Board of Directors

This team shares our vision of putting Catholic education within reach for all students. Their leadership helps inspire and steer the Catholic Education Foundation and contributes to our success in communities throughout northeast Kansas.

  • Denise Mills, Chair
  • John Shaw, Vice Chair
  • Joe Stasi, Treasurer
  • Lisa Connor, Member at Large
  • RJ Gildea, Past Chair
  • Jenny Babcock
  • Vince Cascone
  • Suzette Clark
  • Toby Cook
  • Andy Eilert
  • Tom Freeman
  • Bill Hess
  • Lisa McKelvey
  • Archbishop Shawn McKnight
  • Rita Mies Hyde
  • Chris Miller
  • Ron Ratkey
  • Courtney Raupp
  • Fr. Anthony Saiki
  • Bert Seefeldt
  • Jamie Wagner

Past Board Chairs

We greatly appreciate the support of these past Board Chairs, whose dedication, knowledge, and important perspective added to the Board during their tenure.

  • RJ Gildea
  • Hamp Henning
  • Jeff Jaworski
  • Mark Ledom
  • Pat McAnany
  • Nelson Newcomer
  • Derek Teeter
  • Joan Wells
  • Terry Sexton

Emeritus

Thanks to the leadership of our Emeritus members, the Catholic Education Foundation has led the way for thousands of students of all backgrounds to experience the rigorous academics, faith formation and community support that Catholic schools deliver.

  • Rich Henry
  • Tom Zarda

CEF Executive Team

Our team is dedicated to partnering with donors, schools, and community leaders to bring the Catholic Education Foundation’s mission and vision to life.

Vincent Anch

Executive Director
vanch@archkck.org

Debbie Herrman
Director of Business Operations and Scholarship Programs
Michela Márquez

Director of Development
mmarquez@archkck.org

Mandy Zellers
Marketing & Communications Manager
Ben Gillig
Donor Support Coordinator
Summer Jackson
Minette Chmielarski

Executive Assistant
mchmielarski@archkck.org