Meet Our Leaders

Mission-Driven Leadership

When you meet our leaders, you meet people who guide Catholic Charities with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to our mission. Together, they support our staff, strengthen our programs, and ensure our values are reflected in everything we do — from food access to housing to mental health care.

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in nonprofit management, human services, finance, and community engagement. Each leader plays a distinct role in carrying out our work across Central Minnesota, and each shares a common goal: helping our neighbors find stability, dignity, and hope.

Aaron Fisk, President and CEO of Catholic Charities
Aaron Fisk

President & CEO

Michelle Arnold, Director of Human Services at Catholic Charities
Michelle Arnold

Director of Human Resources

Andrew Johannes, Chief Finance Officer at Catholic Charities
Andrew Johannes

Chief Financial Officer

Chad Johnson, MBA, Director of Organizational Advancement at Catholic Charities
Chad Johnson, MBA

Director of Organizational Advancement

Alyssa Knese, Director of Mental Health at Catholic Charities
Alyssa Knese

Director of Mental Health

Stacy Lund, Director of Food Access at Catholic Charities
Stacy Lund

Director of Food Access

Laura Wocken, Executive Assistant at Catholic Charities
Laura Wocken

Executive Assistant

Brandon Zylka, Director of Information Technology at Catholic Charities
Brandon Zylka

Director of Information Technology

Our Board

Alongside our staff, our Board of Directors provides governance, guidance, and stewardship to help advance our mission. Their diverse expertise — spanning healthcare, education, finance, and ministry — helps ensure Catholic Charities continues to serve our community effectively and responsibly.

Our board works closely with the Diocese of St. Cloud to align our programs with the broader mission of the Catholic Church, while remaining focused on the practical needs of the neighbors we serve every day. If you’re interested in supporting our work, you can also learn more about how to volunteer alongside our leadership and staff.

Father Mitchell Bechtold, Catholic Charities Board Member, Melrose MN
Father Mitchell Bechtold

Melrose, MN

Sister Mary Patricia Burger, OSF, Catholic Charities Board Member, Little Falls MN
Sister Mary Patricia Burger, OSF

Little Falls, MN

Aaron Fisk, President and CEO of Catholic Charities
Aaron Fisk

President & CEO

Casey Gordon, PHD, Catholic Charities Board Member, St. Cloud MN
Casey Gordon, PhD

St. Cloud, MN

Thomas Janson, Catholic Charities Board Member, St. Cloud MN
Thomas Janson

St. Cloud, MN

Mary Jepperson, Catholic Charities Board Member, Freeport MN
Mary Jepperson

Freeport, MN

Jon McGee, Catholic Charities Board Member, Cold Spring MN
Jon McGee

Cold Spring, MN

Tim Nebosis, Catholic Charities Board Member, St. Cloud MN
Tim Nebosis

St. Cloud, MN

Michelle Schmitz, Catholic Charities Board Member, Paynesville MN
Michelle Schmitz

Paynesville, MN

Joe Towalski, Catholic Charities Board Member, St. Cloud MN
Joe Towalski

St. Cloud, MN

Brad Vold, Catholic Charities Board Member, Little Falls MN
Brad Vold

Little Falls, MN

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