Lake Ridge Academy: Meet Our Board of Directors
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:14
Lake Ridge Academy: Meet Our Board of Directors
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About
Board of Directors
The Board of Lake Ridge Academy has
the ultimate responsibility for our school
.
The Board is responsible for the integrity of the school, the standing and reputation built by its founders and by those who have labored over the years, and the trust the school holds in its future as well as its present.
Committees
List of 5 items.
The Committee on Directors
The Committee on Directors coordinates the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new directors; renominates sitting directors; nominates officers; facilitates Board self-assessment; identifies the Board's needs for education and training; and organizes recognition of individual directors.
The Advancement Committee
The Advancement Committee coordinates the school's fundraising activities, advises the Board on the financial goals of annual and other campaigns, reviews case statements, facilitates Board and other volunteer fundraising and friend-raising activities, and raises funds.
The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee
The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee works in concert with staff to develop long-range financial plans and annual budgets, set tuition levels for Board approval, monitor the budget, make periodic reports to the Board, and facilitate the annual audit.
The Marketing and Enrollment Committee
The Marketing and Enrollment Committee reviews admission policies, marketing literature, ads and campaigns, the website, the master calendar for school promotion, and strategies for recruiting students and doing ongoing cultivation of families.
Ad Hoc Committees
The Board Chair may appoint Ad Hoc Committees for special tasks as circumstances warrant. Such ad hoc committees shall limit their activities to accomplishing the particular functions for which they are created. Upon completion of its assigned task, each ad hoc committee shall stand discharged.
Responsibilities
List of 7 items.
School's Mission
Preparing a clear statement of the mission of the school's philosophy.
Establishing Policies
Establishing policies under which the Head of School will administer the school.
Accountability for the School's Fiscal Affairs
Overseeing and ultimate accountability for the school's fiscal affairs, including assets represented by buildings and grounds.
Long-Range Plan Responsibilities
Developing and implementing the Long-Range Plan.
Contributions to Drives
Making early contributions to annual and capital fund drives.
Recommending the School
Recommending the school, as appropriate, to prospective families and students.
Avoiding Conflict of Interest
Avoiding conflict of interest and the appearance of conflict of interest in all activities on behalf of the school.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
List of 17 items.
Thomas E. Dake II, MPA
Board Chair
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Mona Thompson
Board Vice-Chair
Read More
Jennifer Zinn Lagasse ‘86
Board Secretary
Read More
Jared Oakes
Board Treasurer
Read More
Brenda Norton
Board Member
Read More
Brian Shimko ‘04
Board Member
Read More
Donald W. Kaatz, MBA ‘70
Board Member
Read More
Jeffrey Knapp, BA ‘83
Board Member
Read More
John R. Doolos
Board Member
Read More
Jon Hyman
Board Member
Read More
Joseph W. Priess
Board Member
Read More
Julia Bilz Sertich ’01
Board Member
Read More
Manuel Carballo
Board Member
Read More
Megan Gardner '03
Board Member
Read More
Meredith Gadsby
Board Member
Read More
Serena Pal
Board Member
Read More
Sheri Terens, CPA
Board Member
Read More
37501 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Tel:
(440) 327-1175
Fax: (440) 327-3641
Lake Ridge Academy on Facebook
Lake Ridge Academy on Instagram
Lake Ridge Academy on LinkedIn
Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland's west side. Our co-educational curriculum offers a unique blend of academics, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, all on our beautiful 93-acre campus. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our devoted faculty provides personalized attention to help every student thrive.
Menu
Login
Admissions
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Discover Lake Ridge
Request Information
Visit
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admissions Process
Kindergarten Admissions
Junior Kindergarten Admissions
International Admissions
arrow
Application & Enrollment Process
Homestay Program
Transportation
About
arrow
Who We Are
Welcome from the Head of School
Our Mission & Core Values
Lake Ridge at a Glance
Board of Directors
Careers
Contact Us & Directions
Military Family Resources
Academics
arrow
A Lake Ridge Education
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
College Counseling
International Travel
Certificate Programs
Student Life
arrow
Student Life at Lake Ridge Academy
Clubs & Activities
Community Service
Before & After School Programs
Summer Programs
Athletics
arrow
Our Sports Program
Teams
Sports Medicine
Giving
arrow
Supporting Lake Ridge
Ohio Tax Credit (SGO)
Community Events
arrow
Lion Lotto
The ByLine Magazine
Alumni
arrow
Lake Ridge For A Lifetime
Alumni Council
Hall Of Fame
Parents
News
Calendar
School News
Events
Careers
Privacy Policy
Inquire
Apply
Visit
Give
Lake Ridge Academy on Facebook
Lake Ridge Academy on Instagram
Lake Ridge Academy on LinkedIn
About
Board of Directors
The Board of Lake Ridge Academy has
the ultimate responsibility for our school
.
The Board is responsible for the integrity of the school, the standing and reputation built by its founders and by those who have labored over the years, and the trust the school holds in its future as well as its present.
Committees
List of 5 items.
The Committee on Directors
The Committee on Directors coordinates the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new directors; renominates sitting directors; nominates officers; facilitates Board self-assessment; identifies the Board's needs for education and training; and organizes recognition of individual directors.
The Advancement Committee
The Advancement Committee coordinates the school's fundraising activities, advises the Board on the financial goals of annual and other campaigns, reviews case statements, facilitates Board and other volunteer fundraising and friend-raising activities, and raises funds.
The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee
The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee works in concert with staff to develop long-range financial plans and annual budgets, set tuition levels for Board approval, monitor the budget, make periodic reports to the Board, and facilitate the annual audit.
The Marketing and Enrollment Committee
The Marketing and Enrollment Committee reviews admission policies, marketing literature, ads and campaigns, the website, the master calendar for school promotion, and strategies for recruiting students and doing ongoing cultivation of families.
Ad Hoc Committees
The Board Chair may appoint Ad Hoc Committees for special tasks as circumstances warrant. Such ad hoc committees shall limit their activities to accomplishing the particular functions for which they are created. Upon completion of its assigned task, each ad hoc committee shall stand discharged.
Responsibilities
List of 7 items.
School's Mission
Preparing a clear statement of the mission of the school's philosophy.
Establishing Policies
Establishing policies under which the Head of School will administer the school.
Accountability for the School's Fiscal Affairs
Overseeing and ultimate accountability for the school's fiscal affairs, including assets represented by buildings and grounds.
Long-Range Plan Responsibilities
Developing and implementing the Long-Range Plan.
Contributions to Drives
Making early contributions to annual and capital fund drives.
Recommending the School
Recommending the school, as appropriate, to prospective families and students.
Avoiding Conflict of Interest
Avoiding conflict of interest and the appearance of conflict of interest in all activities on behalf of the school.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
List of 17 items.
Thomas E. Dake II, MPA
Board Chair
Read More
Mona Thompson
Board Vice-Chair
Read More
Jennifer Zinn Lagasse ‘86
Board Secretary
Read More
Jared Oakes
Board Treasurer
Read More
Brenda Norton
Board Member
Read More
Brian Shimko ‘04
Board Member
Read More
Donald W. Kaatz, MBA ‘70
Board Member
Read More
Jeffrey Knapp, BA ‘83
Board Member
Read More
John R. Doolos
Board Member
Read More
Jon Hyman
Board Member
Read More
Joseph W. Priess
Board Member
Read More
Julia Bilz Sertich ’01
Board Member
Read More
Manuel Carballo
Board Member
Read More
Megan Gardner '03
Board Member
Read More
Meredith Gadsby
Board Member
Read More
Serena Pal
Board Member
Read More
Sheri Terens, CPA
Board Member
Read More
37501 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Tel:
(440) 327-1175
Fax: (440) 327-3641
Lake Ridge Academy on Facebook
Lake Ridge Academy on Instagram
Lake Ridge Academy on LinkedIn
Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland's west side. Our co-educational curriculum offers a unique blend of academics, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, all on our beautiful 93-acre campus. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our devoted faculty provides personalized attention to help every student thrive.