Faith Christian School
Board of Directors
The Faith Christian School Board is composed of dedicated leaders with deep professional experience and strong ties to the FCS community. Chair Katy Eng brings a background in economics and corporate financial planning. Vice-Chair Greg Beecher is an organizational psychologist who specializes in leadership and talent development. Treasurer Jim Forney contributes more than a decade of service to FCS and a career in accounting and finance. Ellie Hammer, a nationally recognized financial advisor, serves multiple nonprofit boards and is active in the Roanoke community. Jason Hartman, a retired CPA, brings decades of leadership and financial expertise.
Katy Eng,
Chair
Mom to Caleb (’24), Ellie, and Hannah, who currently attend FCS. Katy has a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Northwestern University and an MA in Economics from the University of Memphis. She spent seven years in Fortune 500 companies focused on economic reporting and Corporate Financial Planning and Reporting. Katy became a stay-at-home mom with the birth of her oldest.
Greg Beecher,
Vice-Chair
Greg, father of Anna (’24), Adam (’24), Amelia, and Allen Paul who currently attend FCS, is passionate about helping people and organizations reach their full potential. He currently leads talent development at Virginia Tech, where he creates leadership programs and drives change initiatives that make a real impact. With a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and certifications like SPHR and SHRM-SCP, Greg brings deep expertise in coaching, team development, and organizational effectiveness.
Jim Forney,
Secretary & Treasurer
Jim has been a member of the Finance Committee since 2013 and has served on the FCS Board of Directors as Treasurer since 2018. His family of four has been associated with FCS since 2008. He is a 1997 graduate of the University of Virginia. Professionally, his work has included various roles in accounting and finance in both the public and private sectors. Jim is currently the Finance Director at ETS Recruit. He enjoys hiking, iPhone photography, and Bible study.
Ellie Hammer, Member
Ellie has been a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and holds Certified Financial Planner and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor designations. She has been recognized among Forbes Best-in-State Female Financial Advisors and nominated for Barron’s Top 100 Female Financial Advisors. Ellie serves on several community boards, including Faith Christian School, Junior Achievement, and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. She and her husband, Mark, live in Roanoke with their four children, all students at Faith Christian School.
Jason Hartman,
Member
Jason brings decades of leadership and financial expertise to Faith Christian School. A retired CPA, he spent 38 years with Brown Edwards & Company, ultimately serving eight years as CEO before retiring in 2024. He holds degrees from Glenville State University and James Madison University and has served on the board of Feeding Southwest Virginia. Jason and his wife, Christie-Joy, are active members of Second Presbyterian Church. Their son, Elmer, currently attends Faith Christian School.