Catholic Community Schools
Leadership & Staff
David Fremo, President
Hello! I’m David Fremo and I have served as President of CCS since January 2024. With over 20 years in Catholic education, I’ve been blessed to work in many roles including: teaching, faith formation, administration, and consulting. As a student myself, I have graduate degrees in theology and educational leadership from St. John’s University and Creighton University, and I am currently finishing my doctorate in leadership at the University of St. Francis.
My passion in this work is in growing the footprint and impact of Catholic education here in central Minnesota. I’m dedicated to energizing our mission, supporting our teachers and staff, and making our schools more accessible for all students and families. I am committed to see that students experience excellence in learning, personal growth, moral development, and service. Above all else, Catholic education is all about students encountering Jesus through their studies, activities, and relationships.
Having grown up in central Minnesota, I’m deeply committed to giving back to the community that has always been my home. In my free time, I love making music, cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with my family.

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
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Tricia Bigaouette
Business Manager
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Emily Delano
Chief of Staff
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Erin Hatlestad
Director of Education
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John Haws
Director of Development
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Emmett Keenan
Alumni & Community Relations
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Russ Markfelder
Director of Finance
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Christina Oliver
Director of Marketing
School Principals
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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
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Shannon Buck
Payroll Specialist
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Jill Ellingson
Tuition Management
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Mandy Fredrichs
Development Coordinator
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Marie Hess
Development Assistant
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Madeline Hartjes
Marketing Associate
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Rachel Murphy
Accounting Clerk
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Sumer Peterson
Digital Marketing Associate
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John Theis
Manager of Data and Educational Technology