Liz McBeth: COO Seena Magowitz Foundation 10 SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION BY JULIA BRABANT | CONTRI BUTI NG WRITER LIZ M c BETH Backbone of The Seena Magowitz Foundation

SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION 11 ASK ANYONE AFFILIATED WITH THE SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION HOW THEY MANAGE TO KEEP MULTIPLE BALLS IN THE AIR AT ANY GIVEN TIME, AND CHANCES ARE, THEY’LL SAY THE CREDIT GOES TO ELIZABETH “LIZ” MCBETH. While Liz singlehandedly manages all administrative, event-planning, accounting and related efforts on behalf of the foundation, she and her husband, Vince, have also become ardent advocates for the cause. So much so, in fact, that Liz devotes countless hours to the foundation and its fight against pancreatic cancer. An integral part of the foundation since day one, Liz knew Founder and CEO Roger Magowitz from their days working together in the bedding industry. Over time, she became a close friend of Magowitz, his wife, Jeanne, and his mother, Seena, the foundation’s namesake. After playing basketball for the University of Washington and professionally in Sweden, Liz moved to San Diego and started her career as an accountant, tying the knot with “The Commander” Vincent McBeth. They moved to Virginia Beach and she joined Magowitz’s company, Mattress Discounters. “Roger, as many know, is a passionate leader, and he’s someone you want to be involved with as a friend, in business and in all aspects. Roger and Jeanne have become like family to us,” Liz said. “You can’t just say ‘no’ when Roger calls, because he’s someone who’s there for you at all times. His passion drives this endeavor.” While Liz’s official foundation title is “Tournament Director,” highlighting how she manages all aspects of the annual Seena Magowitz Golf Classic and has for the past 17 years, she doesn’t limit her efforts to a single weekend. Instead, she takes calls, fields questions and collects donations for it year-round while devoting the same degree of attention to her husband and daughter, Madison, at home. “Liz really is the backbone of everything we do here at the Seena Magowitz Foundation,” Magowitz said. “She’s been here since day one, and without her unwavering dedication, tenacity and drive, we’d never be where we are today.” And while coordinating events, handling accounting efforts and otherwise keeping all trains running on track are among Liz’s many contributions to the foundation, she also works with other advocates, patients and Dr. Daniel Von Hoff, who she considers one of the most groundbreaking oncologists and researchers of our time. She has also made advocacy a true family affair, having 8-year-old daughter Madison accompany her to every Golf Classic event since birth. “Liz is someone who does the majority of her work behind the scenes, and she’s one of the most selfless and generous advocates out there,” said Tony Subia, who is one of three full-time foundation volunteers, alongside Magowitz and Liz. “She has a calm, collected demeanor, and she’s also one of the most empathetic, dedicated and compassionate people I’ve worked with.” Liz McBeth: COO Seena Magowitz Foundation