Our Board

Desmond Keogh — Chair

Originally from County Westmeath, Desmond Keogh grew up on Ballinakill Estate and graduated from Multyfarnham Agricultural College in 1986. He is the founder and owner of Haifa Limestone and Haifa General Contracting in Palm Beach, Florida. Haifa Limestone is distinguished for its expertise in classical architectural elements, stonework, and custom craftsmanship, sourcing its materials from the world's most exceptional quarries. Desmond is a dedicated patron of the arts as well as an avid horseman involved in the Innisfree Theater Group as well as the Palm Beach Hound and the Meath Hunt Ireland.

Kipper Lance Hendrick — Vice Chair

Mrs. Hendrick is the founder of Lance Consulting, a caregiving and healthcare navigation firm. She previously served as Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the Norton Museum of Art and as Senior Project Manager of Events & Marketing for the International Triathlon Union and World Triathlon Chicago. Mrs. Hendrick is a member of the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Florida (Palm Beach) and is active in the Women’s Guild of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Jay Frederick Krehbiel — Treasurer

Mr. Krehbiel is the Executive Chairman of Freeman’s, a leading fine art auction house. Mr. Krehbiel is a partner at KF Partners, a family office headquartered in Chicago and has previously worked for Molex, Inc., Pacific Equity Partners, Audax Group, and Bain and Company. He holds a BA from Dartmouth College and earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

David Mooney —  Board Secretary

David Mooney is a former portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer specialized in commodities markets. His career was divided between London and New York, but he has now settled in Palm Beach. A native of Dublin, he has taken a keen interest in the work of the Irish Georgian Society for many years and is deeply aware of the importance of the remaining built heritage in Ireland. Besides serving on the board of the Irish Georgian Society (US), he also serves on the board of Immigration Equality.

Paula Bennett — Director

Paula Bennett, a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of San Francisco Law School, has been a practicing attorney for over 40 years. She now runs a real estate investment and management company. An avid traveler, she frequently visits Ireland with the Irish Georgian Society, and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. Paula resides in San Francisco and Park City, Utah, with her husband and four sons.

Frederic A. Bourke III — Director

Frederic Avery Bourke III has built a diverse career spanning global shipping, retail, automotive innovation, construction, and private investment. Frederic earned a B.A. in History and Art History from Boston University. He is actively involved in a number of organizations and currently serves on the boards of the National Rowing Foundation, The Kent School, The Westminster Kennel Club, Northeast Harbor Golf Club, and Ford Estates. He and his wife, Allison, have two children, Ricky and Lesea.

Catherine Lamb Heinz — Director

Catherine Lamb-Heinz is a communications executive with more than thirty years of experience in government, corporate leadership, and nonprofit service. She spent twenty years at Northrop Grumman as Vice President of Communications and a decade working in the United States Senate. She holds a BA from Mount Vernon College and completed the Executive Program at UVA’s Darden School of Business. She now runs House of Lamb Antiques and Vintage and serves on the boards of The Family Institute at Northwestern University and the Illinois Governor’s Mansion Association.

Elizabeth Lucas — Director

With more than 15 years in nonprofit fundraising and event management, Libby Lucas brings a proven record of enhancing donor relationships, transforming signature events, and exceeding organizational goals. A passionate advocate for mission-driven work, Libby recently retired from her role as Director of Events and Parent Engagement at Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, where she spent 15 years combining philanthropy, event strategy, and community engagement to advance the school's mission. She holds a BA from Saint Mary’s College and an M.S. from the University of Illinois.

Ellen Reid — Director