Sherwin has been working with computers and telecommunications for over three decades, consulting for such major organizations as Coca-Cola USA, Exxon, Honeywell Avionics, McDonalds Corp., McGraw-Hill, and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in designing and implementing online computer systems. His articles have appeared in such publications as BYTE and InfoWorld. Sherwin was one of the first political bloggers, covering the 1984 and 1988 national political conventions online. Sherwin is Executive Director of the nonprofit Medical Reserve Corps serving Atlanta's east metro area and has been active in volunteer work for his congregation and for such other organizations as Boy Scouts of America and Habitat for Humanity. He is also active in civic affairs, as a member of the Gwinnett County (Georgia) Citizen Corps Council, and is a former member of the City Council of Berkeley Lake, Georgia. Sherwin holds a bachelors degree in physics and an MBA in management science, both from the University of Chicago.

Phil is a veteran of the high-tech world, having held important positions with IBM, Harris Corp., Dictaphone, and as Vice-President of development for Sony USA. Phil, as CEO and principal stockholder, was the driving force behind NWI, an innovative supplier of online information and communication services in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Phil is also an active Boy Scout leader, having completed the prestigious Wood Badge training regimen.