11 games for the Lions, making 47 tackles including 33 solo. He ended up in a lot of offensive backfields, as he made 29 tackles for losses totaling 116 yards.

Making six sacks for 42 yards, he was a part of a defense that led Albright to the ECAC Southwest Championship as they defeated Wesley 49-35.

Benditt also had four pass breakups and one fumble recovery on the season. He was also named to the Hewlett Packard NCAA Division III All-American Squad.

Technology has become critical in the daily lives of people around the world. Four entrepreneurs with technology-based companies shared their success stories with Albright students during Entrepreneurship Day in October.

Ed Heere ’70, president/CEO of AMSYS Computer, a Connecticut-based IT support and services company, gave the keynote address. Heere discussed how he grew and developed his company. He was also one of the pioneers of the IBM-PC compatible industry, having designed, sourced and imported one of the first IBM compatible computer systems in 1982/83.

A panel discussion featuring Reading-area entrepreneurs followed.

Mark Ferraro is founder and director of marketing & sales at P-Wave, a Reading-based audio video web development company.
Brenda Moretti ’84 is treasurer and managing partner of Comp Tech Group, a Reading-based supplier of computer hardware and software services and products.

Joe Rado is president/CEO of World Electronics, a Reading-based, high-tech electronics contract manufacturer and leading international supplier of electronic assemblies, diagnostic tools and repair services to the elevator industry.