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, Board President, Community Superior, Vocation Promoter
Fr. Franklin A. Michael, SdC
St. Louis Center Assistant CEO, Board Secretary
Fr. Leo Joseph Xavier, SdC
Director of the Pious Union of St. Joseph, St. Louis Center Collaborator for Spiritual Animation, Board Treasurer
Rev. Dr. Amal Rayapillai, SdC
St. Louis Center Collaborator for Spiritual Animation, Pastor Our Lady of Fatima Church
Fr. David Stawasz, SdC
St. Louis Center Collaborator for Medical Services, Registered Nurse
Fr. Enzo Addari, 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
- Glenn Johnson, Vice-Chair
- Donna Hrozencik, MD, Secretary
- Mark Umlauf, Treasurer
- Barry Borsenik (MI State Deputy, KofC)
- James Kennedy, JD
- Kenneth Klovski
- William Lamb, JD
- Ted Ludlow
- George Mallison
- Kathi Neuman
- Norm Neuman
- Amy Ninness
- Juanita Pampuch (Family Representative)
- Jerry Ruggirello
- Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, MD, PhD
- Don Walker
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)
- Frank Gronhert
- Jerry Hammerschmidt
- Will Johnson
- Charles H. Koenn
- Christopher Kolomjec (Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
Honorary CAC Members (cont.)
- Michael Mallinowski (Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
- Thomas Marcetti (Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
- Richard McCloy
- Gloria G. Miller
- Stan Starkey
- Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner
- Kenneth Unterbrink (Past MI State Deputy, KofC)
- Joseph White
- Walter Winkle (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
Fr. Franklin A. Michael, SdC
Assistant CEO
Deana Fisher
Chief Operating Officer
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
Kellie Steele
Staff Accountant
Development and Communications
Kelly Flaherty
Special Projects Coordinator
Karinna Hershberger
Grant Writer & Development Specialist
Tyrin Johnson
Community Engagement Coordinator and Grant Writer
Michael Franklin
Data Entry Clerk
Programs, Activities, Food Services, Office Assistance
Rick Visel
Assistant Residential Program Director
Megan Ivey
Assistant Program Manager
Reece Hitt
Skills Building & Program Supervisor
Carlie Hartwick
Assistant Residential Program Director
Laura Rayer
Activities Coordinator
Brandon Demeuse
Lead Maintenance Technician
Haylie Moran
Day Program Coordinator
Caitlin Blomquist
Fitness Coordinator
Jerry Pollard
Food Services Supervisor
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
Andrea Wright
Medical Assistant
Sara
Medical Assistant
Hiring
Licensed Practical Nurse
Direct Care Supervisors
Robin Smith
Training Coordinator & Supervisor
Michael Kitley
Direct Care Supervisor
Kayla Dailey
Direct Care Supervisor
Nikki Jha
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
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.
Summer Reed
Social Services Office Manager
Jenifer Morris
Social Services Specialist
Alanah McDaniel
Social Services Specialist
Penni Kirk
Social Services Specialist
Curtis Reynolds
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