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
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska; Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Family:
Jim and his wife, Nancy, have nine sons: Jimmy Steier, Mick Steier, Tommy Steier, Charlie Steier, Bear Steier, Jon Korbitz, Jack Korbitz, Michael Korbitz and Rob Korbitz.
Areas of Expertise:
As founder and CEO, Jim possesses in-depth knowledge of all Steier Group services.
Community Involvement:
Jim shares his time with nonprofits in the Omaha community, having served on boards for the National Safety Council and Stephen Center. In addition, he has volunteered at the Heart Ministry Center and Sienna-Francis House. Jim is extremely supportive of the Healing Kadi Foundation, Mount Michael Benedictine High School and Creighton Preparatory School. As a firm, the Steier Group is committed to contributing 10 percent of its profits to nonprofit organizations each year and Jim oversees the distribution of these charitable gifts.
Interesting Fact:
The Omaha Jaycees named Jim as one of the 10 Outstanding Young Omahans in 1999. Jim is also a licensed pilot.
Hobbies:
Jim enjoys exercising, traveling and spending time with his family.
What I like about the Steier Group:
It is a gift and a blessing to assist our clients as they provide critical services and ministries to their constituents and those in need. I am proud that our company has raised nearly $3 billion for Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses and archdioceses. I am even more proud of the family of fundraising professionals we have assembled here at the Steier Group. I value each employee and am constantly amazed by the talent and passion they bring to our clients and their projects.
Matt Vuorela
Chief Executive Officer
Hometown:
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia; resides in Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Family:
Matt Vuorela and his wife, Liz, have three children: Madison, Emily and Cameron.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, focus groups/town hall meetings, copywriting, storytelling, customizing campaign plans to serve each of our unique clients
Community Involvement:
Matt and his family are parishioners at St. Wenceslaus in Omaha, where his kids attend school and where he is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Matt helps coach his kids in their many sporting activities and works with the Nebraska chapter of Alpha USA.
Fun Fact:
Matt was a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune.” How did he do? Matt doesn’t want to talk about it. But Pat and Vanna were nice!
Hobbies:
Matt used to enjoy golfing, playing basketball and travel, but with three children, he now spends most of his time in the car driving to sporting events, watching Disney movies and playing board games.
What I like about the Steier Group:
Every day, I am blessed to work with clients who are deeply committed to causes greater than themselves. I am thankful to have a career that is so rewarding – personally, professionally and spiritually.
Mike Blum
President of Client Services
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, University of Nebraska Omaha
Family:
Mike is the proud father to his son, Charlie.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, strategic planning, pledge redemption, general development
Community Involvement:
Mike has volunteered with Ronald McDonald House of Omaha, A.R.C.H., Inc. and Creighton Preparatory School. He is currently working on the development committee for B&B Sports Academy.
Interesting Fact:
Mike and his son love to attend sporting events all over the country. They’ve traveled to watch the Green Bay Packers, the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and the KC Chiefs. Their annual Father’s Day ritual is going to the College World Series. Mike and Charlie love sports, people watching and concession food.
Hobbies:
Mike is a Harley-Davidson and classic car enthusiast, and he loves photography, architecture and watching his son play basketball.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love helping clients accomplish their goals. It is so rewarding to develop lifelong partnerships with our clients. Nothing brings me more fulfillment than attending the opening of a newly constructed facility and celebrating major campaign milestones with our clients.
MacGarret Becker, M.Ed.
Executive Vice President of Client Services
Hometown:
Chandler, Arizona
Education:
Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff (B.S.), Iowa State University in Ames (M.Ed.)
Family:
MacGarret and his wife, Leslie, have four elementary school-aged children.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, high school campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, cloistered religious community campaigns, university administration, student affairs, public speaking
Community Involvement:
MacGarret and his family belong to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. MacGarret serves as the president of his children’s Catholic school advisory board, participates on the school finance committee and parish vocations committee, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Interesting Fact:
In the fall of 2009, MacGarret and his wife spent four months sailing around the world as staff members with Semester at Sea. During this voyage, they visited 10 countries, had a snowball fight on the Great Wall, and hiked the tallest mountain in Ghana, Mount Afadja.
Hobbies:
When he's not at a soccer field or in a gym with his kids' activities, MacGarret enjoys running, reading, woodworking and game nights with family.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I value building strong relationships with our clients to help advance a shared vision for faith and community. I am excited to participate in the learning and growing process each client experiences as they work toward financial goals that positively impact their communities, both for the present and the future.
Sean McMahon
President of Client Services
Hometown:
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Education:
University of Colorado Boulder
Family:
Sean and his wife, Tracy, have three children: twin sons, Ryan and Quinn, and a daughter, Drew.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, campaign structure, campaign strategy, video production
Community involvement:
Sean and his family belong to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.
Interesting Fact:
Sean spent 12 years as a sports broadcaster before joining the Steier Group.
Hobbies:
Sean loves all things sports – playing golf and pickleball, skiing, hiking and watching all his favorite Colorado sports teams.
What I like about the Steier Group:
There is a great sense of accomplishment in the work we do. Every day we’re helping advance the missions of churches, schools and nonprofit organizations. Our efforts have a positive impact on communities all over the country.
Christopher Beaudet, J.C.D.
President of Diocesan Services
Hometown:
Massena, New York
Education:
University of Notre Dame (B.A), Boston College (M.A.), University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota (M.A., M.Div.), The Catholic University of America (J.C.L., J.C.D.)
Family:
Christopher’s family lives across the United States.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, communications, motivational speaking, canon law, special events
Podcast:
Christopher hosts the Twelve Wicker Baskets podcast, a monthly podcast that explores, with pastoral leaders and development professionals, all the many ways God meets the spiritual and temporal needs of our parish communities, our Catholic schools and the diocesan church. And not only meets those needs but provides in abundance.
Community Involvement:
Christopher is an active member and volunteer with the Italian Cultural Center in the Twin Cities, a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher and a supporter of the Minnesota Opera.
Interesting Fact:
Christopher was adopted when he was 2 months old into a family of paternal French Canadian and maternal Italian descent.
Hobbies:
Christopher enjoys running and exercise, global travel, opera, reading history books, cooking and entertaining, oil painting and art, Italian culture and language, and spending quality time with family and friends.
What I like about the Steier Group:
My faith motivates me to work for what endures, what inspires and what leads to authentic human flourishing. I value fostering and enjoying deep relationships, connecting good people with other good people and encouraging commitment to noble ends. Serving clients with this same mission, in collaboration with a team of competent, professional and faith-filled people also dedicated to this end, is life-giving. The Steier Group’s mission to inspire support for our clients is equally as inspiring for me.
Tom Pritchard
Chief Financial Officer
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Family:
Tom Pritchard and his wife, Lori, have five children: Ryan, Abby, Tommy, Fred and John.
Areas of expertise:
Financial analysis.
Community involvement:
Tom serves on the board of directors for Go Beyond Nebraska, which operates outdoor confidence building camps in Centennial and Alpine, Wyoming, for local area youth.
Interesting fact:
Tom had a hole in one on hole No. 11 at Omaha Country Club in 1983. But you have to believe him as there were no witnesses - he was playing by himself!
Hobbies:
Tom is an avid Creighton University basketball fan and Nebraska football fan. He also enjoys golfing and fishing.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I have had a deep respect for the work that Jim Steier has done in building this company to what it is today. I have witnessed its growth since day one. I also respect the service provided to the nonprofits it serves in meeting their fundraising goals for the betterment of their respective organizations.
Peggy Carbullido
Strategic Services Director
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Marian High School in Omaha, Nebraska, University of New Orleans
Family:
Peggy and her husband, Felix, have three sons: Connor, Eli and Zach.
Areas of Expertise:
Technology, SharePoint, Office 365, operations
Community Involvement:
Peggy is an active volunteer at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and Skutt Catholic High School, where her sons attend school. She also volunteers for St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.
Hobbies:
Peggy loves to read, shop and cheer at her boys' sporting events.
What I like about the Steier Group:
The Steier Group is the best place to work! Our firm is full of great people, who make you feel like you are appreciated and a part of a team.
Ryan Holmgren, M.A., CFRE
Executive Vice President of Client Services
Ryan Holmgren, M.A., CFRE
Executive Vice President of Client Services
(402) 829-8678[email protected]
Hometown:
Blaine, Minnesota
Education:
Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska (B.A.), Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota (M.A.)
Family:
Most of Ryan’s family lives in Minnesota. He is blessed with three nieces and two nephews.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, stewardship, prospect research, board governance.
Community Involvement:
Ryan chairs the stewardship committee at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in St. Paul. He also serves on the boards of Creighton University’s Twin Cities Alumni Network and CommonBondz, a nonprofit organization that fights for racial equity and equality.
Interesting Fact:
Ryan has seen both the aurora borealis (northern lights) and the aurora australis (southern lights) -- in Iceland and New Zealand, respectively.
Hobbies:
Ryan enjoys running marathons, playing sports, traveling, following Creighton athletics and impatiently waiting for the Minnesota Vikings’ first Super Bowl.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love working for a tight-knit firm that is so successful at helping incredible organizations achieve their capital campaign goals. I’m consistently inspired by seeing communities come together for important causes.
Dan Howard
Executive Vice President
Hometown:
Denver, Colorado
Education:
Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado, and Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Family:
Dan and his wife, Jenny, have three children: Charlie, Ben and Molly.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, archdiocesan and diocesan campaigns, and wealth research
Community Involvement:
Dan is a parishioner at St. Leo the Great in Omaha, Nebraska, and his wife is a teacher at St. Pius X/St. Leo School. Much of their volunteer time is spent at their church and school.
Fun Fact:
Dan played youth basketball with a former NBA Finals most valuable player.
Hobbies:
Dan spends his free time with his kids at their various sporting events.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I enjoy working with an outstanding group of people who are dedicated to the success of their clients. There is nothing more satisfying than helping a client achieve something they once thought impossible.
Jamie Kinnaird
Executive Vice President of Client Services
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Marian High School in Omaha, Nebraska, and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Family:
Jamie and her husband, Scott, have two children: Ryan and Delaney.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, marketing, project coordination, copywriting, developing and facilitating training materials.
Community involvement:
Jamie co-chaired Mary Our Queen’s largest annual parish fundraiser and is a MOQ Ladies Guild member. She also volunteers at Roncalli Catholic High School, serves on the Marian High School Alumnae Board of Advancement and participates on the advisory board of the St. Thomas More Center.
Interesting fact:
Jamie's first child was born on April Fool’s Day. Her second child was born three years and one day later. Together they celebrate birth week every year. No joke!
Hobbies:
Jamie enjoys sports of all kinds, especially Nebraska football and Chicago Cubs baseball. She also loves to run, hike, rock climb, visit museums, read and travel.
What I like about the Steier Group:
What I enjoy the most is building relationships with our clients and others within the communities we work. It brings me so much personal and professional joy to understand their needs and help them achieve their goals. Not to mention, our team is caring, flexible, supportive and collectively, we bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to every project, which makes me incredibly proud to be a part of TSG.
Kevin Warneke, Ph.D.
Client Advancement Director
Hometown:
Plainview, Nebraska
Education:
University of Nebraska Lincoln (B.A.), University of Nebraska Omaha (M.A.), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Ph.D.)
Family:
Kevin and his wife, Diane, have two children: Christian and Katie.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, copywriting, public relations, nonprofit management
Community Involvement:
Kevin is a past president of the Commission to Keep Nebraska Beautiful and a former member of the ServeNebraska Commission. Both were governor appointments. He served on the board for Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha and serves on his fraternity association board. He also serves as board chairman for the Nebraska District-LCMS.
Interesting Fact:
Kevin once sat on George Washington’s head — at Mount Rushmore. It was a great view.
Hobbies:
Kevin enjoys bicycling, golfing, reading and all things baseball.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I enjoy working with volunteers the most. Often, they are hesitant because being part of a fundraising volunteer team is rarely on the top of someone’s bucket list. Through my work, I get to help them overcome their hesitancy. Then, when they are successful in receiving a pledge, I get to help them celebrate! It’s a wonderful moment.
Melinda Berry
Vice President of Campaign Services
Hometown:
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Education:
Marian High School in Omaha, Nebraska and the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Family:
Melinda and her husband, Jerad, have two sons: Austin and Ethan.
Areas of Expertise:
Print design, grant writing, marketing and web design
Interesting Fact:
Melinda started her career at the Steier Group as a campaign manager.
Hobbies:
Melinda loves to boat, camp, go to the movies and is an avid soccer fan.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love the culture at the Steier Group and the impact we have working as a team. In my role as a graphic designer and grant writer, I have the privilege of working with clients all over the country. It is a wonderful feeling to know that my life’s work has helped so many in their effort to raise money for our faith.
Brendan D.
Manson, M.B.A., M.A., M.Div.
President of Fellowship Development
Brendan D.
Manson, M.B.A., M.A., M.Div.
President of Fellowship Development
657-353-0360[email protected]
Hometown:
San Diego, California
Education:
Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, St. John's Seminary (B. Phil. and M.Div.) in Brighton, Massachusetts, St. John's Seminary (M.A.) in Camarillo, California, and Regis University (M.B.A.) in Denver, Colorado.
Family:
Brendan relishes time with his fiancée, parents, three brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family who live throughout Southern California.
Areas of expertise:
Biblical stewardship, capital campaign management, planning studies, strategic planning, donor relations, multicultural ministry and public speaking.
Community involvement:
Brendan is an active member of his church and enjoys serving the “least among us.” He has been involved in international outreach programs in Mexico, Uganda, Peru and Jamaica.
Interesting fact:
Brendan is a twin, but he shares the same birthday with two of his three brothers. Brendan is a dual citizen of Ireland.
Hobbies:
Brendan is an avid scuba diver with a Dive Master certification; he also enjoys paddle boarding, hiking, attending concerts and playing the guitar, banjo and mandolin.
What I like about the Steier Group:
The Steier Group is a family ministry that gauges its success not solely by its financial achievements, but rather by the transformative impact its work has on the lives of individuals and communities.
Christy Bahrenburg
Campaign Manager
Hometown: The Lowcountry of South Carolina by way of Burlington, Vermont.
Education: Rice Memorial High School in Burlington, Vermont; University of Vermont.
Family: Christy and her husband, Jack, have launched two children, Brooks and JB, into young adulthood.
Areas of Expertise: Catholic education, communications, marketing, capital campaigns, major donor relations, annual giving, writing and editing.
Community Involvement: Christy serves as a communications volunteer on the Service Committee at her local Catholic parish, St. Peter's.
Hobbies: There’s nothing Christy enjoys more than a chance to get outside, enjoy a delicious meal and finish the day with a good book. She has a four-inch binder of recipes! She enjoys hiking, exploring new areas, visiting microbreweries, stand-up paddleboarding and yoga.
Interesting Fact: Christy’s first job was a political appointment with the George H.W. Bush administration in a tiny agency of the Department of Agriculture called the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
Why Steier Group: My Catholic education made me who I am today. I consider it a privilege to be able to help Catholic schools and parishes around the country raise the funds they need to share their mission. My client experience with Steier Group inspired me to join this outstanding group of passionate professionals.
Todd Bragg
Executive Vice President
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, University of Nebraska Omaha
Family:
Todd and his wife, Shelley, have three daughters, Madison, Emily and Riley, and a son, Alexander.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, technology, volunteer management, board development, strategic planning, marketing strategy, development audits, solicitation training
Community Involvement:
Todd is an active parishioner and volunteer at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish and has served as a youth soccer coach for more than 25 years.
Interesting Fact:
Todd and Shelley owned a mobile home park for seven years.
Hobbies:
Todd enjoys coaching, watching sports and movies, and traveling.
What I like about the Steier Group:
Working at the Steier Group, I have experienced firsthand how the joy of giving can positively impact individuals, communities and our world. From the reluctant volunteer surprised when being thanked by a peer for asking them to participate, to the multimillion dollar donor wishing they could do just a little more, the Steier Group has provided me the opportunity to help others experience the joy of living a generous life. I believe the rewards of giving are truly priceless, and I am fortunate to live in and help foster that joy each day through my work.
Dylan Browning, MBA, CFRE
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
College Station, Texas
Education:
Texas A&M University (B.S.) in College Station, Texas, and University of Mary (MBA) in Bismarck, North Dakota
Family:
Dylan Browning and his wife have one child.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, strategic planning, major giving, monthly giving societies, project management, solicitation training, public speaking.
Community Involvement:
Dylan and his family belong to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in College Station, Texas. He serves as a founding board member of Sheepdog Ministries and ProjectYM, and coaches Catholic missionaries from various apostolates in personal support raising.
Interesting Fact:
Dylan once walked over 20 miles and slept in an open field in Krakow, Poland, to attend a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis.
Hobbies:
Dylan loves spending time in the kitchen or by the grill. He is an avid sports fan and cherishes his annual tradition of being let down by an 8-4 Texas A&M football team. Dylan is also a collector of board games and scotch.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I have spent my entire career serving the work of various religious organizations, and it energizes me to work with the Steier Group and continue this work within the tight-knit community that has been built here.
Felix Carbullido
Associate Vice President
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Family:
Felix Carbullido and his wife, Peggy, have three sons: Connor, Eli and Zach.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, project management, payment processing.
Community involvement:
Felix is an active volunteer at St. Wenceslaus Church, a member of Knights of Columbus, a volunteer coach, and frequent volunteer at Open Door Mission.
Interesting fact:
Felix attended a Duke basketball camp in 1980, the first year Mike Krzyzewski was head coach. Felix was in high school and living in Turkey at the time. He flew over on a C-130 military paratrooper airplane to attend the camp. Felix won the dribbling contest and Coach K handed him an award (but no college scholarship offer).
Hobbies:
Felix enjoys reading, golf, basketball, softball and is an all-around sports enthusiast (more like, sports nut).
What I like about the Steier Group:
I enjoy working with clients and helping them execute on their defined business plan to successfully achieve their goals. The Steier Group provides me the opportunity to utilize my customer skill sets and apply these to helping nonprofits raise money to support their mission.
Katelyn Cody, M.Ed
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Education:
Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana (B.A.) and University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida (M.Ed)
Family:
Katelyn enjoys spending time with her husband, Brennan, and their dog, Maggie. They are aunt and uncle to seven nieces and nephews.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, prospect research, planned giving, marketing, pledge redemption and project management.
Community Involvement:
Katelyn serves as the chapter adviser for the Alpha Chi Omega – Bucknell Chapter. She also serves as the Alpha Chi Omega educational grant and scholarship reviewer.
Fun Fact:
During high school, Katelyn had an original poem published in a poetry anthology. She's also lived in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Nebraska, Alabama, Indiana and New York.
Hobbies:
Katelyn enjoys reading, traveling, watching sports, spending time with family and friends who are all over the country. It makes visiting super fun!
What I like about the Steier Group:
I find that when I make an impact with the work that I am able to do, it is immensely more fulfilling and purposeful. I wanted to take on the challenge of using my talents in a new way while learning new skills to grow and develop as a professional.
J. Basil Damukaitis, M.A.
Campaign Manager
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Education: Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, Ohio, Borromeo Seminary in Ohio (B.A.), Saint. Louis University (M.A.)
Family: Basil Damukaitis enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Areas of Expertise: Capital campaigns, campaign planning studies, content writing, copywriting.
Community Involvement: Basil is an active member of the Order of Malta.
Hobbies: Basil serves the poor and sick with his confreres in the Order of Malta. He enjoys cooking and throwing dinner parties. He also enjoys walking Gromit the Wonder Dog, his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. And he is an active member of St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Chicago.
Interesting Fact: Basil is co-authoring a book with a known economist on applying The Rule of St. Benedict to business. He served as sacristan for the Papal Mass of Pope St. John Paul in St. Louis in 1999.
What I like about the Steier Group: I enjoy the company culture and mission in promoting the works of nonprofit institutions. There is a genuine attitude of service prevalent in the company culture.
John Dillin Jr., M.S.
Vice President
Hometown:
Wilsonville, Oregon
Education:
Willamette University in Salem, Oregon (B.S.), Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois (M.S.J.)
Family:
John is a proud father to his son, Jack.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, sustainable giving strategies, annual giving, public relations, communications, planned giving
Community Involvement:
John is a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Tualatin, Oregon. He was a Catholic Youth Organization basketball coach for 10 years. John also cofounded a community dining hall.
Interesting Fact:
John is the former owner and publisher of a community newspaper.
Hobbies:
John enjoys playing golf, gardening, reading and music.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I spend my days focused on making our clients successful. There really is no better feeling.
Dominic Felix, M.Div., MBA
Vice President
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Education:
University of St. Thomas, Houston (B.A., M.Div), Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas (MBA)
Family:
Dominic and his wife, Kimberlee, have two sons: Nicholas and Joseph.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, mission and program development, strategic planning, major gift cultivation
Community Involvement:
Dominic is a member of St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City, North Carolina, where he devotes an immense amount of time to facility maintenance, grounds keeping, communications, marketing, administration and fundraising advice to the parish school whose principal is his wife, Kimberlee.
Interesting Fact:
Dominic was a member of the 1980 Southwest Conference Championship football team at Baylor University.
Hobbies:
Dominic enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, woodworking and watching college football.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I get a great deal of satisfaction when I can play a part in the success of others, through the advancement of their mission. Working at the Steier Group offers me an opportunity to do this with good and faith-filled people who care about the church as much as I do. I feel blessed to be a part of something so great.
Jane Flanders
Senior Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Staunton, Illinois
Education:
Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri (B.A.) and Catholic University of Lublin in Lublin, Poland (Diploma for Intensive Polish Language Studies)
Family:
Jane has four adult children: three sons and one daughter.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, board recruitment and oversight, major gift prospect identification and engagement, planned giving program and prospect development, volunteer coordination.
Community involvement:
Jane is an active member in her parish, St. Vincent De Paul in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; and serves on the advisory board for the Franciscan Retreat and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake Minnesota.
Interesting fact:
After meeting St. John Paul II and visiting her family’s homeland in Poland, Jane began studying with a Slavic linguist and then attended the Catholic University in Lublin where she earned a diploma for intensive Polish language studies.
Hobbies:
Jane enjoys reading all the great books she should have read as a student and feeds her love of food through cooking.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I am deeply committed to serving organizations that strengthen lives, provide growth, and instill hope. Steier’s work with mission-based nonprofits mirrors that commitment and allows me to put my decades long experience to work for a greater good.
Katie George, M.S.
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Prescott, Kansas
Education:
Pittsburg State University (B.S.T. and M.S.)
Family:
Katie George enjoys spending time with her family (read: spoiling her nephew).
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, fundraising, donor retention and stewardship.
Community Involvement:
Katie is an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, Kansas. She serves at the local food kitchen, participates in the United Way Day of Action and the Walk to End Alzheimer's every year. She serves as the accreditation and awards advisor for the Chi Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.
Fun Fact:
Katie once met former first lady, Laura Bush, and got to take a photo with her!
Hobbies:
Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, watching old movies, and serving my community and church. I love history and enjoy visiting museums.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I am excited to work with a team of dynamic individuals who are passionate about their work and excited to help others turn their dreams into reality through successful fundraising. I enjoy building relationships with our clients and helping to make a positive impact in their communities.
Ben Giles, M.A.
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Lafayette, Colorado
Education:
Xavier University (B.A.) and University of Dallas (M.A.)
Family:
Ben Giles enjoys spending time with his family.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, communications.
Community Involvement:
Ben is a parishioner of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Having recently moved to the Cincinnati area, he is excited to find ways to get involved in his community.
Fun Fact:
Ben has been trained to give tours of the US Capitol Building.
Hobbies:
Ben is an amateur golfer and enjoys reading, travel, trivia, exchanging letters with friends, writing with fountain pens and plane spotting.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I once joked with a friend who was an architecture student that he was taking the call to build up the Catholic Church literally. Joking aside, I knew that I also wanted to take that call somewhat literally: I wanted to pursue work that I would enjoy, find fulfilling and that would involve building strong professional relationships, but especially that would work to the promotion of the Gospel. Steier Group provides me with that opportunity.
Fernando Gomez
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Phoenix, Arizona
Education:
University of Arizona (B.A.)
Family:
Fernando Gomez and his wife, Dominga, have four children: Fernando Alan, Caleb, Montserrat and Fernanda.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, stewardship, planned giving, diocesan campaigns, public speaking and marketing.
Community involvement:
Fernando and his family has been involved in ministry at St. Francis Xavier Parish for over 20 years, Cursillo Movement and Pastoral Councils. We also volunteer at St. Vincent De Paul Shelter during the holiday season.
Interesting fact:
Fernando has been skydiving and is always looking for different ways to deepen his faith through different retreats and making connections in his local community.
Hobbies:
Fernando is a traveler and foodie who likes to cook, read and do DIY home projects. He is considering walking the “Way of St. James” with his wife in 2025.
What I like about the Steier Group:
My nonprofit and fundraising journey spans across various roles. Joining the Steier Group served as a goal of mine, because of the firm's reputation, employee culture, growth opportunities and the laser-focus approach to inspire and serve our customer needs to further their Apostolic mission!
Joanna Gray, M.Ed.
Senior Campaign Manager
Hometown:
St. Louis, Missouri
Education:
Rosati-Kain High School in St. Louis, Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis (B.A.), William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri (B.S.) and Maryville University in St. Louis (M.Ed.)
Family:
Joanna comes from a family of eight siblings. There are now 53 people in her family, including her two daughters and three grandchildren.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, strategic planning, project management, special events, public speaking.
Community involvement:
Joanna is an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in New Melle, Missouri. She also organized a monthly food collection program for her elementary students to support a local soup kitchen. She volunteers as a docent at the Daniel Boone Historic Home in Defiance, Missouri.
Interesting fact:
Joanna is a historical reenactor with a group that portrays the Colonial French villagers of the Upper Louisiana Region during the French and Indian War period, 1750s and 1760s. The group participates in events in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Michigan and Alabama. Joanna demonstrates bargello needlework, a type of embroidery made popular in the 17th century.
Hobbies:
Joanna enjoys reading, sewing, gardening, camping, international travel and experimenting with new recipes.
What I like about the Steier Group:
Having been a Catholic school teacher and principal for over 20 years, I understand the positive impact a successful campaign can have on an organization. Working for the Steier Group allows me the opportunity to help nonprofits achieve their financial goals and fulfill their missions in the communities they serve.
Kim Gregory, MBA
Associate Vice President
Hometown:
Bellevue, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska (B.S.), Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri (MBA)
Family:
Kim Gregory and her husband, Steve, have two adult sons.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, special events, volunteer management, corporate and individual donor solicitation, and stewardship
Community involvement:
Kim is an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Olathe, Kansas.
Interesting fact:
Kim summited Mount Shavano, one of Colorado’s 58 “fourteeners”, at 14,231 feet.
Hobbies:
Kim enjoys spending time with her family, hiking (especially in Colorado), cooking and reading.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I am inspired by the Steier Group’s sincere passion for every client and the culture of collaboration among the entire TSG team to ensure successful campaigns.
Kim Guyer
Senior Campaign Manager
HOMETOWN:
Omaha, Nebraska
EDUCATION:
University of Nebraska at Kearney
FAMILY:
Kim Guyer lives in Omaha with her husband and their two children.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, project management, professional development, design, copywriting, and presenting.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Kim is a member of St. James Seton parish in Omaha, where she sings and cantors in the choir. She has given over seven gallons of blood to the Red Cross, is the co-regional coordinator for the Nebraska region of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA), and was in a Parent-Teacher Organization of some sort from 2006-2023 (whew!).
INTERESTING FACT:
Kim is also the owner of Vertical Road, where she sells prints of her nature photography.
HOBBIES:
Kim is an avid hiker, a voracious reader, an alto and she cross stitches better than your grandma.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE STEIER GROUP:
The Steier Group understands the importance of proper planning and preparation, and I’m excited to be a cog in this well-running machine.
Brian Hake
Vice President
Hometown:
Tipton, Kansas
Education:
Tipton Catholic High School in Tipton, Kansas, Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas
Family:
Brian and his wife, Barbara, have five children and 12 grandchildren.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, data analysis, database management
Community Involvement:
Brian is a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church in Omaha, where he has served as president of the pastoral council and the St. James/Seton Home and School Association. He has also served on the St. James/Seton board of education, the athletic association and is an active member of the Knights of Columbus council.
Interesting Fact:
Brian has never had a hole-in-one.
Hobbies:
Brian enjoys playing golf, watching college sports and reading.
What I like about the Steier Group:
Working at the Steier Group gives me an opportunity to help organizations reach their goals and further their missions. There is a great deal of satisfaction in helping our clients accomplish something that will benefit them for years to come. My involvement in my own parish has given me a deep appreciation for what it takes to continue moving forward with a parish mission. I really enjoy putting my knowledge and experience to work for clients all over the country. The people I meet and the friendships I have made are a nice bonus.
Diane Keller, MSW
Executive Vice President
Hometown:
Queens, New York
Education:
Bishop Reilly High School in Fresh Meadows, New York, Marian College in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (B.A.), University of Denver (MSW)
Family:
Diane has two adult daughters and four granddaughters.
Areas of Expertise:
Stewardship, campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, census and marketing highlight her gifts. Diane has served as lead on the greatest volume of arch/diocesan clients, now in her 19th year with the firm.
Community Involvement:
Diane recently moved back to the Denver area where she has found a lovely parish to call home for her faith and ministry life.
Interesting Fact:
Diane was a medic in the U.S. Army. She spent 16 years in parish work as a parish administrator, director of stewardship and ministry development, and many positions in between.
Hobbies:
Diane enjoys taking long walks, sewing, reading, cooking for family gatherings and international travel. However, her greatest love is time spent with her four granddaughters.
What I like about the Steier Group:
The reason I love the Steier Group can be summed up best by the pastor of a former project: “Before, if someone had told me that we would build community at our parish through a capital campaign experience I wouldn’t have believed them. But you made a believer out of me.”
Andrew Jimenez, MH
Campaign Manager
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Education: Houston Christian University, (B.A.) and University of Dallas (Masters of Humanities)
Family: Andrew and his wife, Claire, have one child.
Areas of Expertise: Capital campaigns, campaign planning studies, public speaking, technical writing, data organization, interpersonal communication.
Community Involvement: Andrew and his family are active members of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, in Flower Mound, Texas. St. Philip is a two-time Steier Group client. He also serves in St. Philip’s Young Marrieds' Ministry.
Hobbies: Andrew enjoys reading classic literature, listening to podcasts, spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking or fishing, going to the gym, and visiting zoos and museums.
Interesting Fact: I’ve met R. R. Reno, editor of First Things, at his home in New York.
What I like about the Steier Group: I am blessed to have a fulfilling career that keeps Christ as its explicit beginning and end. I saw how the Steier Group helped my home parish and wanted to be a part of helping others in the same way.
Mark Kelley
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Boston, Massachusetts
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, and Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Family:
Mark Kelley and his wife, Melanie, have two children - Nina and Peter.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, development.
Community Involvement:
Mark is an active parishioner at Most Precious Blood in Denver. He's previously served in several ministries over the years at a previous parish: Baptism preparation, Eucharistic minister, substitute teacher, youth basketball coach and youth lacrosse coach.
Interesting Fact:
Mark has lived in 12 cities, including Denver for nearly 30 years.
Hobbies:
Mark enjoys spending time with his family, golfing with his son, cooking, reading, traveling and hiking.
What I like about the Steier Group:
There are not many companies where you get the opportunity to grow both professionally and spiritually but it is so refreshing to work for someone who values both. It is also gratifying to know that Steier Group's success is not just a result of its hard work and leadership but the way it immerses itself in serving every community it encounters.
Landon Killion
Campaign Manager
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Education: University of Nebraska at Kearney (B.S.)
Family: Landon and his wife, Kylie, enjoy relaxing at home with their dog, Moe Girl, named after his favorite New York Yankee, Mariano “Mo” Rivera.
Areas of Expertise: Capital campaigns, campaign planning studies, Prospect research, planned giving, marketing, pledge redemption, fundraising, donor relations and development, strategic planning and communications, portfolio management, team building, stewardship event management.
Community Involvement: Landon serves as a Special Olympics of Nebraska volunteer coach – Westside Warriors unified football and Barracudas club swim team.
Hobbies: When it comes to football, he cheers on the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Green Bay Packers. His family spends plenty of time at their lake house outside of Omaha.
Interesting Fact: Landon once held the state record for Punt, Pass, and Kick in the early 2000s. At the state competition, he lost by one net yard in the finals with a trip to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on the line for the winner to represent Nebraska against the winners from Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.
What I like about Steier Group: I love the impact the Steier Group makes in the communities it serves. My coworkers take a lot of pride in what they do.
Bridget Klosterman, M.A.
Vice President
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Marian High School in Omaha, Nebraska, University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota (B.A.), St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis (M.A.)
Family:
Bridget’s immediate family resides in Omaha and San Francisco and she enjoys visiting them often.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns
Interesting Fact:
Bridget was stung by a jellyfish twice in one day.
Hobbies:
Bridget enjoys reading, cooking, yoga, walking around the lake and spending time with friends and family.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I grew up attending Catholic schools so it’s a great honor to advance the mission of the church with my work. I love getting to know each client and what makes their parish, school or diocese unique and then building on those strengths to make the campaign a success.
Ryan Kussman
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Lafayette, Indiana
Education:
University of Minnesota (B.A.)
Family:
Ryan Kussman and his wife, Allie, live in the greater Cincinnati area. After 10 years in Minnesota (where Ryan's whole family lives), Allie's role at Procter and Gamble brought them to Cincinnati — where Allie grew up and her whole family still resides.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, social media, financial planning, project management.
Community involvement:
Ryan volunteers at 7 Hills Church in Florence, Kentucky. He also enjoys coaching volleyball and playing the drums.
Interesting fact:
Ryan played volleyball in college.
Hobbies:
Ryan enjoys playing volleyball, boating and is interested in cars, real estate, travel.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I am excited to work for a company that has a great culture and does meaningful and fulfilling work.
Art Ledesma
Associate Vice President
Hometown:
Sunnyside, Washington
Education:
Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington
Family:
Art and his wife, Nancy, have six adult children.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, arch/diocesan campaigns, stewardship education, parish major gift training, pledge redemption
Community involvement:
Art serves on the board of directors of Hogar Infantil Texas, Inc, an orphanage in southern Mexico, Sunnyside High School Alumni board and on his local HOA board.
Interesting fact:
Art is the youngest of 15. He took a summer off in high school to drive coast to coast with his friend in a Volkswagen Beetle.
Hobbies:
Art's hobbies include traveling, biking, walking, reading and golfing.
What I like about the Steier Group:
The Steier Group culture, services provided, professionalism and the commitment to client success inspired me to join the team.
Greg Leitner
Associate Vice President
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Education: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland, and Radford University (BBA)
Family: Greg Leitner has three sons: Patrick, Jacob and Adam.
Areas of Expertise: Capital campaigns, campaign planning studies, major gifts, marketing, communication, offertory enhancement, strategic planning, board training, endowment and planned giving.
Community Involvement: Greg is an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, volunteers at the food bank, serves as a board member for community outreach organization, and is a volunteer for American Red Cross.
Hobbies: Greg enjoys reading, hiking, travel, golf, spending time with family, seeing live music, attending live sporting events. He reads a book a month and also leads a Bible and prayer group.
Interesting Fact: Greg has visited 37 of 50 states and has played golf in 34 states.
What I like about Steier Group: I enjoy helping organizations advance their mission and vision. Seeing an organization that is focused on outreach or helping those in need and knowing that, in a small way, I helped that outreach or support means a lot to me. We all want to leave the world better than we found it and this is a wonderful way to accomplish that.
Tom Maliszewski
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Mount Michael Benedictine in Elkhorn, Nebraska; Saint Louis University.
Family:
Tom and his wife, Claire, reside in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign Planning Studies, Capital Campaigns, Communications, Marketing
Community Involvement:
Tom enjoys volunteering as a youth basketball coach. He serves on the Mount Michael Benedictine Alumni Board of Directors. He also volunteers at Mount Michael Benedictine camps and activities.
Hobbies:
Tom enjoys golfing, woodworking, playing board games, walking his dog, and Nebraska Cornhusker football.
Interesting Fact:
Tom was named David for the first 48 hours of his life.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I decided to join TSG because of the fulfilling work I would be assisting to make happen. I was specifically attracted to the Steier Group because of the family first culture, internal support, and leadership.
Shannon McClure, MBA
Senior Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Marietta, Georgia
Education:
Mercy High School in Omaha, Nebraska; University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Bachelor of Music); University of Nebraska – Lincoln (MBA)
Areas of expertise:
Major gifts cultivation and stewardship, marketing and communications, marketing and development department audits/assessments, capital campaigns, and interim executive staffing.
Community involvement:
Shannon is a long-time grant reviewer for the Nebraska Arts Council, serves on development committees for local nonprofits in Atlanta, and in 2022, co-founded and served as Grants Chair for the Atlanta chapter of Impact100, a large giving circle for women.
Interesting fact:
For the first 15 years of her career, Shannon marketed and fundraised for opera companies across the nation, working with some of the world’s incredible musicians. As a trained classical musician, most of her professional singing days are behind her, but she has occasionally been an anthem singer at Big Ten athletics games and other local venues.
Hobbies:
Shannon is an arts tourist, venturing far and wide to see great performances. She loves taking weekend trips, studying presidential history, reading, and being aunt to 18 nieces and nephews.
Bob McDonald
Vice President
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Family:
Bob and his wife, Mary Kay, have four adult children and seven grandchildren.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, stewardship, communications, volunteer development
Community involvement:
Bob is active with St. Patrick Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Interesting fact:
Bob's home was built about 1904 and was a Nebraska Wesleyan sorority house in the 1920s.
Hobbies:
Bob enjoys spending time with family and friends, following the Boston Red Sox and researching family history.
What I like about the Steier Group:
The work the Steier Group does allows individuals and organizations to put their faith into their finances, to rally around a need and a goal, and fulfill a mission. It turns dreams into realities. I’m grateful to be a part of that.
Sean McDonough, M.S.
Senior Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Boston, Massachusetts
Education:
Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (B.A.) and Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky (M.S.)
Family:
Sean McDonough resides in the Chicagoland area, where he is married with two daughters.
Areas of Expertise:
Higher education and school campaigns, diocesan efforts, campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, project management.
Community Involvement:
Sean is an active member of St Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge, Illinois, is a member of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, and supports his alma mater as an active alumnus in the Marquette Club of Chicago.
Interesting Fact:
Prior to his fundraising career and the Steier Group, Sean had a 23-year career in college athletics, including 14 years as a college basketball coach.
Hobbies:
Sean is interested in real estate, golf, cigars and reading.
What I Like About the Steier Group:
The impact Steier Group has on its clients. Our campaign work can transform dioceses and parishes, nonprofits and schools. Campaigns reinvigorate and re-engage parishioners and donors. As a devoted Catholic, I feel that I’m making an impact on the future of my faith.
Bill Miklas
Campaign Manager
HOMETOWN:
Omaha, Nebraska
EDUCATION:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, and University of Nebraska Omaha
FAMILY:
Bill and his wife, Gina, have two children: Tyler and Alex.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, fundraising, development, prospect research, marketing, pledge redemption
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Bill is an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church, member of Knights of Columbus, multi-year volunteer with Alzheimer’s Association, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Food Bank for the Heartland.
INTERESTING FACT:
Bill has played in the World Series of Poker.
HOBBIES:
Bill enjoys photography, word games and playing card games.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE STEIER GROUP:
I was inspired to utilize my experience, life and business skills to assist organizations with their efforts to provide positive outcomes for the improvement of their members and communities. I specifically was attracted to the Steier Group because of the firm culture, personnel and leadership.
Dan Minton, CFRE
Associate Vice President
Hometown:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Education:
Arizona State University
Family:
Dan and his wife, Mary, have four children: Sam, Maddie, Sarah and Josh.
Areas of expertise:
Stewardship, campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, diocesan campaigns, parish campaigns, school campaigns and high school campaigns
Community involvement:
Dan is an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Scottsdale, Arizona and serves as Vice Chairman on the parish Finance Council.
Interesting fact:
Dan played the drums in a college band called the Garbage Men. He also was the co-founder of a nonprofit providing services to homeless and runaway youth in Phoenix. Dan has a typed note with a hand signature from St. Teresa of Calcutta, offering her prayers for the shelter and the youth.
Hobbies:
Dan enjoys spending vacations at the beach, spending time with his family and watching sports, especially when his kids are playing.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I built relationships with the Steier Group staff while working for a church that hired the firm to run its capital campaign. I was very impressed with the professionalism and level of care we received. It looked like a great place to work and I am blessed to be part of the team. I like that I can now offer that same level of care to people with whom I work and I can offer it from my experience having been on their side of the table too.
Alejandro Morales, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President
Hometown:
Overton, Nebraska
Education:
University of Nebraska at Kearney (B.A., M.A.) and Missouri School of Journalism (Ph.D.)
Family:
Alejandro lives in Missouri with his wife and two children.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, stewardship, communications, translating.
Community involvement:
Alejandro and his wife are OCIA instructors.
Interesting fact:
Alejandro was born in a Mennonite clinic in rural northern Mexico.
Hobbies:
Alejandro enjoys fishing, reading, podcasts and working around the house.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I like being on the Steier Group team because of our fulfilling work, the camaraderie, and the opportunity to develop relationships with clients throughout the country.
Megan Popa
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Education:
Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona
Family:
Megan Popa has a close-knit family and enjoys being a sister to her four younger siblings, an aunt to her three nephews, and a dog mom to her 14-year-old pitbull-chihuahua mix named Quinn.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, communication, volunteer management, relational ministry, special event coordination, project management, social media marketing, public speaking
Community Involvement:
Megan served as a one-year international volunteer at a Catholic orphanage in the Dominican Republic and continues to visit regularly. She has also made several weeklong trips to serve with the same organization’s neighboring facility in Haiti. Megan served as the social justice and outreach coordinator for her home parish. Finally, Megan serves as the vice president for the HOA board for her condo complex.
Fun Fact:
Megan owned and operated a food truck in Phoenix, Arizona, with her sister for several years.
Hobbies:
Megan considers herself a foodie and a yogi who loves to read, swim, bike, cook and travel the world!
What I like about the Steier Group:
After many years of employment and volunteer service with various churches and nonprofits, I am excited to help even more organizations realize their goals, expand their vision and spread their mission throughout their communities.
Dan Queathem, M.A.
Vice President
Hometown:
St. Louis, Missouri
Education:
St. Louis University High in St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon College (B.A.) in Shrewsbury, Missouri, and Saint Louis University (M.A.).
Family:
Dan Queathem and his wife, Lauren, have three children.
Areas of expertise:
Annual giving, major donor relations, capital campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, focus groups and audience research, nonprofit marketing and strategic communications.
Community involvement:
Dan and his family are parishioners at St. Joan of Arc Parish in St. Louis. Dan serves on the board of the Marianist Retreat Center in Wildwood, Missouri. He is also active with the International Catholic Stewardship Council and a member of the Catholic Leadership Collaborative in St. Louis.
Interesting fact:
Dan loves to travel – he recently spent two weeks on a working wheat farm in Tuscany, Italy.
Hobbies:
Dan enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors, hiking, running and biking. He also loves to cook for his family and friends.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love bringing people together in support of a worthy cause. Every day, I am blessed to work with pastors, parish leaders and volunteers to advance the mission of the Church.
Joe Raia
Senior Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Education:
University of Houston
Family:
Joe is married to Earline, and they have two adult children, Jonathan and Michael. Both of whom, work for the mission of the church. Rev. Jonathan Raia is vocation director for the Diocese of Austin; Michael is an architect who builds and renovates Catholic churches and is very involved in youth ministry.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, campaign strategy, marketing, parishioner facilitation, focus group moderation, parishioner research, communications, change management, branding
Community Involvement:
Joe is an active member of his parish and community. He belongs to St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Houston where he serves as an EME, charismatic prayer group leader, Bible study leader and retreat leader. He has also served as pastoral council president and a member of the building committee. He was school board president and a member of the capital campaign committee for St. John Paul II Catholic School. He has also served on the leadership initiatives board at University of Houston Bauer College and the pastoral planning committee for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Boy Scouts and coached youth baseball.
Interesting Fact:
Joe was an Eagle Scout and a medic in the Army Reserves. He and his family once attended Christmas Midnight Mass at the Vatican celebrated by St. John Paul II.
Hobbies:
Joe enjoys spending time with family, travel and reading.
What I like about the Steier Group:
This is a job where I can live my Catholic faith.
Jim Rogers
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Family:
Jim Rogers and his partner, Jill, have a dog, five cats and two chickens.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, prospecting, strategic planning, volunteer training
Community Involvement:
Jim serves his community through Habitat for Humanity, the food bank and neighborhood park clean up.
Fun Fact:
Jim is currently learning German and Spanish.
Hobbies:
Jim enjoys smoking meats, cooking, baking, hunting and coupon collecting.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I enjoy the ability of the Steier Group to help our partners reach an overarching goal with the input from their entire community. It is extremely rewarding.
Andy Ryba
Vice President and Director of Professional Development
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Family:
Andy and his wife, Teresa, have three grown children: Ryan, Mackenzie and Madison; and three who are still at home: Tyler, Kyle and Jackson.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, copywriting
Community involvement:
Andy is an active member of St. James parish. As part of the music ministry at his church, he plays the drums for Sunday Mass, and he is also on the core team of national men's organization That Man is You at his parish.
Interesting fact:
Andy is in formation to become a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church.
Hobbies:
Andy enjoys drumming, listening to music and reading.
What I like about the Steier Group:
When our youngest son was born, I started on a journey that took me deeper into my faith life — committing to an hour of adoration, reading books on spirituality, and listening to Catholic radio. In doing so, I decided that I wanted to find an organization that believes in and supports the same type of causes that I do. The Steier Group's passion for faith-based organizations aligns with my own. I am truly honored to put my skills to work for a company whose efforts will ultimately grow the faith of other communities across the country.
Beth Samson, M.A.
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Bakersfield, California
Education:
Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield, California, and Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska (B.A. and M.A.)
Family:
Beth Samson's family lives in Colorado and California and she enjoys visiting them often. She also has an incredible community of friends who make Omaha feel like home.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, ministry.
Community Involvement:
Beth belongs to St. Pius X Catholic Church in Omaha and serves as one of the wedding coordinators for her parish.
Fun Fact:
During her travels to Uganda, Beth participated in Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the world's largest annual Catholic masses, and visited the narrowest part of the Nile River.
Hobbies:
Beth enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring in nature, and taking advantage of living in a "foodie" city.
What I like about the Steier Group:
The Steier Group’s tireless efforts to further the impact of religious organizations and nonprofits serving the needs of their community is a mission I firmly believe in. I am excited to work with our clients and to be part of making their dreams a reality. I am grateful to be a part of such a dynamic, professional and passionate team.
John Samson
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Bakersfield, California
Education:
Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield, California, and Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, California (B.A.)
Family:
John Samson and his wife, Danae, live in Downey, California. His sister, Beth, also works for the Steier Group.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, communication strategy and outreach, mission-driven mindset, project management and goal achievement.
Community Involvement:
John is actively involved at Garden Church in Seal Beach, California. Previously, he volunteered for Mercy Volunteer Corps.
Fun Fact:
When John was 5, he won a hula hoop contest, but claims he can no longer hula hoop. He was a member of the Fresno Pacific University water polo team that reached top 20 for the only time in program history. In high school, he traveled to Croatia and played water polo in the ocean.
Hobbies:
John enjoys hiking and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, playing (and mostly losing) fantasy football, and gardening.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I am drawn to the Steier Group because of its alignment with my Christian values, upbringing and education. My passion for fostering the growth and flourishing of the Kingdom resonates deeply with the opportunities that Steier Group provides. The firm's authentic and compassionate culture further solidifies my desire to be part of a team that not only shares my beliefs but also genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
Beth Schantzen, M.A.
Vice President
Hometown:
Gresham, Oregon
Education:
Shelton High School in Shelton, Washington, Washington State University in Pullman, Washington (B.A.), St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota (M.A.)
Family:
Beth and her husband, Eric, have four children - Penka, Kamelia, Zoya and James - and two grandchildren.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, annual giving, special events, stewardship
Community Involvement:
Currently, her focus is on adoption advocacy and finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, both topics that are near and dear to her family.
Interesting Fact:
Beth and her husband own and operate a convenience store in their neighborhood.
Hobbies:
Beth enjoys spending free time with her family in nature and visiting local, state and national parks.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I was first introduced to the Steier Group as a client, working alongside their team during my organization's campaign. I was impressed by the professionalism, experience, values and the quality of their people. Now that I've joined the team, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to call these people my colleagues.
Tom Selzle
Associate Vice President
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Family:
Tom Selzle is one of five siblings and the proud uncle of 19 — yes 19 — nieces and nephews.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, project management.
Community involvement:
Tom is an active member and usher at St. Leo Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Tom also has taught several semesters of English as a second language.
Interesting fact:
Tom arrived a bit early and was born on the kitchen floor of his childhood home.
Hobbies:
Tom loves to run (not quickly!), play tennis, fish, read and spend time with his family.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love working with nonprofits to reach their capital campaign fundraising goals. At the end of the day, we are working toward something positive!
Adam Stolpestad
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Buffalo, Minnesota
Education:
Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
Family:
Adam Stolpestad and his wife, Anna, have four children - Felicity, Oliver, Cecilia and Craig.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, prospect research, stewardship and social media.
Community involvement:
Adam is actively involved in his parish and teaches 9th grade faith formation.
Interesting fact:
Adam enjoys winter camping and has camped in -28 degree weather.
Hobbies:
Adam enjoys golfing, cooking, gardening, camping and fishing.
What I like about the Steier Group:
As a Catholic, I recognize the value and importance of a strong faith life. It is exciting to work with many faith-filled communities, helping them achieve their fundraising goals and supporting their ability to fulfill their missions.
Kevin Van Winkle, M.Ed.
Campaign Manager
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Education: Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska; Saint Louis University in Saint Louis (B.S.); and Creighton University (M.Ed.)
Family: Kevin Van Winkle and his wife, Liz, have three children: Ellie, Leo and Gwen.
Areas of Expertise: Capital campaigns, campaign planning studies, leadership and development, donor engagement, project management.
Community Involvement: Kevin is an active member at Mary Our Queen, serving on the school board and in the men’s club and Knights of Columbus. He is also involved in F3 Omaha.
Hobbies: Kevin enjoys weightlifting, yoga and reading,
Interesting Fact: Kevin played collegiate rugby.
What I like about Steier Group: Working at Steier Group allows me to expand my personal relationships and have an impact on broader Catholic initiatives.
Jenna Rae Vercillo, M.A.Ed
Campaign Manager
HOMETOWN:
Sterling, Illinois
EDUCATION:
Creighton University (B.A.), Virginia Tech University (M.A.Ed)
FAMILY:
Jenna Rae and her partner, Banks, have a rescue dog named, Ruby.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, prospect research, volunteer management, marketing, campaign appeals
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Jenna Rae completed over 500 hours of service in 2022 with a local foster-based rescue in New Orleans.
INTERESTING FACT:
She is a personal trainer and fitness coach in her free time.
HOBBIES:
Jenna Rae enjoys weightlifting, hiking and traveling.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE STEIER GROUP:
The power of community is what drove me to join the Steier Group. Getting to help support clients contribute to, and grow their communities is what inspires me daily. Knowing I’ll get to support powerful missions and the stellar people at the Steier Group all made the decision to be part of this team easy.
Tim Voss, CFRE
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
St. Louis, Missouri
Education:
Concordia College in Bronxville, New York (B.A.) and Webster University in St. Louis (M.A.)
Family:
Tim Voss and his wife, Pattie, have four children.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, volunteer management, strategic planning, solicitation training.
Community involvement:
Tim cantors and sings with the choir at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church at St. Louis University and is a member of the Tarsus Club of Toastmasters International. He is a patron of the St. Louis Women’s Chorale and participates annually in Pedal the Cause, a community fundraiser in support of cancer research. With his wife Pattie, Tim supports two organizations founded and led by close friends: The Angel Band Project (music therapy for victims of sexual violence) and L’Arche St. Louis (a community of people with and without intellectual disabilities sharing life together).
Interesting fact:
Tim has sung in St. Louis Symphony Chorus performances at Carnegie Hall and on PBS.
Hobbies:
Besides choral singing, Tim enjoys bicycling, racquetball, reading, landscaping and, most of all, spending time with family and friends.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I’ve been helping churches plan, grow, and fund their mission for most of my career. I often heard good things about the Steier Group in my conversations with church leaders. I feel privileged to be part of such an exceptional, dedicated team of servant-leaders working to help our clients have the resources they need to be the hands and feet of Christ.
Sam Williams
Campaign Manager
Hometown:
Columbia, Alabama
Education:
Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama
Family:
Sam Williams and his wife, Heather, have two children: Smith and Annaleigh.
Areas of Expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, marketing, public speaking, market research, copywriting, project management, training, video production, design
Community Involvement:
Sam is an active member of Covenant Methodist Church in Dothan, Alabama. He serves as a CovKids Volunteer and is a USA Swimming official. He also volunteers for the Dothan Dolphins Swim Booster Club and Dothan City Schools.
Fun Fact:
Sam was born and raised on a large family farm in southeast Alabama near Dothan, the peanut capital of the world, where more than 65% of American peanuts are grown within a 100-mile radius.
Hobbies:
Sam enjoys traveling, swimming, going to the gym, cooking and visiting the beach with his family.
What I like about the Steier Group:
My calling has always been to work in a career that builds community and connections. I cannot think of any better way to do that than through the work that Steier Group facilitates across the country. Without strong and vibrant organizations like the ones that we help support and grow, we would not have the types of communities that our friends and neighbors can thrive in every day.
Melinda Berry
Vice President of Campaign Services
Hometown:
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Education:
Marian High School in Omaha, Nebraska and the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Family:
Melinda and her husband, Jerad, have two sons: Austin and Ethan.
Areas of Expertise:
Print design, grant writing, marketing and web design
Interesting Fact:
Melinda started her career at the Steier Group as a campaign manager.
Hobbies:
Melinda loves to boat, camp, go to the movies and is an avid soccer fan.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love the culture at the Steier Group and the impact we have working as a team. In my role as a graphic designer and grant writer, I have the privilege of working with clients all over the country. It is a wonderful feeling to know that my life’s work has helped so many in their effort to raise money for our faith.
Julie Brown
Operations Administrator
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska, University of Nebraska Omaha
Family:
Julie is married to Joel.
Areas of Expertise:
Office administration, research, event planning, social media, design
Community Involvement:
Julie volunteers with several community service agencies.
Interesting Fact:
Julie and her husband are both big baseball fans who cheer for rival teams. Julie cheers for the St. Louis Cardinals and Joel is a Chicago Cubs fan.
Hobbies:
Julie loves being outdoors in the summer – working in the yard, gardening, sitting on the deck with friends and family, and outdoor concerts. She also enjoys DIY projects and cooking for the office.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I enjoy working with a team of people who make an impact on people, churches and community nonprofits every day.
Sarah Deeney, M.A.
Marketing Coordinator
Hometown:
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Education:
Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria, Minnesota; Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana (B.A.) and University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota (M.A.)
Family:
Sarah and her husband, Scott, have four children: Luke, Gianna, Cecilia and Maria.
Areas of Expertise:
Marketing, branding, copy editing, copy writing, social media
Community Involvement:
Sarah leads a Well-Read Mom book club, which she has participated in for the last 10 years. She loves singing and has cantored at her parish throughout the years. Sarah and her family are active members of St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.
Interesting Fact:
When Sarah was 13, she won tickets to a concert by being the 100th caller at a radio station. She took her little sister and best friend, Ellie, as her guest to the concert.
Hobbies:
Sarah's interests include running, reading literature, singing, and hiking in her local Rocky Mountains.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I was initially drawn to the Steier Group due to the mission to serve clients who serve others. I continue to love working alongside some of the most talented and caring colleagues; promoting the good work of the Steier Group is a constant source of personal encouragement.
Rich Kaipust
Grant Writer
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Daniel J. Gross High School in Omaha, Nebraska, and University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Family:
Rich Kaipust and his wife, Angie, have two children: Kristin and Joey.
Areas of expertise:
Grant writing, editing, campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, project management, development.
Community involvement:
Rich is an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and serves on the Board of Elders. Rich is a softball coach in the Millard Fury organization and softball committee member for Millard United Sports.
Interesting fact:
Rich has visited 37 states at least once, but has never left the country.
Hobbies:
Rich loves to ski, even with a full hip replacement. He doesn't play golf as often as he would like, but he still enjoys hitting the links. He also loves to watch sports and bad sitcoms.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment, and helping people achieve their fundraising goals. I also can't think of anything more fulfilling than seeing your company's work help make a difference in a community.
Becky Ludemann
Senior Graphic Designer
Hometown:
Downers Grove, Illinois
Education:
Benet Academy in Lisle, Illinois, and Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Family:
Becky and her husband, Jeremiah, have two daughters, Avery (10) and Emma (7).
Areas of Expertise:
Marketing, graphic design, campaign branding and logo design.
Fun Fact:
Becky loves anything and everything Irish!
Hobbies:
Becky enjoys traveling to visit family and friends, cooking, working out and browsing Pinterest for design inspiration.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I love the team approach the Steier Group brings to every client project. It’s rewarding to know that every creative pursuit I’m a part of is helping to fulfill a client’s vision and mission. In any given day, I could be working on a logo design for a diocese in the Midwest, a brochure for a parish in Texas, and an alumni mailing for a school in Oregon. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my creativity for so many different Steier Group partners all over the country.
Brian Norton
Vice President of Communications
Hometown:
Carrollton, Texas
Education:
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Family:
Brian enjoys spending time with his parents, who moved to Omaha to be near their only son. Brian loves to visit his extended family in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Areas of Expertise:
Marketing, design, web development, copy editing, social media
Community Involvement:
Brian served as a big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters for eight years. He now serves on the board for the Omaha Press Club Foundation, which provides scholarships to college journalists.
Interesting Fact:
Brian once won a free flight to New Zealand by answering a trivia contest on Twitter.
Hobbies:
Brian loves reading, traveling to new and exciting places, and taking Tucker, his dog, for long walks.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I am excited to help the Steier Group connect with great clients from across the country and help those organizations reach their campaign goals.
Monica Olson
Grant Writer
Hometown:
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Education:
Creighton University (B.A.)
Family:
Monica Olson and her husband, Eric, have two adult children: Laura and John.
Areas of expertise:
Grant writing, editing
Community involvement:
She is an active parishioner at St. Gerald Catholic Church, where she serves as a Eucharistic minister and also taught religious education. Monica has volunteered with Walt Disney Elementary School, the Girls Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Council, and the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Bell Ringing and Christmas Assistance programs.
Interesting fact:
Monica has celebrated two milestone birthdays in Europe -- one in Killarney, Ireland, and one in Salzburg, Austria.
Hobbies:
Monica enjoys learning and reading about history, trying out new recipes found on Pinterest and spending time with family and friends.
What I like about the Steier Group:
As a member of St. Gerald Catholic Church, a former Steier Group partner, I know firsthand how the Steier Group helps organizations achieve their goals to better serve their communities.
Ellie Raby
Graphic Designer
Hometown:
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Education:
Providence Academy in Plymouth, Minnesota, and University of St. Thomas (B.A.) in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Family:
Ellie and her husband, David, have two children: Evelyn and David Jr ("Chip").
Areas of expertise:
Graphic design, web design and UX/UI design, digital marketing, project management.
Community involvement:
Ellie is a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Parish Community at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Previously, she served as the marketing/design board chair for Fort Lewis Community Spouses Club, Fort Rucker Community Spouses Club and Social Design Alliance. She is also the past president of Fort Rucker Military Council for Catholic Women and is a current member of Camp Humphreys MCCW.
Interesting fact:
Her college job was acting as the school mascot, Tommie the Tomcat, at the University of St. Thomas. Go Tommies!
Hobbies:
Ellie enjoys running and fitness, reading with her Well-Read Moms book club, and staying up to date with interior decorating, typography and web design trends.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I am thrilled to use my skills and expertise to support the needs of Christian churches and faith-based institutions, working alongside a team that shares my deeply held faith and values.
Natalie Ruch
Vice President of Executive Services
Hometown:
Onawa, Iowa
Education:
West Monona Community School in Onawa, Iowa, Iowa State University
Family:
Natalie is blessed that she is able to see her immediate family in Iowa and San Diego on a regular basis.
Areas of Expertise:
Sales support, marketing, data management
Hobbies:
Natalie enjoys spending time with her three nephews, going to movies and concerts, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I enjoy the culture at the Steier Group and all of my coworkers. Everyone works hard and is dedicated to our clients' needs, but we also make sure to have a good time as well.
Sara Saenz
Communications Specialist
Hometown:
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Education:
University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A.)
Family:
Sara and her husband, Bob, have one daughter, Lillian.
Areas of expertise:
Editing, grant writing, copywriting
Interesting fact:
I have almost ridden every mile of RAGBRAI (an annual bike ride across Iowa) several times.
Hobbies:
Sara enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dog, biking, watching sports and eating her husband’s cooking.
What I like about the Steier Group:
I enjoy being part of a team, and the Steier Group is a good one. I really like the idea of a lot of people coming together and using their talents and skills to advance worthy causes.
Mick Steier
Executive Associate
Hometown:
Omaha, Nebraska
Education:
Mount Michael Benedictine Abbey and School; University of Nebraska at Omaha
Family:
Mick Steier is the son of Jim Steier. He is the second oldest out of five boys: Jimmy, Tommy, Charlie and Bereket.
Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, wealth research and social media.
Community involvement:
Mick volunteers at the Heart Ministry Center and volunteer coaches for his alma mater, Mount Michael Benedictine High School, a Steier Group success story.
Interesting fact:
Mick was an all-conference football and baseball player.
Hobbies:
Mick enjoys watching and playing all sports, specifically basketball, football and baseball.
What I like about the Steier Group:
My father, Jim, started the Steier Group six months after I was born. I’ve spent my whole life around the company, making it like a second family to me. It is amazing I am now to the point in my life where I can work alongside such great people.
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.
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