Donna E. Beardsworth, the founder, president and chief executive officer of the CRO, Beardsworth Consulting Group, Inc., has died unexpectedly at age 54. The board has appointed Michael O’Brien as the president and chief executive officer. Mr. O’Brien, who has been with the company for nine years, previously served as president and CEO, until December 2010. “We are shocked and greatly saddened by the passing of Donna. She was a dear friend who cared deeply about people and humanity. Donna wa...