The National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides leadership and support for the growth and health of the Society’s local Councils and Conferences across the United States. The Society’s Board of Directors guides the organization with a focus on governance, strategic thinking, and preparedness for the future.
Board members reflect the diversity of the Society and represent each of our eight regions from across the United States.
National Leadership
Ralph Middlecamp
National President
Guadalupe Sosa
National Secretary
Ann Schorno
National Board Member, Executive Director Task Force
Thomas Fahl
National Board Member
Barb Slaven
National Board Member
Brian Burgess
National Vice President
Dave Barringer
Chief Executive Officer
Claudia Ramirez
National Board Member, Executive Director Task Force
Kat Brissette
National Board Member
Pam Matambanadzo
National Board Member
Jim Dodd
National Treasurer
Bishop Donald J. Hying
National Episcopal Advisor
Ray Sickinger
National Board Member
Diane Smith-Melloy
National Board Member
National Vice Presidents
Lynne Betts
National Vice President, Eastern Region
Tom Pelger
National Vice President, North Central Region
John Berry
National Vice President, Southeast Region
Bill Brazier
National Vice President, Mideast Region
Irene Frechette
National Vice President, Northeast Region
John Hallissy
National Vice President, Western Region
Dave Winslett
National Vice President, Midwest Region
Ray DuPont
National Vice President, South Central Region
