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Tribute to Harry Shrank, Chief Financial Officer (2014-2024)

Harry Shrank was a founding member of EBTS and The National Trauma Education and Policy Institute. He would always say, “If you’re going to do something, do it right” and “Pay attention to the best leaders so you can be a leader.” He always looked for ways to improve the system for those less fortunate.

After retiring from the business world, he became a professor at Temple University and Keen University. Harry was known to go out of his way and spend extra time with his students, ensuring they understood the material thoroughly and were highly successful. He didn’t follow textbooks. He drew upon his life experiences and nearly every student he taught claims that his classes were exceptional, preparing them for success in the business world. Numerous tributes were written about his time as a college professor, highlighting the appreciation and love expressed by his students.

He always tried to help everyone he came across in any way he could, but nothing made him happier than his grandkids. He treasured them immensely and derived endless enjoyment from them. And they reciprocated his love wholeheartedly.

He was not only a father but also a top mentor and superhero to his son David, the founder of EBTS and The National Trauma Education and Policy Institute.

His legacy is one of unwavering support for family and friends, alongside tireless efforts to combat stigma and improve the system. He will be honored by the realization of these changes in clinical, educational, and policy systems, and deeply missed by all fortunate enough to have known him.