Because of you
The 2024 fiscal year was a time of profound impact, growth, and change at Catholic Charities Twin Cities. I was honored to step into the role of Interim President and CEO while the Board of Directors held its comprehensive search for a new leader.
While guiding our dedicated team through the leadership transition, I was inspired by the strength, resilience, and heart that I witnessed at every level of our work. Our staff, donors, volunteers, and advocates continued to advance the important mission of our agency despite uncertainty and increasing community need.
In 2024, we served more than one million healthy meals, provided 550,000 nights of housing and safe shelter, and helped thousands move toward stability and independence. These are more than numbers, they’re milestones in the lives of our neighbors who rely on us.
As we welcomed a new CEO in early 2025, I felt a deep sense of confidence knowing that the organization is positioned for even greater impact in the years to come. Together, we are saving lives and building brighter futures across the Twin Cities.
Thank you for your unwavering support of Catholic Charities and the people we serve.
John Marston, Interim President & CEO
Mission and values
Our mission is to serve those most in need. We are a leader at solving poverty, creating opportunity, and advocating for justice in the community. For more than 150 years, Catholic Charities has been an integral part of the Twin Cities community, directly serving our most vulnerable neighbors.
We deliver essential services including affordable housing, emergency shelter, nutritious meals, mental health care, addiction resources, and more. Catholic Charities offers a lifeline to those facing hardship, providing support and developing solutions to build stronger communities. Regardless of faith, identity, background or circumstances, we treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Governance and Senior Executive Leadership
A fully independent nonprofit/tax-exempt organization: Voting board members are elected by executive committee and include an ex-officio representative of the Archdiocese; nonvoting members are the President/CEO and Archbishop. Our independent Board of Directors includes 32 voting members as of June 30th, 2024.
- John Marston – Interim President/Chief Executive Officer
- Richard Johnson – Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
- Elizabeth Knight – Chief Legal Officer
- Keith Kozerski – Chief Program Officer
- Elizabeth Lyden – Vice President of Engagement
- Jessica Meyerson – Chief Accountability Officer
- Michael Rios-Keating – Director of Culture and Belonging
- Bob Elfstrand – Senior Vice President of Advancement
- Lorna Schmidt – Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs
Your gifts in action
By the numbers
550,000
Safe nights of housing and shelter
1 million
Meals served
33,000
Children, families, and adults served
8,000
Private donors
45,800
Volunteer hours
5,000
Advocates
Financials
Direct services areas:
- Individuals Experiencing or at risk of Homelessness
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Older Adults and People with Disabilities
- Children and Families.
- Committed to enhancing trauma- informed practices in all areas of operation.
*The $6,439,449 budget shortfall was covered by investment income.
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Board of Directors
Catholic Charities’ Board of Directors are dedicated to serving those most in need.
For fiscal year ending June 30, 2024:
Term January, 1 2024 – December 31, 2024
Desirae Butler, Chair
Director
Norwest Equity Partners
John Marston (non-voting)
Interim President & CEO
Catholic Charities
Nick Alfano
EVP/President Global Industrial
Ecolab
Barb Baumann
retired Vice President
Securian
Greg Chamberlain
retired Vice President Clean Fuels
Xcel Energy
Fr. Christopher Collins
Vice President for Mission
University of St. Thomas
Chris Dufresne
Founder and CEO
VitalWayDigital
Lynette Dumalag
Founder & CEO
Sitio Purok
Michael Elliott
Chief Investment Officer, Olympus Ventures LLC
Schulze Family Foundation
Christine Esckilsen
Chief Human Captitol Officer
Piper Sandler & Co.
Obi Ezekoye
Partner
McKinsey and Company
Chad Faul
Senior Vice President / Commercial Banking Manager- Nonprofit / Government / Professional Services
Bremer Bank
Victor Fields
Health Plan Chief Executive Officer
United Health Care Community Plan of MN
Jazz Hampton
CEO
TurnSignl
Pat Harris
Vice President, Customer Solutions
PMA Asset Management
Chris Harrold
Vice President, Enterprise Quality Services
Medtronic, Inc
Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda (non-voting)
Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Randy Kahnke
Partner
Fargre Drinker
Bryan C. Keane
Partner
Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Roger Kempa
CFO
NatureWorks LLC
Tim Kosiek
Vice President of Strategic Growth
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Rev. Charles Lachowitzer
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Ann Lenczewski
Government Relations
Lockridge Grindal Nauen
Paul Narog
Global EHS Leader
Graco Inc.
Vanjelis Ngwa
Author
Laurie Paidosh
Retired SVP
UnitedHealth Group
Molly Porter
Chief Administrative Officer
Wells Fargo
Keenan Raverty
Vice President
Bell Bank Mortgage
David Rowland
Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Investment Officer
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Sr. Stephanie Spandl
on sabbatical
School Sisters of Notre Dame
Jamez Staplez
CEO
Renewable Energy Partners
Ugo Ukabam
Director/Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment Law
General Mills
Jonathan Van Wyck
EVP and Chief Strategy Officer
3M
Nate Wenner
Partner / Private Wealth Management
Creative Planning
Officers of the Corporation:
John Marston
Interim President & CEO
Elizabeth Knight
Secretary
Keith Kozerski
Assistant Secretary
Dick Johnson
Treasurer
Thomas Krolak
Assistant Treasurer