Experience

Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chancellor

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  ● Advise Bishop and his executive leadership team on personnel oversight, mission implementation, situations of crisis management and other strategic and operational issues.● Supervise operational and administrative departments. ● Manage budgets in diverse diocesan cost centers. Member of the diocesan finance council and past participant of the budget committee. ● Draft press releases, grant applications, web content, letters, memos and other communications.● Plan, develop, and execute successful diocesan events, from vision to conclusion.● Lead and organize diocesan initiatives engaging diverse community stakeholders.● Represent Bishop to various ad hoc committees and as community liaison and board member of St. Thomas More Center, Emmaus House, and Christ the King Senior Housing. ● Serve as corporate secretary and advisor of the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa (2012 – Present). Engage in leadership team conversations on implementing 10 year strategic plan. ● Systematize and author policy and procedure reviews, handbook updates, organizational charts, collaboration models, and other organizational documentation.● Chair or participate in search process for hiring employees. Train and orient new hires with navigation of diocesan offices, structure, and culture.

• Chancellor

  • Jul 2016 - Present

• Co-Chancellor

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  The primary function of this position is to provide assistance to Bishop in the administration of the Diocese. Assists with and facilitates all aspects of special projects as designated by the Bishop and serves as a resource in planning efforts.

• Vice Chancellor and Vocations Specialist

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2016

• Feasibility Study Coordinator

  • 2009 - 2010



Dowling Catholic High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2009