Meet Our Senior Leadership Team
Christopher P. Ice
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ice has numerous years of experience leading complex organizations in a variety of industries including Catholic higher education, Catholic non-profits, owning his own healthcare company and executive coaching and many years in the commercial insurance industry.
Ed Trifone
Vice-President of External Relations
Ed Trifone serves as Vice President for External Relations and is responsible for marketing, center expansion and major donor gifts. Drawing on more than 30 years of cross-sector experience in nonprofit leadership, sales, marketing, and operations, he works to strengthen partnerships , steward benefactors, and drive strategic growth.
Brinton Smith
Director of Development
Brinton Smith is the Director of Development and is responsible for designing, overseeing, coordinating, and executing all fundraising for Regina Caeli Academy. Brinton has extensive experience in a variety of administrative positions in classical Catholic education systems across the country.
Scott McLean
Director of Finance
As director of finance, Scott McLean oversees the annual budgeting process, monitors income and expenses, and advises on long-term financial planning, capital needs, and sustainability. He also provides financial modeling for center expansion and enrollment growth, while partnering with the Development team to manage donor funds and track fundraising income.
Amy Hastings
Executive Assistant to the President/CEO
Mrs. Amy Hastings is a mother and lifelong educator with more than two decades of homeschooling experience and a deep commitment to classical education.
In her current role, she serves the Office of the President as the Executive Assistant and at both the national and local levels, supporting fundraising efforts, donor relations, and national leadership initiatives.