Catholic Community Schools

Leadership & Staff

Headshot of President David Fremo

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

  • 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 Fredrichs

    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