BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gerald Brown
Kirkham Cornwell
Joanne White
Mark Scheeren
David Eder
Scott Fletcher
Ryan Schwantes

Jerry is a cofounder of Baldwin Research Institute™, Inc. and has been a volunteer since Baldwin Research™ came into existence in 1992. He is also the Chairman of the Board, and the President. Throughout his entire career Jerry has been a researcher, whether it was with General Electric Co., or with one of the several privately owned and publicly traded companies. Jerry has served as chairman of several national computer conferences. He served on the Mathematics and Science Advisory Board of Schenectady County Community College and the Diocese of Albany Substance Abuse Task Force. Jerry has an interest in tournament tennis, scuba diving, running, mountain climbing and racquet ball. Jerry lives in Hagaman, NY. He has four children and four grandchildren.

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Kirk is a graduate of Union College and is a United States Navy veteran. Kirk has worked as a researcher for state and local governments, and has also been employed by the State Bank of Albany and the First National Bank of Glens Falls. Kirk is also a private trustee and investment consultant. Kirk is married to Claire Pospisil, and has lived in downtown Albany for twenty seven years. Kirk's interests include outdoor sports, jazz and classical music, and herbal medicine.

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Joanne White is a lifetime resident of Saratoga Springs, NY. Joanne graduated with Honors from Skidmore College with a degree in English, and was a recipient of the writing award. Joanne took post graduate courses in business management at Union College. She has been a real estate broker since 1983. Currently Joanne is the Vice President of the Saratoga office of Prudential Manor Homes. Joanne has two children, Collin and Abbey. Joanne's hobbies include cooking, reading, walking, and historic preservation.

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Mark Scheeren - President

Mark was the major contributor in the development of the Jude Thaddeus Program™ now exclusively available at The St. Jude Retreat House™. Mark has devoted nearly twelve years to this process and has assisted hundreds of addicts and alcoholics in finding a new and productive life without drugs and alcohol. Mark obtained an Associate of Arts Degree from Fulton Montgomery Community College in 1995. Mark's commitment to The St. Jude Retreat House™ is also reflected in the tremendous effort expended in redesign and restoration of the Retreat House™ to its present splendor. Mark is the president of the Baldwin Research Institute™ and The St. Jude Retreat House™. Mark is married with three children.

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In loving memory of Len Eder, devoted husband, father, friend and philanthropist.