Our People
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of St. Louis Center is comprised of members of the local Servants of Charity Congregation, guarantors of the Charism and mission of the Institute, who have accepted responsibility for the governing and policy-making responsibilities required under the Michigan Public Acts of 1931 and 1972 respectively. The board is deeply vested in St. Louis Center’s mission. Their presence at St. Louis Center is instrumental in creating the family spirit that lies at the heart of the mission.
Meet the Board of Directors:
Fr. Satheesh Caniton Alphonse, SdC
St. Louis Center Chief Executive Officer, Provincial Secretary, Community Superior, Vocation Promoter
Fr. Franklin Arockiadoss, SdC
St. Louis Center Assistant CEO
Rev. Dr. Amal Rayapillai, SdC
St. Louis Center Collaborator for Spiritual Animation, Pastor Our Lady of Fatima Church
Fr. Enzo Addari, SdC
St. Louis Center CEO Emeritus
Fr. Leo Joseph Xavier, SdC
Director of the Pious Union of St. Joseph, St. Louis Center Collaborator for Spiritual Animation
Fr. David Stawasz, SdC
St. Louis Center Collaborator for Medical Services, Registered Nurse
Fr. Fortunato Turati, SdC
Chaplain for Guanellian Sisters in Chicago, Servants of Charity Community Member
Community Advisory Council (CAC)
The Board of Directors of St. Louis Center has long been supported by its Community Advisory Council (CAC), which is comprised of lay advisors who assist with financial reporting and development strategies. The CAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Meet the Community Advisory Council (CAC):
CAC Members
- Joseph Munie, Chair
- Donna Hrozencik, MD, Secretary
- Glenn Johnson, Treasurer
- Christopher A. Kolomjec (MI State Deputy, KofC)
- William Lamb, JD
- George Mallison
- Kathi Neuman
- Norm Neuman
- Juanita Pampuch (Family Representative)
- Jerry Ruggirello
- Andrew A. Shmina
- Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, MD, PhD
- Don Walker
- George Walrath
- Victoria Walrath
Honorary CAC Members
- Julie Ballow
- Owen Ballow
- William Chasse (Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
- Marlene Cunningham
- Don Doll
- Larry Doll
- Joseph Elekonich
- Robert Fox (Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
- Paul Frisinger
- Mary F. Galasso
- Frank Gronhert
- Jerry Hammerschmidt
- Will Johnson
- Charles H. Koenn
Honorary CAC Members (cont.)
- Michael Mallinowski (Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
- Thomas Marcetti
- Richard McCloy
- Gloria G. Miller
- Stan Starkey
- Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner
- Eleanor M. Unterbrink
- Kenneth Unterbrink
- Joseph White
- Walter Winkle (Immediate Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
- Alexander Zangara
- Patricia H. Zangara
- Joesph Zilke
Meet the Staff
St. Louis Center’s staff is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of St. Louis Center residents. The staff members care for the individuals we serve as if they were a member of their own family. Like a family, the needs of the residents are constant. St. Louis Center employees make a positive difference through their willingness to care, even if that means simply lending a listening ear.
Administration
Fr. Satheesh Alphonse, SdC
Chief Executive Officer
Deana Fisher
Chief Operating Officer
Fr. Franklin Arockiadoss, SdC
Assistant CEO
Fr. Amal Rayapillai, SdC
Collaborator for Spiritual Animation
Human Resources, Office Management, Finance
Thomas Arbanas
Human Resources Director
Cindy Lesser
Office Manager
Carla Fields
Finance Director
Mark Bourdua
Staff Accountant
Development and Communications
Wendy Zielen
Development & Communications Director
Michelle Mikolajczyk
Community Engagement & Events Coordinator
Kelly Flaherty
Public Relations Special Projects Assistant
Kassandra Lewis
Development & Grants Coordinator
Kyle Cater
Development & Communications Assistant
Programs, Activities, Food Services, Office Assistance
Carlie Hartwick
Assistant Residential Program Director
Laura Rayer
Activities Coordinator
Haylie Moran
Day Program Coordinator
Ginny Wheaton
Office Assistant
Nursing
One of the most valuable support teams at SLC is the Nursing Department, where the health of residents is dependent upon the abilities of our skilled staff. Communicating with medical professionals, family and guardians, residents’ employers, and direct care staff is also a big part of the job.
Learn more about SLC’s Nursing Department here.
Fr. David Stawasz, SdC
Assistant Administrator, Registered Nurse
Emily Wild
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heidi Divert
Registered Nurse
Maryjane DeMoulpied
Medical Assistant
Direct Care Supervisors
Robin Smith
Direct Care Supervisor & Training Coordinator
Megan Ivey
Direct Care Supervisor
Francesca D'Introno
Direct Care Supervisor
Susan Gammon
Direct Care Supervisor
Shelby Wilkerson
Direct Care Supervisor
St. Louis Center Staff
If you are looking for a rewarding job, St. Louis Center can offer you the ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who rely on others each day for care. We are home to 54 adults with a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities, and we treat each person as a member of our own family.
Trusted
Compassionate
Dedicated
Social Services Specialists
The Social Services Department is staffed by a team of qualified Social Services Specialists and support staff who are involved with the residents in many areas of their lives from admission to discharge.
As a team, this department works to encourage the residents to strive for independence to the best of their ability, while recognizing them for the dignity to direct and encourage choice in their lives. This team also acts as a liaison with families and agencies. Learn more about SLC Social Services Department here.
Cedric Santana
Social Services Specialist
Alison Jones
Social Services Specialist
Summer Reed
Social Services Assistant & Referral Specialist
Staci Ellerby
Social Services Benefits Assistant