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.

2024 (fiscal year) Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet – Board Members

Bill Hassett, Chairperson
CEO, Dot Org Services

Donald Murday, Vice Chairperson
Partner, Chittenden, Murday & Novotny LLC

Anne Mikulich, Secretary
Mediator, DuPage County

James Turano, Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending, Wintrust Financial, N.A.

Michael Cannon
Attorney, Self-Employed

Thomas Garlitz
Retired, Diocese of Joliet

Sarah Gilberg
Guard, IL Department of Corrections (Joliet Treatment Center)

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks
Bishop, Diocese of Joliet

Fr. John Hornicak
Pastor, Diocese of Joliet

Raymond Jakubiak
CPA, Retired

Yetha Parks-Maloney
Division Director of Education, Garden of Prayer Youth Center

Ric Phillips 
President & CEO, Elkay Manufacturing Company

Dr. Kurt Schackmuth 
Vice President for Student Life and Chief Mission Officer, Lewis University