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Frank W. Merrick enjoys many roles and they all help him serve others. He is President of Foundation Management, Vice President of the Merrick Foundation, and President of Ward S. Merrick, Inc., where he manages all aspects related to oil, gas, real estate and venture capital investments. Most of Frank’s work involves helping individuals, companies and foundations connect with and… Read More

Fred Smith is a graduate of Denver University and Harvard Divinity School. He spent several years as teacher and administrator at Charlotte Christian School in North Carolina and The Stony Brook School in New York before joining Bob Buford in founding Leadership Network, where he served as President for 12 years. As well, Fred was the founder of Fourth Partner, a local… Read More

Enette Pauzé, PhD, is the CEO of the Level 8 Leadership Institute, an organization dedicated to inspiring world leaders who leave global legacies. She grew up in a family business (G3), and combining her expertise in leadership, business partnerships and family enterprise, she serves as a private family facilitator and business advisor.  She completed her PhD at the University of… Read More

Evan Wood is a fourth-generation family member and board chair of The Lawson Foundation, based in London, Ontario. He chairs the nine-member Board of Directors, which provides strategic guidance and policy around core functions such as grantmaking, governance, asset management, and financial accountability. The Lawson Foundation focuses on enriching the quality of life in Canada through grants to registered charitable organizations. Evan… Read More

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund seeks to fulfill our founders’ vision of a just and caring society where all people are able to live, work and raise their families with dignity. Walter and Evelyn’s vision is at the heart of the Haas, Jr. Fund’s commitment to tackle some of society’s most pressing and complex issues. At the heart… Read More