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He Retired at 54. Then the Real Work Began.

Kristy Yoder

Published on: 12/03/2026

He retired at 54, just before his 55th birthday. He spent more than two decades leading mission driven organizations, including serving as CEO and Head of School for two international charter schools and later as Superintendent of Westlake Academy. Earlier in his career, he held senior financial leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer for Christopher Homes, a large nonprofit housing organization.

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