Advisors

Are you intrigued by our mission and journey but don’t think being part of our board is the right fit given other time commitments? If so, perhaps a less involved yet still impactful role as an Advisor could work. Advisors are experienced individuals who are willing to periodically meet with existing board members or staff and provide advice and guidance as appropriate. Advisors would essentially serve as our bench as we try and tackle new and exciting challenges that align with our mission and vision.

If you would like more information please contact Bart Phillips, phillips@cbtutors.org

Current Advisors

Bart Phillips – Founder
Bart Phillips founded CBT in Chicago in 2004 driven by a belief that shaping our communities is a responsibility we all share and must act on. Bart was a tutor and Program Coordinator for the Chase Park site for the first 5 years and continues to be a periodic professional speaker as part of CBTs curriculum. With the successful launch of the Minneapolis branch complete Bart continues to focus on launching new programs and building larger scale relationships. Professionally, Bart works in healthcare analytics and has held leadership roles in both small and large healthcare companies.

Chris Manderfield
Assurance Manager, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Chris Manderfield is an original member of the CBT board and has served as the treasurer since its inception. Professionally, Chris works with health care organizations providing audit, tax and consulting services to organizations which include community health centers, continuing care retirement communities and skilled nursing facilities. Chris is a licensed certified public accountant in Illinois and received both his bachelors of science in accountancy and masters of accounting science from Northern Illinois University.

Casey Thompson – Advisor

Since 2004, Casey Thompson has been a leading brand influencer in the Twin Cities market, serving the communications needs of clients like UnitedHealthcare, Medtronic, Optum, Target, Ameriprise Financial and the University of Minnesota. Currently, he is Chief Bold Officer at BoldMN, which is dedicated to pursuing a thorough, scientific-level understanding of a brand’s audience and developing bold solutions that help clients maximize their potential through a wide range of creative media. Applying his passion for supporting progressive nonprofits like CBT, Casey has helped guide the organization’s marketing efforts since 2017.  He was named an official advisor of the organization in 2020.