Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body for WakeEd Partnership. It is primarily made up of business and community leaders who are deeply involved in public education. To join our Board, contact WakeEd President Keith Poston at (919) 780-5205.
2020-2021 Board of Directors

Robert Buhler, BAERING | WakeEd Board Chair
As Chairman, Rob sets BAERING’s vision and is responsible for building, leading, and overseeing the growth of the agency and evolving their services to keep pace with an ever-changing digital landscape. With a wealth of knowledge gained from working in public relations, government affairs, marketing services and business development, partnered with an infectious optimism, Rob has built a strong reputation as a valued partner for senior executives across multiple industries. Throughout his career Rob has also demonstrated a passion for service and community through his work with nonprofit organizations like WakeEd Partnership.
Members (Listed Alphabetically)
Braxton Anthony, Rich Commercial Realty
Dr. Elena Ashburn, WCPSS Principal of the Year
Emma Browning, Paradox Consulting Partners
Rob Buhler, Chair, BAERING
Dr. Seth Carruthers, Parker Lord
Cris Charbonneau, myFutureNC
Betsy Reade Creech, Kane Realty Corporation
Scott Duda, Cherry Bekaert, LLP
David Ellis, Wake County Manager
Lindsey Evans, WCPSS Teacher of the Year
John Goodman, Raleigh Chamber
Gary Greene, Greene Resources, Inc.
Cara Lee Greening, EwingCole
Sharon Gupton, Fonville Morisey Realty
Jennifer Hickerson, Alfred Williams & Company
John Hummel, Sinclair Broadcasting Group
Chad Humphrey, Balfour Beatty
Carey Hunter, Principal Financial Group
Chris Isley, BB&T
Stephanie Jensen, BASF
Amy Jones, Wake County PTA Council
Curtis Ladig, Delta Dental of North Carolina
Rod Malone, Tharrington Smith
Dana Martinez, Biogen
Scot McAlexander, TowneBank
Cathy Moore, Wake County Public School System, Superintendent
Michael Perera, IBM
Keith Poston, President of WakeEd Parntership
Simmi Prasad, U.S. Trust
Sarah Quinlan, The Carolantic Fund
Brian Reid, Townebank
Marion Robinson, Retired, State Employees’ Credit Union
Jamie Royster, Lenovo
Monica Sawyer, WCPSS Assistant Principal of the Year
Steven Slee, Fifth Third Bank
Walt Tippett, Brooks Pierce
Cleon Umphrey, Raleigh Durham Airport Authority of NC
Andy Zukowski, UNC REX Healthcare
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3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609 | (919) 821-7609