Question 1

Matt Shearon - Interim president

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Highlands Historical Society Board of Trustees

Question 2

Ed Shinn, Vice President

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Edmond R. Shinn is a construction and maritime attorney with offices in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. He represents the companies that are shaping today’s cities and skyline, and credits his time spent working alongside his father in the family's roofing business with developing his tireless work ethic and desire to champion for the trades. Since 2018, Edmond has been named a “Rising Star” attorney by Super Lawyer Magazine, which is awarded to the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40. 
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A product of Germantown Academy and then Malvern Prep, Edmond graduated from Penn State as a Dean’s List student with a B.S. in Economics, and played on the DII ice hockey team, each year making a trip to Nationals. At Villanova Law School, Edmond proved an excellent writer and was selected as a staff writer on Villanova’s Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. 
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Edmond is a lifelong resident of Fort Washington. Together with his beautiful wife, Lauren, they built a home alongside the Wissahickon for their daughters, Harper, Emersyn and Teagan, who adore the creek, the woods and the gardens at the Highlands, which led to him supporting the Highland’s preservation project. Edmond enjoys playing squash, walking a field with his bird dog, Hamilton, and fishing in Cape May aboard his family’s 26’ Regulator, the “Untethered”.

Question 3

Lori Griswold  - Secretary

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Question 4

Tony Smith - Treasurer

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Highlands Historical Society Board of Trustees

Question 5

Andy Rooke - Facilities Chair

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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens Board Member

Question 6

Wendie Steffens

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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens Board Member

Question 7

Jessica Scully

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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens Board Member

Question 8

John Farris

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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens Board Member

Question 9

Rich Williamson

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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens Board Member

Rich Williamson is the owner a 150 year old professional costume
company. His company services film, TV, theatre, advertisers, and creates
iconic corporate and school mascots all over the world. With over 30 years
experience, he brings a wealth of creative ideas, marketing expertise,
business planning, and project management to The Highlands Mansion
and Gardens.

In the 1990’s, Rich founded an e-commerce company that manufactures
and sells professional Santa Claus supplies. As a leader in his industry, he
has extensive web, design, promotions, and e-commerce experience. He is
able to apply this experience to promote and increase exposure for The
Highlands.

Rich serves as the head of the Advancement committee. This committee
ensures that the organization's total development, marketing, and
communications programs are in line with the Highlands's strategic
direction and needs.

Rich’s home is landscaped with specimen plants and trees that inspired his
desire to get involved with The Highlands Mansion and Gardens. He loves
walking his dog on the grounds since it gives him a feeling of serenity, and
is one of the best green spaces around.

Question 10

Lucy Disston

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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens Board Member

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