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.

2023 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet – Board Members

David Pezza, Chairperson
Attorney, White & Case LLP

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)

Bill Hassett
Retired, RSM LLP

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks
Bishop, Diocese of Joliet

Annette Kilian
Retired, McDonald’s Corporation

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

Dane Paulsen
Principal, KPMG, LLP

Ric Phillips 
President & CEO, Elkay Manufacturing Company

Dr. Kurt Schackmuth 
Vice-President for Mission and Associate Provost for Student Success, Lewis University

Jeffrey Steigelman
President, Bank Leumni — Chicago

Dr. Billie Terrell
Director/Clinical Consultant, B.P. Terrell and Associates

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