ADVISORY BOARD

The John Paul II Advisory Board consists of representatives from local businesses, agencies, and philanthropic organizations. The Board was formed to advance and promote the mission and objectives of the school, as well as increase visibility and establish a stronger image of the school in the community. The Board also assists John Paul II Center with fundraising, public relations, and strategic planning to enhance total resource development.

Board Members - 2011-2012 School Year

Chairman
Michael J. Mizak, Jr., Chief Operating Officer, Reading Eagle Company

Vice Chairman
Meggan Kerber
Marketing Director, Toscani Events by Viva

Recording Secretary - Mary Deemer

Members

  • Michael J. Boylan, President, Berks Packing Company, Inc.
  • Richard Deemer, Program Administrator, Public Relations, Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • Shane Derenzo, Realtor, Century 21 Park Road
  • Michael Herr, Chief Operating Officer, VIST Insurance, LLC
  • Melissah Jablonski, Marketing Director, Berks Encore
  • Kathy Nevel, IT, Carpenter Technology
  • Maureen Parisi, President, John Paul II Center Boosters
  • Dr. Richard Reddy, Fleetwood Dental
  • Michael P. Reinert, Berks Sales Manager, TV 69
  • Eric Savage, President, Freedom Toyota
  • Turie Sotzin, Vice President, Community Banker, First Priority Bank
  • Rev. Msgr. James A. Treston, Pastor, St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish
  • George R. Violand, CLU ChFC, Violand & Associates

Non-Voting Members

  • Mary Adams, Principal, John Paul II Center
  • Becky Burton, Director of Advancement, John Paul II Center
  • Mary Deemer, Assistant to the Advancement Director, John Paul II Center
  • Louis Rusnock , Director of Special Education
    Programs, Office of Catholic Education, Diocese of Allentown
  • Barbara Ann Shotwell, Assistant Director, Office of Stewardship & Development, Diocese of Allentown

2011-2012 Meetings

Meetings held bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room, John Paul II Center

  • September 21, 2011
  • November 16, 2011
  • January 18, 2012
  • March 21, 2012
  • May 16, 2012
  • July 18, 2012
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