The Erie Catholic Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Catholic identity,
educational quality and operational vitality of the system of PK to grade 8 schools. Directors
approve the budget and help identify strategies for long-term sustainability and growth.
Board members are:

John Blakeslee, Arthur F. Schultz Company

Msgr. Robert Brugger, Diocese of Erie

Ann Carlin, Erie Insurance Company
Chairperson

Ryan Celio, HBKS Wealth Advisors

John DiPlacido, retired, GE

Bill Edmondson, Gannon University

Father Michael Ferrick, Rector of St. Peter Cathedral, Erie

James Gallagher, Diocese of Erie
Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Julia Herzing, Knox Law Firm

Father Scott Jabo, Vice Rector, St. Mark Seminary, Erie

Adrienne Kalivoda, Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

Kevin Kunik, Erie Insurance

Father John Malthaner, Pastor of St. Luke Catholic Church, Erie

Bridget Philip, Erie Catholic School System
President

Nicole Reitzell, Erie Downtown Development Corp.
Vice Chairperson

Steven Rinn, HBKS Wealth Advisors
Treasurer

Jerome Wegley, Knox Law Firm

Janice Whiteman, Gannon University School of Education
Secretary