As a university with a mission to serve, Fontbonne has assembled several leadership teams to help guide and advise our administrator, faculty and other service areas. We are dedicated to preparing each student for success in the classroom, in the field and practical internships and our leadership team ensures we stay true to our mission and students while providing innovation and forward thinking in the areas of education, service and social justice.
J. Michael Pressimone,
President
Maria Buckel,
Director of Athletics
Patricia Etter,
Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees
Kitty Lohrum,
Vice President for Advancement
Michele Hoeft
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Carey Adams,
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Joe Deighton,
Vice President for Student Affairs
Joseph Havis,
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Lisa Vansickle,
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Patricia Clune, CSJ ’67
Volunteer Ministry
Roseanne Cook, CSJ ’63
Volunteer Ministry
Tom Etling
Management Consultant
Dotti Fischer
Community Volunteer
Karen S. Gedera ’65
Vice Chair
Retired/Boeing
President of Gedera Consulting
Nancy B. Georgen ’76
Partner
Moneta Group
Dennis G. Gipson, Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Hussmann Corporation
Allen J. Grieve, CSJA
Community Volunteer
Marie Joan Harris, CSJ ’67
Provost Emerita
Avila University
Amy Hereford, CSJ
Attorney/Canonist
Religious Law and Consultation
Barbara Jennings, CSJ ’71
Director
Midwest Coalition for Responsible Investment
Joan A. Kelly
Retired
MasterCard
Doug Koch
SVP and Chief Talent and Strategy Officer
Caleres
Lisa Ann Lazio, CSJ
Novice Director
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Sandy Lehrer ’71
Community Volunteer
Shawn Madigan, CSJ ’62
Ministry Team
St. John’s Homeless Shelter
Peggy Maguire, CSJA
Community Volunteer
Richard J. Mark
President
Ameren Illinois
Mary Ann Nestel, CSJ
St. Louis City Senior Citizens
Books for Newborns
St. Joseph Housing Initiative
Healthworks Fundraising Committee
Juli Niemann ’68
Executive Vice President
Smith, Moore and Co.
Joseph M. Noelker
Attorney at Law
Law Office of Joseph M. Noelker
Valerie E. Patton
Senior Vice President-Economic Inclusion and Talent Director
St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative
St. Louis Regional Chamber
Brian Abel Ragen
Emeritus Professor of English Language and Literature
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Carol C. Spehr ’63
Community Volunteer
Monsignor Michael Turek
Pastor
Christ the King Catholic Church
Van-Lear Black III
John Capellupo
Bonnie Eckelkamp
Daniel Ferry
Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ
Michael Miller
Mary Catherine O’Gorman, CSJ
Ruth O’Neill Stroble ’52
William Walker
In addition to the formal boards and leadership councils noted above, Fontbonne maintains close relationships with student and community organizations who serve on our volunteer advisory boards. These boards help us to ensure that we are listening to the needs and concerns of our college and community during our custodianship of Fontbonne.