Catholic Community Schools

Leadership & Staff

Headshot of President David Fremo

David Fremo, Ed.D.
President

Welcome to Catholic Community Schools.

For more than 25 years, Catholic education has been at the center of my life and work. It is a privilege to serve as President of CCS and to help lead this mission in central Minnesota, where I am proud to live and work.

At CCS, we are committed to forming young people for lives of faith, purpose, and impact. We want students to leave our schools ready for what comes next: college, career, service, family life, and leadership. We are driven by our mission to help them grow in knowledge, character, confidence, and faith so they can make a meaningful difference in the world. They are the future, and through them, we believe the future is full of promise.

I believe Catholic schools are one of the Church’s most important ministries because they help shape the whole person and offer families a strong foundation for the future. That calls us to be active stewards not only of the students entrusted to us today, but of the mission of Catholic education for generations to come. At CCS, that means strengthening our schools today with a long view: supporting excellent teachers and staff, serving families well, and ensuring that Catholic education remains vibrant, accessible, and mission-driven in central Minnesota for future generations.

Thank you for your interest in CCS. We are proud of this mission and the community we serve.

CCS Board of Directors

Fr. Tom Knoblach '79
Fr. Scott Pogatchnik
Fr. Ron Weyrens
Laura Tomczik
Maureen Spanier '78
Steven Schueller

George Meinz ‘72
Jane Marrin
Tonya Schmidt
Matt Beirne
David Borgert
Sara Michaelson (ex-officio)

Administrative Management

  • Tricia Bigaouette

    Business Manager

  • Emily Delano

    Chief of Staff

  • Erin Hatlestad

    Director of Education

  • John Haws

    Director of Development

  • Emmett Keenan

    Alumni & Community Relations

  • Russ Markfelder

    Director of Finance

  • Christina Oliver

    Director of Marketing

School Principals

  • Kathy Crispo

    Cathedral Principal
    Grades 6-12

  • Kelly Kirks

    All Saints Academy Principal
    Preschool-Grade 5

  • Kelly Vangsness

    St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Principal
    Preschool-Grade 5

  • Heidi Schloe

    St. Francis Xavier Principal
    Preschool-Grade 5

  • Peggy Frederickson

    St. Joseph Principal
    Preschool-Grade 5

  • Sheri Rutar

    St. Katharine Drexel Principal
    Preschool-Grade 5

Administrative Support Staff

  • Shannon Buck

    Payroll Specialist

  • Jill Ellingson

    Tuition Management

  • Mandy Friedrichs

    Development Coordinator

  • Marie Hess

    Development Assistant

  • Madeline Hartjes

    Marketing Associate

  • Rachel Murphy

    Accounting Clerk

  • Sumer Peterson

    Digital Marketing Associate

  • John Theis

    Manager of Data and Educational Technology