Jim Hicks
Kurt Grindstaff
Kurt Grindstaff
Chair
As an original founder of the Wexford Foundation, Jim was instrumental in establishing its platform and setting a path for growth. His volunteer work has also included disaster response for the American Red Cross and announcing at the Heritage Classic Golf Tournament. Prior to retirement, Jim had a successful career in the enterprise software business after actively serving in the U.S. Navy.
Kurt Grindstaff
Kurt Grindstaff
Kurt Grindstaff
Vice-Chair
Kurt spent nearly 20 years as the Dr. Pepper / 7UP franchisee in St. Louis, MO and 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 and is also Treasurer of the South Carolina Ports Authority.
Cyndi Duvall
Kurt Grindstaff
Cyndi Duvall
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.
Gillian Alsko
Secretary
Gillian has lived on Hilton Head Island for 20 years, where she and her husband, Mike, raised their two children, Ella and Wynn. She is currently on the Board of Trustees for Hilton Head Preparatory School and a member of the House and Social Committee at Wexford. She and Mike own Coastal Home & Villa, a vacation rental company on Hilton Head Island.
Nicki Gilboy
Grants Co-Chair
Nicki’s entire career was in emergency care as a nurse, author, educator, researcher and healthcare executive. She and her husband, Michael retired to Wexford in 2018. She continues to practice as an RN volunteer at Volunteers in Medicine on Hilton Head. Prior to co-chairing the Grants Committee, she served on the Committee for five years.
Mark Brown
Mark Brown
Grants Co-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.
Kathy Alexander
Sandy Berthelsen
Kathy Alexander
Communications Chair
Kathy brings over 25 years of marketing & finance experience from her previous management roles at PPG Industries and marketing firms. Her work has also included helping to establish a nonprofit for cancer patients. Since residing in Wexford since 2015, she has enjoyed serving on the Wexford Marketing Committee and the Foundation .
Paul McEvoy
Sandy Berthelsen
Kathy Alexander
Development 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.
Sandy Berthelsen
Sandy Berthelsen
Sandy Berthelsen
Events Chair
Sandy is a retired elementary school principal from Fairfax Virginia where she also spent several years as an adjunct professor at George Mason University. Since moving to Wexford in 2012, Sandy has devoted time to serve on various boards for local non-profits and share her creative talents to help organize galas & events on our island.