Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of the Archbishop, clergy, and lay leaders. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the mission, vision, and strategic plan are fulfilled for all Catholics in our archdiocese. The Board oversees the investments, policies, and professional management of the Foundation.
OFFICERS
![]() Michael Petrik, Esquire • Chair | ![]() Matthew Gries • Vice Chair | ![]() Donna Bergeson • Treasurer |
![]() John Ripoll • Secretary | ![]() Lisa Churchfield • Deputy Treasurer |
BOARD MEMBERS
![]() Maurizio Agresta | ![]() Bill Allen | ![]() The Reverend Henry Atem |
![]() Philip Coletti | ![]() Alejandro Coss | ![]() Kathleen Cote |
![]() Brian Dooling | ![]() Consuelo León Ecuyer | ![]() Dolly Fairclough |
![]() Kathy Farrell | ![]() Jody Foster | ![]() Joanie Gross |
![]() The Most Rev. Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. | ![]() Jo Ann Herold | ![]() Brent Herrin |
![]() Jean Harvey Johnson | ![]() James “Jaime” Lanier | ![]() George Levert |
![]() Michael McEnaney
| ![]() BJay Pak | ![]() Sant Perez |
![]() John Rhett | ![]() David Spotanski | ![]() Richard S. White |
![]() David K. Withers | ||
DIRECTORS EMERITI
![]() Juanita Baranco | ![]() The Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Dillon |
Michael L. Keough |
![]() Clarence H. Smith | ![]() Michael Trapp |
Pastors Advisory Council
A Pastors Advisory Council, comprised of one pastor from each of the ten deaneries in our archdiocese, provides feedback and insight to the Catholic Foundation. The Pastors Advisory Council members also approve the Parish Enrichment Grants.
![]() The Reverend Henry Atem • Chair | ![]() The Very Reverend Liam Coyne | ![]() The Reverend Timothy Gadziala, J.C.L. |
![]() The Reverend Tim Hepburn | ![]() The Reverend Stephen Lyness | ![]() The Reverend John Murphy |
![]() The Reverend Tri John Bosco Nguyen | ![]() The Reverend Jefferey Ott | ![]() The Reverend Pedro Poloche |
![]() The Reverend Sunny Joseph Punnakuziyil | ![]() The Reverend Matthew VanSmoorenburg |
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“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” – Colossians 3:23-24