Luke Tristani

Director of Customer Success

Favorite Saint:
St. John Paul II

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Play a round of disc golf.

More about Luke:
I had the wonderful experience of studying abroad in Gaming, Austria. During the semester I had the opportunity to travel to more than 12 different countries and it was truly the trip of a lifetime!

Donna Czarnik

Support Operations Lead

Favorite Saint:
St. Francis of Assisi, patron of all animals 

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
My perfect Saturday is in the fall spent sitting on our big front porch with a good book, music playing, and a big pot of chili simmering on the stove.

More about Donna:
I live on a hobby farm with my husband, 2 horses, 13 goats, 2 ducks, 17 chickens, 6 cats, 2 dogs, and a donkey. We named it Francisco Farm after our patron saint.

Kim Mauch

Customer Journey Manager 

Favorite Saint:
Saint Mother Theresa's words of love, kindness, and peace always resonate with me.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Pray, then let the day lead me! The day would include my hubby, Ric, my pups, GiGi and Millie, a bike ride, and a trip for lunch somewhere along the Lake Michigan shore. I would close the day with a long chat with my kiddos, Jake and Hannah.

More about Kim:
I have a side gig called Copper Brook Chocolates. Once, I won tickets to go on stage with my BFF at a Bon Jovi concert! And, I love to serve the church, especially operating the cameras for live-stream events.

Sherinrose Alex

Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Teresa of Calcutta

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Invite family and friends over to our home to hang out, eat food, and play games. Pretty much anything that involves being home!

More about Sherinrose:
I enjoy being part of all the behind-the-scenes elements of productions and plays. Whether it is script writing, directing, or stage crew ... the thrill of bringing an idea from the drawing board into reality is one that I love!

Armand Brunelle

ChMS Advisor

Favorite Saint:
St. Gabriel the Archangel, patron of messengers

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy some golf, go to the beach, or do some gardening.

More about Armand:
I am a junior varsity high school baseball coach at our local Catholic high school.

Tommy Fallon

Onboarding Specialist

Favorite Saint:
St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals and ecology

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy hiking, grilling, video games, or watching soccer.

More about Tommy:
My bucket list includes trying to visit every US National Park with my family (and perhaps some Canadian Parks too!).

Doug Naaden

Senior Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, unborn children, fathers, workers, travelers, immigrants, and a happy death

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Board gaming. Why would someone pick anything else?

More about Doug:
I own over 350 board games and tend to enjoy heavy Euro games like Lisboa or Abstract Strategy games like Santorini.

Abbey Nagel

Service Coordinator

Favorite Saint:
St. Bernadette of Lourdes, patron of the ill and the poor. I love her for her humility and meekness!

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy the quiet with a good book or two while drinking my cold brew coffee.

More about Abbey:
The path to my marriage included time in a convent for me and time in a seminary for my husband.

Natalie Paige

Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Guadalupe

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Do all things crafty!

More about Natalie:
I am canonically Roman but have attended a Byzantine Catholic parish since I met my husband. We now share the beauty of both traditions with our children just as St. John Paul II called for the Church to breathe with "both lungs," East and West.

Seton Raynor

Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Thomas More

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go to a coffee shop and read the latest Erik Larson book!

More about Seton:
I was a high school English teacher for four years before taking bootcamp classes to learn web development!

Sarah Rennie

Quick Flip Specialist

Favorite Saint:
St. Zélie Martin, patron of marriages, along with St. Louis Martin

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Sit in a cozy coffee shop and read a book.

More about Sarah:
I once had a guitar performance on the House of Blues stage in Las Vegas, but the program ran out of guitars so I had to play "air guitar" (no guitar) in front of my family and friends.

Kathlyn Robben

Onboarding Specialist

Favorite Saint:
How can I pick just one?? St. John Paul II; youth, families, and World Youth Day and St. Teresa Benedict of The Cross; Converts to Christianity.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Drink a Cuban latte while reading a book, spend time in adoration, spend some time in the sun and then gather with my family for a home-cooked meal!

More about Kathlyn:
I collect mugs from my travels and I love all things stationery!

Josh Herrera

Sales Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Anthony, patron of lost things.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I love being outside and camping, but nothing beats sitting at home with my wife and watching our little kids play.

More about Josh:
I used to play piano in a band that was on iHeartRadio all across America and performed for crowds as big as 70,000 people.

Katie Clark

Product Marketing

Favorite Saint:
Bl. John Paul I, patron of Catechists

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy a day of puzzling with a variety of both jigsaw and crossword puzzles.

More about Katie:
I really love church architecture and read about it in my spare time. I also have a list of Catholic churches designed by the same architect who built my home parish, and I'm slowly visiting each church on the list, one by one!

Irelan Crosby

Sales Account Executive

Favorite Saint:
Mama Mary, I am completely devoted to our Lady. I have been blessed to have been able to visit Fatima this past summer which was a beautiful experience! Totus Tuus

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I would start with a morning Mass, especially if it’s a first Saturday. Then, I would do something outdoors, go for a long walk with Zydeco (my dog), kayak, or go biking. I would wrap up with cooking a nice meal and spinning some records!

More about Irelan:
I absolutely love to travel!! Fun fact, everyone in my family is named after places, so visiting Ireland was my bucket list item for as long as I could remember and in summer of 2024 I was blessed to be able to visit. Most recently I was able to hike the Camino!!

Brandon Duncan

Content and Trade Marketing

Favorite Saint:
St. Thomas Aquinas, patron of Catholic schools and students

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Sit on a sunny beach with a book in one hand and a glass of port-finished bourbon in the other. How can life get any better?

More about Brandon:
I have a "go big or go home" approach to anything I do. In April 2021, I set a weight loss goal to improve my health through fasting, exercise, and balanced nutrition. I lost 75 pounds in five months. It wasn't easy, but it was well worth it, and I've never felt better!

Matthew Letzelter

Sales Account Executive

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron saint of fathers and workers.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
A Saturday to myself would include reading a book, working on a DIY project around the house or officiating a soccer match.

More about Matthew:
I went from the lowest to the highest point in the continental U.S. within 24 hours.

Sara Manning

Data and Marketing Operations

Favorite Saint:
St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals and the environment

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I'd read a book with the windows open until I couldn't sit still any longer, and then I'd go on a bike ride or a hike.

More about Sara:
When hiking my family and I like to identify as much flora and fauna as we can find (don't join us for a hike if you don't like stopping frequently to look around!). We log it into an app to create our own sort of bioblitz (focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time).

Jessi Wolf

Sales Account Executive

Favorite Saint:
St. Monica, patron saint of mothers.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I love Saturdays at the pool or lake where I can relax and soak up the sunlight while watching my children swim and have fun.

More about Jessi:
I've always dreamed of being a Disney princess, but alas, it never came true. I do have a knack for singing, dancing, and having animals follow me around, though!

Matthew Kurtz

Product Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, a happy death, and fathers

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Spend the day outside playing tennis, kayaking, or going for a family bike ride or walk.

More about Matthew:
While in college, I anchored our local sports broadcast for an entire week. In 2013, I achieved my bucket list item of completing a full marathon.

Michael Atkinson

Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Michael the Archangel protects those who love God, transports the souls of the dead, and leads the battle against Satan.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Fly drones with my oldest son.

More about Michael:
I'm a licensed amateur radio operator!

Natalie Bertagne

Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Zélie Martin, patron of marriage, along with St. Louis, but special to me because she also lost several children.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go hiking!

More about Natalie:
Since I was 10 years old, I've been crocheting little stuffed creatures in a style called 'amigurumi'. My favorite things to make are little foods with faces and characters from video games.

Mary Conney

Product Manager

Favorite Saint:
Blessed Otto Neururer - Patron of Preachers & Marriage, the first priest killed in a Nazi concentration camp.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Drink La Croix and read a book on my front porch, and maybe sneak in a trip to the thrift store.

More about Mary:
I'm a dual citizen with the U.K., as my dad is from England.

Osvaldo Bins Ely

Senior UX/Product Designer

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron of travelers and pilots.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I would go fly a glider, thermal to cloud base, and move from cloud to cloud, covering the longest distance possible (Cross-Country).

More about Bins: 
I am originally from Brazil. Before flying gliders, I used to hang glide at the age of 18. Besides flying, I also enjoy arts like photography and printmaking, and lately, I've been carving t-shirt designs on linoleum.

Michael Flanigan

Database Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Cecilia, patron of music and musicians

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go for a long run in the late morning, go to a sporting event or museum, depending upon the time of the year, then grab a pint afterward at a microbrewery.

More about Michael: 
I really enjoy getting to perform music. I was a member of the Indianapolis Children's Choir and Youth Chorale through high school, the Notre Dame Marching Band in college, and now I'm a member of my parish choir as an adult.

Natalie Johnson

Product Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Bernadette, patron of the ill

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Be outdoors. I would love to explore a state park, but more practically, I would just work in the yard.

More about Natalie:
I love to cook and especially enjoy trying Asian recipes, from Indian to Japanese.

Kristen Kalinoski

CSS Web Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Joan of Arc, patron of France

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go bowling or work on a DIY project.

More about Kristen:
I have bowled a perfect 300 game. I can mark skydiving off my bucket list, but I would never do it again.

Jonathan Kocmoud

Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron of fathers and workers

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Take my little girls on a bike ride around the neighborhood.

More about Jonathan:
I have aphantasia and cannot create mental pictures in my head. When I imagine something, I only see darkness or sometimes an outline if I really concentrate.

Amy Leung

Graphic Designer

Favorite Saint:
St. Theresa of Lisieux, patron of missions

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Read a good book while sipping a cup of tea.

More about Amy:
I shook hands with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. I also started the shop Saintlytees.com, where I sell some of my own designs.

Jack Manzer

Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Peter, the first pope

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Read, learn a new skill, go to the gym, and cook a new recipe.

More about Jack:
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m absolutely obsessed with incremental improvement. Whether it’s adding 2.5 pounds to my deadlift or learning a new programming concept, making gradual progress towards my goals is at the root of my energy and enthusiasm for life.

Daniel Oltmanns

Senior Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Irenaeus, patron saint of apologists and catechists

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Take time to pray, go on a new hike, and play guitar

More about Daniel:
I converted from Evangelicalism to Catholicism and joyfully received full initiation on Easter 2017. I am a native Californian and love to visit national parks with my wife and two daughters.

Anthony Pynes II

Principal Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Hildegard of Bingen patron saint of writers, composers, musicians, artists, ecology and the natural sciences. She is also considered a patron of philologists and hop growers.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Work on a side project or catch up on work for eCatholic, study, something physical (preferably outside), play with my dogs, read, and work on a project on my land or house.

More about Anthony:
Besides coding, I love to read, learn, cook, garden, trail run/bike, play guitar, and work on projects with my hands.

Rosalin Schlosser

Operations Support Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Augustine, patron of brewers, printers, and theologians

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Try out some new recipes!

More about Rosalin:
I'm a huge soccer fan and will wake up in the early hours of the morning on Saturday or Sunday to watch Arsenal play.

Andrew Wooster

Product Manager

Favorite Saint: St. Michael the Archangel, the divine protector and defender against evil.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would: I would build something and/or work on home improvement projects with my wife and kids.

More about Andrew: I recently revived a long-time hobby of bonsai cultivation. I am partial to maples and am presently training a Trident Maple and Japanese Maple.

Cindy Russell

Director of Services and Project Management

Favorite Saint:
St. Philip Neri, patron of joy, laughter, and humor

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I'd start the day with a nice long walk, then spend it reading by a pool! I read about 30 books a year.

More about Cindy:
I'm a master organizer and have always been, even as a teenager. I can organize a room, storage, or an entire home pretty darn well. I can even unpack and settle into a house in one day. I strengthened these skills after having to move 12 times in a period of 13 years.

Lisa Garner

HR Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Philip Neri, patron of joy and laughter

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Organize more of my house, since it is something I love to do.

More about Lisa:
I ran the San Antonio half-marathon for my 40th birthday!

Sarah Murphy

Project Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Martha, patron of servants and cooks

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
After working in my garden, I would relax in the shade with a book!

More about Sarah:
I met my husband while reenacting life during the American Revolution. We still participate in historical events with our children, where we dress in 18th-century clothing, live in canvas wedge tents, and cook over a fire.

Anne Pesek

eCatholic Payments Evangelist & Billing Specialist

Favorite Saint:
St. Anthony, patron of lost things

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Take a road trip!

More about Anne:
My family once shut down a military base. After delivering my daughter at the base hospital, they wanted to test their security system, so a nurse came to "kidnap," our baby girl. She left (with my husband of course), and then the alert was issued and the entire base shut down! It was pretty cool to see in action!