Our Leadership
Our Leadership

Over A Century of Catholic Leadership

For 107 years, Malvern Retreat House has upheld the tradition of Catholic Lay Leadership, both in our office and on our Board of Directors. We are proud to be led by the following dedicated men and women of God.

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Associates

President
Michael Norton

Chief of Staff
Cindy Scott-Ziminsky

Director of Development
James Catrambone

Director of Finance
Donald Duffy

Rector Emeritus
Fr. Douglas McKay

Ministry Team Assistant
Michael Seamon

Director of Facilities and Grounds
Robert Eagan

Development Assistant
Nanette O’Donnell

Assistant to the Director of Fiscal Affairs / Bookkeeper
Barbara Bachand

Chef Manager
Steve Cappelli

Manager - Housekeeping
Brenda Johnson

Manager - Dining Room and Hospitality
Monica Luminella

Manager - Facilities Maintenance
Paul Pinnock

Manager of Retreats and Events Business
Scott Mullen

Administrative Assistant Supervisor
Martha Quintana

Community Outreach Manager
Erik Toner

Board of Directors

Michael Dokas, Chairman

Michael Dokas has been part of the Malvern family for many years. Mike was an employee and attended retreats including Kairos with Devon Preparatory School and is now a Man of Malvern with the Immaculate Conception group. Mike is a Partner with Breakwater Consulting Partners, formerly he was a manager with Deloitte Consulting LLP for 10 years, worked as an analyst for Goldman Sachs & Co and Comcast Corporation.  His other leadership and involvement include serving Devon Prep as a Trustee.  He is a graduate of Villanova University and a parishioner at Our Lady of the Assumption in Wayne, Pa.

Brian McCormick Sr., Vice Chairman

Brian is a Man of Malvern and 38+ year retreatant with the Epiphany Group.  He also serves as Chairman of the Malvern Retreat Golf Committee and is part of the Fund Development and Retreat Committees. Brian is the owner of McCormick Packaging Solutions, LLC and partner of Med-Pak/Self-Seal Container Corporation.  He graduated from Belmont Abbey College, with a degree in business and was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu Nat’l Honor Society, Varsity Soccer, and Phi Kappa Theta.  Brian attends St. Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, and is currently a 2nd degree member of the Knights of Columbus.  He spends his spare time coaching with the WestMont United Soccer league and Spring Ford Youth Basketball.

James R. Molinari, Immediate Past Chair

Jim is the current CA Captain of the Caenaculum Group of which he has been a retreatant for over 42 years. He has also served for 28 years as an Associate Captain and is a Sullivan Award recipient for excellence in recruiting.  Jim is a graduate of Villanova University and Widener University School of Law. He is Member of the law firm of Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer and Toddy, P.C. and is admitted to the PA and NJ Supreme Courts, along with their federal U.S. District Courts. He is a member of St John Neumann Parish in Bryn Mawr PA and is an active member of the St. Joseph’s Prep Alumni.  In October, 2019, Jim was installed by Cardinal Edwin O’Brien as a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre. 

Fran Egan, Treasurer

Fran Egan Treasurer 2022

Fran is a Senior Manager at Wippli CPA and Consultants.  He graduated with a degree in Finance from Pennsylvania State University and obtained his Chartered Finance Analyst designation. Fran is member of the CFA institute and the CFA Society of Philadelphia.  He is also a member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), was formerly the Manager at HealthCare Appraiser, Inc., and Sr. Financial Analyst at Financial Research Associates.

Michael Flanagan, Assistant Treasurer

Michael currently services as Vice President, Provider Network Management for Change Healthcare. Michael earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder and an Aresty Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School Aresty Institute of Executive Education.  He is a thought leader and presenter at conferences and is the co-inventor and patent holder for an Enterprise Management System. Michael is a member of the Men of Malvern Blessed Trinity group.

Sean Mooney, Member At Large

Sean is a 36+ year Man of Malvern and has attended over 60 retreats.  While running his own business Printerlink, Sean has also volunteered with the retreat house as a member for both the Retreat Committee and Fund Development Committee.  He also devotes much of his free time to those who are in need within the community.  Sean currently resides in New Jersey and attends the Church of the Incarnation.

Gordon Jefferes, Secretary

Gordon is a 15 year Man of Malvern with the Chester County Group. He currently serves the Board of Directors on the Nominating and Governance Committee. Gordon has served in numerous leadership positions with the Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts of America, West Chester University Alumni Association (Chester County Chapter), and The Catholic University of America, as well as in many ministries in his home parish of SS. Simon and Jude in West Chester.  He is also a Fourth Degree Knight, and a 25+ year member of the Knights of Columbus.

In October 2020, Gordon was accepted into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. 

Joanne Bouvier

Joanne retired as Hospitality Supervisor at Malvern Retreat House in 2025, she coordinated retreats working with CA Captains and Retreat directors, managed hospitality services and participated in various committees.  She has also attended many retreats along with leading the Women’s Tea events.  She spent her former years as a manager Eastman Kodak and provided support at Our Lady of Assumption Parish. Joanne participates in the women’s group and Walking with Purpose at her parish Our Lady of Assumption.

Paul Colletti

headshot of director, Paul Colletti, dressed in a suit and tie

Paul is a Man of Malvern with the Sons of Italy group for more than 16 years and has served for years as an Associate Captain. He is on the Retreat and Property Committees. He is in Luxury real estate sales with a prominent real estate firm and a member of the Philadelphia Association of Realtors. In his past career he worked as a Corp Executive in the Fashion Industry for International Apparel Companies. He graduated from Philadelphia University with a degree in Business Administration, Textile Management and Marketing. Paul is married, and lives in the Montgomery County area. 

Mary Bea Damico

Led to Jesus through Our Blessed Mother, Mary Bea is a passionate Catholic Evangelist, with a deep love for the Eucharist, Our Lady, and for our one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Her witness is one of giving her continuous ‘Yes’ at the calling of Our Lord – in the workplace, in the family and in the world. Most recently, she responded to the Lord’s whisper to create a place of Eucharistic Encounter for the youth at Malvern Retreat House, building upon the life and work of Blessed Carlo Acutis – and the challenge to become the saints we were created to be.

Mary Bea is the President of Vovéo Marketing Group, a full service B2B Marketing Agency which she founded in January of 1995.  A graduate of St. Joseph’s University, Mary Bea has served on the Haub School of Business Marketing Advisory Board, and is an active member of the Malvern Retreat House Board, as well as the St. Patrick School Board. She serves on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Eucharistic Revival Committee, and is an active member of St. Patrick Parish Malvern. Through her business, Mary Bea has worked to assist many Catholic Non-Profit organizations – such as World Meeting of Families, Miraculous Medal Shrine, and National Centre for Padre Pio.

She has been a retreatant at Malvern since 2018, and has attended nearly 30 retreats.

 

 

Jerome Hunsinger

Jerome Hunsinger has been with Wawa Inc for over twenty years and is currently Sr. Manager of New Markets. A graduate of St Joseph’s University with an MBA in Food Marketing and a BA in Business Administration from Wilkes University.  Jerome has volunteered with Junior Achievement, East Side Little League Coach and City Team Homeless Shelter and Food Bank.  He attends Mass at his local parish in West Chester, PA.

 

Kenneth Johnston

Ken is a long-time retreatant and current CA Captain for the EJ Friel Man of Malvern group.  While he is the Executive Director at Our House Ministries, Ken still finds time to lead various retreats at Malvern Retreat House.  He is also a broadcaster on In His Sign Catholic radio and a board member of the Calix Society. Ken is a parishioner of St. Luke the Evangelist parish.

Robert Kilkenny

Bob Kilkenny is a twenty-fiver year retreatant with the Ave Maria Group and served  as a captain. Bob served in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. He has been involved with various community and veterans groups, such as The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Irish Society. He coached youth sports for many years and is a member of St. Joseph’s parish in Warrington Pa. Bob has been married for 30+ years and has three sons.

John McCann

John McCann is a long time member of the Immaculate Conception group and serves as an Associate Captain. He is President and Broker at McCann Realtors & Appraisers in Sea Isle City NJ.  He recently opened a new business, Capt’n Chucky’s Sea Isle Seafood Market.  He is a member of the CMCSSSD Foundation Board, Finance Council of St Damien’s Parish, SICBO Hall of Fame Committee and Board of Stewards-LaSalle University Rowing and is a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus.  John received his BS in Business Administration from LaSalle College and is attends mass at this local parish in Ocean City NJ. 

Drew Morrisroe

Drew is an 18-year Man of Malvern with the Six Three group.  He is the Founder and CEO of CTN Solutions Inc. and a Commanding Officer in the US Air Force.  Drew is also a former employee of Malvern Retreat House as a sacristan and maintenance assistant.  Drew also founded the non-profit American Balkan Leadership Enterprise and is a trustee for Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health.  Tim attends the Cathedral Parish of SS Peter and Paul.

Chris Murray

Board of Director Chris Murray in a suit and tie

Chris is a member of the Our Lady of Sacred Heart retreat group, attending more than 12 years, he is their CA Captain and is on the MRH retreat committee.  He is a third generation Man of Malvern and is proud to bring his sons and nephews on retreat as the fourth generation of their family. Chris is an auto technician and metal fabricator with two local companies.  He is married with children and lives in Delaware County.

Jack Williams

Jack Williams is the General Manager of EWTN Global Catholic Radio and previously with Queen of Heaven Radio, KWKY and Midwest Sports Radio over the last 20 years. He is a past Board President of John Carroll Catholic High School Booster Club and has been a Retreat Director and presenter at Malvern Retreat House and various programs throughout the United States. He is a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Paul, Birmingham, AL

Timothy Yessman

Tim is a 27-year Man of Malvern with the Christus Rex group. He is the current CA Captain for Christus Rex and Furey Memorial groups. Tim is the Managing Director for Avalon Consulting LLC and holds license to practice law in New Jersey and Connecticut.  He is parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Parish in New Jersey.

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