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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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Mr. Charles F. Beirne
General Manager
Atlantic City Convention Center and
Historic Boardwalk Hall |
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A life long resident of southern New Jersey, Charles is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He has completed graduate studies in Finance and Real Estate Appraising and received certification as a Municipal Finance Officer from Rutgers State University. Charles serves on the Board of the AtlantiCare Foundation, the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, Inc. (CASA). |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Charles' sister, Mary Helen, is a Sister of St. Joseph. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2003 - 2009 |
| Committees: |
(Chair) South Jersey Golf Committee |
Ms. Judy Beskid
Manager of Information Services
Inclinator of America |
“As a new 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 - 2009 |
| Committees: |
Planning Committee |
Mr. Joseph Braunstein
President - Crum + Forster
Insurance Companies, Morristown, NJ
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"This is a terrific opportunity to give back to this special community for their support of my educational foundation." |
| Joe is a graduate of Drexel University having earned his BS in Finance in 1975. Joe has 36+ years in the Property/Casualty insurance industry. He started his career at TNA/Cigna (Philadelphia) in 1971 and joined Crum + Forster as Senior Vice President - Field Operations in 2000. He was appointed to his current role in 2004. Joe is also a member of the Board of Trustees at Holy Ghost Preparatory High School in Bensalem, PA. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Joe was educated by the Sisters of Saint Joseph at Saint Timothy School in Philadelphia. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2006 - 2009 |
| Committees: |
Major Gifts Committee |
Mr. Charles Breznicky
President/C.P.A.
Breznicky Associates, P.C.
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| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2005 - 2008; 2008 - 2011 |
| Committees: |
Executive Committee;
Major Gifts Committee |
Ms. Catrese Brown
Organization Development Consultant to
Nonprofit Organziations
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"It is an honor and a privilege to be able to serve as the chair of the Development Advisory Board for a Congregation for which I have such a tremendous respect and affection." |
| Catrese graduated from Chestnut Hill College and earned her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Towson State University. She has been self-employed for nine years, doing Executive Transition in Nonprofit organizations and Strategic Planning with socially responsible organizations. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Catrese first met the SSJ’s in elementary school at Saint Francis of Assisi in Baltimore. She entered the Congregation after one year in college and spent 12 years as a Sister of St. Joseph. |
| Role on Board: |
Chair |
| Terms of Service: |
2000 - 2006; 2006 - 2009 (Chair) |
| Committees: |
Executive Committee;
Planning Committee |
Mr. Terry Callaghan
Senior Development Officer
Lehigh University |
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| Terry has a BS in Business from Penn State and a Master’s in Education from Lehigh University. Terry is currently employed at Lehigh University. He is a Senior Major Gifts Officer responsible for securing major gifts to advance the university. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Brother of Sister Kathleen Callaghan |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
| Terms of Service |
2007 - 2010 |
| Committees: |
Major Gifts Committee |
Mr. Ted Gribb
Major Accounts Manager
Mentor Graphics Corp.
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"Wish not to seem, but to be the best."
- Aeschylus |
| Ted is a graduate of DeSales University with a career in the software industry including sales, marketing and engineering. Ted is active in church and community youth sports programs as well as supporting and working in the Sisters of Saint Joseph community service programs. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Ted and his family are members of Corpus Christi parish in Lansdale, PA. His children attended Corpus Christi school and were taught by the sisters. |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member; Chair of Major Gifts Committee |
| Terms of Service: |
2003 - 2009 |
| Committees: |
(Chair) Major Gifts Committee; Planning Committee 2003 - 2004 |
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 - 2011 |
| Committees: |
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Ms. Christina Hughes
Attorney
Frey, Petrakis, Deeb, Blum & Briggs, P.C. |
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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 three 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 - 2009 |
| Committees: |
(Chair) Planning Committee |
Mrs. Rita Hughes
Retired |
"I have been enriched by my association with the Sisters."
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| Rita has a B.S. in education from Saint Joseph University and an M.S. in education from Temple University. Prior to starting a family, she taught at Cathedral Grade School and Ludlow Public Grade School. She has just retired after 16 years at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Rita has taught with and been associated with the Sisters of Saint Joseph at Cathedral School, Saint Bridget, her parish and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2005 - 2008; 2008 - 2011 |
| Committees: |
Executive Committee;
Major Gifts Committee |
Mr. Robert Lisowski
Director
RF Systems |
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| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2003 - 2009 |
| Committees: |
Executive Committee |
Mr. Brian J. McElrone
President
McElrone Sales, Inc.
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| Brian graduated from Franklin Marshall College with a B.A. in Business Administration in 1982. In 1983, He joined the sales agency working with his father and sister. He is involved with coaching town teams and is an assistant Boy Scout Leader. He is married with three children. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
His aunt is Sister Beatrice McElrone. He is also close with S. Rose Marie Kean SSJ and S. Anne Lucille Coates through their parish, Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes, NJ. |
| Role on Board: |
Board Member |
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| Terms of Service: |
2007 - 2010 |
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| Committees: |
Major Gifts Committee |
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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 and is Marketing Coordinator for Saint Helena School 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 - 2009 |
| Committees: |
Planning Committee;
South Jersey Golf Committee; Wilmington Reception |
Brother Frank O'Donnell, S M
Staff Attorney
Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings |
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| Brother Frank O'Donnell was born in Philadelphia and attended Norwood-Fontbonne Academy ('55). He joined the Marianists and continued his education earning a BA from the University of Dayton, an MEd (Administration) at Loyola College, an MSinLS at Catholic University of America and his JD from the School of Law of the University of Maryland. Through his career he has been a secondary school Principal, Vocation Director for the Marianists, Assistant Provincial for Education/Mission prior to his current position. |
Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Graduate of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy; ministry collaboration with several sisters in Baltimore over the years. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2002 - 2008 |
| Committees: |
Baltimore Event Committee |
Ms. Susie Rowlyk
Clinical Project Manager
ICON Clinical Research |
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| Susie is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College receiving a B.S. in Biology with a minor is Chemistry. She is currently a Clinical Project Manager at ICON Clinical Research in North Wales, PA. |
| Connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: |
Susie's two aunts are SSJ's; Sisters Nancy and Veronica Roche. |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2008 - 2011 |
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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: |
Sister Mary Gebhart asked Joanne to assist in the planning of the 150th Anniversary celebration in McSherrystown. There is no way to say “no” to Sister Mary, and thank the good Lord for that! |
| Role on Board: |
Board member |
| Terms of Service: |
2007 - 2010 |
| Committees: |
Planning 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 - 2010 |
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