2023 - 2025 Board of Trustees

The Lynnhaven Board of Trustees adopts a clear statement of the school’s mission, vision, and strategic goals and establishes policies and plans consistent with this statement. 

Bridgette Bywater
​Board Chair

As Vice President & General Manager of Kings Dominion, a Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Bridgette makes FUN her business. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Bridgette attended Truman State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a dual focus in Management and Marketing, and a minor in Business Psychology. She is completing the Radford University MBA program with a focus on business analytics.

In her career in the amusement park industry, Bywater worked in a wide variety of roles including Human Resources, Park Operations, Safety, and Security.  She later took on international responsibility as the Corporate Director of Operations for the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Since 2021, Bywater has occupied the role of Vice President and General Manager at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia.

​Bywater is actively involved in several civic organizations. Currently she is a member of the Richmond Management Round Table, on the investor relations committee for Greater Richmond Partnership, on the board of directors for ChamberRVA, on the board of directors for Maymont Foundation, chairman of the curriculum committee for Virginia Tech’s MSBA Hospitality and Tourism Management program advisory council, and an executive board member of Richmond Region Tourism. A strong believer in the power of networking, she can be found on LinkedIn.

Bywater lives in New Kent County with her 14-yo daughter, husband of near 20 years, two large dogs adopted from the SPCA, and two very fluffy and socially awkward bunnies who love chewing on anything they come in contact with.

Heide Trepanier
​Board Secretary

Heide is a professional artist and instructor at VCU, University of Richmond, and UVA. She is dedicated to fine arts education and the intersection of arts and community. Her community-based murals and works for various public institutions can be found city-wide. Heide has exhibited her work extensively in the US and internationally. Her paintings are included in the collections of the Virginia Museum of Fine Art and The Speed Museum in Kentucky as well as US embassies throughout the world. Her awards and fellowships include a Pollock/Krasner Fellowship, two Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Professional Fellowships, an award, and selection in The American Academy of Arts and Letters and a Joan Mitchell Fellowship Grant. She is represented by Reynolds Gallery in Richmond, Virginia. When she is not in her studio or hanging out with her amazing kid, she enjoys going on long walks with her dogs, playing video games and taking naps.​

Jess Ellett

Jess Ellett is a wife, mother of four and a self proclaimed marketing geek who is super creative and loves the energy of people and ideas. Jess’s advertising career started in the Radio business which led to Broadcast Television & Digital Advertising. She has spent over 25 years working with businesses in the Richmond, Virginia market to maximize the results they were having in all venues of their marketing. Coming up with effective marketing strategies and creative ideas is what makes her heart beat faster! In 2021, Jess started her first podcast. Her voice work in radio and experience in marketing was perfect training to end up in the podcast industry. She now has four successful podcasts, three of which she produces and edits herself. Jess now helps run River City Consulting, a Branding & Advertising Agency that her husband opened in 2001. They specialize in graphic design, website build and design, consulting and creating marketing campaigns & strategies.

Bobbie-Sue Tunstall
​Board Treasurer

Bio Coming Soon.

Shareema Williams
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As a Senior Vice President and commercial lender at Towne Bank, Shareema uses her 14+ years of business development and analytical experience to meet, retain, and grow member relationships with a core focus on commercial and industrial companies. She assesses the best financial solutions to enhance her members' business model to aid them to meet their financial goals, ensuring a symbiotic relationship with her members along the way.
 
During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 3 children and home DIY projects, and yard sale hopping.

Eric Clary

Eric Clary is an experienced IT professional and current CIO at Bastionpoint Technology. With a mid-sized technical support team of skilled engineers, he leads the operations at Bastionpoint Technology, a trusted managed service provider catering to businesses of all sizes, from 1-500 users. Bastionpoint Technology specializes in offering comprehensive IT support to various industries, including Legal, Medical, Professional services, and Non-Profit organizations, among others. Prior to his time at Bastion Pointe Eric supported Steward School IT and worked with them as they implemented their 1:1 program. 

James Frago
​Faculty Representative

Mr. Frago, a native Californian with a diverse background that includes residing with family in Guatemala, brings a wealth of innovation to his educational endeavors. His academic journey commenced at Radford University, where he pursued a BS in Psychology, followed by an MBA from the University of Mary Washington, equipping him with a multifaceted skill set. Throughout his three-year tenure at Goochland County Public Schools, Mr. Frago showcased his versatility by instructing various subjects such as History, Civics, STEM, and Life Science. Notably, he spearheaded the implementation of Scrum in the Classroom, an Agile Framework renowned for its effectiveness in promoting collaborative and adaptive learning environments. Building upon his success, Mr. Frago founded ModernSmarts, a student-led organization aimed at engaging students in STEM-based projects. Presently, as the Dean of Technology and Innovation at Lynnhaven School, Mr. Frago assumes a pivotal role in leading the widespread implementation of AgileClassrooms across the curriculum. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Frago enjoys the great outdoors and cherishing quality time with his family.