HOWIE BROWN is the President of Mercy Career and Technical High School, a coeducational Catholic institution providing diplomas and industry-recognized certifications in seven career paths. Previously, he served as Director of Admissions at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, his alma mater. A dedicated advocate for the arts, Howie joined the Act II Playhouse Board of Directors in 2012. He was also the Playhouse’s Managing Director and performed in productions such as Heeeere’s Tony! and Lend Me a Tenor. Howie resides in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, with his wife and two children.