Joshua joined ISM full-time in 2021 after working in private schools since 2004. He focuses on programmatic matters in the areas of STEM education, curriculum and instruction, and scheduling. He was instrumental in the ISM service design for Engaging Students in an Extended Period. He also helps shape the organization’s professional development initiatives.

Advancement Academy Leader | Director of Marketing and Communications at The Providence Country Day School Expertise Greg provides expertise in the areas of school branding and storytelling to engage audiences and cause impact across communities. Current Role As a member of ISM’s Advan...

Director of Admissions at Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy Expertise Gregory shares his experience in admission, development, and advancement. He helps school leaders reimagine their admission and development approach with a special emphasis on keeping the experience of prospec...

ISM Advancement Consultant | Director of Advancement at Cranbrook Schools Expertise A strategic and focused leader, Harold enjoys assembling and leading high-performance development teams to meet their organizational goals. Harold’s expertise includes extensive knowledge of all aspects of fu...

Director of Business Development Expertise Chris joined ISM in August 2021 as Director of Business Development after a twenty-year career in independent schools. Through this work, he has developed deep expertise in enrollment management, fundraising, marketing communications, and volunteer ma...

ISM Executive Consultant Expertise Schools benefit specifically from Walker's experience as an ISM consultant, in school and university administration, and in his national research into the factors that make schools successful in retaining and maintaining high academic performance. Walker h...

ISM Associate Scheduling Consultant Rick joined ISM in the fall of 2007 after retiring from 30 years as a public school teacher, program facilitator, and scheduler. Having taught on an extended-period schedule for more than 12 years, he has a wealth of experience planning for extended periods and...

Senior West Coast Adviser John has been an insurance broker for 23 years and has focused on meeting the needs of California private schools for the last 12. He now provides insurance and risk management services to over 140 private and charter schools in the state. John holds two professional ...

Senior Field Advisor, ISM Insurance Inc. Expertise Ron is a Senior Field Advisor for ISM, working with schools in NY, NJ, PA, DE and WV. Current Role Ron joined ISM in 2005. He developed the Pennsylvania Independent School Health Insurance Consortium in 2008. This organization helps scho...

<em>ISM Adjunct Consultant and Vice President for Finance and Operations</em>, The Westminster School, GA<br> Focus: Governance &amp; Finance

ISM Insurance Inc., Field Adviser Jan Mobley is a nationally recognized investment consultant with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry. Her portfolio displays a wide range of knowledge concerning various employee benefits services, however, she specializes in Life Insuranc...

ISM Advancement Consultant | Director of Development at The Calhoun School Expertise L.J. provides expertise in development for private-independent schools, specifically building the annual fund and hosting special events fundraising. Current Role In July 2018, L.J. joined The Calhoun Sc...

ISM Consultant | Academic Dean Expertise Madeleine Ortman, who first joined ISM in 1999 as a Consultant and workshop leader, has extensive experience both in leading schools and in working with them to address their leadership challenges. Previously, Madeleine spent 19 years Head of School at ...

Consultant, ISM | Assistant Head of School, Enrollment Management and the Student Experience, Trinity Episcopal School Expertise Steve provides his expertise in the areas of admission, development, and marketing communications. Current Role As a member of ISM’s Advancement Team, Steve:...

ISM Advancement Consultant | Director of Advancement Services at Norfolk Academy