Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees’ primary responsibility is to guard the School’s mission.

The Board adopts the School’s mission, vision, and strategic goals and then establishes policies that reinforce them. In addition, the Board accepts accountability for the School’s financial stability and is responsible for hiring and evaluating the head of school.

Eric Hemmer Edit2

THE BOARD CHAIR

As trustees, our deepest commitment is to serve as the stewards of Flint Hill’s mission, core values, and student-centered learning. Our Board is charged not just with overseeing the present, but with advancing our Strategic Vision and securing Flint Hill’s legacy for future generations. Through thoughtful policy-making, rigorous financial oversight, and generous support, we ensure that our school continues to thrive as a dynamic environment of academic excellence, innovative teaching and learning, and character.

Eric Hemmer, Board Chair

MEET THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

All committees appointed by the Board of Trustees follow the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Principles of Good Practice.

  • sil2

    Keith Anderson

    Finance Committee
    Investment Committee
    Parent ’28
    CBG Building Company, President

  • sil2

    Stephanie Anderson

    2026-27 Parents’ Association President
    Parent ’28
    CRC Companies, Former Creative Director and Strategic Advisor

  • AJ Andreas (1)

    AJ Andreas

    Development Committee
    Finance Committee
    Parent ’29, ’31
    Andreas Enterprises, Vice President

  • OmarB Crop220

    Omar Balkissoon

    Audit Committee,
    Investment Committee
    Parent ’28, ’29, ’30
    Geospark Analytics, Founder and CEO

  • Chess CROP220

    Taylor Chess

    Finance Committee
    Development Committee
    Parent ’13, ’14, ’18, ’21
    Peterson Companies, President, Development

  • Davis CROP

    Nate Davis

    Executive Committee
    Finance Committee
    Committee on Trustees
    Parent ’03, H’05, ’08
    Grandparent ’30
    Stride, Former CEO and Chairman

  • Viny Frontin-board

    Viny Frontin, CPA

    Audit Committee
    Development Committee
    Institutional Equity & Inclusion Committee
    Parent H’26, ’31
    Frontec Financial
    Former President and CEO

  • Eric Hemmer Edit2

    Eric Hemmer

    Executive Committee
    Board Chair
    Parent ’23
    Praxis Solutions, President

  • Lauren Kinard -board

    Lauren Vanni Kinard

    Development Committee
    Finance Committee
    Parent ’32, ’33
    First Excel Title, President

  • King CROP220

    Miki Toliver King

    Audit Committee
    Institutional Equity & Inclusion Committee
    Parent ’24, ’27
    News Partnerships at Google,
    Managing Director

  • Lisa Lisker

    Lisa Lisker

    Audit Committee
    Committee on Trustees Chair
    Parent ’15, ’16
    Huckaby Davis Lisker Inc., President and CEO

  • patrick-bot

    Patrick McHonett

    Parent ’35, ’31
    Flint Hill School, Head of School

  • Richard Moxley

    Richard Moxley

    Executive Committee
    Finance Committee
    Committee on Trustees
    Board Vice Chair
    Parent ’16, ’18, ’21
    Razor’s Edge Ventures, Managing Partner

  • Musella CROP220

    Joe Musella

    Investment Committee Chair
    Committee on Trustees
    Institutional Equity & Inclusion Committee
    Parent ’25, ’27
    Vistage, CEO Board Chair

  • Kcrop

    Kelly Nakamato

    Audit Committee
    Executive Committee
    Development Committee Chair
    Parent ’25
    PwC, Partner

  • Barbara O_Reilly2

    Barbara O’Reilly

    Development Committee
    Finance Committee
    Parent ’27
    Windmill Hill Consulting, Founder and Principal

  • Parker CROP

    Tanaia Parker

    Audit Committee Chair
    Investment Committee
    Institutional Equity & Inclusion Committee
    Parent ’23, ’30
    T. White Parker, President and CEO

  • sil2

    Lauren Rabbit Aiello

    Finance Committee
    Development Committee
    Parent ’33, ’34
    Waterview Capital Management, Principal
    Roadside Development, Partner

  • Russ Reeder2

    Russ Reeder

    Finance Committee
    Investment Committee
    Parent ’24, ’26, ’28
    KeyDelta, Founder & CEO

  • Rupli CROP220

    Tim Rupli

    Committee on Trustees
    Finance Committee
    Parent ’18, ’21, ’22, ’23
    Rupli & Associates, CEO

  • Darryl

    Darryl Schaffer

    Finance Committee
    Investment Committee
    Parent ’27
    Microsoft US Commercial, CTO

  • M2crop

    Mahesh Shenai

    Finance Committee
    Institutional Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair
    Investment Committee
    Parent ’30, ’37
    Inova Health System
    Neurosurgeon

  • Dcrop3

    Dave White

    Finance Committee Chair
    Executive Committee
    Parent ’27
    Independent Consultant

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS

John T. "Til" Hazel Jr. (deceased)

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Sister Martha Carpenter, OSF
Edward R. Carr
Otis D. Coston Jr.
John M. Dowd
The Honorable Johanna L. Fitzpatrick
Richard J. Hendrix
Paul C. Kincheloe Jr. (deceased)
Michael C. McCarey
William N. Melton
Norris E. Mitchell
John M. Thomas
Lucia “Pia” Trigiani
Reverend Edwin M. Ward (deceased)

BOARD CHAIRS

Til Hazel: 1990 - 2010
Skip Coston: 2010 - 2016
Rick Hendrix 2016 - 2020
Pia Trigiani: 2020 - 2026
Eric Hemmer: 2026 -

BOARD COMMITTEES

The Audit Committee recommends the independent auditor for Board approval and works with the auditor to establish the scope of the audit. This committee has oversight over the School’s major business and operational risks to assure the Board that the risks are identified and managed appropriately.

 

The Committee on Trustees coordinates the identification, cultivation, recruitment and orientation of new trustees; re-nominates sitting trustees; nominates officers; and facilitates the annual Board and head of school assessment.

The Development Committee coordinates the School’s fundraising activities and advises the Board on the financial goals of the annual campaign and on any capital or endowment campaign.

 

The Executive Committee consists of the chair, vice chair, and the chairs of the Finance Committee, Committee on Trustees and Development Committee, as well as the secretary of the Corporation and up to one additional member of the Board of Trustees. This committee coordinates the work of the Board with the Board Chair; serves as a sounding board for the head of school; acts in place of the Board between Board meetings in the manner prescribed by the bylaws and as expressly delegated by the Board, and reports any actions to the Board in a timely fashion.

The Finance Committee develops the long-range financial plan and yearly operational budget, including setting tuition levels for Board approval and monitors the implementation of the budget.

 

The Investment Committee develops recommendations for how the School will invest its endowment and what amount of return on investment the School will use in its yearly operating budget. The committee also monitors the investment portfolio’s return.

The Institutional Equity and Inclusion Committee ensures continued institutional progress in developing and executing strategic equity and inclusion initiatives.