DRC Executive and Leadership Team

Susan Engeleiter, the Chief Executive Officer & President at DRC, directs the overarching strategy and operational execution for the organization. Engeleiter guides DRC's mission to deliver high-quality assessments for pre-K, K-12, and adult education markets, ensuring alignment with customer needs across government agencies, public, private, and charter schools, and other educational bodies. This leadership role involves fostering innovation in assessment design and delivery, expanding market reach both domestically and internationally, and cultivating strategic partnerships. Engeleiter's focus remains on driving growth and maintaining DRC's position as a trusted provider of educational measurement solutions. By championing a culture of excellence, Susan Engeleiter ensures the company consistently meets the evolving demands of the education sector and upholds its commitment to improving learning outcomes through reliable and valid assessments.

Lonny Wittnebel, the Chief Financial Officer at DRC, manages all financial operations and fiscal strategy for the company. Wittnebel oversees budgeting, financial planning, accounting, and reporting, ensuring the financial health and stability of DRC's diverse assessment services offered to pre-K, K-12, and adult education markets. This role is critical in supporting DRC's expansion into new domestic and international territories and its service to government agencies and educational organizations. Wittnebel's responsibilities include optimizing financial performance, managing capital allocation, and mitigating financial risks associated with large-scale assessment contracts. By providing strategic financial insights, Lonny Wittnebel enables informed decision-making across all departments, supporting the company's growth objectives and its commitment to delivering value to its clients. Wittnebel's financial acumen is essential for sustaining DRC's operational capacity and its long-term market presence.

Jonathan Bandy, the Chief Information Officer at DRC, leads the company's technology strategy and information systems management. Bandy is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of secure and scalable technology infrastructure that supports DRC's assessment solutions for pre-K, K-12, and adult education. This includes overseeing data management, cybersecurity, and the technological aspects of assessment delivery to government agencies and educational institutions across the U.S. and internationally. Bandy's role ensures that DRC's technological capabilities meet the rigorous demands of educational testing, including data integrity, privacy, and efficient processing of large volumes of assessment results. By driving technological innovation, Jonathan Bandy enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of DRC's operations, supporting the company's mission to provide reliable educational assessments. Bandy's leadership ensures DRC remains at the forefront of educational technology.

Jennifer Eastman, the General Counsel & Senior VP, Contract Management at DRC, provides comprehensive legal counsel and oversees all contract-related activities for the organization. Eastman manages legal affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing educational assessments and government contracts across the U.S. and internationally. This critical role involves reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with state and national government agencies, public, private, and charter schools, and other educational organizations that utilize DRC's pre-K, K-12, and adult education assessment services. Eastman's expertise ensures that DRC's contractual obligations are met, protecting the company's interests and fostering strong client relationships. By providing strategic legal guidance and meticulous contract oversight, Jennifer Eastman supports DRC's operational integrity and its ability to secure and manage complex educational assessment projects. Eastman's legal acumen is vital for DRC's sustained success.