Jesse Ortega- Board Chair

Jesse was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. His family immigrated to Stockton, California in 1964. After High School, he attended UC Berkeley where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1981 and began his career at General Motors, starting at the AC Sparkplug in Flint. During his career, he held a number of leadership roles and in 2016 was assigned as the Architectural Chief Engineer for the BEV2, Innovation, and Defense Projects. Jesse retired in 2021 after 41 years at GM.

Jesse is a member of St Robert Bellermine Parish in Flushing, where he and his wife Barb were married 41 years ago. They have 9 children and 12 grandchildren. He has served on many school and church committees. Currently, Jesse is also a Board member of the Walhalla Shore Association.  

Sheveze Anderson - Vice Chair

Sheveze Anderson was born in Flint Michigan. She is a wife, mother and Gigi, who enjoys spending time with her family. She is a product of The Flint Board of Education and a graduate of Flint Central High School. She received an associates in General Studies from Mott Community College and a Bachelors of Business from Ferris State University. She has worked for Consumers Energy for 38 years in a variety of roles and is currently a Senior Manager, Customer Energy Management .  Sheveze co-owns a spiritual based blog and clothing business with her daughter Tawanna, whenupray.com She also serves on the Board of Directors for Elga Credit union.

Karen Church - Immediate Past Board Chair

Karen Church joined ELGA Credit Union in 1978 and served in the role of CEO from 1992 - 2022. She is a Michigan Credit Union League Board Member (since 2009), where she currently serves as treasurer. Karen’s community affiliations include Community Foundation Women and Girls Advisory Council, St. Luke’s N.E.W. Life Center, Zonta, Literacy Network, and volunteer at ELGA Credit Union’s Memorial Day weekend “Tent Sale” fundraiser for Catholic Charities’ Center for Hope, Flint. Karen is a member of St. Francis Xavier Church, Otisville, where she serves as chairperson of the finance committee.

Tyler Preseau

Tyler Preseau is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University and has been working as a Private Bank Client Advisor at Huntington National Bank since 2016.

Ed Benning

Ed Benning has been in the public transportation sector for more than 40 years serving in numerous capacities. On June 1, 2011, he was named the General Manager / CEO of the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) - a $40 million public corporation serving the residents of Genesee County. In addition to his duties as GM of the MTA, early in 2016 Benning was named Interim Administrator to Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) and continues to oversee its operation today. Ed has received many awards on behalf of MTA and serves in leadership roles for numerous community organizations. Ed is an advocate for leadership, employing those affected by disabilities and building community partnerships.  He earned his Master’s in Public Administration from Central Michigan University, Bachelors in Business Administration from Northwood University and Associates in Business Management from Detroit College.

Mark Brock -Secretary/treasurer

Mark Brock is self-employed as a Financial Adviser licensed in securities and insurance the past twenty-five years at Complete Financial Planning. His former work experience includes the Property Casualty business. Mark serves on the Flushing City Council and is a member of St. Robert Bellarmine, Flushing. Parish activities include St. Robert School Booster and former President of Parish Council at St. Vincent DePaul in Flint.

David Kelly

David Kelly is a Certified Financial Planner™ with Raymond James. Since joining the firm in 2011, in addition to his work with clients, he manages the financial advisors and staff of the Grand Blanc branch. He is a graduate of Kalamazoo College, and is a member of Shrine Parish in Royal Oak. He also serves on the board of the Flint Classroom Support Fund and the Detroit chapter of Friends of the Children.

Sandra Jones

Sandra Jones has been a successful Marketing and Sales Professional with more than 40 years experience in large scale Marketing & Communication environments. She has extensive experience in market development, global sales and strategic planning. She is the founder and Executive Director for the R.L. Jones Community Outreach Center and is on the Board of Trustees Church of God in Christ. She received her Master’s in Theology in 2018 and at 74 years of age she completed her PhD in Theology in 2023 from Midwest Theological University.

Luci Kirk

Luci Kirk is a lifelong Flint Catholic, graduating from Flint St. Agnes in 1970.  She is a retired speech therapist, serving the Holly, Montrose, and Flushing school districts. She currently lives in Flushing and is a member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church.  Luci lost her beloved husband in 2023 after 49 years of marriage; she is the mother of two and grandmother of four.  Besides enjoying family, her retirement passion is serving as a catechist for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at both St. Robert and St. John Vianney schools.  Luci believes we are all called to give back and is grateful to assist the great team at Catholic Charities.  

TIM LAMB

Timothy is Associate Director of Admissions at Northwood University, where he earned his BBA and MBA in Marketing Management. Tim’s marketing and sales experience spanning twenty-four years includes School Specialty Corporation, Philip Morris USA, and Heltzer Hauere Sales. Board affiliations include the International Affairs Committee, Shop Food Theatre and Resource Genesee. Tim is a Flint Rotarian, serves the College Town Collaborative, is a member of Flint Strong and the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce. He currently attends St. Robert’s Bellarmine and previously attended St. Pius X Church, Flint for ten years.

Father Robert McGraw

Grew up in Flushing and graduated from St. John Vianney High School in 1968. He was ordained on September 4, 1976 after completing undergraduate and graduate studies. His pastoral assignments include parish work, being on the Bishop’s staff and rector of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, Texas. He has served on various diocesan committees and on three different Catholic Charities boards within the diocese. He entered Senior priest status on July 1, 2015.

John Zintsmaster

John Zintsmaster is a Private Practice Attorney at Bueche, Failer, O’Callaghan & Zintsmaster and a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1983. He earned his B.A. at the University of Notre Dame and J.D. at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. John’s community affiliations include Powers High School Trust Board, Flushing City Council, Flushing Community Foundation Board, St. Robert/Fr. Jacob Educational Trust Board and City of Flushing Zoning Board of Appeals. He is a member of St. Robert Bellarmine in Flushing, where parish activities include service on Knights of Columbus and Men’s Clubs.

Aimee Godfrey, Ex-Officio

Aimee is the Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Lansing. She lives in Ann Arbor and has a J.D. from the University of Michigan as well as an M.A. in Moral Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary.  She and her husband, Paul, have been married for 13 years, and they have been blessed with two children.