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Greetings FROM BOARD CHAIR KEVIN BARRY

Dear Saint Edward’s School Community:

As we embark on a new school year, we welcome several new Trustee members with
extraordinary backgrounds and a high level of commitment to Saint Edward’s School.
At the same time, the term limits for several strong Board members, who will always be
part of the fabric and legacy of the School, were reached last spring. We are encouraged
and excited by the infusion of new talent and energy at the Board level and thankful to
our prior members for their years of service.

This academic year we will continue to focus on the pillars of our strategic plan with a
particular emphasis on the endowment, our campus master plan, increasing our academic strength as an institution,
and continuing to improve the compensation and benefits for our faculty.

The School continues to experience increased enrollment, with several classes having waiting lists, and stellar academic
performance, as our college acceptance statistics have never been better.

I can assure all in our community that your Board of Trustees will continue to work hard and continue to enhance our
institution – a true crown jewel on the Treasure Coast.

Sincerely,

Kevin M. Barry
Chairman of the Board

Welcome NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Jason Fykes is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Building Construction. After working with MM Parish in
Winter Haven managing large public projects, Jason relocated here to work with Barth Construction, Inc. where he is
responsible for commercial project management. Jason is married to Kelly (Kutschinski) ‘91 and has three daughters Carrie
Jane (3rd), Grace (1st) and Margaret (1st) attending SES.

Kevin Given is a graduate of Concord University with a bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management with a minor in
Business Administration. Kevin has worked throughout the United States and Caribbean in the luxury hotel business and Real
Estate development. He came to Vero Beach in 1993 to redevelop Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club and Windsor. In 2000, he
partnered to start the Quail Valley Club. Kevin serves on the Indian River Community Foundation Board, Marine Bank & Trust,
and the ELC. He is married to Paula (SES teacher) and he has two step-children, Meghan (19) and Connor (15), an SES student.

Roger Lynch has a BA in Economics from Fairfield University in Connecticut. He is a retired Partner in Goldman Sachs and
Company. He and his wife, Nancy have been property owners in Vero Beach for 30 years and residents for the last 12 years.
He is a Board Member with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County and RedStick Golf Club. They have three children;
the oldest son and family live in Vero Beach, and their daughter attends SES.

Wendy Porter received her BA in History from the College of Wooster in Ohio and her MA in Organizational Psychology from
Columbia University. She spent 14 years in Human Resources at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. Prior to that, she worked in
public relations for Lord & Taylor. Wendy served on the Parents Association Board of The Browning School in New York City
and on the Coop Board of 315 East 68th Street. Wendy and her husband, Chris relocated to Vero Beach from New York City in
2013 with their two sons Christopher (grade 6) and Cooper (grade 2).

Darren Sylvia is currently Vice President of Finance at George E. Warren Corporation and a resident of Vero Beach for over
fifteen years. Darren earned his Bachelors of Accountancy from Providence College. Prior to moving to Vero Beach, Darren
was with the public accounting firm PWC in Miami and Hartford. Darren has served on numerous boards including the
Education Foundation of Indian River County and Riverside Children's Theatre. Darren is married to Lori with three children.
Their son Alexander is in the class of 2019.
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