Management Team

"Bob Savage and CoreNetwork have been outstanding deal flow sources for our group, as well as truly valuable co-investors." - John O. Huston, Managing Member, the Ohio TechAngels.

Robert J. Savage - CoreNetwork Founder/Managing Partner Bob brings a wealth of experience to the CoreNetwork management team, working with both early and growth-stage companies. In addition to managing CoreNetwork, he is the Founder and President of Savage Consulting, an organization which has supported regional businesses for more than 12 years via business and funding strategy, negotiation, financial analysis, strategic sales management and contract management. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, Bob has previously worked as the General Manager and Director of International Sales at New Waste Concepts and as a consultant at Monoky & Associates. He serves on a few corporate boards in addition to several community boards/committees, including the Investment Committee of the Toledo Community Foundation and on the board of the Toledo Chapter of Rotary International.

Jeffrey J. Pajk - Senior Project Manager Jeff has several years experience in evaluating and working with early-stage companies. During his tenure with CoreNetwork, Jeff has analyzed over 100 companies seeking financing. He has also supervised numerous commercialization projects at Savage Consulting. Prior to joining CoreNetwork, Jeff acquired numerous years of management experience at Best Buy. Jeff has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Toledo.

John A. Collins - Advisor John has over 25 years of direct experience in the emerging business space, including several management positions in small and early-stage companies, in addition to a venture capital and banking background. He is the Chief Operating Officer of AquaBlok, a growing composite materials company based in Toledo, Ohio. Previously, John was the Vice President of Operations and the Vice President of Business Development for Surface Combustion, Inc., where he directed acquisitions, contract negotiations, product development, marketing, all corporate IT functions and logistics. John served as the primary investment officer and portfolio manager for SeaGate Venture Management, where he closed acquisitions and investments totaling roughly $20M, and has also been involved in several other high-growth and start-up companies.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Ujvagi - Office Manager Betsy is the Office Manager and administrative director for CoreNetwork. Working with Mr. Savage since the inception of CoreNetwork, Ms. Ujvagi is very competent and uses her knowledge to assist investors and companies alike processing new investor documentation and coordinating all correspondence. Betsy studied English at Bluffton College and received her Associates degree from Owens Community College.