Board of Trustees

List of 21 items.

• Barry Davis

  Barry Davis serves as the Head of School at McLean School in Potomac, Maryland, bringing over 40 years of experience in education to his leadership role. Known for his collaborative and effective leadership style, Barry prioritizes relationships and respect in his work with teachers, students, and their families.
  
  

  Barry’s extensive professional journey includes serving as Head of School at St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown, Delaware, where he significantly increased enrollment and built a culture of philanthropy.
  
  Prior to that, he was the Middle School Director at Greensboro Day School in North Carolina, the Middle School Director at Brooklyn Friends School in New York, and the Head of Middle School at Flint Hill School in Virginia.
  
  Earlier in his career, Barry served as the Dean of Students at Worcester Academy and as Head Basketball Coach at St. Lawrence University and Eastern Connecticut State University.
  
  

  Barry holds a B.S. in Physical Education from St. Lawrence University, an M.Ed. in Educational Counseling and Human Development, and a second M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and School Administration and Supervision from Central Connecticut State University. He describes himself as the type of student who would have thrived under McLean’s Abilities Model®, which emphasizes a focus on “can” over “cannot” and fosters skill-building within a supportive community.
  
  

  In addition to his leadership roles, Barry has presented at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the NCAIS and NCMLE Conferences, and has mentored emerging leaders through the Northern Virginia Emerging Middle School Leaders Institute.
  
  

  Barry resides in Maryland with his wife, Karen. They have two sons, Alexander and Jordan.

• Chai Gadde

  Chai Gadde is Chief Executive Officer of Biotek reMEDys, in New Castle, Delaware, which he founded in 2011 to provide specialty pharmacy, home infusion and specialty infusions solutions and services.
  
  Chai has more than 23 years of management and senior management experience in the pharmaceutical industry and in the area of startup ventures, with particular expertise in biotech pharmaceutical supply chain management and contract negotiations with manufacturers and managed care organizations (MCOs).
  
  In 1998, he co-founded InfuRx, a specialty bio-pharmaceutical/infusion services management company, which he later sold to Priority Healthcare Corporation, a company then acquired by Express Scripts.
  
  Chai has been instrumental in various startup businesses and endeavors, including land development projects, hospitality ventures, and technology-based companies and uses his business and management experience to advise companies in diverse fields in strategic and operational areas.
  
  Professionally, Chai's industry affiliations include American Managed Care Pharmacy, American Pharmaceutical Association, Delaware Pharmacists Society, National Home Infusion Association, a number of cancer care organizations, and the Tennessee Pharmacists Association. He currently serves as chairman of the Legislative Committee for the Delaware Pharmacists Society.
  
  Dedicated to civic engagement, Chai has been active with the Delaware Community Foundation, Premier Charities, and Social Venture Partners, and is a former Vice President of the United States of America Cricket Association. Chai proudly serves on the board of trustees at the University of Delaware and sits on Grounds and Building Committee and Investment Committee.
  
  Originally from Hyderabad, India, Chai earned his undergraduate degree in pharmacy from Bangalore University, did graduate work in pharmaceutics at Long Island University, and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Delaware. Chai lives with his wife Neelu and two children (Nia, Sanford Class of 2019 and Rohan, Sanford Class of 2025) in Hockessin, Delaware.

• Christopher Grundner

  Chris Grundner is the President and CEO of the Welfare Foundation, a private Delaware-based nonprofit organization that uses the income generated from its assets to make philanthropic grants that promote the social welfare of people and communities across the state of Delaware and in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.
  
  Originally from Buffalo, NY, Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the State University of New York at Fredonia and also graduated summa cum laude with an MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Prior to joining the Welfare Foundation, Chris enjoyed many professional successes with The Sabre Group, JPMorgan Chase, and, most recently, as President and CEO the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (best known as DANA).
  
  Chris also founded The Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation in 2005 after his wife, Kelly, lost her battle against the disease. Through this foundation, two awareness initiatives were created—GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME and Tulips Against Tumors—which became national programs with the National Brain Tumor Society after the two organizations merged in 2010.
  
  The foundation also started Delaware’s first-ever brain tumor awareness walk in 2008, which has raised over one and a half million dollars for the cause since its inception. Chris and his wife, Susan, are the parents of Cooper '26 and Cameron (CJ) '29.
  
  In addition to trying to be the best husband and dad he can be, Chris is also the Board Chair of the Community Service Building in Wilmington, an advisory board member of the Delaware Interscholastic Mountain Biking League, which is currently in development, and a Eucharistic minister at Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Greenville.

• Desmond Baker

  Desmond Baker is a native of Kingston, Jamaica. He holds Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of The City University of New York (CCNY–CUNY).
  
  Desmond began his engineering career with the Proctor & Gamble Company in Cincinnati Ohio, and joined The DuPont Company in 1980. In 1985, Desmond started Desmond A Baker & Associates, LLC., a full-service consulting engineering firm located in Wilmington, Delaware.
  
  In 1996, Desmond was selected as one of two engineers in the state of Delaware as Fellow in Consulting Engineering Council of America. Desmond has professional engineer registrations in Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Jamaica, West Indies.
  
  He is a member and vice chair of the Riverfront Development Corporation, vice chair of the City of Wilmington Planning Commission, a member of the City of Wilmington Zoning Board, a member and vice chair of The State of Delaware Heath Facilities Bond Committee, a board member of the State of Delaware Work Force Investment Board, a board member of the State of Delaware Higher Education Commission, a member of the board of Christina Cultural Arts Center, a member of the board of DOEC, and a member of the Delaware Chapter of the American Civil Liberty Union (ACLU).
  
  A Rotarian for 24 years and a past president of the Wilmington Caesar Rodney Rotary Club, Desmond is also an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and The Kappa Achievement Center.
  
  He is married to Dr. Glenda Smith-Baker and the proud father of Norkia, Ian (Tay) and Haley '17, and a granddad to twins Sage and Somry.

• Helene Lee, M.D.

  Dr. Helene Lee is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, providing comprehensive care to patients across western Delaware and eastern Maryland. She is the co-founder of Meridian Primary Care & Aesthetic Medicine, a private practice located in Elkton, MD, where she specializes in preventative care, women’s health, and advanced skin care treatments. 
  
  

  Driven by a commitment to patient education and empowerment, Helene aims not only to treat but also to educate her patients, enabling them to actively participate in their own healthcare journeys. She prides herself on offering cutting-edge face and body skin care treatments and technologies, ensuring her patients receive the best possible care. 
  
  

  Beyond her medical practice, Helene is deeply passionate about education, community engagement, and fostering diversity of thought and culture. She actively contributes to the Sanford Diversity Equality Inclusion (DEI) Committee, championing initiatives that promote inclusivity and equity within the school community. 
  
  

  She earned her Medical Degree from the Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, followed by residency training in Family Medicine at Alleghany Health Network’s Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. 
  
  

  Outside of her professional endeavors, Helene finds joy in learning new skills, such as tennis and pickleball, and playing the violin and piano. She enjoys relaxing with her husband, Dr. Carlo Gopez, and their two children, Henry (Sanford Class of 2030) and Lillian (Sanford Class of 2035). As a family, they share a passion for music and world travel, venturing over to Asia to visit relatives and to experience new adventures.

• Jason Russell

  R. Jason Russell is a Partner at the Wilmington, Delaware law firm of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP. Jason’s practice generally involves sophisticated commercial transactions, particularly in respect of private equity fund formation and mergers and acquisitions.
  
  He received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Delaware with a major in finance and a minor in economics. He then worked in finance for J.P. Morgan Chase and then Johnson & Johnson before receiving his law degree from Villanova.
  
  Jason and his wife, Paige, have a son (Samuel ’29) and a daughter (Sawyer ’33), who both began their Sanford journeys in prekindergarten. Paige has also been actively involved with their children's classrooms and the annual Sanford auction.
  
  Jason previously served as a board member of the Wilmington units of the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware and also as the chair of the Commercial Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association.
  
  Outside of work, Jason and his family enjoy racket sports, golf, and obstacle course racing.

• Katherine Rosenthal

  Kate Rosenthal is the Volunteer and Site Manager at PAWS for People, a pet therapy nonprofit serving Delaware and the surrounding communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.
  
  Kate leads the organization’s reading and children’s initiatives, matching volunteer therapy teams with the facilities which need them. Previously, she was the Pastry Chef at Bistro Jacques in Wilmington from 2013 until 2016.
  
  She earned a Diploma in Baking and Pastry from the Art Institute of Philadelphia in 2011, thus turning a delicious hobby into a professional endeavor. Kate also holds a bachelor's degree in English from Villanova and spent two decades using her writing and management skills in both the educational and nonprofit sectors.
  
  Kate served Sanford as a longtime volunteer, including as president of Sanford’s Home and School Association.
  
  She and her husband, Ted, have two children, Matthew ’16 and Ali ’19. Kate enjoys reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

• Kenny Mitchell '93

  As Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Levi’s® brand at Levi Strauss & Co., Kenny Mitchell ’93 leads the brand’s global marketing strategies. His work focuses on building denim leadership, expanding market share, and solidifying Levi’s® as a lifestyle brand deeply embedded in culture.
  
  

  Kenny joined LS&Co. in 2023 after serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Snap Inc., where he directed global brand and business marketing efforts. At Snap, he concentrated on growing the Snapchat community and enhancing its advertising and developer partnerships. His prior leadership roles include marketing positions at McDonald’s U.S., Gatorade, and NASCAR, where he was responsible for driving creative, digital, design, retail, and experiential marketing strategies.
  
  

  With over 20 years of experience, Kenny has been recognized for his innovative leadership and creativity. He has been honored as one of “The Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company and featured on prestigious lists such as Forbes CMO NEXT, AdWeek 50, Business Insider: 25 Most Innovative CMOs, and Campaign Power 100. His creative achievements include multiple Cannes Lions awards, selections at film festivals like Tribeca, and two Emmy nominations.
  
  

  In the fall of 2023, Kenny and his teammates from the 1991 and 1992 Basketball State Championship wins were honored with induction into Sanford’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The following year, his exceptional contributions to the sport were further celebrated with his induction into the Delaware Basketball Hall of Fame.
  
  

  Kenny currently serves on the Board of Directors for e.l.f. Beauty. He earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business.

• Laura Giardina

  Laura Giardina is a Paralegal at The Rosenthal Firm, LLC in Hockessin, Delaware. In her previous professional role, she worked as a Legal Specialist in Marketing Law at Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
  
  Laura graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a B.A. in Political Science and a Certificate in International Studies. Laura has volunteered her time to communities in both Michigan and Delaware through such wonderful organizations as HOSTS (Help One Student to Succeed), Benton Harbor Public Schools, Habitat for Humanity of Benton Harbor and in Delaware with Piedmont Baseball, Delaware Rush Soccer, Read Aloud Delaware, and the Sanford Home & School Association.
  
  Mom to William '27, and wife to Matt, she has been actively involved in the Sanford School community since 2015. From helping with classroom projects and parties, working alongside fellow parents on community service projects, to serving as Home & School President and even traveling to Colonial Williamsburg as a chaperone for a week-long fifth-grade trip, Laura is thankful for the time she has been able to spend with her son, his classmates, and the fantastic families that make up the Sanford community.
  
  Laura is thrilled to again serve Sanford, this time as a member of the Board of Trustees.

• Lewis Macleod 

  Born and raised near Leeds in the North of England, U.K., I moved with my wife of 16  years, Emma, and three children, all born in England, Arran 15, Macy 14 & Eddie, 10 in  February 2013 to Los Angeles. Recently, in February 2023, we all became joint U.S.  and British citizens. 
  
  

  My background is 100% within food production throughout my career, across a broad range of categories and three countries: - UK, USA, and Canada. The main modern food safety standards across the world were established in 1990’s between the British retailers and UK food manufacturers.
  
  I was fortunate, or unfortunate to have all the scars from this period. It is this experience that resulted in me being headhunted to run  a US Canadian fresh food business in 2013. I have a Master’s in Electrical and  Electronic Engineering, from Imperial College London, and have been a registered  Chartered Engineer since 2001. I rapidly moved from engineering to operations, with a  short development stint in sales before taking general manager roles with full P&L responsibility. 
  
  

  In 2011 I had the opportunity to take the General Management Program at Harvard  Business School. 2 years later, I moved from the UK to the US to lead a Fresh Prepared food business with operations in the US and Canada. I made that move predominately to experience a different commercial landscape, as the UK is dominated by 5 big retailers, which forces operational excellence, but makes making money hard.
  
  On receiving my Green Card in 2016, I partnered with a New York private equity firm looking at the mushroom industry and became very excited, supporting the subsequent acquisitions in 2017 of South Mill from the Pia family and 8 months later, Champs, a  British Columbia mushroom grower.
  
  For two years, I commuted between PA and BC, with LA as the weekend home. Having recruited a great leadership team in British  Columbia, my family relocated from the beach in LA to Kennett Square. The Pia family introduced me to Sanford, where our three children, Arran 10th, Macy 8th, and Eddie 5th, have been since the start of the 2019/20 academic year. 
  
  

  We will grow in excess of 150 million pounds of mushrooms annually in 2023, and as we grow, we are committed to transforming the North American mushroom industry,  which we can proudly say we are doing. In terms of my personal style, I am strategically insightful, innovatively collaborative, and energetically action-orientated all whilst having fun, and no doubt, many would say way too direct at times! Having fun is essential in everything we do individually and as a family. We are passionate about travel,  adventure, a healthy mindset, and Formula 1 racing.
  
  We are currently converting a  school bus into an RV, and our family goal is that all our children will travel to all 50  states before they leave Sanford and go to college. We are well on the way and going to do the Dakota’s on the bus!

• Linda Risk

  Linda Risk is Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations for the YMCA of Delaware. Linda has worked at the Y for six years, fulfilling many roles, including supervising statewide operations in marketing, membership, fitness, aquatics, youth/childcare, and information technology. She also served as the Executive Director for the Brandywine Y, providing leadership during a five-million-dollar capital expansion project. 
  
  

  Linda has 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, and non-profit management. She started her career as a news anchor and reporter for CN8 The Comcast Network and ABC’s WMDT 47 News. She later transitioned into the non-profit sector doing marketing, communications, and development for Kent County Tourism and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 
  
  

  A born and raised Delawarean, Linda attended the University of Delaware, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Consumer Economics. She later completed her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Goldey Beacom College.
   

  Linda is married to Dennis Risk, and they have two children attending Sanford School. Evan is in third grade, and Morgan is in first grade- both started at Sanford in pre-k. They all look forward to many more years of showing their Warrior pride! 

• Lisa Lloyd-Washington

  Lisa Lloyd-Washington has more than 30 years diversified experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She is currently an independent consultant providing market access expertise to various pharma and biotech clients.
  
  Lisa retired from AstraZeneca after 27 years of service. During that time, she held various executive positions and successfully acquired skills and knowledge in several functional areas such as finance, market access, insight, marketing, operations, and disease management.
  
  Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Spanish and an MBA from the University of Delaware.
  
  On the Sanford Board of Trustees, Lisa enjoys serving on many committees including development, strategic planning, finance, and diversity. Lisa, her husband Shun, and their cherished daughter, Jana ’26, are Delaware residents.
  
  In her spare time, Lisa enjoys supporting Jana’s various activities and interests, reading, tutoring, traveling during family vacations, and cheering for her beloved Philadelphia Eagles.

• Mark Denlinger

  Mark Denlinger currently serves as an Outside Sales Representative with Delren HVAC, Inc., covering Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Delren is an HVAC manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in critical ventilation products for laboratories, hospitals, schools, and other commercial and industrial projects.
  
  In his role, Mark works closely with mechanical engineers, contractors, and building owners to properly design, sell, and support building ventilation systems.
  
  

  Mark began his career after earning an A.A.S. degree in HVAC/R from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. His first position involved installing building automation systems for a large local electrical contractor. Mark was then offered an opportunity to move into a sales role, working with facility managers, school districts, and universities in the region to optimize their buildings with a focus on energy efficiency.
  
  

  This experience led Mark to a role managing sales for the tri-state region with two large international brands specializing in ductless heating and cooling systems, known as Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, which have seen rapid growth in the U.S. market. With 18 years of experience in the HVAC and construction industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. He is committed to sharing his experience with Sanford and supporting the school’s future initiatives.
  
  

  Mark and his wife, Amanda, have three daughters in Sanford’s Lower School: Lexi ’32, Savi ’34, and Livi ’36. Amanda is an active member of the Home and School Committee, while Mark has served on Sanford’s Buildings and Grounds Committee for the past two years.
  
  

  In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time at the beach with his family, playing golf, exercising, watching his daughters’ various activities, and attending Philadelphia sports events.

• Paris Dupree '07

  After graduating from Sanford in 2007, Paris attended Brown University, where she earned a degree in Organizational Studies: Commerce, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship in 2011. During her time at Brown, she was captain of the Women’s Lacrosse Team and was recognized as a First-Team All-Ivy and Academic All-Ivy honoree. A dual-sport athlete, she also competed in basketball during her freshman year.
  
  

  Following her graduation from Brown, Paris returned to Sanford to work in the Development Office while coaching women’s lacrosse and basketball. She later earned her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 2015. In recognition of her athletic and professional accomplishments, Paris was inducted into Sanford’s Hall of Fame in 2022, alongside her father, Stan Waterman, a longtime administrator and coach at Sanford.
  
  

  Paris brings extensive experience to the Board of Trustees, drawing from her successful career in business and law. She currently serves as Vice President, Senior Counsel at OneTeam, where she negotiates high-profile deals in the sports, entertainment, and media industries. Prior to her role at OneTeam, she held a leadership position at JPMorgan Chase as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel.
  
  

  Paris resides in Wilmington, Delaware, with her husband, Vernon, and their son, Cairo ’38. She remains deeply connected to Sanford and her other alma mater, Brown University, where she serves on the President’s Advisory Council on Athletics & Recreation.
  
  

  In her free time, Paris enjoys spending time with her family, supporting her son’s budding interests, staying active on her Peloton, and attending sporting events. Paris values the opportunity to give back to the Sanford community and is committed to helping the school continue to thrive as a member of the Board of Trustees.

• Peter Danby '04

  Peter Danby, a 2004 graduate of Sanford School, attended Sanford from 10th to 12th grade after graduating from Upland Country Day School in 2001. He went on to the University of Delaware, where he earned a B.S. summa cum laude in finance in May 2006, completing his degree in just four semesters at the age of 19. He later received an M.A. in political science and international relations in May 2008 and an M.S. in finance in January 2009.
  
  

  Danby began teaching courses in the University of Delaware’s Department of Finance while still a student in 2008 and expanded his teaching to include courses in the Department of Business Administration in 2015. Over the past 15 years, he has taught numerous sections of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introductory Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Theory and Portfolio Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Markets, Financial Institutions, and other specialized seminars.
  
  

  In addition to his academic career, Danby is an entrepreneur and the owner of several businesses. His ventures include logistics companies IronLinx Fulfillment and IronLinx Transportation, agricultural packaging materials business SRILX Products, IT company Qnectus, and eCommerce operations Greenville Ventures and GV Partners. Collectively, his enterprises employ more than 100 people locally.
  
  

  Danby and his wife, Dr. Xiaoxia Lou, a professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Delaware, have two daughters, Valerie ’31, and Victoria ’33. While hobbies have taken a backseat to his professional and family commitments, he and his wife enjoy supporting their daughters’ budding golf careers and are longstanding members of Fieldstone Golf Club (since 1999) and Vicmead Hunt Club/Bidermann (since 2013).

• Rebecca Wasniewski

  Rebecca Wasniewski is an Associate Director at Chatham Financial within their Global Real Estate sector. She is a trusted debt management partner to high profile institutional clients throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Through management of commercial debt portfolios, Rebecca consults on complex debt & derivative terms, covenants, financial reporting, and debt valuations.  Presently, Rebecca has over 2,200 active loans under management, with an ~$156 billion notional value and growing.

   

  Prior to joining Chatham, Rebecca had a 9 year tenure in public service with the Delaware Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.  There, she served as an Office Manager in the Fraud and Consumer Protection Division and as a Paralegal in their Criminal Division.  

   

  Rebecca earned her B.S. from Wilmington University, a Paralegal Certificate from Widener University, Delaware Law School and a Corporate Certificate in Real Estate Financial Analysis from New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate.  Rebecca and her husband John share two boys, John ’29 and Andrew ’34, that have been Sanford Warriors since Pre-K and Preschool, respectively.  Rebecca is a determined advocate for the Sanford community. For several years, she has served Sanford families as a Home & School Grade Representative and has recently become an advisor to the Advancement Committee for the Board of Trustees.

   

  Rebecca enjoys traveling the Caribbean with her family, reading, gardening, cycling, and hosting gatherings by the pool with friends and family.

• Ryan Struthers ‘06

  Ryan Struthers is a Vice President in the Global Business Development group at Citibank, joining in 2018 to the team that manages Citi’s partnerships with Mastercard and Visa.
  
  Prior to joining Citi, Ryan worked at American Express for eight years holding a variety of positions in both the Merchant and Consumer Lending business in roles focused on business development and strategy.
  
  Ryan graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2010, with a B.S. in Accounting with a minor in International Business.
  
  Ryan graduated from Sanford in 2006 and is Sanford lifer along with his siblings Brice '08 and Corrie '12.
  
  Ryan has stayed engaged with the Sanford community as a member of the Sanford Finance Committee, which he joined in 2018, as well as coming back to campus to catch a basketball practice or game any time he is in the Delaware area.
  
  Ryan lives in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, with his fiancé Serena. In his spare time, he continues to play in a men’s basketball league with a few other Sanford alums and enjoys running with his dog in the many parks around the city.

• Stanley Sykora

  Stan Sykora was born and raised in Pitman, NJ. He attended Widener University for engineering and business before moving to Delaware to expand and run his family’s business, Erco Ceilings & Interiors.
  
  Stan has actively volunteered in several business and community organizations over the years. While residing in Historic New Castle, he took on the role of Chairman of the City of New Castle’s Planning Commission.
  
  During his term he lead the charge and process for an updated comprehensive plan and encouraged neighboring community involvement by hosting traveling town meetings, a platform still used today. He has served on and chaired the Board of Directors for the Delaware chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors, an organization he is passionate about and continues to serve. In addition he has been actively involved with Sanford’s Building and Grounds committee for the past eight years.
  
  Some of Stan’s favorite activities include water and mountain sports such as sailing, boating, and water/snow skiing with his family and friends. He also enjoys camping and has many opportunities to do so as Scout Leader for Boy Scout Troop 29 in Hockessin. Stan, his wife, Gina, and their children—Julia '18 and Charlie '20—value Sanford’s exceptional and unique community.

• Susan Keiser

  Susan Keiser is a CPA and Financial Manager specializing in accounting policy, SEC reporting, and executive compensation.
  
  After earning her BS in Accounting from Wake Forest University in 1988, Susan went on to work for PricewaterhouseCoopers, Marvel Entertainment, and GE Capital (among others), before taking a position at JPMorgan Chase in 1999.
  
  Outside of work, Susan has taken leadership roles with the Delaware Society of CPAs; the Champions Task Force of the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee; the Center for the Creative Arts in Yorklyn, Delaware; and the Accounting Advisory Board at Wilmington University.
  
  Her three children, Christopher ’19, Brian ’22, and Sean ’24, are all Sanford Warriors.
  
  Susan has been a grade chair for the Sanford Annual Fund and has served on a feasibility and steering committee for the Board of Trustees.
  
  In her spare time, she enjoys reading and running. Susan looks forward to working with the Board to make a difference for Sanford.

• Ted Dwyer III

  Ted Dwyer is a Senior Vice President in Global Human Resources at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Ted joined MBNA in 1994 and has held numerous leadership positions in both MBNA and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
  
  Prior to joining Global Human Resources in 2006, Ted was the Chief of Staff for the chairman of MBNA’s Global Card Services international businesses. Ted holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Pennsylvania State University and earned his Executive MBA from Penn State’s Smeal College of Business in 2008.
  
  Ted is a previous board member of the B+ Foundation in Wilmington, Delaware and is the past-chair of the Four Diamonds Fund Board in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Both organizations' goals are to conquer pediatric cancer.
  
  Ted is President of the Sanford Board of Trustees and past chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. He lives in Hockessin, Delaware with his wife Heather and two children Brandon '21 and  Ashley '23.

• Todd Flubacher

  Todd works is a partner at Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, where he works as a Trusts & Estates attorney.  He represents trustees and individuals throughout the country on all matters involving Delaware trusts and estates, including planning, litigation, and assisting high-net-worth clients with saving taxes, implementing their planning goals, and managing and preserving their wealth for future generations. 
  
  Todd is a recognized author and speaker, frequently appearing before professional and business audiences across the country.  Todd is very active in leadership positions in the Delaware Bar Association, the Delaware Bankers Association, the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, and other professional and community organizations. 
  
  Todd is also on the Board of Directors of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation in Sussex County, Delaware.  Todd graduated with a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, with honors, in 1999. He graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University in 1992 with a B.S. in finance. He is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of Delaware and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. 
  
  Todd and his wife, Aimee, are the proud parents of two Sanford students—Avery '22 and Marlise '28.  Todd and his family enjoy golf, fishing, attending sporting events and concerts, and time at the beach.