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The purpose of the Development Advisory Board is to assist the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, in its efforts to gain the public interest and the voluntary financial support necessary for continuing its mission and ministries among the people of God.
Current Members
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Ms. Judy Beskid
Manager of Information Services
Inclinator of America |
“As a member of the board my hope is that I will be able to make a worthwhile contribution to the Sisters of Saint Joseph. I am always inspired by their faith and their determination and their good nature." |
Judy Beskid is a graduate of Penn State. After taking an early retirement from Electronic Data Systems (EDS), where she had worked for 21 years as a systems engineer, she began a new job with Inclinator of America, managing their information systems department. Judy taught math and computer science courses and prior to that she co-owned and managed a restaurant and gift shop. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Judy and Sister Mary Gebhart became good friends when Sister Mary came to her home to minister to her ill mother. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2006 - 2012 |
| Committees: |
Planning Committee; Women's Wellness Committee |
Mrs. Jean Bond Brown
Attorney
Timoney Knox. LLP |
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| Jean is a graduate of University of Notre Dame and Villianova University School of Law. She is a member of the Montgomery Bar Association, and an active Mount Saint Joseph Academy alumna. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Cousin of Sister Ann Seif, Graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Acacdemy |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service |
2010-2013 |
| Committees: |
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Mr. Terry Callaghan
Manager of Donor Relations & Community Affairs
KidsPeace |
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| Terry has a BS in Business from Penn State and a Master’s in Education from Lehigh University. He has previously worked in development for Lehigh University and Easter Seals. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Brother of Sister Kathleen Callaghan |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service |
2007 - 2013 |
| Committees: |
Advancement Committee |
Mrs. Christina Curci
Attorney |
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| Christina is a graduate of the Catholic University of America and the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. She has been practicing commercial litigation for the past five years. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Christina was educated by the Sisters of Saint Joseph for over 12 years as a student at Norwood Fontbonne Academy and Mount Saint Joseph Academy. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2006 - 2012 |
| Committees: |
Executive Committee |
Mrs. Marisa A. Facciolo
Vice President, Business Development
The Northern Trust Company of Delaware
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| Marisa is a graduate of Dickinson College and Widener University School of Law. She has been a presenter at Women's Wellness Weekend. Marisa currently serves on the boards of Ministry of Caring, the Estate Planning Council of Delaware, and Serviam Girls Academy. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Marisa attended Immaculate Heart of Mary School and a is current parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, both in Wilmington, DE |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service: |
2011-2014 |
| Committees: |
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Ms. Mary Ellen Fise
Program Director for the Blue Ribbon Committee on Schools
Archdiocese of Baltimore |
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| Mary Ellen holds a bachelors degree in Consumer Economics from the University of Maryland and a law degree from the University of Baltimore. She is an attorney interested in social justice issues and is committed to this ministry in the Church. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Worked with the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Baltimore |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service: |
2009 - 2012 |
| Committees: |
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Mrs. Joanne Ford
Teacher, St. Paul's Nursery School
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| Joanne is an alumna of Little Flower High School, Manor Junior College and Glassboro State. She and her husband Tom are parishioners at St. Genevieve's in Flourtown, PA |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Joanne's daughters attended both St. Genevieve's School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service |
2011-2014 |
| Committees: |
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Mr. James Glanzmann
Owner/Dealer Principal
Glanzmann Suburu, Inc.
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| Jim graduated from LaSalle University and is the owner of Glanzmann Suburu Inc. in Jenkintown, PA. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
He was educated by the Sisters of Saint Joseph at Resurrection School. |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service: |
2009 - 2012 |
| Committees: |
Advancement Committee |
Mr. Philip Guidi
President/Builder/Developer
Mid-Atlantic Construction, Inc. |
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| Phil is the President of Mid-Atlantic Construction, Inc. He has his BS in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and his MBA from Drexel University. He is a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Ambler and has been active as a member of many Board of Directors and is currently a member of the Caprenter's Company of Philadelphia and the Ambler Kiwanis Board of Directors. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Phil's daughter is a Mount Saint Joseph Academy Alumna. |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service: |
2008 - 2014 |
| Committees: |
Advancement Committee |
Mrs. Elizabeth Kilkenny
Retired |
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| Betty is the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, whom she is very close with. She is also very active in her parish, Visitation Church, where she serves as a Eucharistic Minister, as well as on a variety of committees. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Betty first met the SSJs in high school, at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Newark, NJ |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service |
2011-2014 |
| Committees: |
Advancement Committee |
Mr. Robert Lisowski
Professional Executive |
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| Bob received his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University and his MBA from Rutgers University. He is a parishioner at St. Philip & James in Exton and an active volunteer with the United Way. Bob and his wife Frances have been married over 30 years and have four children. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Bob's older sister Margaret was a member of our community and Bob was taught by Sisters of Saint Joseph at Saint Patrick's School. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2010-2013 |
| Committees: |
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Mr. Christopher McDermott
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"We all have that one sister who exemplifies the character we all strive to achieve. Mine was Sister Mary Scanlon, better known as Mother James Anthony to a Generation of Norwood grads. It is a pleasure to give something back in her honor."
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| Chris is a graduate of LaSalle University. For the past 25 years, he has been involved in Commercial Banking in Philadelphia. Chris is a long-standing and valued member of the Development Advisory Board for the Sisters of Saint Joseph. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Chris is graduate of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
1992-1998; 2001-2007; 2008-2016 |
| Committees: |
Executive Committee; Advancement Committee |
Mrs. Francine Mulvihill
Self Employed, Entrepreneur |
 "My service to the Sisters of Saint Joseph comes from a deep appreciation for the Christian values and education they instilled in me in my early years ." |
| Francine was Manager for Discover Card Services for ten years before becoming self-employed. She is a Core Group Member of the Delaware Alliance of Catholic School Parents in Wilmington, DE. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Educated by the Sisters of Saint Joseph at Saint Helena School in Wilmington, DE. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2006 - 2012 |
| Committees: |
Planning Committee;
South Jersey Golf Committee; Women's Wellness Committee |
Ms. Eileen Newcomb
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| Eileen is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business where she received her bachelors degree. A member of Our Mother of Consolation parish in Philadelphia, she is active in many community organizations and is involved with many associations. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Great-niece of S. Joseph Veronica Burke |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service: |
2009 - 2012 |
| Committees: |
Advancement Committee |
Mr. William H. Pugh
Attorney
Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer |
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| William is Managing Partner of the law firm of Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer and a graduate of Villanova University School of Law. He is active in both the Montgomery and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. All four of Bill's daughters attended St. Genevieve School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
William has been an active member of St. Genevieve Parish for over 15 years. |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service: |
2009-2012 |
| Committees: |
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Mr. Michael Reynolds
Senior Director of Sales
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority |
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| Mike is a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and Villanova University. He has served on the South Jersey Golf Committee since its beginning. He is a member of the Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association Board, as well as the City of Linwood's Planning Board. Mike and his wife Inger are members of Holy Trinity Parish in Margate. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Michael met the SSJs through our South Jersey Golf events. |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service |
2011-2014 |
| Committees: |
South Jersey Golf |
Mrs. Joanne Strobert
Independent Desktop Publisher/Subcontractor |
"I am truly blessed to be a part of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and their wonderful efforts. I call them the MO's - the Magnificent Ones!" |
| A graduate of Robert Morris College, Joanne has managed her own consulting and desktop publishing business for the past 20 years. Joanne’s client list included representation from a multitude of industries including financial services, insurance and professional services. She also is an independent contractor as a sales specialist for MarketLauncher, Inc. Prior to running her own business, Joanne worked in the public relations and advertising industry with Liberty Productions and The Neiman Group. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Joanne assisted in the planning of the 150th Anniversary celebration in McSherrystown. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2007 - 2013 |
| Committees: |
Planning Committee; Women's Wellness Committee |
Mr. John J. Zakreski
Vice President - Trust & Estate Administration
Tiedemann Trust Company |
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| John is a graduate of the University of Delaware receiving a B.S. in Business Administration with focuses on Financial and Administrative Management. Prior to Tiedemann Trust, he was the Vice President for the J.P. Morgan Private Bank. John has a strong sense of volunteerism, sharing his time with AIDS Delaware, Nativity Preparatory School, the Winterthur Museum, Junior Achievement and his home parish of St. Helena's. |
Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Brother of Sister Maryanne Zakresi and educated by the SSJ's at Holy Rosary School in Claymont, DE. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2007 - 2013 |
| Committees: |
Advancement Committee |
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