Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Greater Maryland is pleased to announce that Joann Francavilla has joined the organization as its Strategic Partnership Manager. Francavilla brings over 15 years of business development experience to this newly created position. She will oversee the development of corporate partnerships and organizational initiatives, while building philanthropic support of BBB Educational Foundation, a 501 c(3), charitable organization.

A native of New York, Francavilla was most recently with Partner MD, a medical concierge service, as a business development manager. She held similar roles with Remodelers Advantage, Inc., Cabling Systems, Inc., and Maryland Association of CPAs.

Francavilla, who attended Brooklyn College, is a dedicated and passionate community volunteer giving her time regularly to various important causes. She donated countless hours to the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County where she served on the Board of Directors, Fundraising and Financial Stability Committee and Logistics Committee and Chair of its Hope Gala. She also volunteered at Junior Achievement, Howard County Concert Orchestra, Columbia Patuxent Rotary, and University School of Medicine Gala, among others.

When not working or volunteering, she can be found in the outdoors as she loves hiking, biking or spending time at the beach.

“We’re thrilled to have Joann join our team here at BBB. Her ability to forge innovative and mutually rewarding opportunities, coupled with her high character and gregarious nature make her a perfect fit for this new position. Joann is poised to take us to the next level in 2017 as we celebrate our 100th anniversary serving Maryland,” remarked Angie Barnett, president and CEO.

About BBB serving Greater Maryland

Headquartered in Baltimore, BBB serving Greater Maryland is a non-profit organization celebrating its 100th year serving the area. BBB is supported by Accredited Businesses that have passed a comprehensive review, met BBB's Standards for Trust and agreed to the organization's Code of Business Practices governing sound advertising, selling and customer service practices that enhance customer trust and confidence in business. For more information please contact your BBB at 410-347-3990 or visit marylandbbb.org.