Board of Directors

The Catholic Charities Board of Directors help further the mission of Catholic Charities through their time, interest and financial support.

Board members also act as ambassadors helping spread the news of the good works of Catholic Charities.

Board members serve up to three terms, each being three years.

John Basile, Chairperson
Senior Associate, Colliers International

Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, Vice Chairperson
Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Joliet

David Pezza, Secretary
Attorney, Pircher, Nichols & Meeks

Michael Breier, Treasurer
Self Employed (Certified Public Accountant)

Rev. John Balluff
Pastor, St. Mary’s Church in West Chicago

Chris Bzdon
Executive Director, Child Care Resource and Referral

Bishop R. Daniel Conlon
Bishop, Diocese of Joliet

Bill D’Arcy
Retired, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Ron Davidson
Vice President/Senior Relationship Banker, BMO Harris

Sarah Gilberg
Insurance Representative, State Farm Insurance

Daniel Hunter
Supervisor Mediation Services, State of Illinois

Dane Paulsen
Director of Risk Consulting, KPMG, LLP

Greg Schuster
Power Specialist, Keysight Technologies

Barbara Starke Tishuk
Attorney, Giamanco & Ooink

Alicia Tocwish
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Gwen Ulmer
Retired, Silver Cross Hospital