Who We Are

Our Team

We hire our Campaign Managers – and every expert on our team – for their knowledge, experience, professionalism and passionate dedication to the fundraising needs of our clients. You can trust that your campaign manager is 100% focused on only your campaign and supported by the skills and expertise of Steier Group leadership and our Client Services team.

Jim Steier

Chairman of the Board

Matt Vuorela

Chief Executive Officer

Mike Blum

President of Client Services

MacGarret Becker, M.Ed.

Executive Vice President of Client Services

Sean McMahon

President of Client Services

Christopher Beaudet, J.C.D.

President of Diocesan Services

Tom Pritchard

Chief Financial Officer

Peggy Carbullido

Strategic Services Director

Ryan Holmgren

Ryan Holmgren, M.A., CFRE

Executive Vice President of Client Services

Dan Howard

Executive Vice President

Jamie Kinnaird

Executive Vice President of Client Services

Kevin Warneke, Ph.D.

Client Advancement Director

Melinda Berry

Vice President of Campaign Services

Brendan D.
Manson, M.B.A., M.A., M.Div.

President of Fellowship Development

Christy Bahrenburg is a capital campaign manager for the Steier Group

Christy Bahrenburg

Campaign Manager

Todd Bragg

Executive Vice President

Dylan Browning, MBA, CFRE

Campaign Manager

Felix Carbullido

Associate Vice President

Katelyn Cody, M.Ed

Campaign Manager

J. Basil Damukaitis, M.A.

Campaign Manager

John Dillin Jr., M.S.

Vice President

Dominic Felix, M.Div., MBA

Vice President

Jane Flanders

Senior Campaign Manager

Katie George, M.S.

Campaign Manager

Ben Giles, M.A.

Campaign Manager

Fernando Gomez, a capital campaign manager for the Steier Group.

Fernando Gomez

Campaign Manager

Joanna Gray, M.Ed.

Senior Campaign Manager

Kim Gregory, MBA

Associate Vice President

Kim Guyer, Steier Group Capital Campaign Manager

Kim Guyer

Senior Campaign Manager

Brian Hake

Vice President

Diane Keller, MSW

Executive Vice President

Andrew Jimenez. Capital Campaign Manager

Andrew Jimenez, MH

Campaign Manager

Mark Kelley

Campaign Manager

Landon Killion, Capital Campaign Manager

Landon Killion

Campaign Manager

Bridget Klosterman, M.A.

Vice President

Ryan Kussman

Campaign Manager

Art Ledesma

Associate Vice President

Greg Leitner

Associate Vice President

Tom Maliszewski

Campaign Manager

Shannon McClure, MBA

Senior Campaign Manager

Bob McDonald

Vice President

Sean McDonough, M.S.

Senior Campaign Manager

Bill Miklas, Capital Campaign Manager for the Steier Group.

Bill Miklas

Campaign Manager

Dan Minton, CFRE

Associate Vice President

Alejandro Morales, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President

Megan Popa

Campaign Manager

Dan Queathem, M.A.

Vice President

Joe Raia

Senior Campaign Manager

Jim Rogers

Campaign Manager

Andy Ryba

Vice President and Director of Professional Development

Beth Samson, M.A.

Campaign Manager

John Samson

Campaign Manager

Beth Schantzen, M.A.

Vice President

Tom Selzle

Associate Vice President

Adam Stolpestad

Campaign Manager

Kevin Van Winkle, M.Ed.

Campaign Manager

Jenna Rae Vercillo, capital campaign manager

Jenna Rae Vercillo, M.A.Ed

Campaign Manager

Tim Voss, CFRE

Campaign Manager

Sam Williams

Campaign Manager

Melinda Berry

Vice President of Campaign Services

Julie Brown

Operations Administrator

Sarah Deeney, M.A.

Marketing Coordinator

Rich Kaipust

Grant Writer

Becky Ludemann

Senior Graphic Designer

Brian Norton

Vice President of Communications

Monica Olson

Grant Writer

Ellie Raby

Graphic Designer

Natalie Ruch

Vice President of Executive Services

Sara Saenz

Communications Specialist

Mick Steier

Executive Associate

About the Steier Group

Based in Omaha, Nebraska, with offices in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, the Steier Group conducts campaign planning studies and manages capital campaigns for religious institutions, schools and nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada.

The Steier Group was founded in 1997 and, in the years since, we’ve grown to become one of the most highly recommended capital campaign fundraising firms in North America. With every successful campaign, we continue to deepen our expertise, expand our services and develop creative solutions for our clients.

History

Founded in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1997, the Steier Group has grown significantly, having served hundreds of nonprofit organizations. Since our inception, we’ve conducted successful capital campaigns of all sizes and scopes, raising 123 percent of our fundraising goals.

Mission

To partner with nonprofit clients and inspire support for their fundraising goals.

Careers

When you choose a career at the Steier Group, you’ll join a team of experts from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for our mission. Our campaign managers are full-time Steier Group employees who have a vision for the future of our clients and our firm.

If you’re passionate about helping nonprofits advance their missions and building a career you love, contact us today. We hire experienced professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

Let’s discuss your future at the Steier Group. Contact us today.

Contact Steier Group today 

You have a vision for the growth and success of your church, school or organization. Now it’s time to gather the generous, wholehearted support you need to make it happen. Contact Steier Group today to discuss the benefits of a customized capital campaign.