Our Board of Directors

Founder and Chairman of the Board

Andy Gladstein

Andrew (Andy) Gladstein, born in Washington, DC, graduated from Indiana University with a BS degree in Education. His successful career in the furniture industry began in 1979 with Monterey Manufacturing accelerating from Regional Sales Manager to National Sales Manager to Vice President of Sales. In 1985, he became owner and CEO of Industrus Baja Pacifica and Pacific Trends with dual furniture factories in the United States and Mexico. MORE

Founder and Vice President

Marylynn Gladstein

Marylynn Keene Gladstein, born in Mississippi, has a broad range of talents. From a military family, she lived a number of places growing up, graduating from high school in St. Petersburg, Florida and attending UCLA in Interior Design. MORE

Secretary

Sara Gladstein

Sara is a 2001 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Sports Marketing and Management with a minor in Business Administration. For the last 20 years, Sara has held multiple roles as an animal health professional and leader. MORE

Board Member

Curtis R. Simic

Curt Simic is widely recognized as a national leader in fundraising for higher education, management of foundations, and foundation-institution relationships. He has more than 40 years’ experience in all areas of development and alumni and external relations, at both public and private institutions of higher education. MORE

Board Member

Tricia Prentice

Tricia was born and raised in Oklahoma where her entrance to the business world began in oil and gas. She then moved to Dallas and worked for a large law firm as well as marketing memberships at an exclusive country club. MORE

Board Member

Dale Burghardt

Dale Burghardt has over 40 years of experience the real estate industry, starting in 1973 as a real estate appraiser and branch manager for a savings and loan in Salem, Oregon. In 1974, Burghardt gained his real estate broker’s license and taught real estate appraisal classes at the local community college. MORE

President and Executive Director

Jim Schuette

Jim Schuette has over 20 years in the restaurant / hospitality industry. Since 2009 he has served as the Chief Operations Officer for Syberg’s Restaurant Group, St. Louis, MO. Overseeing all day-to-day operations as well as real estate development, construction, general contracting, and administrating the fundraising and charities for the group. MORE

Treasurer

Dick Shalhoub

The owner operator of 27 McDonald’s Restaurants during the past 28 years, Dick has received numerous awards for his exceptional store operations. MORE

Board Member

Lt. General David P. Fridovich

Lieutenant General David P. Fridovich was the Deputy Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. USSOCOM ensures the readiness of joint special operations forces and, as directed, conducts operations worldwide. MORE

Board Member

Richard Acheson

Richard Acheson is both an attorney and CPA licensed in California. He had the privilege of being raised as an army brat and developed a real appreciation for the sacrifices, hard work and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. MORE

Board Member

John Pohlad

John is an independent family office consultant serving families with needs surrounding multi-generational wealth transfer and family office administration.  Previously he was a Director of Hirtle Callaghan, a $20 billion investment management firm focusing on philanthropic organizations, colleges and universities, healthcare organizations, family offices and private family foundations. MORE