Board of Trustees

Tom Eastwood, Chairman, CFP: Bachelor of Arts Finance and Economics, Pace University; First Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch; Board Member Edgewood Children’s Ranch, Elder of FPCO and Board Member Four 12; married to Julie; father of two TCS students.

Dana Loncar, Vice Chairman: Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Florida State University; Consultant with Consensus Communications; over 20 years experience in public affairs, government relations, and political campaigns in Central Florida; serves on Businessforce Board; graduate of Leadership Orlando and former Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Coalition of the Homeless (2010-2011); served as Co-chair of TCS’ 20th Anniversary Celebration; married to Steve, mother of two, one TCS alumna.

Dale van Gelder, Treasurer:  MBA, Rollins College; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Moravian College; Chief Operating Officer of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando; married to Richard; mother of on TCS student and one TCS alumnus.

Susan Chisari, Secretary: Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration, University of Central Florida; Bachelor  of Science in Elementary Education and Economics, Winthrop College; retired from Orange County Public Schools after 35 years as a teacher, curriculum specialist, assistant principal and Principal (Pinar Elementary School); served as Interim Principal and Interim Lower School Director at TCS; member FPCO since 1986.

Tim Blakely: Graduate of the University of South Florida with a BA (2002) and MA (2004) in economics; holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, as well as several FINRA securities licenses; has worked in the banking industry, holding several roles in corporate banking, first for SunTrust and currently with Regions Bank; married to Nickie; father of three boys, two current TCS students and one future lion; covenant partner of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, where Tim serves as a Deacon and member of the personnel committee. 

Dexter Costin: MBA, Webster University, Bachelor of Science, Florida A&M University, Mechanical Engineering; employed withEXP Realty; member Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Orlando Regional Realtors Association and National Association of Realtors; member Rejoice in The Lord Ministries;member Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation; married to Lisa, father of two TCS alumni.

Tom Cotton: Bachelor of Science, Risk Management, Florida State University; President, Hugh Cotton Insurance; numerous professional affiliations; active in community service including St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Orlando Jaycees, Boone High School, Seminole Chamber of Commerce, Orange County and Trinity Lutheran Church; married to Kathy; father of three TCS alumni.

Jennifer Deese: Bachelor of Arts in Advertising & Public Relations, University of Central Florida; Owner marketing project management company; married to Jason; mother of two TCS students.

Stacey Dilley, CPA: Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, University of Georgia; Accounting Consultant; Stephen Minister, FPCO; married to Jeff: mother of two TCS alumni.

David Emsley: MBA, Rollins College; Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; Senior Program Manager, Cole Engineering Services, Inc.; Member of FPCO, Sons of the American Revolution, Society of Mayflower Descendants, Central Florida Navy League, Association of the United States Army, and the National Defense Industrial Association; married to Beth, father of two TCS alumni.

Dr. Aaron Farrant, Head of School (Ex-Officio): Bachelor of Science in Psychology, focused on children and adolescent development. Master’s degrees in Religion and Religious Education. Aaron also holds a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership; married to Jennie and father of two TCS students.

Tanner Fox: MDIV, Reformed / Theological Seminary; BA, Samford University; Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando; married to Ashley.

Richard Hale, J.D.: Bachelor of Arts, Davidson College; J.D., Stetson University College of Law. Attorney, Hale, Hale and Jacobson; married to Maria; father of two TCS students.

Michael Kelley, J.D.: Graduated cum laude, University of Florida Levin College of Law; Bachelor of Arts, Economics Rollins College, graduated magna cum laude; Chief Development Officer and General Counsel at Bourne Financial Group; board member, Collaborative Orlando, treasurer OCBA Judicial Relations Committee, Vice President Federalist Society Orlando Lawyers Chapter; born and raised in Orlando, product of small private Christian school education; member FPCO, married to Chandy, father of two.

Scott Lee: MBA Crummer Graduate School of Business; Vice President of Business and Philanthropic Development, Elevation Financial Group, LLC; President, ! e Elevation Foundation; Board of Directors, Polis Institute 2016-18; member FPCO; married to Amy; father of two, one TCS student.

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