VAIS appreciates all of our Corporate Supporters. Thank you for providing products and services to our schools and helping to underwrite our programs. As we are in the middle of a website transition, we are not updating this page. We anticipate a complete Corporate Support Directory by September 1, 2024
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
FLIK Independent School Dining strives to provide healthy, nutritious menus to students and their communities. FLIK fuels student’s minds both in and out of the dining hall. We treat every meal as a moment to eat, share, and connect.
Mary Beth Green
Business Development
Marybeth.green@compass-usa.com
215.764.0828
OneDigital takes a comprehensive view of a company’s retirement plan and integrates it into a broader workforce strategy allowing employees to operate undistracted by financial stressors and at the highest level of their ability.
Matt Hedley
matt.hedley@onedigital.com
804-523-7163
Pentegra is a leading provider of retirement plan and fiduciary outsourcing solutions to organizations nationwide. As one of America’s oldest independent fiduciaries, we deliver retirement plans that run with less risk, greater efficiencies and improved outcomes.
With an 80-year legacy of fiduciary expertise and oversight unmatched in the industry today, we partner with firms at the advisor, sponsor and enterprise level to bring maximum flexibility to every opportunity, offering a comprehensive array of retirement plan solutions, plan consulting, TPA services and fiduciary support. Learn more at pentegra.com.
John Low, National Director Technical Client Support, john.low@pentegra.com, 314-302-6092
RCM&D’s Education Practice provides insurance brokerage and risk management services to VAIS member institutions and over 200 schools nationwide. RCM&D is the exclusive broker for the Cherry Blossom Consortium, a proprietary, group buying program for Property & Casualty Insurance leveraging the collective buying power of member schools for premium stability, coverage enhancements and access to enhanced risk assessment and risk management solutions.
James Shewey, Education Practice Leader,
jshewey@rcmd.com,
804-237-5912
TIAA was founded in 1918 to help teachers retire with confidence. That mission grew to include those in healthcare and more, creating reliable income for their futures while they work to make a difference today. Our commitment to be the change for our clients, associates and communities has never wavered and it’s what motivates us to deliver lifetime income for all with investments that build a better world.
Zach Evans, Director, Retirement Solutions
TIAA
Email: zevans@tiaa.org
www.tiaa.org/public/tcm/vaismep/welcome?path=%2Fpublic%2Ftcm%2Fvaismep
VIcom is an employee-owned premier technology solutions integrator based in Virginia, proudly serving clients for over 20 years. They specialize in Audio Visual, Unified Communications, Cloud & IT, and Managed Support services. Their commitment to their clients is evident in their approach to technology, which involves working closely with clients from consultation to design, build, and support, ensuring the solutions align with the long-term vision and goals of the organization. VIcom prides itself on its team of highly skilled and motivated employee-owners, who work together efficiently to make their clients flourish. Upholding their company guarantee, they are committed to doing what is right, not what is easy.
Tom Kusiak – tkusiak@vicom-corp.com
SPONSORS
Campus Services Group is an experienced partner providing support services for independent schools, public schools, and colleges. Our services include: Custodial/Janitorial Services, Event Support Services, Facility Support Services and Supplemental Staffing Support. Our innovative and sustainable solutions are tailored to each campus focused on meeting our school partner’s unique needs and goals. Let us show you how our team can deliver extraordinary service and outcomes on your campus!
Educators Benefit Services (EBS) is a third party administrator and insurance broker dedicated to serving independent schools. EBS has been providing value-added employee benefit services to independent schools for over 30 years. We are the exclusive broker for the AIMS Health Plan consortium.
Karen Vassar, President
kvassar@ebsonline.net
Let our team handle the complex regulatory and accounting issues involved with running a not-for-profit so you can focus on your mission. Our team of specialists are experienced working with 501(c) organizations and are knowledgeable in economics, industry-trends, regulations, and operational procedures.
Jim Fries – jfries@becpas.com
Melissa Stanley – mstanley@becpas.com
For over six decades, The Budd Group has been a cornerstone of excellence in private education, servicing over 40 private K-12 and higher education schools and maintaining over 22 million square feet through our specialized integrated facilities management solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional facility services exclusively to private educational institutions. Our extensive range of services includes fully Integrated Facilities Solutions that includes maintenance, janitorial, grounds, security and transportation coordination. The Budd Group solutions are designed to address the distinct needs of private schools and colleges. With an unwavering commitment to the private education sector, we have earned the trust of educational institutions seeking top-quality facility management solutions.
Katie McConnell
kmcconnell@buddgroup.com
EVENT EXHIBITOR
Since 1989, The Curtis Group has consulted with more than 250 nonprofits nationwide, helping them raise over a billion dollars. Through campaign planning and management, fundraising capacity building, and board and staff development, our team will be your strategic partner, working alongside you, every step of the way. As a firm committed to leading and serving the nonprofit sector, we have met the rigorous membership standards of The Giving Institute, the nation’s research and thought leader on philanthropy.
Kaitlin Robb, Vice President
The Sollog Group is a Richmond, VA based consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations and faith communities raise more money in less time. The group’s practice focuses on capital campaigns, annual giving, database administration, and prospect development.
Nick Sollog
804.767.2172 (office)
Teach Learn Thrive provides professional development workshops, instructional coaching, and teacher wellness programming for passionate, thoughtful educators… because thriving teachers fuel resilient schools.
Sarah Dugan, Teach Learn Thrive founder
sarah@teach-learn-thrive.com
202-607-6014
After needing to write a check to donate to his high school math team, Boost CEO & Founder Holman Gao set out to build an easier way for schools to engage the communities they serve.
Since launching in 2019, Boost now partners with hundreds of schools across the US, helping them raise $60M a year from 100,000 families and donors.
https://www.boostmyschool.com
A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. has been the leading provider of tuition reimbursement insurance for nearly a century. Serving nearly 1,200 leading independent schools across North America, The Tuition Refund Plan offers substantial protection for both schools and their families from the financial consequences associated with student withdrawals and dismissals.
John Sugrue, Account Executive john@dewarinsurance.com 617-774-1555
With more than 95 years of foodservice management experience, Brock understands that no two clients have the same needs. We take the time to learn about our client’s culture and traditions as we design a custom foodservice solution. For more information on how Brock can develop a dining program for your VAIS school, email sales@brockco.com visit www.brockco.com
Matt Tarrant
Mtarrant@brockco.com
484.684.0606
Support net zero and sustainability initiatives for for schools.
Iryna Burns, Dominion Energy Solutions iryna.burns@dominionenergy.com
ExploreLearning® creates seriously fun ed tech solutions for the most critical challenges in K-12 STEM learning. Effective and fun, our programs help students not only succeed at math and science, but also love it as much as we do. Learn more about Gizmos®, Reflex®, Frax® and Science4Us® at www.explorelearning.com.
Sophie Kiernan, sophie.kiernan@explorelearning.com
1-866-882-4141
Invest529 offers an easy and convenient way to save for future education expenses while also saving on taxes. Did you know up to $10,000 of 529 savings can be used towards tuition at public, private, and religious K-12 schools each year? Learn how Invest529 can be a resource to your school’s families!
Invest529
1-888-567-0540
9001 Arboretum Parkway
North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Ashlee Gallegos, Regional Marketing Specialist
anemeth@virginia529.com
KidoKidokinetics RVA empowers kids from ages 1 to 10 to play confidently by providing a fun introduction to sports through 8 different PE programs & sports enrichment camps offered at local centers, schools, and parks. Each sports enrichment class & camp has what we call the F.U.N. Factor – meaning it’s Fundamental, Understandable, & Noncompetitive.
Calvin Parsons – cparsons@kidokinetics.com
NatureBridge connects young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet. We partner with schools to provide multi-day environmental science education programs for students in grades 4-12 in the world’s best classrooms — our national parks.
Katie Couch
Director of Outreach and Enrollment,
Mid-Atlantic Region
kcouch@naturebridge.org
703-594-6054
Discover the SMART SOLUTION for independent school pictures.
PAPERLESS process. Save time for school administrators and parents by eliminating paper forms.
ONLINE ordering. Say goodbye to stuffing print packages into backpacks. Parents receive print orders at their homes.
AUTHENTIC photos. Gone are the days of fake picture backdrops. Students will have their pictures taken outside, so that your school will be in the background.
Mary Beth Kully
marybeth@schoolhousepictures.com
Southland collaborates with schools to create a budget-neutral strategy to fund holistic building renovations through energy and operational savings. We provide integrated, full lifecycle solutions that optimize the engineering, design, construction, operation, and efficiency of buildings — from concept to project completion. As one of the nation’s leading MEP+ firms, we leverage internal expertise to give institutions budget predictability and cost control, while delivering healthy, modernized learning environments.
Frank LeBlanc
frank.leblanc@southlandind.com
703-817-8010
SubLasso is a substitute teacher management platform for schools. Organize substitute requests and send invitations that target the specialties of your substitutes.
Mark Snow – CEO and Founder
info@gigjazz.com
Built for teachers by teachers, Toddle is an AI-powered teaching & learning platform for progressive K-12 schools. Going beyond a typical LMS, Toddle helps you streamline all your work – from curriculum planning and assessments to progress reports and school-home communication. 2,000+ leading schools around the world run on Toddle.
Natasha Mellini,
natasha.mellini@toddleapp.com
www.toddleapp.com
