Salem Catholic Schools Foundation

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Board of Directors

Kevin Mannix

Member since 1985 | St. Joseph Parish

Kevin L. Mannix

President

Member since 1985 | St. Joseph Parish

I own a law firm in Salem where I practice business law. I serve on several non-profit boards and community organizations. I had the benefit of a Catholic education as a youngster and I have seen the strong positive impact it had on my own children who attended Catholic schools through twelfth grade. I want to make sure Catholic education is always available to our community.

Member since 2013 | Queen of Peace Parish

Jennifer C. Paul

Vice President

Member since 2013 | Queen of Peace Parish

An attorney at Saalfeld Griggs PC, I grew-up in Salem and attended Queen of Peace Elementary School and Blanchet Middle School. Parochial education was a big part of my life, and I enjoy serving on the Salem Catholic Schools Foundation to help give back to the community that shaped me.   

Scott Schaefer

Member since 2017 | St. Joseph Parish

Scott Schaefer

Treasurer

Member since 2017 | St. Joseph Parish

I currently work as a Controller at Willamette University. I attended St. Vincent de Paul and St. Joseph Catholic Schools as a child. My wife and I send our three sons to Salem Catholic schools and believe in the value of a Catholic education.

Lowell Smith

Member since 2010 | Queen of Peace Parish

Lowell Smith, Ph. D.

Secretary

Member since 2010 | Queen of Peace Parish

I work as a school psychologist for the Salem-Keizer Public Schools. My children and grandchildren have been blessed to attend Catholic schools. A Catholic education educates the whole person and is an extension of family values. I have served on the Blanchet Catholic School Board since 1995 and the Salem Catholic Schools Foundation Board since 2010.

MICHELLE LISA BRANDNER-HEGNEY

Member since 2022 | St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Michelle Lisa Brandner-Hegney

Board Member

Member since 2022 | St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Throughout my 25 year career with the State of Oregon, I have served the public. I have done research on rules, educated people on housing and insurance programs, and currently I work in human resources for the Department of Corrections.  All of these jobs have helped me become a person who wants to give to the community. My children are the third generation to attend St. Vincent de Paul School. I served at St Vincent de Paul School as President of the Parent Club and I was the Chair for the Student Advisory Committee. The community at church and school while growing up helped to root me in my faith and inspired me to give back, especially to the schools. Something I feel is important for the future of our local Catholic schools is educating the Salem youth and nurturing the faith community among the families.

Nicole Weston

Member since 2020 | Queen of Peace Parish

Nicole Weston

Board Member

Member since 2020 | Queen of Peace Parish

I work as an attorney at the Kevin L. Mannix Law Firm. I attended St. Vincent De Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary, and Regis Catholic Schools growing up.  I also attended the University of Portland for my undergraduate degree and Seattle University for my law degree.  I fully believe in and support the value of a Catholic education.  I lived in Seattle for nearly 20 years and upon my return home to Salem in 2019, I joined the Salem Catholic Schools Foundation Board.

Sara Mendez

Member since 2021 | St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Sara Mendez

Board Member

Member since 2021 | St. Vincent de Paul Parish

I have been with Salem-Keizer Public Schools since 2006 as an educator. I am currently the Office Manager for the Salem-Keizer Public Schools EDGE Program (Enhanced Digital and Guided Education) since 2020. My son is a student at St Vincent De Paul Dual Language Immersion School. I wanted to be more involved in his educational experience with the school and support the Catholic education of all students. With a strong background in education, and a former Catholic school student, I know the value a Catholic education offers students both from a personal and professional angle. 

Member since 2022 | St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Enrique Rodriguez

Board Member

Member since 2022 | St. Vincent de Paul Parish

My career spans over twenty-five years and counting of public service. I am currently a Senior Procurement and Contract Specialist for the Oregon State Police. I have worked for a variety of State of Oregon Agencies within my current role as well as a Senior Human Resource Generalist, Benefits Eligibility Worker, and Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker Representative. I am a proud parent and uncle to a multitude of current and alumni of Blanchet, St. Joseph, and St. Vincent Catholic Schools. Catholic schools have significantly contributed to the academic and spiritual well-being of my family. It is an honor to serve on the board.

Member since 2021 | St. Joseph Parish

Julie Rauch

Board Member

Member since 2021 | St. Joseph Parish

Board of Directors History

Roy Green

1978 – 1987

Bernard Hawes

1978 – 1983

Patsy Heinlein

1978 – 1982

Fr. Gary Jacobson

1978 – 1980

James Kreitzberg

1978 – 1980, 1997 – 2009

Ed S. Ritter

1978 – 1982

Carl Eugene Smith

1978 – 1980

Stuart Compton

1981 – 1998

Fr. David Cullings

1981 – 1982

Larry Epping

1981 – 2011

Hillary Etzel

1981 – 1982

Donovan Jaeger

1981 – 1984

Roger Kerr

1981 – 1981

John Lobdell

1981 – 1984

Robert Stevens

1981 – 1983

Jack Taggart

1981 – 1982

James Fahlstrom

1982 – 1984, 1995 – 2022

Lorin Goodwin

1982 – 2006

James Ryan

1982 – 1982

Sally McClellan

1982 – 1984

Richard Artz

1983 – 1984

Peter Meyer

1983 – 1984

Dr. Cyril O’Brien

1983 – 1984

Don Seaman

1983 – 1984

John Daczewitz

1984 – 2020

Frank Puentes

1984 – 1988

Daniel Ritter

1984 – 1985, 1987 – 1997

Jacqueline Carey

1985 – 2017

Kevin Mannix

1985 – 2018, 2021 – Current

Patrick McCormick

1985 – 1991

John Schaefer

1988 – 1996

James Monaghan

1992 – 2020

David Fajer

1995 – 1999

Patrick Rashko

1995 – 1999

Gloria Jackson

1998 – 2000

George Puentes

1998 – 2012

William Bales

1999 – 2005

Joni Gilles

1999 – 2004

Paul Connolly

2000 – 2021

Donna Garaventa

2004 – 2017

J. Spencer Taylor

2005 – 2018

Glenda Anderson

2007 – 2015

Lowell Smith

2010 – 2018, 2022 – Current

Kelly Worden Pinzone

2011 – 2021

Jennifer Paul

2013 – Current

Carl Sanders

2014 – 2018

Patrick Grainey

2016 – 2018, 2022 – 2022

Michael Mosar

2017 – 2018

Scott Schaefer

2017 – Current

Nicole Weston

2020 – Current

Sara Mendez

2021 – Current

Julie Rauch

2021 – Current

Michelle Lisa Brandner-Hegney

2022 – Current

Enrique Rodriguez

2022 – Current

Board members, 2000
Spring 2000 Board of Directors meeting attendees: Larry Epping, George Puentes, Jackie Carey, Lorin Goodwin, John Daczewitz, Jim Monaghan, Jim Fahlstrom
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