We had 2 parishioners submit a nomination for TrusteeTreasurer so there will be an election taking place the weekend of May 19 & 20 among those parishioners in attendance at the weekend Masses. A simple majority determines who will be the trustee. This position is a 2 year term. The Trustee-treasurer is responsible for parish treasury activities, including the care and custody of funds, assets, credit and insurance matters, supervision of banking and finance reports, and signing of checks. Many of the above listed tasks are managed on a day-to-day basis by the parish business manager. -Fr. Dan
Mary Ellen Bowers Candidate for Trustee-Treasurer I grew up in the Midwest with a down-to-earth attitude and grounded values. Thirty six years ago I married my terrific husband Joel. We raised two wonderful sons, and our oldest is married and expecting their first child. I’m very excited to become a grandma! As an industrial engineer in my early career, I quickly moved into business management and leadership positions. I was blessed with a career that led me to become a top executive in two Fortune 500 companies (Alcoa and Manitowoc). During my 30 year corporate business career, I gained extensive knowledge and expertise in strategy and planning, financial Profit &Loss, mergers & acquisitions, marketing and human resources. For the past three years, I had my own company, called Business Matters, where I provided executives with Business Coaching and Consulting. Together, we worked on their challenges such as strategy, leadership, team development, and profitable growth. You may see me serving in several ministries as a Lector, Usher and the Chair of the Prayer and Worship Committee. I also served as Chair of the School Viability Committee. I understand the transitions that have taken place at St. Paul’s over the last several years and the current challenges we face. I believe that St. Paul can continue to grow and excel as a catholic community.
Gary Schroeder Candidate for Trustee-Treasurer I have been a member of St. Paul Parish since 1987. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, having attended Catholic schools through 12th grade. I am a graduate of the University of WisconsinMadison and a registered pharmacist. Employed in management positions for most of the past 40 years, my experience includes 20 years in executive management roles. Currently I am the pharmacy manager at Hometown Pharmacy in Hartland. At St. Paul’s, I have been an usher for many years and am also a Eucharistic Minister. My wife Vickie and I are the co-chairs of the Easter food basket ministry. We have four children and two grandchildren. In my spare time, I enjoys hunting, woodworking, sausagemaking, travel, and evenings of Sheepshead and camaraderie with family and friends. I served for 11 years on the board of directors of Lake Area Free Clinic in Oconomowoc.