Board of Advisors
Michael J. MorrisBoard of Advisors
Mr. Morris is the Chairman of the Board of Advisors for the Jacobs Realty Group. Michael has a wealth of business experience, and serves on the boards of a number of local companies. Michael is the retired Chief Executive Officer and President of both Transport International Pool (TIP) and GE Modular Buildings. Mr. Morris is a Director of Beneficial Mutual Bancorp and a Trustee of Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank where he serves as a member of the Senior Loan Committee and Audit Committee. Mr. Morris is also a Director of Philadelphia Insurance Company and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company and is a member of the Audit Committee.
Mr. Morris, as a founder in 1968 of TIP and later GE Modular Buildings, was associated with both campanies for a period of twenty-four years utilizing the skills of entrepreneur, banker, executive and visionary. Ownership during his tenure changed six times: twice privately owned, once publicly owned and three mergers, which provided Mr. Morris with vast experience and significant responsibilities in other companies beyond TIP and GE Modular Buildings.
Mr. Morris has significant roles on various boards/committees such as GE Capital, GELCO Corporation, Mercy Health System-Medical Centers, Saint Joseph’s University and Gwynedd-Mercy College. Mr. Morris received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University and in his free time is an avid golfer and basketball player.
