2009-2010 Board of Directors

Robert Buse, Jr., MD is the Chief Radiologist, Medical Director of Radiology Department, at Baptist East Hospital.  He received his undergraduate degree at Xavier University and attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati.  Bob completed his residency at Vanderbilt University.  He then did a Fellowship at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (Washington University School of Medicine) in St. Louis, MO.  Bob and his wife, Lori, have 6 children.  Bob’s children, as well as himself, have been educated in the Montessori environment.  Bob is a founding parent of the Montessori School of Louisville.  Board term (2007-2009)

Robert A.S. Chastain, Esq. is Vice President of Compliance, General Counsel and Chief Security Officer for Pepperweed Consulting, LLC. Pepperweed is a national IT Consulting and Support Services firm. Robb is also equity partner in two technology firms located in Pittsburgh Pa: Ceeva and Compliance Assurance Corporation (CAC).  Prior to joining Pepperweed, he was responsible for the regulatory compliance practice and the technology security groups for both Ceeva and CAC. Previously Robb spent over 12 years leading a turnaround management team for privately held companies within the United States and South Asia. Robb began his career as a business litigation attorney.  In addition to his business work, Robb also provides pro bono services to several non-profits organizations.  He is a founding parent of the Montessori School of Louisville.  Board term (2007-2009)

Tim Evans is President of SmartMarket a marketing strategy consulting firm. Tim has managed marketing and strategy development functions and consulted with retail and nonprofit organizations in markets nationwide. Much of his recent marketing experience has been in strategy development and redevelopment as well as advertising, research, public relations, and the development of tracking systems to evaluate and forecast growth. Most recently he has been consulting with companies to improve their marketing effectiveness through targeted segmentation of customers and prospects. This involves planning, research, budgeting, media planning, creative development and plan management.  Board term (2007-2009)

James R. Gregory, Jr. is a founding member of Odyssey Title Group, LLC and is a practicing attorney in Louisville, Kentucky.  He received his B.A. from the University of Louisville in 1995 and his Juris Doctorate from the Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1998.  James and his wife, Elicia, have one daughter, Molly, who attends school at the Montessori School of Louisville.  As a new member of the MSL board, James hopes to help continue the educational vision that brought the Montessori School of Louisville into existence, while working to enhance the awareness of the school and its benefits to the community.  Board term (2009-2011)

Neill Myers Caudill is a graduate of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education where she obtained her master’s degree in Administration, Planning & Social Policy. She received her bachelor’s degrees in English Literature and Anthropology from Auburn University.  Presently, Neill is a Health Policy Manager on WellPoint’s Corporate Public Policy team.  Prior to joining WellPoint, Neill served as the Director of Business Development & Social Change for America Learns, a California-based social justice company. She is the recipient of a 2002 Coro Fellowship in Public Policy & Public Affairs and is a former AmeriCorps member. Additionally, Neill has experience working on political campaigns and is an avid writer and editor who has contributed to such publications as the Let’s Go! Travel Guide and the Hornbook Guide to Children’s Literature.  Neill resides in Louisville with her husband, Gray.  She is active in her community where she serves on the Board of Directors of Community Coordinated Childcare (4-C) and Business and Professional Women of River City. She is also a member of the Louisville Film Society.  Board term (2009-2011)

Sue Perram is an equity research analyst.  She recently was employed by Veredus Asset Management, an independently operated investment management firm.  Sue lived in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio and Nashville, TN prior to moving to Louisville.  In those cities, she worked in investments and research for Alliance Capital Management, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio and Avondale Partners LLC respectively.  Sue and her family have been actively involved with two established and well-regarded Montessori programs.  She served on the board and the finance committee of the St. Joseph’s Montessori School in Columbus, Ohio.  She has two boys who have both been in Montessori programs since the age of 3.  Sue is a founding parent of the Montessori School of Louisville.  Board term (2007-2009)

Lori Wendelin is a licensed CPA and mother of three.  Lori obtained a BS in business administration with a major in accounting and management information systems from The Ohio State University.  She audited for Deloitte and Touche, LLP and then worked for Eclipse Capital Management, Inc. in St. Louis, MO before moving to Louisville in 2003.  She is currently a stay-at-home mom and volunteer accountant for MSL.  Lori’s daughter Diana attends the Montessori School of Louisville while baby sister Katie assists her mom as accountant-in-training.  Board term (2008-2010)

Melissa Ronayneis a primary Montessori instructor at J.F. Kennedy Montessori Public School. She has been teaching Montessori classes in the Jefferson County school system for 18 years. Prior to that, Missy taught at a number of private Montessori programs, including: Children's House (Harrod's Creek, KY), Providence Montessori and Lexington Montessori (both in Lexington, KY). That adds up to a total of 33 yrs. in Montessori education. Missy has her training from Xavier University in both preprimary (3-6 yr.olds) and primary (6-9 yr. olds). She also holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Louisville, and a B.A. in Art and Music from Centre College. She lives in Louisville with her husband, Mike, and has two sons, John (24 yrs) and Sam (18 yrs), who both attended Montessori programs in their youth.