As we conclude another academic year, BestPrep is proud to recognize Piper Sandler as our Featured Partner for their outstanding dedication to student success over the past 44 years.
Piper Sandler began supporting BestPrep financially in 1981 and became a founding member of The Stock Market Game™ in 1991, helping introduce students to financial literacy and investing. The company’s leadership has been deeply involved since the beginning. Tad Piper, former CEO, collaborated with Bob Kaitz, CEO, to secure essential funding and grow support. Wally May, Director of Marketing, served as Board Chair from 1994–1995, and in 2011, Deb Schoneman, now President of Piper Sandler, became the second company leader to chair the board.
Piper Sandler’s commitment extends to current board leadership as well. Sarah Vandenberg chairs the Board Organizational Effectiveness Committee, focused on building strong internal systems to help BestPrep achieve strategic goals.
Today, Piper Sandler ranks among BestPrep’s top ten donors and plays a pivotal role as a sponsor of BestPrep’s Educational Forum.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Piper Sandler for more than four decades of extraordinary partnership. Their commitment to youth education, leadership, and career readiness continues to make a profound difference in the lives of Minnesota students.