Staff Directory

Director & Head Chaplain

Fr. Lee Brokaw serves as the Director and Head Chaplain of St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Assistant Chaplain

Fr. Matthew Hoelscher serves as Assistant Chaplain and Director of Evangelization for St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Assistant Chaplain

Fr. Alexander Millar serves as Assistant Chaplain and Director of Liturgy for St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Director of Religious Education

Shawn Reeves directs the religious education offerings at St. John's Catholic Newman Center, including leading the RCIA program as well as other special events.

Director of Music

Heath Morber directs the fantastic student choirs, cantors, and musicians at St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Coordinator of Retreats

As Coordinator of Retreats, Liz Cassidy oversees St. John's Catholic Newman Center's efforts at raising up disciples through a variety of retreats wherein students are led to encounter Jesus Christ.

The Catholic Illini Missionary team provides peer mentorship and discipleship, oversees dozens of small group Bible Studies, and helps evangelize the campus.

Resident Director

Cristina Gonzalez oversees resident life at Newman Hall as the Resident Director. Following Christ’s model of leadership, Cristina directs the team of 20 Resident Advisors in creating a dynamic, supportive community within the Hall.

Housing Manager

As Housing Manager, Adri Garcia helps residents and parents "stay centered" at Newman Hall. Adri oversees application, contracting and room selection and directs the Visit Center tours.

Business Manager

Jen Garcia oversees the business operations, providing support and services to Newman Hall residents and St. John's Catholic Newman Center visitors alike.

Hall Office Manager

Austin Sudkamp oversees operations in the Newman Hall Office, providing support and services to Newman Hall residents and St. John's Catholic Newman Center visitors alike.

Director of Finance & Operations

As Director of Finance & Operations, Tristan Pisarczyk oversees the housing, residential life, business, and facilities operations of Newman Hall and St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Director of Marketing & Communications

Jenn LaMontagne handles marketing, advertising, media and communication for Newman Hall and St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Marketing Specialist

Grace Beumler oversees integrative communications, design, and social media development for the Catholic Illini community and Newman Hall.

The Newman Hall Resident Advisor team provides support, builds connections, and creates community for the residents on their floors.

Capital Campaign Director

As Capital Campaign Director, John is leading the campaign to prepare the SJCNC ministry and facilities for our next century of serving Catholic Illini students at the University of Illinois. The multi-million dollar campaign will provide for the restoration, repair, and renovation of the St John’s Chapel building and rectory, as well as sustained funding for Catholic Illini Ministry programs in the future.