My great-grandfather John Van Nostrand Dorr was a pioneer, an inventor, an entrepreneur, and a collaborator with Thomas Edison. He believed small sparks could ignite big change. When his work allowed it, he didn't build a monument. He built something that could keep giving.

My father, Burr carried that work forward as a trustee. I have been privileged to do the same for more than 40 years, serving in a number of roles including Vice Chair.