Board of Directors

Rob Lapides
Board Chair
Rob brings to his role over 25 years of experience in the private sector, having successfully founded, financed, and eventually sold two separate companies in the high-tech and management services field. Rob is active in the investments world as managing director of Robert L Lapides Co, a boutique private equity investment management firm, where he oversees several private equity funds. Previously, he was Managing Director of OmniHolding A.G. in Zurich, Switzerland and CEO of OmniProperty, Inc. in New York City. He also played competitive tennis for several years, having competed in a number of satellite, qualifier, and main draw professional tour events. When he’s not looking after his investment activity, you can find him on the tennis court overseeing his tennis academy or providing board level assistance to several commercial and nonprofit organizations. Rob earned his Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees in International Business & Strategic Management from Babson College in Wellesley, MA.

Richard Spurling
Founder / Executive Director

Peter Kotsifas, CPA
Board Treasurer

Mira Tamir Spiegel
Board Member

Tom Darling
Board Member

In Memory
Matt Schleichkorn
Board Member
Matt Schleichkorn passed away on June 26, 2023, and is remembered by his family and friends. Matt was always a positive and caring person, who greatly contributed to the success of ACEing Autism. To read more about his contributions, CLICK HERE.