little league® International has announced that Jerry Benzie will be its newest software developer in the Information Technology department at its headquarters in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, effective July 18, 2022.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jerry to our team as we seek to improve and grow our IT solutions for our local league volunteers and our global organization,” said Andy Frederick, Senior Director of Information Technology at Little League. “Jerry’s skills and experience will continue to strengthen our organization and provide our volunteers with the best possible resources to support them and enhance the overall Little League experience for children in their communities.”
Mr. Benzie brings more than a decade of technology experience with him to Williamsport, having spent time as a data networking intern with The Hershey Company and a computer programmer with Appvion Operations. He recently worked for Indiana University’s Business Technology and Research Group in Pennsylvania as a software developer.
“I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to join the Little League team,” said Mr. Benzie. “I believe the work we do at Little League plays a very important role in supporting a child’s development in terms of social skills and teamwork and it’s great to be a part of that now.”
In his role at Little League, Mr. Benzie will work with a cross-functional team to deliver comprehensive software development for new and existing software systems, as well as design and develop projects while interacting with vendors and software departments. third.
Mr. Benzie has accumulated three degrees throughout his career, the most recent earning a master’s degree in software engineering from Kennesaw State University in 2017. He is also a two-time graduate of Mount Aloysius College, earning a associate’s degree in medical imaging in 2009 and a bachelor’s degree in information technology in 2011.