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Meet Our Team

The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota is led by a team that lives here, serves here, and understands the real needs of our parishes and communities. Our work is simple at its core: to support you in your mission, not add more to your plate. We know your first responsibility is your ministry, so we make every financial conversation clear, accessible, and aligned with Catholic values—always with the goal of reducing, not increasing, the burden on you or your staff. We help take care of the money so you can focus on the mission.

Our team is committed to being the kind of partner you can rely on: responsive, local, and genuinely invested in your parish’s well‑being. We take pride in building transparent, lasting relationships that respect your time and honor the mission you serve. On this page, you’ll meet the people who accompany you in that work. We are professionals who understand our communities, care deeply about the Church, and are here to help your parish thrive.

Staff

Elizabeth Williams, MS
Executive Director
507-218-4098

Southern Minnesota Native and dairy farmer's daughter, Elizabeth brings 15+ years of marketing strategy and operations excellence to the Foundation from corporate America. Today she is proud to use her talents to make bring hope and make a positive impact on Southern Minnesota.

Kelly Hoffman
Director of Finance & Operations
507-858-1275
Morgan Lowney
Development & Programs Specialist
507-494-8844
Joe Bakken
Planned Giving Advisor
507-779-1010
Kim Snyder, MA
Fractional Philanthropy & Fundraising Advisor
Board Resources

Our Board Members

Most Rev. Robert E. Barron
Rochester, MN
Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Michael Speltz, Board Chair
Rochester, MN
Corp. Treasurer, Academy of Our Lady of Lourdes
Mark Greenwood
Mankato, MN
Retired Agriculture Loan Officer; Business Succession Planning Advisor
Corey Heimer
Byron, MN
Vice President, Premiere Bank Minnesota
Jeff Snider
Rochester, MN
Math Instructor, Lourdes High School
Katie Glaser
Owatonna, MN
Fr. Will Thompson
Rochester, MN
Fr. Ed McGrath
Chatfield, MN
Nick Mielke
Rochester, MN
Chief Financial Officer, Diocese of Winona-Rochester