Our Team

Personal Information

Hometown: Ivanhoe, MN

Education: Master of Business Administration, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Management, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Catholic Charities Career

2006–Present — Chief Operating Officer

2001–2006 and 1991–1996 — Director of Human Resources

Additional Affiliations

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Member, previous President and Board Member of Rotary Club of St. Cloud

Planning Committee, Summertime by George

President, Board Member, St. Cloud Rotary Foundation

Past Member, Pathways 4 Youth

Various committees and volunteer assignments at Hope Covenant Church

Personal Information

Hometown: St. Cloud, MN

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management with a Concentration in Human Resources SPHR Certified 2013-2017

Catholic Charities Career

Human Resources Coordinator, July 2004 – May 2006

Recruiter/Volunteer Coordinator, May 2006 – June 2007

Human Resources Supervisor, June 2007 – April 2022

Director of Human Resources – April 2022 - Current

Personal Information

Hometown: Sartell, MN

Chad oversees the HOPE Community Support Program, Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Clinic and the Day Treatment Programs in both St. Cloud and Elk River.

Education: 

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy,

Argosy University, Eagan, MN

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication and Human Relations, 

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Catholic Charities Career

2022–Present — Director of Behavioral Health Services

Additional Affiliations

Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Member, Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Personal Information

Hometown: Pierz, MN

Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Catholic Charities Career

1999–Present — Director of Finance

Additional Affiliations

Member, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants

Past Board Member, The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Past Board Member of the Central MN American Red Cross 

Past Board Member, New Beginnings

Past Trustee, St. Joseph's Parish, Pierz

Past Finance Council/Parish Council Member, St. Joseph’s Parish, Pierz 

Past Chair, Pierz District School Board

Past Board Member of the Pierz School District

Personal Information

Hometown: Chokio, MN

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

Catholic Charities Career

2018-Present – Supportive Living Services Director

2010-2018 – Community Services Program Manager

2006-2010 – In-Home Program Clinical Supervisor 

1996-2006 – Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional

1993-1996 – Skills Trainer

Personal Information:

Hometown: St. Cloud, MN

Education:

Master of Business Administration, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Bachelor of Arts in Business and Exercise Science, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

Catholic Charities Career:

2019-2021 – Grants Specialist

2023 – Present – Director of Organizational Advancement

Personal Information

Hometown: Sauk Rapids, MN

Education: Bachelor of Arts, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN

Catholic Charities Career

2022 — Director of Community Services

2010–2022 — Foster Grandparent Program Director 

1999–2001— St. Cloud Children's Home, Elementary School Liaison

Personal Information

Hometown: Kimball, MN

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

Master of Theology St. John’s School of Theology, Collegeville, MN

Catholic Charities Career

2018–Present — Director of Social Concerns

Additional Affiliations

Co-Chair, Create CommUNITY

Diocesan Director, Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator

Leader with Diocesan Anti-Racism Education Task Force

Member, Minnesota Catholic Conference, Social Concerns Committee

Member, Greater St. Cloud Area Faith Leaders

Member, Peace and Justice Committee, Christ Church Newman Center

Personal Information

Hometown: Starbuck, MN

Education: Master's Degree in Organizational Management, Concordia University, St. Paul; Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology, St. Cloud State University

Catholic Charities Career

2022 — Director of Affordable and Transitional Housing

2019–2022 — Program Manager of Transitional Housing

2000–2018 — Program Manger of Services for Homeless Youth

2000 — Independent Living Skills Counselor

1998–2000 — Counseling Coordinator of Day Treatment—St. Cloud

Additional Affiliations

Member, Central MN Continuum of Care Advisory Board, MN

Member, Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program Advisory Council, St. Cloud, MN

Member, United Way’s Homeless Community Solutions Team, St. Cloud, MN

Member, Homeless Provider Collaboration Meeting, St. Cloud, MN

Member, City of St. Cloud Homeless Taskforce, St. Cloud, MN

Personal Information

Hometown: Pierz, MN

Education: B.A. in Organizational Behavior with a Minor in Management, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

Associate in Arts, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Diploma, St. Cloud Business College, St. Cloud, MN

Catholic Charities Career

1998–Present — Executive Assistant

Additional Affiliations

Past Member, St. Cloud Diocese Deacon Advisory Board

Member, Finance Council, St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish, St. Cloud

Personal Information

Hometown: Little Falls, MN

Education: AAS Microcomputer Support & Network Administration, St. Cloud Technical & Community  College

BS Management, Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN

Catholic Charities Career

2019–Present — Director of Information Technology