FRIENDS OF ST. MARY'S
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FRIENDS OF ST. MARY'S
Friends of St. Mary's (FSM) is comprised of civic, non-profit, religious and community leaders working in partnership to develop affordable housing, jobs, educational training and recreational programs through the revitalization of the historic campus formerly known as the St. Mary's Parish complex, now known as Steeple Square.
FSM represents a broad community collaboration of dedicated public and private partners with proven track records of implementing innovative and transformative programs.
Michelle Brown, Executive Director, Opening Doors
Tim Conlon, Vice-President, Conlon Construction Co.
Sharon Covey, CEO, Dubuque YMCA/YWCA
Dave Cushman, General Manager, Park Farm Winery
John Dunkel, Principal, Imagine-it
Sr Lynn Fangman, PVM, Director of Stewardship, Archdiocese of Dubuque
Terry Friedman, President, The Friedman Group, Inc.
Sr. Mary Ellen Green, Opening Doors/Maria House
Dick Gregory, President, FloorShow Companies
John Gronen, President, Gronen Restoration
Duane Hagerty, CEO, Heritage Works
Sr Helen Huewe, OSF, Dubuque Franciscan
Nancy Kann, Project Manager & Tenant Development, Gronen Restoration
Wendy Knight, Northeast Iowa Community College
Fr. Gene Kutsch, Archdiocese of Dubuque
Jack McCullough, President, McCullough Creative, Inc.
Don Pfohl, Corporate Director, St. Mary’s Corporation
Brendan Quann, Senior Council, O’Connor & Thomas Law
Rick Runde, Finance Officer, Archdiocese of Dubuque
John Schmidt, CFO, A.Y, McDonald Mfg. Co.
Msgr. Thomas Toale, Vicar General for Dubuque Region, Archdiocese of Dubuque
Bret Tuley, Sr. Vice President of Operations and Finance, Dubuque Bank & Trust Co.
Heather Vetter, Partner, Honkamp Krueger & Company
BOARD MEMBERS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Executive Committee
President: Msgr. Thomas Toale
Vice-President: John Schmidt
Vice-President: Sister Helen Huewe
Secretary: Dick Gregory
Treasurer: Rick Runde
Finance Committee
Chair: Rick Runde
Dick Gregory
John Gronen
Nancy Kann
John Schmidt
Barb Sergio, Controller, Gronen Properties | Gronen Restoration
Bret Tuley
Heather Vetter
Campaign Leadership
Larry Friedman, Retired, The Friedman Group
Steve Fisher, Publisher, TH Media
Joe Hearn, President & CEO, Dupaco Credit Union
Dick Gregory
Mary Gronen, Vice-President, Gronen Restoration
John Schmidt
Marketing Committee
Chair: Jack McCullough
Sister Lynn Fangman
Nicole Gantz, Marketing Manager, Honkamp Krueger & Co.
Nancy Kann
Sister Helen Huewe
Jill Paisley, Principal, Lucky Thirteen Design
Kelley Schiesl, VP of Marketing/PR & Community Development, Dubuque Bank & Trust
Julie Tujetsch, Director of Advertising, Thiesen’s Home Farm Auto
Rachel Wilberding, Marketing & Operations Manager, Heritage Works
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Chair: Nancy Kann
Shawn Hillborn, Construction Manager, Gronen Restoration
John Gronen
Jeff Morton, Principal, Jeffery Morton Architects
Don Pfohl
Programming Committee
Chair: Sharon Covey
Dave Cushman
Michelle Brown
Sister Helen Huewe
Jerry Huguelet, Project Development Assistant, Gronen Properties
Rev. Gene Kutsch
Rachel Wilberding
Chris Olson, Executive Director, Four Mounds Foundation
Events Committee
Chair: John Dunkel
Jerry Huguelet
Grants Writing
Lead Grant Writer: Rachel Wilberding
Michelle Brown
Elizabeth Dickhut, Vista Intern, Opening Doors
Duane Hagerty
Jerry Huguelet
Nancy Kann
Chris Olson
Barb Sergio
ENDORSEMENTS
"The City of Dubuque has made redevelopment of the Washington Neighborhood a priority. We are supportive of our partners in this effort to repurpose the beautiful St. Mary's campus buildings."
- Roy Buol, Mayor, City of Dubuque
"This is more than the restoration of a beautiful church; it is about building a community where all are welcome. The revitalization of the St. Mary's campus is an extension of the mission and vision of the Catholic women's religious congregations in the tristate area. When the sisters established Opening Doors: Maria House and Teresa Shelter, they responded working collaboratively with other community resources to address the needs in our community. St. Mary's campus will also be a symbol of a community which cares about its residents."
- Sr. Helen Huewe, OSF, Dubuque Franciscan
