Board of Trustees

	Mrs. Sissy Wickes, President President, Springtown Show Stables, LLC Sissy is a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall and Princeton University. She is currently the Editor and Chief of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Sissy and her husband Timothy live in Unionville, PA. They have three sons and one daughter, who are all living independently with successful careers or finishing their studies. Their youngest son, Sam, graduated in the class of 2012.
	Mr. Mark Harbison, Treasurer Chairman, Litigation Practice Group at Rubin, Fortunato, and Harbison Mark Harbison is Chairman of the Litigation Practice Group at Rubin, Fortunato, and Harbison and specializes in general business litigation. He and his wife Michelle have three daughters. They live in Bryn Mawr, and their daughter Anne graduated in the class of 2016
	Mr. Robert Bendl VP of Information Technology at AMTEK - Aerospace & Power Group Prior to AMTEK, Robert Bendl spent 10 years with SAP, serving as the VP of Strategic Customers - Innovative Solutions - North America for the majority of his time there.
	Mr. Michael Fogel MA, ATR-BC, LPC Founder, Child & Family Art Therapy Center, Camp Pegasus, the Art of Friendship Social-Coping Program Mike Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC is a board-certified art therapist, licensed professional counselor, entrepreneur, and author with over two decades of clinical experience. Mike is an expert in treatment and advocacy for neurodiverse children with autism, ADHD and learning differences and also treats a wide range of childhood emotional-behavioral challenges at his private group therapy practice in Philadelphia, the Child and Family Art Therapy Center. Mike’s work is supercharged by heartfelt faith that every person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and progress towards their vast personal potential. Camp is instrumental in that growth! Mike’s love for neurodiverse children propelled him to develop the comprehensive Art of Friendship Social-Coping Program® and curriculum, found Camp Pegasus, a therapeutic social skills day camp, and publish “The Social-Emotional Guidebook: Motivate Children with Social Challenges to Master Social & Emotional Coping Skills”. Mike passionately preaches that social skills are for everyone!
	Mr. Josh Goldberg Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Altice USA Josh focuses on driving growth and innovation at Comcast and has been involved in many of its most impactful partnerships and growth initiatives. He has over twenty years of experience in the media and technology industry. Josh is a graduate of Duke University and has his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Andrea, and their three sons. He also is the parent of a current Hill Top upper school student.
	Mr. Paul Graham Owner, CEO, Vision Holder, and Lead Writer for Dusk Wave Arts Paul is the Owner, CEO, Vision Holder, and Lead Writer behind Dusk Wave Arts, an immersive multimedia art company. When he was diagnosed with being neurodiverse at an early age, he found workarounds for his learning disabilities such as the use of technology. Being on the spectrum was his inspiration for the creation of the immersive webcomic “The Glove," bringing attention to Autism through the character of Tim, a representation of his adolescent and adult understanding of his own neural patterns as well as the complexities of it. Not only does “The Glove” highlight navigating the world while being on the spectrum, but also touches on issues such as bullying, love, family, and friendships. Paul is a graduate of Mitchell College.
	Dr. Gerry Herbison Executive Business Coach Gerry Herbison holds a doctorate in Organizational Development from Wilmington University and is currently an Executive Business Coach for Carson Group. Gerry and his wife live in Norristown. Their son, Killian, graduated from Hill Top in 2023 and is a founding resident of Hill Top’s boarding program.
	Dr. Henry Humphreys Dean of Students, Thomas Jefferson University Dr. Henry J. Humphreys is currently the Dean of Students at Thomas Jefferson University's East Falls campus and has over 35 years of higher education experience. Prior to his current position, Henry held senior leadership positions at MIT, Boston College, and St. John’s University in New York City, where he notably led significant changes in Student Affairs programs. He holds a Ph.D. from Boston College's Lynch School of Education and has a strong background in strategic planning and campus development. Henry currently resides in West Chester, PA, with his wife, three daughters, and their dogs, Quincy and Gracie.
	Francesca Kattner, Esq. Consultant Former Assistant Professor at Temple University Fran spent over a decade in broadcast journalism as an associate producer and reporter. After obtaining her Juris Doctorate from the Delaware Law School at Widener University, Fran went on to teach at the Klein College of Communications and Media at Temple University for 15 years. She lives with her husband, Conrad, in Ft. Washington.
	Christopher Lyons '13 Technical Scrum Master, Vanguard Chris currently works at Vanguard within the Technology Leadership Development program. Chris is a graduate of Hill Top Class of 2013. He graduated from Stevenson University with an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems, focusing on network design. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with family, learning new technology, and volunteering throughout the community.
	Jamell Mitchell Neurodiverse Centers of Excellence Chief Talent-Strategy Leader, Ernst & Young Jamell G. Mitchell serves as the Neurodiverse Centers of Excellence Chief Talent-Strategy Leader along with being the National ASA Tax and Assurance Practice Leader. He is a sought-after conference orator who challenges organizations to consider the cognitive difference as an advantage. Jamell is responsible for securing talent, driving awareness, identifying learning opportunities, aligning the Neurodiversity CoEs to EY’s service line, and managing teams across the US. He has an MBA with a specific focus on Leadership and Finance from Walden University, Minneapolis, and a BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Planning from John Jay College in New York.
	Kevin M.R. Mayne Head of School, Hill Top Preparatory School Kevin began his tenure as Head of School at Hill Top at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. He was formerly the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Landmark College, the frontrunner in the field of post-secondary learning disabilities. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, along with a strong commitment to students with learning differences.
	Mr. Robert Newbold Managing Principal, Graham Partners Rob brought extensive corporate knowledge to Hill Top when he joined the Board in 2015. He lives in Berwyn, PA, with his wife, Aralisha, and their three children. One of their sons currently attends Hill Top.
	Mrs. Ruth Ortlinghaus Ruth has been associated with Hill Top since 1998, when her son, Harry, started high school. She joined the Board upon Harry’s graduation. She has a Master of Science in Information Technology from Drexel University. She recently retired from owning her own company. Ruth lives in Lafayette Hill, PA, with her husband, Seth, and three of their children.
	Robert Pietrusko, Pharm.D. Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Voyager Therapeutics Bob divides his time between Boston and the Philadelphia suburbs each week and enjoys spending free time with his wife, Susan, and their family. One of their grandchildren is a Hill Top graduate.
	Joseph Riddle Director, Neurodiversity in the Workplace Leading the Neurodiversity in the Workplace Program, Joe works to create partnerships with businesses from across the globe to diversify their workforce to include those with ASD.
	Mr. Robert Sager Founder and President, Edu-Tech Academic Solutions Over the course of the past 30 years, Bob has served as a K-12 teacher, graduate school professor, professional consultant, and business owner in the K-12 educational services environment. Bob has also presented hundreds of professional development programs and conference lectures around the world in a wide range of academic program areas. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Development a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from Ohio State University, and a Master of Science in Instructional Technology Integration from Arcadia University.
	Mr. Seth Straff Principal and Corporate Secretary, Insurance Adjustment Bureau, Inc. Seth lives in Lafayette Hill, PA, with his wife, Ruth. Their daughter was recently married, and their son, Harry, a Hill Top alum, recently returned to the area after living and working in Florida, and their two youngest daughters are still living at home.
	Kirby Wycoff, PsyD, EdM, MPH, NCSP Program Director, Community & Trauma Counseling Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson University Dr. Kirby L. Wycoff is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health and Director of the Community and Trauma Counseling Program at Thomas Jefferson University.