Board of Directors

Andrew Carrigan is an ’87 CFS alum and a graduate of Washington College. He’s an award-winning advertising creative director, whose work has been widely recognized for over 20 years on campaigns for Nike, ESPN, MLB, MTV and Rolex. A writer by trade—Andy has written commercials for some of the top athletes, actors and influencers across culture. Currently working at Meta, he is also a founding partner of Habitat Farms, a brand start-up supporting wildlife conservation. Andy has served on several committees at the St. Luke’s School and Grace Church of New York. A lifelong supporter of CFS, Andy recently moved back to the Philadelphia area with his wife, Amee, and their two teenage daughters.

The Rt. Rev. Daniel G.P. Gutierrez The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez was consecrated on July 16, 2016, serving as the 16th bishop of the historic Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, which is the second oldest and fourth largest in the Episcopal Church. After his initial “listening pilgrimage” to all of the Diocese’s 133 parishes, Gutiérrez became focused on emphasizing the sacred presence of Jesus Christ and a call to holiness. In addition, the focus is empowering laity, inspiring creative solutions for church growth, emphasizing the missions of the church, social justice, poverty and ensuring that transparency is part of everything. He also restructured the Diocesan offices to better serve its parishes without increasing the budget.

Before his calling as Bishop, Gutiérrez served as Canon to the Ordinary, Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff in the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande. He also had an extensive career in public service, economic development and as president of a strategy and media firm. He served as vice-chairperson of The Social Justice and International Policy Committee for the 79th General Convention; was a board member for numerous organizations including the National Hispanic Foundation; and a chairman of the San Jose (NM) Community Redevelopment Task Force. He currently serves as a board member for The Church Farm School; Episcopal Academy; and as the chairman of the Board of Trustees for Episcopal Community Services. You can read his full bio here.

Michael Hankin is the Chief Operating Officer at Hankin Group. In this role, Hankin oversees all operational and strategic functions at Hankin Group and is responsible for the company’s multi-family division, Hankin Apartments. Prior to joining Hankin Group, he spent eight years in the financial professional services industry working for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. Hankin sits on several boards including the Chester County Economic Development Council and Handi-Crafters (Treasurer). He is a graduate of Virginia Tech University and a CPA, licensed in Pennsylvania.

Tammy James has more than 25 years of faculty experience at West Chester University. She currently serves as the Faculty Associate for Student Engagement and Retention, a Professor in the Department of Health and the Coordinator of COMPASS, an academic support and retention program that addresses the achievement gap for Black/Brown male students at West Chester University. A first-generation college graduate, Tammy strongly believes in the power of teaching and learning. In addition to teaching, Tammy believes in service to community. She has served on the boards of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Chester County Maternal and Child Health Consortium and the American Cancer Society. She currently serves on the Kent State Alumni Board of Directors and the NACADA/NCAA Advisory Board. Tammy believes strongly in the mission of the Church Farm School and specifically its alignment with her work with the COMPASS Program at WCU. She holds a bachelor's and master's in health education and a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction from Kent State University.

Paul Krieger is a retired educator who served as the Headmaster at Christ School in Arden, North Carolina for nearly 20 years. Prior to that, he was the Head of Middle School at Montgomery School in Chester Springs and held various roles of The Hill School in Pottstown. He has also worked in marketing for local and international companies. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Howley Foundation, based in Cleveland, and Charleston Collegiate School in South Carolina.

Lauren Miller has worked her entire career in the technology sector. After earning her B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, she worked as a mechanical design engineer at the NASA Glenn Research Center. She then spent 10 years as the Global Marketing Director at aerospace software producer Analytical Graphics, Inc. before returning to NASA Headquarters as a consultant. She has also led collaborative innovation initiatives and technical communications at global innovators including Bentley Systems, TE Connectivity, CommScope and CVS Health. She is passionate about world travel, farm-to-table movements, classic cars and philanthropy. Before joining the Church Farm School Board of Directors, she was a member of its Leadership Council for five years, serving as its co-chair for the past three years.

Romane Paul, a 2006 graduate of Church Farm School, is currently a litigation associate for Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Prior to this, he has worked for the New York State Attorney General’s Office as a legal intern with the Civil Rights Bureau, as a legislative director for the Office of State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak (D-NJ), a legislative aide, office of public policy for the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, campaign manager for Neron and Rodriguez for the Elizabeth Board of Education and was a Teach for America Corps Member. Romane receive his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where he served as the Commencement Speaker. He holds an M.S. in education from Hunter College, and his B.A. from Swarthmore College, where he also served as Commencement Speaker. His younger brother, Larry, is a current Church Farm School student, and Romane returns to campus often to share his experiences with students and participate in alumni choral concerts.

Caroline "Cackie" Buck Rogers and her family have been involved with the school for decades, as her father J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. served on the Board for nearly 40 years. Cackie has served and continues to serve on many boards throughout her lifetime, including The Shipley School, The Haverford School, The Princeton Varsity Club board, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, Chairman of The Academy of Music, the Bryn Mawr Hospital and The Philadelphia Zoo. She administered a tutoring program through Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church for disadvantaged elementary school children and worked both professionally and as a volunteer coach in Field Hockey and Lacrosse.

Mani Sabapathi is a nonprofit innovator in the areas of education and EdTech, an impact investor and the co-founder of a quant finance startup - Basis Point Global. Prior to pursuing impact investing and focusing on education outcomes in rural, underserved regions using technology, Mani worked at Prudential Financial for over 25 years, most recently as a senior portfolio manager overseeing Global Bond Funds. He is a keen believer in education as a means to empower the next generation of leaders and help people cross social-economic boundaries. Church Farm’s mission aligns well with his desire to provide a high-quality education and also improve access to such education. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as bachelor’s degrees from the Wharton School and UPenn’s School of Engineering.

Geoff Sheehan has a longstanding relationship with Church Farm School, having served on its Leadership Council for many years and sponsoring, through Meridian Bank, a number of CFS events, including its two signature fundraising events: the CFS Gala and CFS Golf Classic. Geoff is the senior vice president and head of commercial and industrial lending at Meridian Bank in Malvern. He has been with the company since 2006. He lives in West Chester with his family and holds degrees from Penn State University and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Geoff says, "My personal interest in supporting CFS started the first time I set foot on campus and met the boys almost 15 years ago. CFS is a great education, but more importantly, it prepares the boys for life and changes the trajectory of their lives."

Kari Tank-Nielsen is the granddaughter of longtime CFS Board Chair Tyler Griffin. Kari received her undergraduate degree in English from Georgetown University and her Masters in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught in several public and independent schools in the Philadelphia area. She is a certified, trauma-informed yoga instructor. Kari has spent the past six years immersed in Equity and Justice work, training with leaders in the field across the country. She most recently trained as a new leader for the National SEED Project (Seeking Equity in Education and Diversity).

Marc Turner is Managing Director and Founding partner of Renaissance Advisory Group, an Independent Registered Investment Advisory firm in Bryn Mawr, PA. Prior to founding Renaissance Advisory Group, he spent many years at a number of the top financial institutions across the region. A member of the Association of African American Financial Advisors, Marc mentors several young financial advisors across the country and has taught several financial literacy courses within the high school and collegiate levels. Marc spent five years as a D1 basketball coach at Villanova University and Manhattan College, and served as Church Farm School’s head basketball coach for more than 20 years. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Athletic Honor in 2019. He has served on several boards over the years, including Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, The Achievement Project and Phoenixville Area Positive Alternative. He is the proud father of three beautiful daughters.

David Zimmerman is a CFS alum (Class of 1988), former President of the Alumni Association Executive Council and graduate of Temple University. He is a member of QVC's leadership team and develops world-class customer and team member experiences. David was recognized as a top 50 global customer experience professional by Marketing Week for excelling at creating best in class customer experiences, demonstrating innovation and influencing the industry. He believes strongly in giving back to the communities where he lives and works and is passionate about making a positive impact in Chester County. David enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and sons Nikolas and David at Marsh Creek State Park or Long Beach Island.