ST. MARY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CONTACT
For more information about the Board of Directors or to submit any feedback about the school, please reach out to the Executive Committee at: exec@smhscs.org.
GOVERNANCE OVERVIEW
The Board of Directors of St. Mary’s High School serves as the governing body responsible for the long-term mission, strategic vision, and financial health of the school. Rooted in our Catholic identity, the Board ensures that all policies, planning, and leadership decisions uphold the values and educational mission of the school. The Board provides governance through the adoption of policies, approval of budgets, strategic planning, and oversight of the President.
STANDING COMMITTEES
To support its work, the Board is organized into seven standing committees:
Mission Effectiveness – Ensures the school’s Catholic identity is fully integrated across academics, activities, and culture
Executive Committee – Oversees board operations and supports the President in urgent matters
Academic & Extracurricular Programs (Academics) – Supports the development of a strong academic curriculum and student activities
Finance – Provides oversight of budgeting, financial planning, and sustainability
Human Resources (HR) – Advises on personnel policies, leadership development, and ethical employment practices
Facilities, Equipment & Technology (Facilities) – Guides long-term planning and maintenance of the school’s physical and technological infrastructure, and also addresses safety and food services
Marketing, Enrollment & Development (MED) – Supports enrollment growth, fundraising, and community engagement for students, parents, faculty, alumni, and other community stakeholders
Each committee includes at least one Board member and a staff co-chair, with additional staff and community members serving in volunteer roles. Committee participation is a vital way in which the broader St. Mary’s community contributes to the school’s mission and growth.
If you are interested in joining a Board Committee to help, read more here: SMHS Board Committee Member Job Descriptions (April 2025)
BOARD ASSIGNMENTS
The 2024-2025 Board of Directors and their Committee assignments are as follows:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: Bobbie Collins
Vice Chair: Pat Mills
Treasurer: Peggy Libbey
Secretary: Kevin Klein
Past Chair: John Stinar
Staff Member: Tom Maj, President/Principal
MISSION EFFECTIVENESS
Board Co-Chair: Msgr. Jaeger
Staff Co-Chair: Tom Maj, President/Principal
Other Board members: Deacon Juan Moreno
ACADEMICS
Board Co-Chair: Pat Mills
Staff Co-Chair: Tom Maj, President/Principal
Other Board members: Sheila Whalen, Superintendent of the Diocese of Colorado Springs
Staff members: Brigid Jacques, Mary Anne Aragon
FINANCE
Board Co-Chair: Peggy Libbey
Staff Co-Chair: Laura Flanigan, CFO
Other Board members: Jeff Trusheim
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR)
Board Co-Chair: Bobbie Collins
Staff Co-Chair: Tom Maj, President/Principal
Other Board members: John Stinar
Staff members: Dennis Archuletta, Laura Flanigan, Tommy Darneal, Tricia Faber
FACILITIES
Board Co-Chair: Kevin Klein
Staff Co-Chair: Stephen Mantz, Director of Operations
Other Board members: Tom Neppl
Staff members: Dan Mersman
MARKETING, ENROLLMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (MED)
Board Co-Chair: Mark Strub
Staff Co-Chair: Tom Maj, President/Principal
Other Board members: Rob Clennan
Staff members: Tricia Faber