Lisa Shambaugh, Head of School
Lisa Shambaugh is The Storm King School’s 18th Head of School since its founding in 1867, beginning her tenure in the summer of 2024. She is a well-known and highly respected career administrator and educator. Before joining The Storm King School, Lisa served for nine years as the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment and Strategic Projects at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland.
At St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Lisa was a key member of the senior administrative team overseeing a period of transformative growth in both enrollment and reputation. She led the international student program and spearheaded a multi-year initiative to create and refine professional growth pathways for employees. As a trained diversity practitioner and facilitator, Lisa has written about anti-bias practices in admissions for the NAIS Independent School magazine and presented nationally at conferences.
Lisa began her career in college admissions at Barnard College, followed by alumni engagement and admissions outreach at the University of California, Berkeley. She then worked at Crystal Springs Uplands School in California and Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C., before joining the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School community. Originally from Colorado, Lisa holds degrees from Vassar College and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In 2018-19, she was selected for the NAIS Aspiring Heads Fellowship.
Lisa resides in the Homestead with her husband, Jay Shambaugh, an economist and professor currently serving as Under Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and their dog, Perseus. Lisa and Jay have two adult children, Tyler and Jack.
Officers of the Board of Trustees
Robert Ginsburg is a shareholder and director at McDonald Sanders law firm in Fort Worth, Texas, where he specializes in college and university, energy, real estate, and transportation law. Known for his work with higher education institutions, he has negotiated contracts for athletic directors and coaches, advised on NCAA regulations, and represented clients before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. He earned his BA from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center.
Roger Auerbacher graduated from SKS in 1966 and earned a BA in Political Science from Iona College in 1972. He spent over 50 years managing two family-owned businesses: a Long Island hotel, where he served 14 years on the Best Western Board of Governors, and an international electronics firm, which he led for over 40 years as president and board chair. Now retired, he has been a Trustee at Storm King School for 21 years and has been married for 42 years.
Robert Docherty holds a BA in History from Colgate University and a Juris Doctor from Pace University. He served as an Assistant District Attorney in Orange County before joining Westchester County, focusing on organized crime and drug trafficking investigations. After thirty-four years, he retired, reflecting on a rewarding career as a prosecutor.
Kerryane Monahan holds an A.B. in Psychology from Vassar College, an M.A. in Anatomy and Neurobiology from Boston University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lynn University. With over 15 years in secondary education, she is a National Board Certified Teacher of Biology and a National Geographic Certified Educator, recently awarded the Brickman Foundation Faculty Endowed Chair Fellowship to focus on conservation and climate change research. Kerryane actively promotes science education through philanthropy, board service, and conference presentations. An avid outdoorswoman, she enjoys fishing and camping in Florida and has received the Woman of Distinction Award for Environmental Leadership from the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida.
Richard Grossman ’79 is the former President of Brokerage at Avenue 8, where he oversaw East Coast operations. He previously led Halstead Property and held senior roles at Heron Properties and Hahn & Mann Realty. An art collector and avid traveler, Richard is a board member for the NYC AIDS Memorial and has been active with SKS since 2016. He holds a degree in Art History from Syracuse University and a Diploma in Real Estate Analysis from NYU.Â
Christine Watson holds a BBA in Accounting and an MACC in Taxation from the University of Georgia. She is a licensed CPA in New York and Georgia and a member of the AICPA. As a tax partner specializing in mergers and acquisitions, Ms. Watson brings fifteen years of public accounting experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the largest professional services networks globally.
Lisa Shambaugh, The Storm King School’s 18th Head of School since 2024, is a seasoned and respected administrator and educator with a distinguished career spanning college admissions, diversity initiatives, and strategic leadership. Prior to her current role, she served as Assistant Head of School for Enrollment and Strategic Projects at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Maryland, where she led transformative growth in enrollment, spearheaded international student programs, and advanced professional development pathways for staff. A trained diversity practitioner, Lisa has contributed to national discussions on anti-bias practices and presented at industry conferences.
Board of Trustees
Charles Cordero was awarded the Storm King Cup and named Athlete of the Year at Storm King, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary College and is now a Senior Analyst at Neuberger Berman. Mr. Cordero is married to Jessica Alvarez-Cordero and has two children.
Johnathan Flores graduated from SKS in 2012 and earned a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from Pace University. He interned with the NY Attorney General’s Office and the Westchester Intelligence Center before obtaining a Master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College. Later, he worked at the NYC Department of Investigation, focusing on fraud and corruption at the New York City Housing Authority. In 2021, he joined the New York State Police, where he helps ensure roadway safety and supports local municipalities.
Michael Fisher graduated from Storm King and attended Colorado Mountain College and New England College. He started his career at Herbert Construction, then became Project Manager for HRH Construction. Mr. Fisher served as an SKS Trustee from 1995 to 2005 and managed equestrian operations for Fischer Enterprise Inc. He oversaw $40 million in projects at Aquarius Management Corporation, including NYC’s first indoor rock climbing facility, and was Managing General Partner of Stevenson Commons from 2005 to 2017. He also co-founded Milan LLC for its management with Grenadier Realty.
Peter Fox is the former Director of Managed Accounts Technology at TIAA, where he integrated a fintech startup and led the Fixed Income and Derivatives Technology Team. He has consulting experience with Harris Direct, Morgan Stanley, and Lehman Brothers, and began his career at IBM before moving to financial services at Merrill Lynch. Mr. Fox is a CFA charterholder and holds a Master’s from MIT’s Sloan School and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Ken Goldwasser studied Earth Sciences at Emory University and earned a degree in Geology before working at Cartier in Beverly Hills and opening his own jewelry store in Atlanta. After 25 years in jewelry, he shifted to motorsport, developing funding programs for racing teams and driving race haulers. He later joined the Teamster Local Union to work in the film industry, where he now selects vehicles for TV shows and movies in the Picture Car Department. Mr. Goldwasser credits his time at Storm King as a life-changing experience.
Bruce Hanson holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from NYU and an MBA from the University of Hartford. An honors graduate and member of the National Engineering Honor Society, he has ten patents in cardiac assist technologies, including the Intra-Aortic Balloon. Bruce began his career at Hamilton Standard/United Aircraft and later served as Executive Vice President at Datascope Corporation, where he grew sales significantly and introduced innovative monitoring devices. He also led the Cardiac Assist Division, achieving the first approval for a temporary artificial heart, and served as President and COO of Abiomed, where he secured pre-market approval for another artificial heart.
Tim Kane brings over 35 years of leadership experience across higher education and independent secondary schools, with a distinguished record in institutional advancement, campaign strategy, and educational development.
Tim began his academic journey at Bates College, earning a degree in Anthropology, followed by a Master’s from Columbia University. He then undertook advanced doctoral work in anthropology at Columbia, focusing on archaeological and historical research on the political economy of pre-Inca societies in the Peruvian Andes.
Currently serving as Vice President for Advancement at Vassar College since 2018, Tim leads the college’s historic $500 million Fearlessly Consequential campaign—the most ambitious in Vassar’s history. His leadership has significantly enhanced fundraising capacity, alum engagement, and strategic partnerships.
Tim’s career began in college admissions and has been largely dedicated to advancement and development roles across respected institutions. He has held leadership posts including Vice President for Advancement at the Maine College of Art and Design, Associate Head of School and Chief Advancement Officer at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and advancement roles at Bates College and the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
Outside of education, Tim and his spouse, Beth George, co-own Bagel-ish, a popular bagel shop in Beacon, NY. Beth is a globally recognized bagel consultant who has helped launch dozens of bagel ventures worldwide. The couple splits their time between Englewood, NJ, Beacon, and Poughkeepsie, NY, and they are proud parents of three grown children. In his free time, Tim enjoys tennis, travel, and spending time outdoors.
Neil Novesky is a retired government finance and economic development professional with over 33 years of experience, including administering Federal Programs for HUD and SBA and serving as Chairman of the Cornwall Town Planning Board for 20 years. Appointed by Gov. Mario Cuomo to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, he holds degrees from Hartwick College, the University of Pennsylvania, and the London School of Economics. An accomplished athlete, Neil was a New York State High School Tennis Champion and received a Division 1 scholarship for soccer and tennis.Â
As Vice President of Global Operations and Shared Services at Paychex, Chris led over 2,500 employees and 1,000 partners, driving strategic transformation across the organization.
After graduating from James Madison University, he began his career in banking at First Union National Bank in Charlotte, NC. A temporary assignment led him to pursue a financial analyst position in Roanoke, VA. His determination—driving through a snowstorm to arrive before 7 a.m.—secured him the role and launched his full-time career.
Chris quickly advanced to strategic planning manager in Atlanta, where he worked for the CFO and led initiatives like the Future Bank Initiative and Atlanta Master Plan, resulting in the construction of 200+ branches. Promoted to CFO for Georgia, he oversaw accounting, ATMs, pricing, and more.
Over the next decade, Chris served as CFO in multiple regions and divisions, including Business Banking and Small Business Capital. He co-led a $10 billion merger integration and helped develop remote deposit capture technology. He also led the company’s Emerging Affluent Millennial strategy and earned certifications in Six Sigma and Lean.
Later, as Chief Operating Officer for Mortgage and Retail Credit at Wachovia and Wells Fargo, Chris expanded operations into India and the Philippines and boosted digital adoption company-wide.
At Paychex, he oversaw global operations for a firm serving over 700,000 small businesses. Under his leadership, the global workforce grew from 17 to over 2,000 employees, and 45+ Robotic Process Automations saved an estimated 450,000 hours of manual work.
Chris retired in January to focus on board service, family time, and golf. His career reflects a combination of grit, adaptability, and seizing the right opportunities at the right time.
