Volunteers fill all board positions. Trustees are carefully selected based on demonstrated service to the school and clear commitment to Catlin Gabel’s goals and philosophies. Potential trustees are nominated by members of the school community and the committee on trustees and elected by the board. Some standing and ad hoc board committees include volunteer parents, students, faculty and alumni in addition to elected trustee members, though others are limited only to current board members or special appointees.

The elected board of trustees and several ex-officio board members set policy for the school and review the school’s implementation of its policies. Meet our trustees (below photo).

2009-10 Board of Trustees

Alix Meier Goodman ’71, co-chair, board member since 2004-05

Alix Meier Goodman ’71 has deep roots at Catlin Gabel: both her father and grandmother are alumni. She was an active parent with the Portland Public Schools when her eldest son decided he wanted to attend Catlin Gabel’s Middle School. Her younger son followed. She says, “I was happy to immerse myself back in this community of families and learners.” Her fundraising efforts on behalf of Catlin Gabel began way back in her sophomore year in high school, when she organized a Christmas tree sale. This early fundraising experience was parlayed into a marketing and sales career with Bloomingdales in New York and Pendleton Woolen Mills in Portland. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards in New York and Portland. With an AB in art and French from Mt. Holyoke College, Alix brings savoir-faire to her leadership of the board.

John Gilleland, co-chair, board member since 2002-03

John Gilleland has tirelessly served as treasurer since 2004-05. One of his goals is to give his daughters something he never had: access to quality education in a supportive environment. He feels fortunate to be able to support the exceptional education that Catlin Gabel gives his daughters by serving on the board. John is president and vice chairman of the Campbell Group, LLC, a timberland investment company. He earned a BS in business and finance from Oregon State University and is a certified public accountant. In addition to his role at Catlin Gabel, John has been a board member of the Oregon Symphony, Friends of the Children, and Youth Resources, Inc.

Eric Rosenfeld ’83, vice-chair and treasurer, board member since 2007-08

After earning an undergraduate degree at Stanford University, and an MBA from Switzerland’s Institute for Management Development, Eric Rosenfeld ’83 spent several years working in Silicon Valley before returning to Portland in 1996. He and his former Catlin Gabel science lab partner Bob Ward ’83 are now business partners in Capybara Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. He has three children at Catlin Gabel. “When you are at Catlin Gabel surrounded by people who try to do well and become good citizens, those values become part of your life,” says Eric. He says he became involved as an Annual Fund volunteer and a member of the finance committee at Catlin Gabel because he was always looking for an excuse to be on campus and see his kids. In the course of his volunteer work, the board’s “commitment, leadership, passion, and way of working” impressed him.

Steve Gordon, MD, secretary, board member since 2005-06 (left 2007-08, returned 2008-09)

A physician specializing in internal medicine, Steve Gordon is vice president and chief quality officer for PeaceHealth in Eugene. His three children attend CGS. “I have grown to be tremendously impressed with the strength and values of the school, and board service seems a meaningful way to contribute,” he says. Steve was the founding board president of Childswork Learning Center in Portland, and he served on the governing council and as co-chair of the quality subcommittee for Providence Health System in Oregon. He holds a BA, MD, and master’s in public policy from Harvard University.

Heidi Halvorsen Bell ’88, board member since 2004-05

Heidi Halvorsen Bell ’88 brings to the board a special interest in marketing and public relations. She has worked in marketing and communications for a number of companies including Adidas, Jackson & Company Public Relations in Boston, Sprint PCS, and Oresis Communications in Portland. Heidi earned her BA from Scripps College and a master’s of business administration from Boston College. She attended the Sorbonne in Paris, too. Heidi served on the alumni board from 2002 to 2004 where she helped move the school forward in its efforts to provide alumni with online communication vehicles, such as CatlinConnect. Her son is a Catlin Gabel student.

Hope Boyd, board member since 2008-09

Hope Boyd brings 49 years of experience in education to the Catlin Gabel board. She retired as head and secondary school founder of Wildwood School, a K-12 independent school in Los Angeles. Her eminent career included service on a committee that re-wrote teacher credentialing standards for the state of Pennsylvania. Two of Hope’s grandchildren are Catlin Gabel students. She says that her passion about progressive education and keen interest in and support of Catlin Gabel’s practice of progressive education led her to join the board. Hope earned a BS from Pennsylvania State University and master’s degrees from the University of Missouri and Loyola-Marymount University.

Nigel Clarke, board member since 2004-05

Nigel Clarke has been active at Catlin Gabel for many years as the father of two students, Jamila, a graduate, and Kalifa. As a parent he felt a natural inclination to be involved in his children’s school life and the community that embraced them. He joined the diversity committee and participated in numerous activities, conferences and parent evenings before joining the board. Nigel has an MBA in finance from Long Island University and is a senior consultant with BearingPoint.

Stuart Ellis, board members since 2009-10

When Stuart Ellis’s three children enrolled at Catlin Gabel he and his wife, Becky, jumped into volunteering with both feet. Stuart is active with the Annual Fund and serves on the finance committee. He founded Charter School Capital, Inc. where he is CEO. Charter School Capital provides working capital and creative financing solutions to public charter schools, primarily in California. Stuart graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in political economies of industrial societies.

Al Glowasky, board member since 2008-09

Al Glowasky, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is principal with Sandler O’Neill & Partners investment firm. He has been active at Catlin Gabel as the father of two Catlin Gabel alumni and as a member of the finance committee and marketing and economic task forces, and as a fundraising volunteer. Al has extensive nonprofit board experience with organizations that include OMSI and the Hoyt Arboretum.

Clare Hamill, board member since 2007-08

Clare Hamill’s daughter graduated from Catlin Gabel, and her great education inspired Clare: “Ann’s experience was so strong, and she was so shaped by the teachers and adults she worked with at Catlin Gabel.” Clare says she joined the board because “I believe in diversity, leading, and the power of experience. I think Catlin Gabel is great and can be even greater in these areas.” She has been a leader at Nike for 27 years, currently serving as vice president of Nike affiliates. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Pennsylvania State University, Clare is also active in the Children’s Cancer Association.

Dave Jubb, board member since 2008-09

Dave Jubb is vice chair and general counsel for Reser’s Fine Foods and a trustee at his alma mater, Linfield College, where he chairs the finance and real estate committees and serves as adjunct professor of finance. He is also a trustee of the William G. Gilmore Foundation and the Joseph M. Fought Trust, and he has served at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers). Dave graduated from Linfield College and Lewis & Clark Law School. He is an active volunteer in his grandson's classroom.

Rick Koe, board member since 2002-03

Rick Koe is the president and chief investment officer of Astoria Capital Management Inc., an investment advisor. He also serves as chairman of the board of TigerLogic Corporation. Parent of two Catlin Gabel students, Rick majored in English at the University of Oregon.

Cindy Mulflur, board member since 2005-06

“Serving on the board and in other volunteer capacities at Catlin Gabel School reflects of my belief in what we can accomplish by working together and the strong sense of community that exists at Catlin. The school is a unique and empowering place for the 730 students who learn and grow here, as well as for volunteers who do the same. I am honored to be a small piece of this puzzle,” says Cindy Mulflur. Born in Colorado, Cindy moved to Oregon in 1973. She has a degree in business administration, was an investment broker from 1983 to 2005, is a partner in Mt. Hood Solutions, a local manufacturer of cleaning products, and is a licensed real estate broker with Gray & Associates. She has volunteered at Catlin Gabel since her children enrolled in the Beehive in 1998. Cindy also is a Self Enhancement, Inc. board member.

Terry Murphy, board member 1998-2007 and since 2008-09

Terry Murphy is the CFO of Vigilan, Inc. and past CFO of several high-tech start-ups, and has had various finance and marketing jobs at Tektronix, Intel, and Boise Cascade. He holds an AB in economics and an MBA from Stanford. The Murphy Athletic Complex is named for his and his wife Carolyn’s generosity. They have two children who are alumni. Terry has served as treasurer, finance committee chair, and member of the executive and campaign committees of the board. His other board experience includes ten private companies, two public companies, and two nonprofits. Terry’s interests include fishing, hiking, wine, cooking, gardening, photography, and travel.

Laura Rose-Lewis, board member since 2007-08

Laura Rose-Lewis grew up in Portland where she attended Bridlemile Elementary and Wilson High School with her sisters, while her brother, Joshua, attended Catlin Gabel’s Upper School. Joshua’s positive high school experience influenced Laura and her husband’s decision to enroll their three children at Catlin Gabel. Laura has a BA in political science from the University of Oregon and an MA in public administration from Lewis & Clark College. She is the founder and principal of GamePlan, a company that serves the nonprofit and corporate sectors in the areas of strategy, planning, development, fundraising and events planning. Laura has served on local, regional and national nonprofit boards including CASA, Defenders of Wildlife, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Cascade AIDS Project, the Parenting Institute, and Temple Beth Israel. Laura currently serves on the Stand for Children advisory board.

Warren Rosenfeld ’73 , board member since 2003-04

Warren Rosenfeld ’73 played for two Catlin Gabel state championship soccer teams. Warren is president of Calbag Metals, Co. a global company, headquartered in Portland that specializes in buying, selling, and trading nonferrous metal. A graduate of Occidental College, Warren is a former vice-chairman of the Oregon Investment Council and current trustee of the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation. His children have been Catlin Gabel students since the Beehive.

Tom Shipley ’87, board member since 2007-08

“Catlin Gabel is truly a unique place that I hold dear. I am honored and excited to serve in a fiduciary role to the school.” After graduating as a lifer from CGS, Thomas Shipley ’87 attended Pitzer College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. “For several years I was a teacher and school administrator; Catlin Gabel always served as a benchmark for me,” he says. Thomas is president of his family’s business, Dennis Uniform, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers and distributors of school uniforms and apparel. The Shipley family has long been involved with Catlin Gabel. Both of Thomas’s siblings graduated from the school, as did his wife and her sister. His mother, Joan Shipley, was the school’s first development director.

Jim Spencer, board member since 2006-07

Jim Spencer brings a global outlook to the board. A fluent Mandarin speaker, he was a strong proponent of adding Chinese to Catlin Gabel’s language offerings. He is the principal of JM Spencer Associates, a consulting firm helping U.S.-based companies expand their businesses in China and Southeast Asia. Jim holds a BA in history from Lewis & Clark College with a minor in Asian studies. A tireless volunteer and cheerleader for financial aid support, Jim walks his talk as a multi-year Rummage Sale foreman. Jim’s sons joined Catlin Gabel's student body as Beehivers.

Peter J. Steinberger, board member since 2002-03

Peter Steinberger is Reed College dean of faculty and political science professor. He was acting president of Reed College in 2001-02. Courses he has taught include Classical Political Philosophy, Hegel and Marx, and The Idea of the State among others. Peter has a PhD from the University of California and a BA and MA from Fordham University. In addition to his years of service on the board Peter’s deep commitment to Catlin Gabel has been illuminated during countless girls varsity soccer matches when his daughter was a four-year starting defender. Peter rarely missed a game, and never missed a beat cheering from the sidelines.

Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, board member since 2008-09

Elizabeth Steiner Hayward is a family practice physician at OHSU and associate professor in the department of family medicine, and has led extensive research on women’s health and other family issues. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Chicago and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Despite her busy schedule, Elizabeth finds time to volunteer for the Girl Scouts, several nonprofit boards, and several professional organizations. The mother of two Catlin Gabel students, she was the first girl on the Little League team in her hometown. She passionately supports financial aid at Catlin Gabel.

Don Vollum ‘84, board member since 2008-09

Don Vollum ’84 is a founding partner of Austin Point Partners, a private equity investment firm, and was also founder of a company that developed and published software for handheld devices. As a lifer and parent of a current student, he has been a part of the CGS community for many years. His mother, Jean Vollum, was also a trustee and a lifelong supporter. “I am interested in serving on the board as a means of helping Catlin Gabel continue to thrive and move forward, and as a way of giving something back to the community. I also support Catlin Gabel's vision of progressive education,” he says. A Portland State graduate, Don has also served as trustee for the Oregon Graduate Institute and OMSI.

Kaycee Wiita, board member since 2008-09

“I care deeply about Catlin Gabel and the opportunities it has and will continue to provide to my children. It’s a magical place where students, families, faculty, and staff come together and make an amazing community. I want to be involved in continuing this wonderful tradition as Catlin Gabel continues to change with the events that shape our world,” says Kaycee Wiita, mother of two Catlin Gabel students. Kaycee is an active community volunteer, with experience in nonprofit management, public relations, and marketing. She holds a certificate in nonprofit management from Harvard Business School and a BS from the University of Utah. Kaycee has extensive fundraising experience and has worked on three major capital campaigns. Some of the organizations she has had leadership roles in include: the Junior League, Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation, the Southwest Washington Community Foundation, The Evergreen School Foundation, The Children’s Museum, and Reed College Women’s Committee.

Ex officio board members

Eddie Friedman '10, Catlin Gabel Student Association President

Eddie Friedman ’10 is a Catlin Gabel lifer whose interests range from academics to athletics to mountaineering. He is an avid practioner of wushu,  a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. More information about Eddie to come.

Marie Godbey, Parent Faculty Association president since 2008

A former software engineering manager for Rational Software, Marie Godbey has focused her considerable organizational skills on volunteering at Catlin Gabel. She became an active volunteer in her son’s first grade classroom and soon became a PFA leader. Simon is now a sixth grader. Marie has a BS in computer science from the University of Oregon. She enjoys tennis and kayaking.

Adam Keefer ’98, Alumni Board president since 2008

Catlin Gabel lifer Adam Keefer '98 says, “Catlin Gabel figured heavily throughout my childhood experience and it continues be a special place for me. I want to help it thrive and continue to offer a quality experience to today's students.” Adam has a BA in economics from Trinity College and studied for one year at the London School of Economics. He is vice president of the investment banking group at Sandler O’Neill & Partners in San Francisco. Before moving to the Bay Area, he was a driving force behind the Last Saturday community service partnership between alumni and students. When he graduated from Catlin Gabel Adam donated to the school a Shinto-style wooden bench he built under the guidance of shop teacher Tom Tucker ’66. The bench has a permanent home in the Cabell Center foyer.

Lark P. Palma, Head of School

Lark P. Palma has been the head of Catlin Gabel School since 1995. She is a native South Carolinian and a graduate of an independent school in South Carolina. Lark earned a doctorate in twentieth century British literature and women’s studies at the University of South Carolina while teaching at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. Her passion is in providing an exceptional learning environment by encouraging personal and academic connections between students and teachers. Lark continues to focus her attention on strengthening curriculum, encouraging innovation, creating the best learning spaces possible, and reaching out to a diverse community of students, parents, faculty-staff, and alumni.