Roger J. Bass, a resident of Seattle, Washington, has been consulting with schools for over 20 years on a broad range of issues including transition/succession planning, governance, board/staff relations, founder’s issues, school climate, strategic planning, retreat facilitation and executive coaching. He has been a search consultant for six years, completing successful searches throughout mainland USA and Hawai’i. He currently serves as a trustee of the Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon and Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. Roger was a founder and 25- year head of school of University Prep in Seattle. He has been on the boards of many arts, cultural, social service and educational boards including the National Association of Independent Schools (national treasurer), Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (president), Seattle Arts Commission (chair), Seattle Arts and Lectures (president). He was recognized by Esquire magazine as one who is changing America. www.rogerjbass.com