Tom Peterson, Founder and President

Mr. Peterson has over 25 years of experience as an award-winning and record-setting national corporate advertising executive and entrepreneur. His prior marketing, advertising, and management experience includes: American Hospital Supply Corporation; Thomas Publishing Co., IDX Systems Corporation, Phoenix Medical Management, Peterson Sparks, Inc., and Peterson Advertising Corporation.

While on a Catholic retreat in 1997, Mr. Peterson had a profound reversion experience in his Catholic faith. Soon afterward, he received a vocational calling, and eventually founded Catholics Come Home, Inc. and VirtueMedia, Inc., educational not-for-profit apostolates, dedicated to promoting Catholic evangelization and the sanctity of human life.

Mr. Peterson speaks at National Catholic Conferences and pro-life events throughout the United States and internationally,and has presented at the Vatican and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He has also been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including EWTN (Journey Home, LIVE, Bookmark), Fox News, and on many Catholic radio stations. Mr. Peterson and the media apostolates he directs are regularly featured in Our Sunday Visitor, The National Catholic Register, Legatus Magazine, Columbia Magazine, Envoy Magazine, and in numerous other Catholic print publications, blogs, and websites.

Mr. Peterson received a B.S. degree in Marketing, Summa Cum Laude, from Arizona State University (1983). He continued in the MBA program at Arizona State University‟s School of Business, (1984-1985).

Robert Trussell, Jr., Chairman of the Board

Mr. Trussell is the Founder and retired Chief Executive Officer of Tempur-Pedic International Inc. of which he is currently Vice Chairman. Tempur-Pedic was a start up company in 1992, and recently reached a billion dollar a year in worldwide sales. Mr. Trussell successfully employed advertising media and public relations to spread the Tempur–Pedic story. He took the company public in 2003, where it trades on the NYSE as “TPX”. In 2006, he retired as CEO of Tempur-Pedic to serve Christ full-time by using the media for evangelization.

Mr. Trussell received his B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1974. He is also Chairman of VirtueMedia (a Catholic, pro-life media apostolate), and Chairman of 1380 Real Life Catholic Radio in Lexington, KY.

David Fischer, Secretary/Treasurer

David Fischer is president and a director of Harbison-Fischer, Inc. Founded in 1933 Harbison-Fischer is the world’s leading manufacturer of downhole sucker rod pumps and plunger lift systems for oil and gas producers. Prior to his election to president in 2005, he served as executive vice president for seven years.

Mr. Fischer received a BBA degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1989 with a major in Accountancy. He worked for Price Waterhouse in their audit department and received his CPA from Texas in 1992. Mr. Fischer received his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 1994 with majors in Finance and Marketing.

He serves as a Trustee for Cook Children‟s Health Foundation and on the Board of Directors of the Child Study Center Foundation, the Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association and the Petroleum Club of Fort Worth. Memberships include American Petroleum Institute, International Petroleum Association of America, Young Presidents‟ Organization and the Fort Worth chapter of Legatus.

Cardinal Seán O’Malley

Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., was born June 29, 1944 in Lakewood, Ohio, and was raised in Western Pennsylvania, where he entered a Franciscan seminary.  At 21, he was professed into the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and at 26 he was ordained a Catholic priest.  After earning a master’s degree in religious education and a Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese literature from the Catholic University of America, he taught at Catholic University and founded Centro Católico Hispano (Hispanic Catholic Center) in Washington, DC, an organization which provided educational, medical and legal help to immigrants.

Since his ordination to the episcopacy on August 2, 1984, he has served as the Bishop of the dioceses of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands; Fall River, Massachusetts; and Palm Beach, Florida.  Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of Boston in July 2003.  Pope Benedict XVI named him a Cardinal in 2006.

Archbishop Gregory Michael Aymond

As the 14th Archbishop of New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory Michael Aymond holds the unique distinction of being the first New Orleans native to serve as Archbishop of New Orleans in the 216-year history of the local church.

Archbishop Aymond was ordained as a priest of the New Orleans Archdiocese in 1975.

The Bishop served as president-rector of Notre Dame Seminary from 1986 until the end of the 1999-2000 academic year, longer than any rector in the seminary’s history. During his tenure, Notre Dame Seminary grew to become the third-largest seminary in the country.

Archbishop Aymond was ordained an Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans in 1997 and became Coadjutor Bishop of Austin in 2000, succeeding to head the diocese. Under his tenure, the Diocese of Austin experienced unprecedented expansion, including a threefold increase in the number of seminarians.

Archbishop Aymond was named Archbishop of New Orleans in 2002. Since 2005, he has led local Catholics through the challenging aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The Archbishop currently serves as a member of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth and the Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson

The Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson, a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was ordained to the priesthood in 1970 for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He went on to receive a master’s degree in divinity from St. Paul Seminary in 1976 and a licentiate in canon law from the Catholic University of America in 1979. Ordained as an auxiliary bishop for his home archdiocese in 1984, he went on to serve as Bishop of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, (1994-2005) and the Bishop of Saginaw, Michigan (2005-2009). Archbishop Robert J. Carlson was installed as Archbishop of St. Louis on June 10, 2009. He currently serves on numerous committees including chair of the USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations and co-chair of the Mission Advisory Committee, Institute for Priestly Formation. Archbishop Carlson received the Interfaith Partnership Award in September, 2011. He was also honored with receiving the Joseph Cardinal Ritter Award in February, 2012 and the Sister Mary Ann Eckhoff Leadership Award in April, 2012.

Bishop Thomas Olmsted

Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, July 2, 1973. He was installed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, December 20, 2003. Prior to his arrival in Phoenix he served as Bishop of Wichita, Kansas after being ordained Coadjutor Bishop on April 20, 1999. Before serving in Wichita, he served as the Rector / President of the Pontifical College Josephinum, a Catholic seminary in Columbus, Ohio.

For sixteen years, Bishop Olmsted lived in Rome, Italy where he obtained a Master of Arts in Theology, a Doctorate in Canon Law, and worked more than nine years in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See. During that time he resided at the Pontifical North American College and assisted seminarians with spiritual direction.

Bishop Michael Sheridan

Bishop Michael Sheridan was ordained as a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis on May 29, 1971. On September 3, 1997 Bishop Sheridan was ordained as an auxiliary bishop of St. Louis by Archbishop Justin Rigali. On December 4, 2001 Bishop Sheridan was appointed coadjutor bishop of Colorado Springs and became the bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs on January 30, 2003.

Bishop Sheridan has received several graduate degrees in theology, including a Doctorate of

Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas [Angelicum] in Rome. In addition to serving as a parochial vicar and pastor of several parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Bishop Sheridan taught on the theological faculty of Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis from 1977 until 1987.

Currently he is a consultant to the Committee on Catholic Education, and a member of the Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is a member of the Task Force on the Life and Dignity of the Human Person for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Bishop Jaime Soto

Bishop Jaime Soto graduated from Saint John's Seminary College, Camarillo, California in 1978 with a B.A. in Philosophy. He received a M.Div. from Saint John's Seminary, Camarillo, California in 1982. Bishop Soto was ordained for Priestly service in the Diocese of Orange, California in June, 1982.

Bishop Soto attended Columbia University School of Social Work, New York City from 1984 to 1986. He graduated in May, 1986 with a Master in Social Work, (MSW).

Bishop Soto assumed the directorship of the Immigration and Citizenship Services at Catholic Charities in December, 1986. He was involved with the implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. He was appointed by the Most Reverend Norman F. McFarland, Bishop of Orange, as Episcopal Vicar for the Hispanic Community on March 3, 1989.

Bishop Soto was named the Titular Bishop of Segia and the Auxiliar Bishop of the Diocese of Orange, California by his Holiness, Pope John Paul II on March 23, 2000. His Episcopal Ordination took place on May 31, 2000, the Feast of the Visitation.

On October 11, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI named Bishop Soto as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento. Bishop Soto was welcomed into the diocese on November 19, 2007. While serving as Coadjutor Bishop, he served as Moderator of the Curia, Vicar for Hispanics and Other Ethnic Ministries, and represented many pastoral and civic groups.

On November 30, 2008, Bishop Soto became the head of the diocese upon the retirement of the Most Reverend Bishop William K. Weigand.

Bishop James D. Conley

Bishop James D. Conley was born March 19, 1955, in Kansas City, Mo. and converted to the Catholic Church during his junior year of college. In 1980, he entered seminary for the Diocese of Wichita. He received philosophical formation at St. Pius X Seminary in Erlanger, Ky., and his theological formation at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., where in 1985 he earned a master's degree in divinity. In 1989, his bishop sent him to Rome, where he earned a licentiate in moral theology from the Accademia Alfonsiana.

On May 18, 1985, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Wichita. After more than 10 years of service in several capacities, he was called back to Rome to serve as an official in the Vatican Congregation for Bishops. In Rome, he also served as chaplain to the University of Dallas-Rome campus, then as adjunct instructor of theology for Christendom College-Rome campus. In August 2006, Bishop Conley was called back to Wichita and named pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish.

On April 10, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Denver and in September 2011, was named apostolic administrator of Denver.

On September 14, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI named Bishop Conley the ninth Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Fr. Henry Atem

Fr. Henry Atem serves as parochial vicar at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Fr. Atem attended North Georgia College & State University and the University of Georgia where he studied Accounting and Philosophy. After joining the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2003, he attended Mount St. Mary‟s Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD where he earned his Master‟s of Divinity and a Master‟s of Arts in Theology with a concentration in Systematic Theology. Fr. Atem, a native of Cameroon, Africa, was elected to serve as the Vice President of the African Conference of Catholic Clergy and Religious in the United States (ACCCRUS) in August 2009.

Dr. Scott Hahn

Dr. Scott Hahn is an exceptionally popular speaker, author and teacher, and presents nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics talks related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. Over 500 of these talks have been produced, and have been extremely effective in helping thousands of Protestants and fallen away Catholics to (re)embrace the Catholic faith.

Dr. Hahn is currently a Professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of

Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990, and is the founder and director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology. In 2005, he was appointed as the inaugural Chair of Biblical Theology and Liturgical Proclamation at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

His books include: Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism (Ignatius Press: San Francisco, 1993), The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth (Doubleday: New York, 1999); A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture (Servant Publications: Ann Arbor, MI 1998), and dozens of other best selling books. Dr. Hahn has also written numerous articles in lay and academic publications.

Dr. Hahn received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a triple-major in Theology, Philosophy and Economics from Grove City College, Pennsylvania, in 1979, his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1982, and his Ph.D. in Biblical Theology from Marquette University in 1995. Scott has ten years of youth and pastoral ministry experience in Protestant congregations (in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, Kansas and Virginia) and is a former Professor of Theology at Chesapeake Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1982 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, Virginia. He entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, 1986.

Jeff Cavins

Jeff Cavins is recognized nationally and internationally as a dynamic Bible teacher, who can take complex theological concepts and make them practical for everyone. After twelve years as a Protestant pastor, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church under the guidance of Bishop Paul Dudley. Over the past several years, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure Bible Studies, an extremely useful, practical and color coded interactive Bible study system. Jeff is founding host of EWTN‟s Life on the Rock and his conversion story is found in the best-selling book, My Life on the Rock: A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith. He is also the author of I’m Not Being Fed! Discovering the Food

the Satisfies the Soul and he is co-editor of the Amazing Grace series of books. Jeff received an MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently the Director of the

Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dr. Aurelie Hagstrom

Dr. Hagstrom is an Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College. Her academic background includes: A Sacred Theology Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology, 1991 and a S.T.L. in Dogmatic Theology, 1990 from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas: Rome, Italy; M.A. in Biblical Studies, 1987 from Boston College; and a B.A. in Theology and Philosophy, 1985 from Providence College. Dr. Hagstrom‟s research and interests include: Theology of laity in the Church and the Theological and philosophical concept of Hospitality. She served as a Board Member, The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas, Rome, Italy, 1992-2004; Committee Advisor, National Conference of

Catholic Bishops, Committee on the Laity, 1997-1999 among other positions. Dr. Hagstrom received the Faculty Award for Outstanding and Commendable Achievement at the University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, 1994 and 1998 and has written numerous scholarly articles and books including A Pilgrim‟s Guide to Rome and the Holy Land for the Third Millennium, with Irena Vaisvilaite, Allen, Texas: Thomas More Press, 1999; and The Vocation and Mission of the Laity, San Francisco: Catholic Scholars Press, 1994.

Patrick Madrid

Patrick Madrid is a life-long Catholic. He has authored or edited 16 books on Catholic themes, including Search and Rescue, Where Is That in the Bible, and the acclaimed Surprised by Truth series.

Since 1996, he has published Envoy Magazine, a quarterly journal of Catholic thought, and he also directs the Envoy Institute, which is dedicated to helping Catholics of all ages be able to explain their Faith more intelligently, defend it more charitably, and share it more effectively. Prior to launching the Envoy apostolate, Patrick worked at Catholic Answers for eight years (1988 to 1996), where he served as vice president.

Patrick hosts the Thursday edition of EWTN’s “Open Line” radio broadcast (3-5 p.m. ET), heard on approximately 185 AM & FM stations across the country, as well as on shortwave and on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 130.

Patrick earned a bachelor of science degree in business at the University of Phoenix, as well as a B.Phil. in philosophy and an M.A. in dogmatic theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum (Columbus, OH), and he is currently enrolled in the S.T.L. (licentiate of sacred theology) degree program at the University of Dayton’s International Marian Research Institute.

He is an adjunct professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Married for 31 years, Patrick and his wife Nancy have been blessed by the Lord with 11 children and 11 grandchildren (so far). His personal website is www.patrickmadrid.com.

Peter Kreeft, Ph.D.

Dr. Peter Kreeft is a world renown author, speaker and philosopher. He is currently a Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, and has taught dozens of courses in Philosophy, Religion, Metaphysics, and other related areas since 1962. Dr. Kreeft is perhaps best known for his 55 books including: How to Win the Culture War, Fundaments of the Faith, Does God Exist, Catholic Christianity, and countless other best sellers. Dr. Kreeft travels the world speaking about the Catholic faith, and combating the plague of moral relativism.

Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Over the past decade more than four million people in fifty countries have attended his talks, seminars, and retreats. Kelly's books have been published in more than twenty languages and have appeared on the New York, Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and numerous other bestseller lists. His titles include: Rediscovering Catholicism; The Rhythm of Life; Building Better Families; The Seven Levels of Intimacy; and The Dream Manager. In addition to devoting his adult life to inspiring people of all ages and from all walks of life, Kelly is also the founder and President of Floyd Consulting, a management consulting firm dedicated to helping companies and employees become the-best-version-of-themselves.

Steven Ray

Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic Church. He is the author of three best-selling Ignatius Press books (Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and a scripture commentary entitled: St. John‟s Gospel). He is in great demand as a speaker for conferences and parishes around the world and is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live, Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio, EWTN and many other radio and TV programs. He is writer, producer and host of the 10-part video/DVD series “The Footprints of God: the Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine” filmed entirely on location in the Holy Land and surrounding countries. Mr. Ray is a contributing writer for This Rock Magazine, Envoy Magazine; The Catholic Answer, and more.

J. Peter Ricketts

Pete Ricketts is the founder of Drakon, LLC, an asset management company in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also Director and President of the Platte Institute for Economic Research, Inc., a member of the TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation Board of Directors, and an Advisory Board member for the Alumni Capital Network. Mr. Ricketts is also Director and President of Education Opportunity Nebraska and Nebraskans for Fiscal Accountability.

Mr. Ricketts is the former Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Ameritrade Holding Corporation, an Omaha-based brokerage industry pioneer, which recently merged with TD Waterhouse to form TD Ameritrade. He left Ameritrade in August 2005, to run for the U.S. Senate. After winning the primary race, he became the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate race in Nebraska for the 2006 election. Mr. Ricketts holds an M.B.A. in marketing and finance from the University of Chicago, where he also earned his bachelor‟s degree.

Jack Hake

Jack Hake is Chairman and CEO of Duke Manufacturing Co, a leader in manufacturing for the foodservice industry. Clients include Subway, Burger King, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, 7-Eleven, and others. Mr. Hake was appointed CEO in September 1997, and has been Chairman since December 1999. Prior 1997, he served as Treasurer and Vice President of Finance, and served in leadership roles since 1982.

Mr. Hake received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Dayton. He received his CPA while employed with Ernst and Ernst. He first worked in the audit group, and later managed their computer audit group. He received his Masters in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University.

Mr. Hake is a member of the AAIM St. Louis‟s President Council since 1996. He currently serves on the industry trade associate Board of Directors of National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM). and has also been Past President of Food Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and Past President of the Food Equipment Manufacturers Credit Association.

Art Nutter

Art Nutter founded TAEUS International Corporation in 1992, as world‟s first engineering company dedicated exclusively to intellectual property.

Mr. Nutter‟s leadership experience stems from entrepreneurial startup companies, including TAEUS International Corporation, Nutter‟s Painters, and Seeds of Hope, Inc. (a handicapped children‟s orphanage in Romania). He was a sales and marketing executive for Inmos, Honeywell, B.F. Goodrich, and Marconi.

Mr. Nutter has lectured and been published extensively worldwide on intellectual property management. Art is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), World Research Group; and Pikes Peak Venture Group. Art is active in the Colorado Springs Catholic Cursillo movement, and is a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Akron (Ohio), and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix.

Andreas Widmer

Andreas Widmer is the co-founder of the SEVEN Fund, a non-profit run by entrepreneurs whose goal is to dramatically increase the rate of innovation and diffusion of enterprise-based solutions to poverty.

Widmer is a seasoned business executive with experience in high-tech and, more recently, international business strategy consulting and economic development. During his career, Widmer has participated in the early stage of four startup companies with cumulative exits valued at more than $730 million.

He recently contributed two chapters to the book In the River They Swim: Essays from Around the World on Enterprise Solutions to Poverty and regularly writes on issues of entrepreneurship, economic development and spirituality.

Widmer served as a Pontifical Swiss Guard from 1986-1988, protecting Pope John Paul II. He holds two business degrees from Switzerland, and two degrees from the US, a B.S in International Business from Merrimack College and an MA in Ministry from St. John‟s Seminary in Boston. He speaks English, German, Italian and French, and serves on a number of international and local charitable boards. In his spare time, Widmer loves to spend time with his family and enjoys fly-fishing, skiing, and reading.

Mark Biagetti

Mark Biagetti is Vice President, Strategy for Textron Systems, a $2B+ segment of Textron Inc., leading both Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions. Mr. Biagetti resides in Providence, Rhode Island, where he is a member of Textron‟s Strategy Council. Prior to joining Textron, Mr. Biagetti was Chief Operating Officer at Avocet Aircraft, a startup company designing a Very Light Jet in cooperation with Israel Aircraft Industries. Prior to Avocet, he worked at Pratt & Whitney in Strategic Planning and as an investment banker at First Equity, executing mergers and acquisitions for clients worldwide. He began his career at Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, CA as a flight test engineer.

Mr. Biagetti earned a Masters Degree from the Yale School of Management, and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame. He is also a licensed pilot with an instrument rating.

Michael Sullivan

Mike Sullivan is Founder and Managing Director of HVS Capital Corp. an investment banking firm exclusively involved the lodging and leisure industry in the Americas and a division of HVS International, a global hospitality consulting and hospitality services firm. Previously, he served as Managing Director of Sonnenblick-Goldman Company, a New York-based real estate investment banking firm.

Mr. Sullivan is active in Catholic philanthropic causes around the country and was a founding member and past President of the Denver chapter of Legatus. He attended the University of Arizona, where he received a degree in accounting and marketing.

Robert J. Myers

Robert J. Myers is President and Chief Executive Officer of Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Casey’s owns and operates over 1,500 convenience stores in nine Midwestern states.

Mr. Myers graduated from Saydel High School in Des Moines, IA in 1965 and entered the U.S. Army in 1966, where in spent the next 22 years. His service included tours of duty in Viet Nam, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Kuwait. His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, five meritorious medals, 3 Army Commendation medals, Joint Service Commendation medal, the Army Achievement medal, Parachutist Badge and numerous other awards and decorations.

Robert attended numerous military and civilian schools including the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and Air Force Institute of Technology. He earned a B.S. degree in management from Coker College, Hartsville, S.C.

Robert and his wife Janice live in Iowa, where they are active members of their parish and Legatus.

Phillip M. Ramos, Jr.

Phillip M. Ramos, Jr. is founder and owner of Philatron Wire & Cable one of the largest manufacturers of electrical cables in Southern California. His company has been featured in Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine, and was recognized in November 2008 by the Orange County Business Journal as the Medium Family Owned Business of the Year.

Phil is currently serving on the boards of Catholic Charities Orange County, The Loyola Institute for Spirituality, the Magis Center of Reason & Faith, and San Antonio Church Pastoral Council. He has served on the boards of Goodwill Industries – Los Angeles, Legatus - Orange County Chapter, and Providence Speech & Hearing Center. Phil is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Phil lives in Anaheim Hills with his wife of 43 years, Eloise. They have three children Phillip III, Nicholas, Candice and one granddaughter, Erwin. Phil serves as a Eucharistic Minister for his parish and loves praying the Rosary.

Sherry Alberoni Van Meter

A veteran of the entertainment industry having been a child star and adult performer in television and film (most notably as an original Mouseketeer on the classic 1950s Disney TV show The Mickey Mouse Club), Sherry has in the last two decades been involved in a host of charitable work, community efforts and church activities while also holding down the title of full-time wife and mother.

With a long list of charitable, community and church work to her credit over the past two decades, most recently Sherry has served as a Board Member of Catholic Charities of Orange County, Chairperson of The Big Breath Easy for the American Lung Association and member of the Board of Directors of The Order of Malta, a Catholic organization where she and her husband have led annual pilgrimages to Lourdes in France. She is also a sought-after guest speaker and a popular Mistress of Ceremonies at charity events.

Douglas Stephen

Mr. Stephen spent most of his career in the manufacturing and distributing of fastening devices to industry, with special attention to the aircraft industry. In 2008, he sold his company and semi-retired. Mr. Stephen currently serves as Chairman of AgFast, a small agriculture business in Southern California.  Over the years he has been highly involved in a number of charitable organizations including the Knights of Malta, Legatus, Magis and Michael's Abbey Foundation. Additionally, he has served as a board member for the Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center.