Proud parent of two Seven Hills graduates (classes of 2022 and 2024), Duane brings more than 15 years of IT experience in the financial sector to the Board. Currently serving as a Senior Systems Engineer, Duane is eager to leverage his expertise and give back to the Seven Hills community.

Wortie is a Senior Vice President at Davenport & Company. Previously, he taught, coached, and served as an administrator at three independent schools over a 19-year career. He currently serves on the boards of the Capital Region Land Conservancy and Collegiate School and formerly served on the St. Stephen’s Preschool board. Wortie earned an AB from Princeton, an MBA from UVA, and an MEd from Columbia. He and his wife are Richmond natives and returned to the area with their three children in 2015.

Nathan Hughes, a Richmond native, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from VCU. His career as a full-time business broker and commercial REALTOR® has spanned since 2005. He earned the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designations. In 2015, Nathan founded Sperity Real Estate Ventures, where he serves as principal broker. He is known for his teamwork-focused approach and niche expertise in the Richmond restaurant market. Nathan serves on the Board of the City of Richmond Economic Development Authority and previously served on the Commission of Architectural Review. He has held leadership roles at the state and national REALTOR® associations and has been active with Special Olympics of Virginia. Nathan also has a son currently attending Seven Hills.

Maggie Ladd is the Principal of Heide Partnerships, LLC. She has spent over twenty years working in Ophthalmology, focusing on patient advocacy in rare ocular diseases and research and clinical trial management. Maggie is passionate about community engagement and supporting students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Raised in rural Pennsylvania, she values strong communities and relationships. She is a Lafayette College graduate, former Division I basketball player, and the parent of a 2024 Seven Hills graduate. Maggie lives in Midlothian, VA with her husband, Byron, and their three children.

Hunter Leemon is the Chief Executive Officer of Sportable. He began his involvement with Sportable as a volunteer Power Soccer coach in 2009 and has since led the organization’s mission-driven growth. Hunter is passionate about sports and the city of Richmond and believes strongly in community impact through athletics. He also serves as President of the Society of Alumni for Randolph-Macon College and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Prior to Sportable, Hunter was Director of Sales for the Richmond Kickers. He holds degrees from Randolph-Macon College and VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership and lives in Richmond with his wife Dee Dee, son Oscar, and their cats.

Joi Lenczowski was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She earned a biomedical engineering degree from Tulane University and her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 1996. Joi completed dermatology training at the NIH and Emory University Hospital system and practiced clinical dermatology in several cities before retiring in 2021. She is a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist and is deeply involved in volunteer work including medical missions, Meals on Wheels, and school PTAs. Joi is the proud mother of three Seven Hills graduates and remains committed to the school’s continued success.

Mary Katherine McGetrick is a commercial real estate attorney with Williams Mullen and has over 20 years of experience advising clients on complex real estate transactions. Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Richmond School of Law. Mary Katherine is a past president of the Richmond Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women and a graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond. She has served on multiple nonprofit boards and currently serves as Board Chair of Seven Hills School for the 2024–2025 school year. She enjoys travel, cooking, Peloton rides, and time with her family.

Fred Orelove is the founding Board President of Seven Hills School and a Professor Emeritus of Special Education and Disability Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University. He previously served as Executive Director of the Partnership for People with Disabilities and has served on numerous nonprofit boards. Fred is a longtime Northside Richmond resident and active volunteer. In retirement, he enjoys travel, reading, gardening, yoga, pickleball, and time with his family.

Thomas Scott was among the first faculty members at Seven Hills School and taught high school and college-level English. He is now a marketing copywriter and parent of a middle school student. Thomas remains deeply committed to Seven Hills’ mission and works to support the school and its graduates in making meaningful change in the world.