Board of Trustees

During the 2024-25 school year, the board will convene at 4:00PM on the below dates.¹ Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in our Administration Building located at 339 N. 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139.

During the 2023-24 school year, the board will convene at 4:00PM on the below dates.¹ Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in our Administration Building located at 339 N. 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139.

Charles Barrett Adams, Esq.
Managing Partner, Lion's Story

For over twenty years, Charles Barrett Adams has worked on behalf of children in schools and not-for-profit settings. As a former district school leader, Mr. Adams worked in New York and Washington, DC, leading innovative school environments that upgraded the expectations for both schools and students alike. Most recently, Mr. Adams served as the Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Region of Teach for America. As a Founder and Managing Partner of Lion’s Story, Mr. Adams continues to leverage the power of education and seeks to elevate racial literacy as an effective tool to fuel empowerment and fight injustice.

Mr. Adams holds a Bachelors of Science from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Juris Doctorate from The Howard University School of Law, and a Masters of Education from Baruch College - The City University of New York. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and serve as a school administrator.

Mr. Adams serves on the School Programming and Education Performance Committee. Mr. Adams may be contacted via email at cbarrettadams@boyslatin.org.

Michael A. Bowman, Esq.
Principal, Rittenhouse Strategies and Impact Law & Strategy

Michael Bowman is the Principal of two firms: Rittenhouse Strategies ("Rittenhouse") a diversity focused consultancy, and Impact Law & Strategy ("Impact") a law firm focused on general counsel services, real estate, and employment. Mr. Bowman has extensive experience in equal employment opportunity matters, diversity strategy, and procurement strategy, and regularly consults and advises companies large and small on the creation and development of proactive and impactful EEO and diversity policies. In his law practice, Mr. Bowman often acts as outside general counsel to medium sized companies with no in-house legal infrastructure. 

Mr. Bowman is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where he was a National Merit Commended Scholar. After a stint as a public school teacher in New York City, Mr. Bowman earned both a law degree and Master's Degree in Public Affairs and Administration from the University of Wisconsin Law School and the La Follette Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. While at Wisconsin, Mr. Bowman was an Advanced Opportunity Fellow both at La Follette and the Law School. 

Mr. Bowman serves on the Governance Committee. Mr. Bowman may be contacted via email at mbowman@boyslatin.org. 

Dr. William Hayes
CEO, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia

Dr. William Hayes is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia. He began his career in education in Boston, Massachusetts as a teacher, college counselor, and assistant principal.  He went on to serve as a turnaround principal in Cleveland, Ohio and then transitioned to become a founding principal of both a middle and a high school in Camden, New Jersey.  Dr. Hayes holds a bachelor's of science in psychology from Morehouse College, a master's in education from Harvard University, and a Doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University.  

As CEO, Dr. Hayes serves as an ex officio member of the board. Dr. Hayes may be contacted via email at whayes@boyslatin.org. 

Nathaniel Morris
Management Consultant, North Highland

Nathaniel Morris, a proud alumnus of Boy’s Latin and the University of Pennsylvania, is an active member of the School Programming and Education Performance Committee. As a Management Consultant at North Highland, he specializes in Project and Change Management. Beyond his client work, Mr. Morris is deeply involved in various ERGs and Committees, including the Black Employee Network, Culture Integration Team, and North East Regional Diversity Team, showcasing his commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Mr. Morris's academic journey is marked by excellence. He earned his B.A. in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was honored with the prestigious Walter Annenberg Award. This award is given to a graduating Communication Major who has significantly strengthened and improved the university’s student community through Communication Services. In addition, Mr. Morris was a distinguished member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Omega Honor Society. He is proud to serve on the board as the second alumnus.  

Mr. Morris serves on the School Programming and Education Performance Committee. Mr. Morris may be contacted via email at nmorris@boyslatin.org.

Floyd R. Simpson III, CFA, CAIA, CFP
Director, PFM Asset Management LLC

Mr. Simpson is a Director at PFM Asset Management. He joined PFM Asset Management in 2019 and was the first external hire in the firm's newly created Multi-Asset Strategies Group. In his current role, Mr. Simpson works with clients across the country to develop and implement multi-asset class strategies for their portfolios.

Prior to joining PFM Asset Management, Mr. Simpson worked as an investment officer where he was the associate portfolio manager for the Global and International Equity strategies. During his 20-year career in the financial services industry, Mr. Simpson has written various investment thought pieces and marketing materials, assisted in the construction of a portfolio building/analysis algorithm, and taught business classes. 

Mr. Simpson serves on the Board of Trustees for A.T. Still University and is an Executive Board Member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia. He is a former Investment Committee member for the Truman State University Foundation Board. Mr. Simpson holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Truman State University, a MBA from DePaul University, and a certificate from Northwestern University. Mr. Simpson resides in Philadelphia.

Mr. Simpson serves on the Executive Committee and Finance Committee. Mr. Simpson may be contacted via email at fsimpson@boyslatin.org. 

Patrick South, CFA
Managing Director and Co-Founder, SRS Capital Advisors

Patrick South is a Managing Director and Co-Founder of SRS Capital Advisors. He also serves as Board Chair for Greener Partners, a local 501(c)3 organization focused on fresh food access, education, and sovereignty for residents for Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

Mr. South holds a B.A. in American Studies from Cornell University and an MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia. Mr. South is married with two children.

Mr. South serves on the Development Committee, Executive Committee, and Finance Committee. Mr. South may be contacted via email at psouth@boyslatin.org.

Elaine Wells
Division Chief, Quality Assurance Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia Insurance Service

Elaine Wells, a proud parent of multiple Boys’ Latin Warriors, is the Parent Representative on the Board of Trustees and active member of the school’s Extended Family Network. Ms. Wells is the Division Chief of the Quality Assurance Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Service, and also serves as the Black History Month Program Manager on its Committee for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Awareness. She has had a long standing career with the United States Government in multiple capacities for over 3 decades.

Ms. Wells is the founder of the community nonprofit, Global Thinking Initiatives Inc,, currently serves as a board member of local community based organization Community Solutions CDC, has been involved with multiple community based resource initiatives, served 8 years on  the Parent Leadership Team for the TeenSHARP College Readiness Organization at Rutgers University, Camden, served as the executive director for the S.T.A.R.S program, a girl’s empowerment and social justice mentoring program, and has served on the advisory board for the Equal Opportunities for Families Organization. In addition to Boys’ Latin, Ms. Wells has represented parents on the boards of numerous community organizations including the Zhang-Sah Martial Arts Center, Academy for Early Learning Child Care Center, the Young Men and Women in Charge Foundation, and the Greater 69th Street Wildcats Football Organization. She is also one third of the nationally broadcast quality education podcast, the Three Woke Aunties. She is a Philadelphia native, TEDx speaker, parent advocate, community activist, and a staunch supporter of excellent educational opportunities for ALL of Philadelphia’s children.   

Ms. Wells serves on the School Programming and Education Performance Committee. Ms. Wells may be contacted via email at ewells@boyslatin.org. 

A. Wesley Wyatt IV
President and CEO, dfYOUNG

Wesley Wyatt is President and CEO of dfYOUNG, an international logistics provider to large multinational corporations and foreign governments. Under Mr. Wyatt’s leadership, dfYOUNG has developed into a multinational supply chain management firm with a strong focus on technology. He has held this position since 2003. Prior to dfYOUNG, Mr. Wyatt was in sales and project management for Wyatt Incorporated, which is a large family-owned specialty construction firm. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and a graduate of Villanova University. Mr. Wyatt resides with his family in Haverford, PA.

Mr. Wyatt, as Chair, serves on all board committees. Mr. Wyatt may be contacted via email at wwyatt@boyslatin.org. 

Paul Yakulis

Paul Yakulis was Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Main Line Health (MLH) and retired in 2020. Main Line Health is a non-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. Main Line Health's mission is to provide a comprehensive range of safe, high-quality health services, complemented by related education and research activities that meet the healthcare needs and improve the quality of life in the communities served by MLH. 

Mr. Yakulis was responsible for directing human resources and benefits programs in support of MLH's business strategies and goals. He brought to MLH more than 40 years of experience in human resource management and has worked in a number of business areas, including health services, insurance, manufacturing, banking, and information technology. 

Prior to joining MLH, Mr. Yakulis served as Corporate Vice President at Universal Health Services, Inc., a for profit hospital management company that owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers. He also worked for Siemens Health Services, formerly Shared Medical Systems, as Vice President, Human Resources. He has also held human resources executive positions with Providian Corporation, Bankers Trust Company, and Rockwell International. He is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and the Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Group. 

Mr. Yakulis resides in Haverford, PA and has been an active member of the community. He was a member and president of the Radnor Township Board of School Directors, the Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Board, The Devon Horse Show Trophy Committee, The Merion Cricket Club Board of Government, The Princeton Tower Club Board of Trustees, and the Men's Garden Club of Philadelphia, and over 15 years as a coach in the Radnor Township Youth Sports Program. Mr. Yakulis holds an A.B. in history from Princeton University. 

Mr. Yakulis serves on the Governance Committee. Mr. Yakulis may be contacted via email at pyakulis@boyslatin.org. 

2024-25 meeting minutes are reviewed for approval at the subsequent meeting. Approved minutes will be posted within two weeks of the meeting at which they were approved, but no later than after the conclusion of a second consecutive board meeting after each meeting. Minutes will remain posted for a minimum of one year from the date of the meeting. 

2023-24 meeting minutes are reviewed for approval at the subsequent meeting. Approved minutes will be posted within two weeks of the meeting at which they were approved, but no later than after the conclusion of a second consecutive board meeting after each meeting. Minutes will remain posted for a minimum of one year from the date of the meeting. 

2022-23 meeting minutes are reviewed for approval at the subsequent meeting. Approved minutes will be posted within two weeks of the meeting at which they were approved, but no later than after the conclusion of a second consecutive board meeting after each meeting. Minutes will remain posted for a minimum of one year from the date of the meeting. 

2021-22 meeting minutes are reviewed for approval at the subsequent meeting. Approved minutes will be posted within two weeks of the meeting at which they were approved, but no later than after the conclusion of a second consecutive board meeting after each meeting. Minutes will remain posted for a minimum of one year from the date of the meeting. 

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