This year’s awards recognize selfless and transformative leadership, and innovation in financial and facilities management.
It’s been an incredible journey — with exciting collective work for the community to come.
We accomplished much this past year that we can be proud of, from signature programs to robust data collection to timely guidance.
To address the challenges of 2022 and beyond, independent school leaders looked inward to redefine their values and priorities.
When the school ski team needed a coach fast, this business officer and former pro skier stepped up.
As NBOA plans to celebrate its first 25 years, we are asking all members to envision what the next 25 years could hold.
Our most critical issues cannot be solved without leadership that that takes time to listen.
Following a serious heart attack, this business officer restructured his work so that he can continue living to his fullest.
Through major construction projects and benefits improvements, Tewey has been an instrumental force in modernizing operations at her school.
An innovative thinker, Shuflin designed a professional development program to get business office staff thinking about the school’s mission and culture.
Rivera has been instrumental in restoring the facilities and financial health of The Baldwin School of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria caused extensive damage.
Lauman’s project management skills have helped Omni Montessori School improve employee benefits and payroll processes.
Hicks was instrumental in establishing a firm financial footing through careful stewardship of resources, thoughtful planning and adept property management.
Healy helped her school transition to an independent business model after years of being an archdiocesan school.
Grimmer has been instrumental in conserving natural resources on campus while running a lean budget.
As his school’s longest-tenured administrator, Constantine helped oversee several leadership transitions while modernizing financial practices at The White Mountain School.
The program’s success indicates that business office leaders and staff alike have an appetite for the executive skills to help advance their schools.
Conroy’s outstanding communication skills have helped build trust and streamline operations at The Potomac School.
A master risk manager and strategic thinker, Chen helped the Hanahau'oli School navigate pandemic-related challenges and ward off fraud attempts.
Clatanoff's organizational leadership skills have helped Skutt Catholic High School transition to a new tuition model and grow enrollment.