Meet Cyrus Eaton Foundation Board Members

President

Cathy Eaton grew up on a farm next to her grandfather's in Northfield, OH and visited him in Deep Cove, Nova Scotia. Retired from teaching English, she focuses on photography and fiction writing as well as volunteering at Thinkers Lodge. She stewards a website,  that contains historical documents narrating the contributions of the Eaton's and the lodge, a national historic landmark. She moved from Cleveland Hts to NH. She is our web master and on the grant committee.

Vice president

Pam Neides is a long time friend of the Eaton Family.  Pam is a personal stylist and Wardrobe consultant and owns her own company, Refinery.  She has been an educator, teaching at Hathaway Brown School and tutoring high school students.  As Vice President, she keeps us organized and tracks applications. Pam is a member of grant committee. She enjoys hiking, photography, camping and concocting vegan delights.  

Secretary

Alice (Lissy) Gulick is the step-daughter of Cyrus Eaton, and she has been a Cyrus Eaton Foundation board member for over 30 years.    As secretary, she keeps our minutes and is a member of the grant committee. A talented actor, singer, and writer, she is passionate about encouraging participation in all the arts.  When not performing in plays, she can be found in her garden, volunteering in the community, or singing.

trustee

Matt Eaton is the great-grandson of Cyrus Eaton.  He currently works in the technology industry in quality assurance and lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.  In  the past he has worked for community organizing non-profits as well as for disaster recovery groups.  Like his great grandfather, Matt is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys exploring new landscapes whenever he gets the opportunity. He is our web master.

Trustee

Robert LeFevre is grandson of Cyrus Eaton and was a long time resident of Cleveland. As a child, he spent summers with his grandfather in Deep Cove, Nova Scotia.  He currently lives in Modesto, California where he was a hospice doctor.  He attended Hawken School, Western Reserve Academy, and Case Western Reserve Medical School.  An avid sailor and skier, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is a member of our finance committee and is passionate about reaching out to those in need in the health and welfare areas.

trustee