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.

2022 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet – Board Members

David Pezza, Chairperson
Attorney, White & Case LLP

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

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

Annette Kilian, Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant, Retired

Rev. John Balluff
Vicar for Priest, Diocese of Joliet

John Basile
Senior Vice President, NAI Hiffman

Michael Cannon
Attorney, Self-Employed

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

Bill Hassett
Retired, RSM LLP

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks
Bishop, Diocese of Joliet

Anne Mikulich
Mediator, DuPage County

Dane Paulsen
Director of Risk Consulting, KPMG, LLP

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

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