We are delighted to welcome two community leaders to the Catholic Education Foundation's Board of Directors. Each brings unique expertise, unwavering commitment, and a shared passion for making Catholic education accessible to students who need it most.

Suzette Clark is the President of the Broker Dealer at Lockton, specializing in Executive Benefits. She is a proud graduate of Bishop Miege High School. Though not raised Catholic, Suzette's Catholic education guided her faith and influenced her decision to convert. Suzette and her husband Tom are active parishioners at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee. Their two children graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School and Bishop Miege.

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Ron Ratkey is the President and CEO of The Crown Group and has a life-long connection with Catholic education. Ron is a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Archbishop O’Hara High School in Missouri. Ron has over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and engineering. In his free time, Ron and his family volunteer at their parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, and support Catholic causes, including the Advice and Aid Pregnancy Center.

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