The Wexford Foundation was founded in 2012. Eight Wexford property owners make up the Board of Trustees that manages the Foundation’s business. In addition, some 40 volunteers serve on Foundation committees, including Grants, Events, Development and Communications. To volunteer for a committee or learn more, please contact our Chairperson or one of our Trustees.
Chair
Fred is an American Red Cross volunteer, where he has been a member of the state and local leadership team since 2012. He has served on several public and private boards, most recently as Treasurer and President of the Wexford HOA. During his 33 year career with Alcoa Aluminum, he managed sales, marketing and manufacturing teams across multiple business units.
Vice Chair & Communications
A technical graduate, John brings over 35 years of International Executive Sales & Marketing experience both with Honeywell and with Mars Incorporated. He has been a long standing director of the Van Landingham Rotary Club, a member the Greater Island Council of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton and is an announcer at the RBC Heritage golf tournament.
Treasurer
Cyndi is a CPA who has worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and as a VP Controller for a health insurance company. Originally from the Washington DC area, her family relocated to Hilton Head in 2012. Cyndi has served on several Wexford committees and thoroughly enjoys volunteering and working with charitable agencies on Hilton Head and surrounding communities.
Secretary
Andi was a Human Resources Professional for an automotive and aerospace company for 25 years. She is involved in many volunteer activities in Wexford, the Hilton Head community, and nationally with Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS), a 62 year old foundation that provides funding for US citizens studying to complete degrees in the STEM field.
Grants Committee Chair
Mark is a former Marketing Executive with experience in the consumer goods and B2B software markets. His past non-for-profit board experience has focused on adult literacy and the arts. Mark was formerly Chair of the Wexford Marketing Committee and served for several years on the Wexford Foundation Grants Committee before becoming Chair.
Development Co-Chair
Kurt and his wife, Ann, have been residents of Hilton Head Island since 1999 after spending nearly 20 years as the Dr. Pepper / 7UP franchisee in St. Louis, MO. He later became Chief Financial Officer of a privately held insurance services company.
Since moving to South Carolina, Kurt has been involved in numerous charities including the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Volunteers in Public Schools and Junior Achievement. He is also Treasurer of the South Carolina Ports Authority and is on the Board of Trustees for Hillsdale College.
Development Co-Chair
A recently retired finance and investment executive with over 40 years of experience in banking, securities, and real estate, Paul has served on several non-profit boards. Most recently Paul was President of the MAC Angels Foundation Metro New York, supporting families affected by ALS. He welcomes the opportunity to serve those in need in our community.