Optimistic: We attack every day with Ian’s constant optimism while seeking out solutions to execute the Foundation’s mission.
Innovative: We will foster Ian’s love of innovation as we execute our mission both in the way we operate every day
and the causes we choose to support
Actionable: We will always choose to take decisive action with intentions that are aligned to the Foundation’s mission to ensure we are embodying the way Ian was always moving his pursuits forward.
Integrity: We communicate openly and honestly with everyone we meet to ensure our intentions and actions are
fair, ethical, equitable and clear, as Ian himself strived to be.
Committed: We will be willing, reliable and responsible partners that give of ourselves and follow through with a conscientiousness for our promises reflecting Ian’s accountability.
Bold: We will take stances and enact initiatives that may challenge the status quo or populist thought in the same way that Ian challenged people’s notions of what was right or what was possible, in order to advance things to a better space.
Our Board
Every member of our board has had a personal relationship with Ian. Each of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
Tony Beiting
President
Childhood friend of Ian and Controller at Ranpak
Connor McCluskey
VP of Operations
Childhood friend of Ian and Product Innovation Director at First Energy
Joshua Schwarber
Brother
Sibling of Ian and Sr. Director of Global Digital Design at The Coca-Cola Company