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
![]() Kathy Farrell • Chair | ![]() Matthew Harris • Vice Chair | ![]() Donna Bergeson • Treasurer |
![]() Sant Perez • Secretary | ![]() Tim Doyle • Deputy Treasurer |
BOARD MEMBERS
![]() Maurizio Agresta | ![]() Paul Armstrong | ![]() The Reverend Henry Atem |
![]() Lisa Churchfield | ![]() Cherish De la Cruz | ![]() Vimala Devassy |
![]() Brian Dooling | ![]() Consuelo León Ecuyer | ![]() The Most Rev. Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. |
![]() Brent Herrin | ![]() Amy Kluesner | ![]() Catherine Markwalter |
![]() Brooks McElyea | ![]() Sheila McGahan Monardo | ![]() Brendan McGill |
![]() Rick Nelson | ![]() Rebecca Welsh O’Connor | ![]() Christopher Reynolds |
![]() John Rhett | ![]() William G. Roche | ![]() D. Delano Ross, Jr. Senior Advisor McKinsey & Co. |
![]() Eric (E. Walter) Smith | ![]() Richard “Dick” White |
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 pastors throughout the geographic area of the archdiocese, provides feedback and insight to the Catholic Foundation. The Pastors Advisory Council members also recommend the Parish Enrichment Grants.
![]() Father Henry Atem • Chair | ![]() Father Luke Ballman | ![]() Father Liam Coyne |
![]() Father Matthew Dalrymple | ![]() Father Timothy Gadziala, J.C.L. | ![]() Father Tim Hepburn |
![]() Father Eric Hill | ![]() Father Stephen Lyness | ![]() Father John Murphy |
![]() Father Junot Nelvy | ![]() Father Tri John Bosco Nguyen |
“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











































