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.

2019 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet – Board Members

John Basile, Chairperson
Senior Associate, Colliers International

Dane Paulsen, Vice Chairperson
Director of Risk Consulting, KPMG, LLP

David Pezza, Secretary
Attorney, Pircher, Nichols & Meeks

Michael Breier, Treasurer
Self Employed (Certified Public Accountant)

Rev. John Balluff
Vicar for Priest, Diocese of Joliet

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 Manager, BMO Harris

Joe Eagen
Technical Project Manager, Patrick Engineering

Sarah Gilberg
Insurance Representative, State Farm Insurance

Daniel Hunter
Supervisor Mediation Services, State of Illinois

Anne Mikulich
Family Mediator, Circuit Court of Cook County

Donald Murday
Partner, Chittenden, Murday & Novotny LLC

Alicia Tocwish
Parish Administrator, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Gwen Ulmer
Retired, Silver Cross Hospital