Partners in Mission

The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the spiritual, educational, and charitable ministries of the Diocese. We provide faithful stewardship of endowed funds, ensuring gifts are invested wisely and distributed for long-term benefit.

Founded in 2000, CDMF operates under a collaborative governance model with a Board of Directors that includes clergy and lay professionals committed to Catholic values and best practices in financial stewardship.

Board of Directors

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    Most Rev. Donald J. Hying

    CHAIRMAN
    Bishop
    Diocese of Madison

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    Rev. Tait Schroeder

    VICE CHAIR
    Vicar General
    Diocese of Madison

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    Michael Arbet

    Senior Portfolio Manager
    Milestone Investment Advisors

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    Dick Bennett

    Former Executive VP
    Savant Wealth Management

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    Roland Breunig

    Former CFO
    Midwest Express Airlines

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    Dennis Conerton

    Retired President/CEO
    Blackhawk Bancorp

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    Bryan Esch

    Partner
    Dewitt LLP

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    Chuck Gilbert

    Dir. of Sales & Marketing Strategy (retired)
    Hendricks Holding Co.

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    Matthew Gonnering

    Former CEO
    Widen – an Acquia company

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    Zak Koga

    Co-Founder/Co-Owner
    Karben4 Brewing

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    Joel Kurth, CFA

    Director of Finance
    St. Ambrose Academy

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    Terry Warfield

    Emeritus PwC Professor in Accounting
    WI School of Business, UW-Madison

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    Rev. Brian Wilk

    Parochial Administrator
    Our Lady Queen of Peace/St. Thomas Aquinas

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    Ann Casey

    (President/Non-Board Member)
    VP Finance & Operations (retired)
    Madison Community Foundation

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    Jane Tereba

    President
    Capital Valuation Group

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    Megan Wedwick

    Director
    Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities

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    Derek Metcalf

    Diocesan Financial Officer
    Diocese of Madison

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    Timothy Cavanaugh, J.C.L.

    Chancellor; Defender of the Bond; Promoter of Justice; Coordinator of Canonical Affairs
    Diocese of Madison

The CDMF Team

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    Paul Merline

    Executive Director

    608.821.3003

    Paul.Merline@diocesemadisonfoundation.org

  • Theresa Clarady

    Communications and Operations Manager

    608.821.3048

    Theresa.Clarady@diocesemadisonfoundation.org