Changing Lives,

together!

Thanks to our dedicated and passionate staff, Catholic Charities fulfills its mission of serving the most poor and vulnerable across southern Missouri.
Meet the Board of Directors and Leadership Team whose support and guidance are a valuable asset to our staff as they work to meet the mission. 

Board of Directors

Gerry Salter
President of the Board

Del Elfrink
Treasurer

Very Rev. Shoby M. Chettiyath, V.G.

Joe Blanton

Craig Henley

Kent Lammers

Mark Weidenbenner
Vice President of the Board

Nicki Gamet
Secretary

Cynthia Brown

Steve Frye

Jody King

Matthew Maxwell

Senior Leadership

Ken Palermo
Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Wiskur
Chief Financial Officer

Suzanne Cronkhite
Chief Advancement Officer

Claudia Baer
Chief Human Resources Officer

Jeremy Rowland
Chief Program Operations Officer

Susan Cox
Chief Compliance Officer