“The perspective that alumni bring to the Board is a special one, bringing the Penguin experience full circle. We are grateful for the expertise that Ashlee, Ryan, and Hyoe will contribute and for Matt’s continued leadership in his new role, as they join fellow alumni, parents, and friends in the ongoing work of the Board. As a fellow trustee, I look forward to working with them to advance Cushing’s mission to new levels, including the fulfillment of our new Strategic Plan.” —DR. RANDY BERTIN, HEAD OF SCHOOL
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED Ashlee Pierce Cabeal ’02 is a Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Hamilton Zanze, where she has been instrumental in shaping the financial strategy and leading the launch of key initiatives bolstering the firm’s financial agility and investment capabilities. Previously, as Senior Director on the HZ Transactions team, she oversaw acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing efforts. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a Certified Public Accountant. Cabeal holds a B.S. in Accounting and a B.B.A. in Marketing from Loyola Marymount University, and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Davis. She serves on the Audit and Finance & Investment Committees.
Ryan Duff ’06 is Founder and Managing Partner of C-Port Equity, a private equity platform investing in Multifamily properties nationwide. With over 15 years of experience in real estate debt/ equity structuring, Duff brings a deep understanding of the capital stack and market dynamics to his platform and its investors. He has been instrumental in funding over $4B of apartment transactions, making him a sought-after fund manager, advisor and co-investor. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Sales at Arbor Realty Trust, a REIT and direct lender specializing in loan origination of Multifamily. Duff earned a double Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Communications from St. Lawrence University. He serves on the Advancement and Admissions & Marketing Committees.
Hyoe Yamashita ’89, P’25 is Managing Executive Officer, Senior Vice President & CFO of Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., a food trading company and importer, wholesaler and distributor of wholesale items, kitchenware, and household products in North America, with over 900 employees and $1 billion in annual sales. He previously served as Vice President of Business Strategy at Asurion, LLC, a privately-held company, specializing in insurance for electronics, appliances, and jewelry. Yamashita earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Economics from St. John Fisher University. The proud Penguin parent of Emma ’25, he serves on the Admissions & Marketing and Education & Student Life Committees.
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