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

Steve Havemann
National Board Member, Executive Director Task Force

Mike Syslo
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

Don Kany
National Vice President, Midwest Region

Ray DuPont
National Vice President, South Central Region
