Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for the school. It concerns itself with determining the use of tuition and other funds raised to support the school and its mission. This task is accomplished by devising and managing budgets and setting strategic goals for the school. In addition, the Board sets school policy, selects the Head of School and works in partnership with him to fulfill the school’s mission. The Board does not involve itself with the daily operation of the school.

Members of the Board donate their time, services and expertise.

Current Board Members

Walter B. Palawsky, Jr.
Board Chair

Walter has served as a trustee since 2008, previously holding the position of board treasurer. He is the father of two boys, both students at WHS since 2007.

Walter is self-employed in the field of private real estate management, has a license to sell real estate in Ohio and is a member of the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce. He has been a resident of Granville for over ten years and is involved in many local not-for-profit organizations. He also has served as a consultant to Moundbuilders Country Club’s Board of Trustees, and was a trustee of the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club in Amityville, New York.

He believes in the importance of balancing his family and work life with the need to serve his local community through philanthropy and service.

Sepp Rajaie
Board Vice Chair

Sepp is the father of twin boys at Welsh Hills.  He is the President and CEO of TechR2, Inc, a pioneer and leader in environmentally friendly, global technology retirement services. TechR2 has been recognized by INC 500 multiple times as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S.

Dave Wolf
Board Treasurer

Dave is the father of two children, both students at WHS since 2006.  He is a Senior Research & Development Program Leader for Owens Corning, a FORTUNE 500 building materials and glass-fiber reinforcements company.  He has a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and holds five U.S. patents with five pending.  He has also served on the advisory councils of an industry trade organization, a school of engineering, and a local church.