Derek Frank Minno

Background

Minno, Derek Frank was born on November 2, 1959 in Pittsburgh. Son of Alexander Mackey and Frances Patricia (Fraher) Minno.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1981. Master of Business Administration, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1985.

Career

Engineer, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, Texas, 1981-1983; finance supervisor, American Telephone & Telegraph Company Communications, Oakton, Virginia, 1984; consultant, Enterprise Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1985; investment officer, Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, 1985-1988; general partner, Point Venture Partners, Pittsburgh, since 1989. Board directors Swan Technologies, State College, Pennsylvania, City Pride Bakery, Pittsburgh.

Achievements

• Derek Frank Minno has been listed as a noteworthy Venture capital investor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Guild for the Blind, Pittsburgh, 1988-1991, Make A Wish Foundation, 1988. Member Major Gifts Committee Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, 1991. Member Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association, National Venture Capital Association, Society Petroleum Engineers, Association for Investment Management and Research.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, squash, golf.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Ward Connell, October 7, 1989. 1 child, Mary Christian.

Father:

Alexander Mackey Minno

Mother:

Frances Patricia (Fraher) Minno

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ward Connell

child:

Mary Christian Minno