Our People

Herschel “Buzz” Quillen

Herschel “Buzz” Quillen serves as Treasurer of the Oliverian School and is a former member of the Board. A graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in Business, Marketing, and Economics, Buzz brings decades of experience in finance and real estate to his work with the school.

He is the President and Broker of H.H. Quillen & Company, a Delaware-based real estate advisory firm he founded in 1991. Over the course of his career, Buzz has been involved in the development and management of retail shopping centers, luxury high-rise condominiums, and suburban office parks. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles in commercial lending and real estate development, including positions as Vice President for a regional bank and Senior Vice President overseeing finance and marketing for real estate projects.

Buzz is deeply committed to community service and currently serves as Board Chair of St. Anthony’s Community Center in Wilmington, Delaware, which provides senior housing, childcare, and essential community programs, including Meals on Wheels.

His connection to Oliverian is personal—his daughter, Francesca, attended the school for three years before graduating and going on to earn her degree from the University of Colorado. Buzz lives in Greenville, Delaware.

What do you love about Oliverian?
Students who come to Oliverian are smart and talented, often having struggled in a traditional educational environment. Oliverian offers them a true “do-over”—an opportunity to rebuild confidence and find success in both school and life.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Oliverian School seeks to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of its community. Oliverian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, and other school-administered programs.