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
