Board of Directors
Catholic Charities has a governing Board of Directors, made up of individuals from all walks of life. These individuals advise and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance in partnership with the CEO. Board members have a duty to take care of the agency by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facilities and people, ensuring the agency’s activities and transactions are – first and foremost – advancing the mission and in the best interest of the agency.
3 years
Typical New Board Member Term
6 years
Maximum Term if Reappointed
Bishop James Golka, Bishop, Diocese of Colorado Springs

Pam Nicholson – Chair
Former Health Care Executive
Jon Paukovich- Treasurer
Chief Lending Officer, Ent Credit Union
Kris Bauman
Assistant Professor, US Air Force Academy
Rev. Chance Billmeyer
Pastor, Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church
Celeste Clennan
Homemaker and Community Supporter
John Colgan
Retired Financial Executive & CPA
Jaron Cook
Community Liaison/Instructor
Brink Literacy Project
Dr. Sonia Esquivel
Professor, U.S. Air Force Academy
Ashley Fritz
Project Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
Andrew Nussbaum, Esq. – Vice Chair
Partner, First and Fourteenth, PLLC
Mary Ellen Benson – Secretary
Director, Strategy and Impact, Community Health Partnership
Veronica Harvey
Secondary Education
Jyotsna Khattri-Chettri
Supervisor, Market Development Communications,
Regional Transportation District
Idanna Ortega-Bermudez
Court Liaison, Bridges of Colorado
Christopher Reen
President & CEO Clarity Media Group
Deacon Rob Rysavy
Bishop’s Representative, Diocese of Colorado Springs,
Chief of Staff, Diocese of Colorado Springs
Suzy Streeter
Retired Air Force Colonel
Our Staff
We are real people who love what we do, care about our community, and want to help every family and individual realize their God-given potential. Our staff is comprised of highly talented and committed individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge to the organization. This photo was taken at an All Staff Retreat in October 2024.
Our Leadership
We believe we are servants first and lead using servant leadership principles. Meet our Leadership Team:
Andy Barton
President & CEO
Brea Reimer-Baum
Chief Advancement Officer
Rochelle Schlortt
Chief Communications Officer
Brian Cortez
Chief Financial Officer
Ruth Coffman
Chief Operating Officer
Corey Almond
Adult Services Vice President
Deana Hunt
Family Services Vice President
Theo Reiter
Campus Operations Director
Amanda Kacena
Clinical Director
Jen Drummond
Family Connections Director
Claudia Goldin
Family Immigration Services Director
Tyler Carpenter
Income & Relief Services Director
Jim Benavidez
Marian House Director
Katie Burns
Regional Director