The Guilford Foundation added Wesley Cain and Nathan Scoggin to the board of directors, who bring tremendous business and philanthropic experience. The slate of officers was also announced and includes Chair Alex Sulpasso, Vice Chair John Hyman, Treasurer Kristin Vander Wiede, and Secretary Ashley Fernandez.

“The Guilford Foundation’s board is the driving force behind our grantmaking, strategic direction, governance, and community leadership,” said Liza Janssen Petra, Executive Director of The Guilford Foundation. “To help advance our mission, we seek board members who bring diverse perspectives, a range of professional and volunteer experience, and, of course, a passion for our community.”

The board of directors governs the community foundation. It consists of 15 community volunteers who serve up to two three-year terms. All members participate in at least one of its five working committees: Executive, Finance, Community Investment, Development, or Nominating and Governance.

The new board members and executive committee include:  

New Board Members
Wesley Cain is a member of the Finance Committee. As a partner at Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, he focuses on estate planning, trust administration, closely held businesses, and tax-exempt organizations. He’s active in the community, serving on several boards, and provided pro bono legal advice to TGF before joining the Board. He grew up in Guilford and returned as an adult because he loves the small-town feel, sense of community, and natural beauty.

Nathan Scoggin is a member of the Community Investment Committee. He brings tremendous leadership experience through an extensive career as a healthcare-focused entrepreneur and investor. He is currently Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Icon Health, the nation’s first value-based musculoskeletal solution for commercial and Medicare health plans. Nathan and his wife Jen moved to Guilford, seeking a great place to raise their family. The town hasn’t disappointed. Along with their two children and dog, the family loves being on, in, or around the water.

Executive Committee Announcements
Alex Sulpasso serves as the Board Chair and Chair of the Development Committee.

John Hyman serves as Board Vice Chair and a member of the Finance and Nominating & Governance Committees.

Kristin Vander Wiede serves as Board Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee.

Ashley Fernandez serves as Board Secretary and a member of the Community Investment and Development Committees.

“Joining The Guilford Foundation Board was of interest to me given the broad spectrum of meaningful community organizations it supports through grantmaking and leadership. It’s exciting to be a part of such a trusted organization committed to making Guilford an even better place,” commented Nathan Scoggin.

Vander Wiede added, “I am thrilled to be heading into my second year on the board and first year as an officer. Whether it’s the other board members, our generous donors, or the nonprofit partners we support, it’s heartwarming to see a community so committed to fulfilling our mission to enrich the quality of life in Guilford.”

The 2024 TGF Board of Directors includes Sarah Blanton, Wesley Cain, Linda Fan, Ashley Fernandez, Besty Gribble, Stephen Hegedus, Chris Hodgson, John Hyman, Stephanie Little Brown, Judith Meyers, Maggie Moffett, Nathan Scoggin, Alexander Sulpasso, Kristin Vander Wiede, and Stephanie Errante Votto.

Visit The Guilford Foundation website to read the biographies of its Board of Directors.