Role: Board of Directors

Chris Ortiz Chris Ortiz is an Associate Director and directs the Team Development Center at Shaver’s Creek. He is also an instructor for the Recreation Parks and Tourism Management Department […]

Chris Wanner Chris Wanner is the K-12 Coordinator of Health and Physical Education for the Westport, CT Public Schools. She received her BS degree from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst, her […]

Elizabeth Bianchi Elizabeth Bianchi currently works at Kindle Farm School, an alternative school in Newfane, Vermont, serving boys ages 10-18, as the clinical supervisor.  In her role, she supports students […]

Nicki Hall Nicki Hall brings to her Board service thirty years plus in adventure education in a career that includes various roles: trainer coordinator, program designer and facilitator, program administrator, […]

Chuck Bolesh Chuck Bolesh, who has been on the High 5 Board of Directors for over 11 years, is a retired physical educator with 30 years of experience adapting and […]

Tom Skinner Tom Skinner serves as the current President of the Board of Directors at High 5.  He retired in 2015, following a professional career including 17 years of government […]

Tom Oxholm Tom Oxholm, a graduate of Colby College in Maine, has spent 30+ years friend-raising and fundraising at five independent boarding schools in Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont, and Oregon, and […]

Brian Kirk Brian Kirk is Head of Mergers & Acquisitions with SunEdison. He joined the Board in 2017 and brings extensive experience in financial planning, risk evaluation, and strategic planning […]

John Martin John Martin is a founding member of the High 5 Board of Directors since January 2000, and past President. He has served for all of our 21 years. […]