Meet Our Board of Directors

Adam Bechler is senior vice president at Wells Fargo Advisors. He works with institutional investment committees and high net worth individuals to develop, implement and monitor various investment policies and strategies.  An advocate for supporting those suffering from various addictions and mental health disorders, Adam has been on the board of Recovery Resources since 2012 and is the current board chair. He previously chaired the Development Committee and has served on the Finance Committee and Investment Subcommittee. He enjoys traveling, exploring the Cleveland Metro parks and spending time with his family. Adam is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Community Advancement Committee.

Mike Carlin is a CPA and retired senior audit partner with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL). He has broad experience advising major corporations on mergers and acquisitions, financial controls and reporting. Mike has previously served on the boards of Liberty Bank NA, the former Lakewood Hospital Foundation, and St. Edward High School. Mike is an avid golfer still chasing the perfect swing, a dedicated fan of high school and college sports, and has a yellow Labrador Retriever that keeps him walking. Formerly a resident of Fairview Park, Mike and his wife now call Trinity, FL home. Mike is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Executive Committee and chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.

Jay Carson is an attorney at Wegman Hessler Valore, focusing on commercial litigation, regulatory compliance issues, and counseling non-profit clients. Previously, Jay served as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives where he assisted in drafting health care and insurance legislation. He is currently on the board of directors for the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, as well as North Coast Health Foundation where he serves as chair. Jay has also been active in workforce issues, and has served on the Lakewood Civil Service Commission, Lakewood Charter Review Commission, and Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Workforce Investment Board. Jay and his wife have three children whose extracurricular, educational, and career pursuits include the arts. When not attending one of their performances, he enjoys sailing. Jay is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Governance Committee.

Chesley Cheatham is Director of Community Outreach and Engagement for University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. She is responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of education programming, as well as increasing cancer prevention measures and establishing sustainable partnerships with community partners. Chesley frequently contributes to professional research journals on the importance of creating a health literate environment to improve patient experiences and outcomes. She previously served on the board of the Cancer Patient Education Network and the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.  A native of Houston, Chesley loves living in the Buckeye state and is still fascinated by snow. Chesley is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Community Advancement Committee.

Debbie Fedor is a senior marketing strategist to professional service firms and nonprofits, and currently serves as a family office director. She invests her financial, administrative, strategic planning, communication and grant making experience in serving nonprofit foundations and local Christian ministries, including In His Steps Foundation, Mission Increase Foundation, Community of Hope, and the former Lakewood Hospital Foundation. When she is not home in Lakewood with her husband, she is most likely visiting family, skiing, hiking, or traveling the world for global causes. Debbie is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Executive Committee and serves as chair of the Community Advancement Committee.

Gina Gavlak is vice president of development for Neighborhood Family Practice, a Federally Qualified Health Center with locations in Cleveland’s west side and Lakewood neighborhoods. In her position she leads business and fund development, community engagement and advocacy activities. She also serves as president of the North Coast Health Foundation, which works to advance the mission of Neighborhood Family Practice by raising awareness of services and fostering philanthropic support. With over 30 years of experience in leadership, program and fund development, advocacy, and direct patient care, Gina has focused her career on increasing access to adequate, affordable, and equitable health care and working to reduce health disparities. She and her husband have three children, two grandchildren, and reside in Sheffield Village where they enjoy music, discovering great restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. Gina is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Executive and Community Advancement Committees.

Chas Geiger is president and CEO of Geiger’s Clothing & Sports. He oversees the daily operations of the family-owned business while actively contributing towards the health, education and overall welfare of the Lakewood community through civic leadership. Chas is the immediate past chair of Three Arches Foundation and is currently board chair of First Federal Lakewood. He has also served and supported numerous nonprofit and civic organizations including the former Lakewood Hospital Foundation, Lakewood Board of Education for twenty three years with five terms as president, and was past treasurer and founding trustee of the Lakewood Public Schools Alumni Foundation. A lifelong Lakewood resident, Chas enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time as a doting grandfather to his five grandkids. Chas is an ex-officio member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Executive Committee, and also serves on the Community Advancement and Investment Committees.

Seona Goerndt is president and CEO of Recovery Resources, a non-profit behavioral health agency that helps people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, and drug addiction. With a keen understanding of the unique challenges and impact social determinants of health have on a community, she helps provide strategic direction and thought leadership centered on the need for accessible behavioral health care and services. Prior to joining the organization, Seona served on the Recovery Resources board of directors where she chaired the Development, Marketing and Community Engagement Committee for two years. She currently serves on the board of the local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She and her husband reside in Chardon where they enjoy raising their three sons and walking in the wonderful park system. Seona is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Executive and Governance Committees.

Jeff Milbourn is principal of Boot Island Group. With over twenty-five years of experience in financial services and manufacturing, he has expertise in financial planning and analysis and strategic planning. Jeff is an Emeritus Director of The Centers and a member of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank Finance & Investment committee. He previously served on the board of the West Side Ecumenical Ministry and as president of the Hawken School Alumni Association. When Jeff is not attending his children’s sporting events, you will likely find him working in the yard or at a Cleveland Guardians game. Jeff is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Finance & Audit Committee.

Eric Morse is president and CEO of The Centers, a large nonprofit fighting for equity through integrated physical health and behavioral health, training and employment placement, early childhood education, and family services. A licensed independent social worker, Eric has served in various leadership and clinical roles within the health and services sector for more than 20 years, most recently as CEO of The Nord Center and previously chief operating officer at FrontLine Service. Eric's career has been led by a passion to end suffering by making access to evidence-based behavioral health care as easy as possible, and by working collaboratively with other community providers to break down systemic oppression. He and his family reside in Lakewood where they enjoy the parks and all the great places to eat. Eric is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Executive and Community Advancement Committees.

Seronica Powell is director of finance for The Center for Black Health & Equity, a national nonprofit that focuses on the facilitation of programs and services that promote health equity for people of African descent. An accomplished professional with over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she is deeply committed to working with underserved populations, advocating for their needs, and providing exposure opportunities to help bridge gaps in services and resources. Seronica serves on the Ohio Equity Team and sits on the board of trustees for Near West Land Trust, TechBOOM, Cleveland Housing Network, and Tremont West where she is board president. Residing in the Tremont neighborhood, she takes pride in being a mother to two young adults and two beautiful dogs, and finds joy in traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Seronica is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Executive and Finance & Audit Committees.

Sabrina Roberts is senior advisor to the Cuyahoga County Executive with specific focus on the Department of Health and Human Services. In this appointed role, she evaluates and provides guidance on critical issues, programs, partnerships, and employee engagement, and assists with efforts to advance racial equity and promote inclusion efforts across the county government. Her collective leadership, strategic planning, and project management experience in health policy, programs, and services helped strengthen access to quality health care for underserved and uninsured populations. Sabrina’s volunteer work has been dedicated to a myriad of boards and initiatives including March of Dimes Northeast Ohio Division, Maternal Child Health Committee of Ohio, Our Wellness Network, and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Committee. A resident of Lakewood, she can be found spending time with her husband and daughter watching movies, trying new restaurants, and volunteering with the Lakewood School’s PTA. Sabrina is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Community Advancement Committee.

Doug Spiker is partner in charge, Cleveland Office and practice group manager, Employment Services for Roetzel & Andress. Doug currently serves on the board of directors for Roetzel & Andress and is a member of the board of trustees at Playhouse Square. Previously he served on the board of trustees for the former Lakewood Hospital Foundation. Residing in Rocky River with his wife, Doug enjoys playing golf, attending Broadway shows, and spending time with his new grandson, George. Doug is vice chair of Three Arches Foundation and is a member of the Executive Committee and Governance Committee, where he serves as chair.

Becky Starck, M.D. serves as president of Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital in addition to a thriving OB/GYN clinical practice. She brings to the foundation a unique perspective and experience in overseeing a state-of-the-art community hospital in Northeast Ohio along with expertise in strategic planning, service to the community, and clinical acumen. As Chair, Regional Department of OB/GYN, Cleveland Clinic Women’s Health Institute, Dr. Starck led efforts to address infant mortality as well as care coordination for pregnant women experiencing substance use disorders. She is currently on the board of the Lorain County Community College Foundation and the Second Harvest Foodbank. Dr. Starck, along with her husband and five children reside in Lakewood where they enjoy the lake in the summer and convenience of local ski hills in the winter. Dr. Starck is secretary of Three Arches Foundation and is a member of the Executive and Governance Committees.

Pat Sullivan is managing director at Monticello Associates focused on client portfolio management and investment manager evaluation. Previously, he served as president of Parkwood Trust Company leading all aspects of investment management and began his career at Jones Day as a corporate and restructuring lawyer. Pat has served as chairman of the board of trustees of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, trustee of the Mandel Foundation, and on the Business Advisory Council of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University. Currently, he serves on the board of trustees of St. Ignatius High School and also as chair of the St. Ignatius Investment Committee. He and his wife Nancy – proud parents to five children – reside in Lakewood and enjoy running, sailing and cross-country skiing. Pat is treasurer of Three Arches Foundation and is a member of the Executive Committee and Investment Committee, where he serves as chair.

Ben Tomins is senior manager within the Accounting Reporting & Advisory group for Deloitte & Touche LLP. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Ohio with twelve years of combined experience providing accounting advisory services, specializing in complex accounting issues and transactions for both public and private companies, and previously as an external auditor. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and named as a “Twenty in their 20s” honoree in 2019 by Crain’s Cleveland Business, recognized for his community involvement and leadership. Ben played an active role on LakewoodAlive’s board of directors for five years where he served as Treasurer, co-established the Investment Committee, and participated on the Finance and DEI Committees. A resident of Avon Lake, he and his wife enjoy a round of golf together and watching their two young daughters play at local playgrounds with Monty, a ‘mini’ Irish Wolfhound/Terrier mix. Ben is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Finance & Audit Committee, as well as the Investment Committee.

Allison Urbanek is the Executive Director of Resident Engagement & Non-Profit Services at Barton Communities, an organization dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing to aging adults. Her work focuses on providing enrichment activities and social opportunities for residents along with leading the non-profit work of the organization. Previously, she was the Housing & Internal Operations Director at LakewoodAlive where she worked to provide residents with healthy, safe, and affordable housing while also leading the internal progress of the organization. A Lakewood resident, Allison and her husband can be found walking around town enjoying the restaurants and shops. Allison is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Community Advancement and Governance Committees.

Monica Yepes-Rios, M.D. is an internal medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic Ohio City Hispanic Clinic, and Medical Director for Cleveland Clinic’s Community Health Strategies, Chronic Disease Management, and Food as Medicine. She provides primary care services to patients in a bilingual/bicultural setting and is actively strengthening community partnerships to advance the health and wellness of our communities. Dr. Yepes-Rios is an Associate Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and is the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Students at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. A native of Colombia, Dr. Yepes-Rios enjoys stand up paddling, hiking with her spouse and Australian cattle dogs, and spending time with her children and family across the nation. Dr. Yepes-Rios is a member of the Three Arches Foundation’s Community Advancement Committee.