Susan Reiter, Chair
Susan Reiter led the client-relationship team for over two decades at the boutique marketing firm Digital Pulp in NYC, providing marketing strategy and solutions for a myriad of clients and industries. As Group Account Director, she managed several Higher-Ed clients, including Dartmouth College, NYU/SPS, Vanderbilt Owen Business School, and Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, in addition to many non-EDU clients, including Bausch+Lomb, SmileTrain, and United Airlines.
In 2014, Susan and her family relocated from New York to Ocean Ridge, FL, and at this time, also joined the Grandview community. Susan and her husband, Russell, love adventure-traveling with their four children: Lily, Sam, Josh, and Anya, all of whom attend Grandview Preparatory School. Susan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
Steven Sherman
Steven Sherman is the President and CIO of CS Advisors Inc., a financial planning and wealth management firm located in Boca Raton. He received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1985. Mr. Sherman began his career in the financial industry in 1986 as an options market maker and was a member of The American Stock Exchange, Commodities Exchange, and The New York Futures Exchange. Since founding CS Advisors in 2002, he has focused on providing high-quality financial services by helping clients build wealth while limiting risk exposure. Mr. Sherman is active in the community and serves on two nonprofit boards. He lives in Boca Raton with his wife, Mary, and their dog, Faith.
Tiffany Wycoff
Tiffany Wycoff has been involved with the Grandview community since joining its faculty in 2001. She served Grandview in various teaching and school leadership positions from 2001–2013. During this time, her children, Alina and Joseph, both attended the school. Ms. Wycoff remains committed to Grandview after moving with her family to New York and regularly travels to Florida to visit both her extended and Grandview families. She is co-author of Blended Learning in Action and co-founder of Learning Innovation Catalyst, a company that helps schools transition to digitally empowered 21st-century learning. She has been a Grandview board member since 2016.
Sunny Sharma
Sunny Sharma resides in Boca Raton along with his wife and two children. His son graduated from Grandview Preparatory School and his daughter attends the University of Florida. After his start in public accounting, Mr. Sharma entered the private education sector. He has worked for both public and private corporations in senior management positions. At the end of 2017, as the CEO of Digital Media Arts College (DMAC), he successfully exited with the sale of the College. Mr. Sharma has served on several boards, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Carleton University and is a University of Miami MBA alumnus. He has been a Grandview board member since 2018.
Ann Welsh
Ann Welsh is the Senior Vice President at FNBCC, where her current role is Business Development and Branch Manager. With decades of experience in banking and finance she is specialized in helping small-to-midsize businesses reach their financial goals. Originally from a small farming community in Minnesota, Ann learned the value of hard work early on and developed a strong appreciation for the importance of community. Her commitment to both her clients, and roots, drives her success in the industry.
Jeff Foster
Jeff has over 25 years of experience in the payments industry and has founded, acquired, and sold several companies. He has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The Financial Times, and is a sought-after speaker in the payments sector, having appeared on Bloomberg Television, CNN, and ABC News. He is married to Danielle and has six children, including two boys in Grandview's Class of 2035 and a new daughter expected to be in Grandview’s Class of 2042.
Grandview's Founders
Carolyn and Gene Ehlers
Carolyn L. Ehlers, along with her husband, the late Mr. Gene M. Ehlers, founded Grandview Preparatory School in 1997. Mr. Ehlers owned and operated General Car & Truck Leasing Systems Inc., originally headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, for many years prior to moving to Boca Raton in 1985. Once they arrived, Mr. and Mrs. Ehlers became active in the local community, supporting many local organizations, including Grandview. Ms. Ehlers continues her active support for Grandview Preparatory School and is seen regularly attending community events.