Board of Trustees

2020-2021 Board of Trustees

List of 12 members.

Regina Shakin

American University - B.A.
Bio
Board Chair, Elected 2021
Joined the Board: 2015
Board Committees: DEI, Tabor Experience, Curriculum, Nominating and Governance, Advancement, and EMA.
Profession: Retired Fixed Income Trader/Analyst
Bio: As the Chair of the Board of Trustees, I aim to continue the process of making Tabor a stronger and more cohesive community. In my past role as co-chair of the Parents' Association, I tried to broaden and deepen the connection between Tabor parents and the school. I believed that greater engagement would foster both greater knowledge and greater support. On the Board, I hope to expand the "engaged community" with Tabor to include former parents, alumni, and beyond. I believe very deeply in the vision for our School by the Sea, and I believe that it will gain very strong support if we can inform and engage the broader Tabor community well.
Additional Roles:
Trustee, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Commodore, Stage Harbor Yacht Club
Former Co-Chair, Parents' Association, Tabor Academy
G. Eric Davis 89

University of San Francisco - J.D.
University of California - B.A.
Bio
Vice Chair, Elected 2021
Joined the Board: 2018
Profession: Biotechnology
Bio: As a student, it was a privilege to be part of all the amazing opportunities for education and personal growth. Over the last several years, it has been incredible to see the development and improvements from my perspective out here in California. Now I am excited to be able to contribute as a Trustee, and hopefully give the current generation some of the same experiences I enjoyed.
Stephen P Sprague 68

Colgate University - B.A.
Cornell University - M.B.A.
Bio
Treasurer, Elected 2021
Joined the Board: 2018
Profession: Accounting / Financial Management
Bio: For 50 years, Tabor has held a fond place in my heart. The School by the Sea took a chance on a struggling student and prepared me for a path that I would never have been able to otherwise pursue. Now Tabor is challenging me again to reengage and serve the school that has given me so much. It is an honor to be involved again with our “School on the Move.” I look forward to working with the Tabor community to advance our dreams for the future.
Elizabeth W (Welsh) Eyler 87

Boston University - B.A.
Bio
Secretary, Elected 2015
Joined the Board: 2013
Profession: Real Estate
Since moving to Nevada, I have clearly seen how important education is in our lives. I was fortunate to have been involved with independent schools for most of my life as a student, parent, and trustee. I know and believe in the impact a place like Tabor can have on a child, a family, and a community. I know and appreciate the changes and improvements Tabor has made since I graduated. I have enjoyed sharing my business knowledge and exposure to independent schools to help bring Tabor to the next level.
David A Barrett 70

Union College - B.A.
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business - M.B.A.
Bio
Joined the Board: 2009
Profession: Investment Advisor
I have lived in Marion for the last 30 years. Serving on Tabor’s Board is a way for me to give back to my alma mater and my town, both of which have had a significant impact on my life.
Clement C Benenson 00

Tulane University - B.A.
Bio
Joined the Board: 2011
Profession: Industrial Manufacturing
I am very happy and proud to be able to give back to Tabor. I spent many of my formative years here and believe that I owe the institution a lot. I have a lot of great friends and memories from my time at Tabor and would not be the person I am today without the influence it had on my life.
Angus H Leary 95

Amherst College - B.A.
Harvard University - M.A.
Bio
Joined the Board: 2013
Profession: Construction Management
Years ago I was afforded an opportunity to attend Tabor and become a Seawolf. This once in a lifetime decision has been one of the most transformative and important to date. Not only was I able to receive a great education, but my experiences at Tabor also led me to other decisions and events in my life. Serving on the Board of Trustees allows me to give back to the school that I love so dearly, and to help advance the mission and continue its legacy as one of the best schools in New England. I enjoy being an integral part of the decision-making process which allows me to influence the lives of current and future generations.
Jennifer C (Noering) McIntire 84

Bowdoin College - B.A.
Princeton University - Ph.D.
Bio
Joined the Board: 2010
Profession: Higher Education
It is an honor and a privilege to be involved in a school that prepared me so well for college.The board is incredibly hardworking and engaged. Being a trustee is a wonderful opportunity for me to make a difference at a place that made such a difference in my life.
Paul J Murphy , Esq. 75

United States Merchant Marine Academy - B.S.
Emory University - J.D.
Bio
Joined the Board: 2009
Profession: Business Litigation
Board service is one way I can return the kindness that Tabor showed me when the school awarded me a generous scholarship in the 1970's. Decades later, I recognize that the Tabor legacy--academic, athletic, cultural, ethical, and spiritual--is the bedrock upon which character is built and leaders are fostered. I want to do my part to continue that legacy.
Dudley M Pierre 02

Trinity College (CT) - B.A.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
Bio
Joined the Board: 2019
Profession: Education / Youth Advocacy
My experience with youth and advocacy around social justice issues will help advance our work and focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion at Tabor. I also look forward to helping Tabor elevate the voices of our students in how the school moves forward. I believe and hope that my role as a trustee will serve as a reflection on Tabor’s ability to develop their students to become servant leaders in their community and society.
Jacqueline W (Shire) Shire 84

Columbia University - MIA
Columbia University - BA
Bio
Joined the Board: 2021
Profession: United Nations, counter-terrorism finance, financial crime compliance
Ngai Suet 03

Princeton University - B.A.
University of Hong Kong - M.A.
Bio
Joined the Board: 2019
Profession: International Education / Consulting
I'm forever grateful for the transformational years I spent on campus, and now, I'm ready to give back as a Trustee. Tabor has progressed tremendously since my days, and I'm thrilled to be a part of advancing Tabor's mission and vision forward, so our School by the Sea remains not only a stellar school in New England but also a pioneering educational institution in the increasingly global world.

Trustee Emeriti