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 -
Rev. Msgr. James R. Bartylla
VICE CHAIR
Vicar General
Diocese of Madison -
Michael Arbet
Senior Portfolio Manager
Milestone Investment Advisors -
Dick Bennett
Former Executive VP
Savant Wealth Management -
Roland Breunig
Former CFO
Midwest Express Airlines -
Dennis Conerton
Retired President/CEO
Blackhawk Bancorp -
Bryan Esch
Partner
Dewitt LLP -
Chuck Gilbert
Dir. of Sales & Marketing Strategy (retired)
Hendricks Holding Co. -
Matthew Gonnering
Former CEO
Widen – an Acquia company -
Zak Koga
Co-Founder/Co-Owner
Karben4 Brewing -
Joel Kurth
Business Math Teacher
St. Ambrose Academy -
Jim Rosemeyer
Owner & Investment Advisor
Rosemeyer Management Group -
Terry Warfield
PwC Chair & Sr. Associate Dean
WI School of Business, UW-Madison -
Rev. Brian Wilk
Parochial Administrator
Our Lady Queen of Peace/St. Thomas Aquinas -
Ann Casey
(President/Non-Board Member)
VP Finance & Operations (retired)
Madison Community Foundation -
Jane Tereba
President
Capital Valuation Group -
Megan Wedwick
Director
Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities
The CDMF Team
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Paul Merline
Executive Director
608.821.3003
Paul.Merline@diocesemadisonfoundation.org -
Grant McGurn
Operations Manager
608.821.3048
Grant.McGurn@diocesemadisonfoundation.org