Lisa Garcia-Batista

Voting Board Member

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John Seidel

Voting Board Member

I am a retired Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. I am married 30 years to Dianne
who was the school nurse for many years. My two children Allison and Matt both
were in SFDS K-8 and had an amazing experience. St. Francis De Sales Catholic
school means a lot to me and look forward helping it grow and prosper.

Keith White

Voting Board Member

Kim Scott Wilson

Voting Board Member

Kimberly Wilson, Chief Financial Officer for Machining Technologies, Inc of Salisbury, was born and raised on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.  She graduated from Salisbury University with degrees in Finance and Accounting and has worked as an accountant in the mortgage, insurance, and manufacturing sectors, both in Maryland and South Carolina.  She is the mother of two, Savannah and Caroline, both of whom are proud graduates of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School.

Ajene Turnbull

Voting Board Member

I currently reside in Somerset County with my wife and children who attend St. Francis de Sales
Catholic School. My oldest child is a nursing major at Towson University.
I grew up in Prince George’s County and graduated from DeMatha Catholic high school. I
earned my bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Maryland College Park,
and my law degree from the David A. Clarke School of Law in Washington, D.C. After passing
the Maryland Bar, I worked as a Circuit Court judicial law clerk, then as an Assistant State’s
Attorney in Montgomery County. In 2012, I moved to the Eastern Shore and have worked as an
Assistant State’s Attorney in both Worcester and Wicomico counties. In 2020, I transitioned to
Chief Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County where I currently assist the
elected Clerk of Court with managing the functions and responsibilities of the Clerk’s Office.
I formerly served on the Wicomico County Partnership for Families and Children Local
Management Board, the Board of Directors for the Life Crisis Center, Inc., and on several
statewide and local bar association commissions and committees. Additionally, I participate in
various other volunteer and community activities through the school, our church, and other
charitable organizations.

Ivan Rosas

Voting Board Member

Ivan Rosas is a dedicated professional and former SFDS Alumnus. Ivan’s journey began when his family arrived in Salisbury from Mexico, where he seized the opportunity to attend SFDS through a scholarship program. Currently, he is a seasoned bi-lingual insurance agent for Wilgus Insurance Agency. Beyond the demands of his professional life, Ivan finds joy spending time with loved ones and traveling. A true enthusiast for the game of soccer, he also coaches the boys’ soccer team at Wicomico High School and Salisbury United S.C. Whether he’s on the field playing with passion or coaching the next generation of players, soccer remains a constant source of inspiration and fulfillment in his life. Ivan embodies the spirit of gratitude and commitment, using his success to give back to his community that played a pivotal role in shaping his personal and academic growth.

Linda Pollitt

Voting Board Member

Diane Learn

Voting Board Member

Eve Gaskill

Voting Board Member

Eve Gaskill has been a parishioner at St. Francis de Sales Church for about 37 years and has been a(n) Eucharistic Minister for about 20.  She graduated from UMBC with a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management.   As a parent of three, she was actively involved with St. Francis de Sales School for 17 years as a parent, coach, classroom volunteer, Teacher’s Aide, and substitute teacher.

Mrs. Gaskill lives in Salisbury with her husband of 38 years Gary. Currently, they have been blessed with 6 grandchildren.

Dr. Ray Davis

Voting Board Member

Ray was born in Charleston, S.C. and raised on the eastern shore of Maryland in Caroline
County. After completing elementary school, high school, and earning an undergraduate degree
at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Ray attended The Ohio State University
where he earned both the Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Education with a minor in Higher
Education Administration. He started his professional career as a Middle School teacher in
Norwalk, Connecticut. Afterward, Ray spent most of his career as an administrator in higher
education. Administrative positions included department chair, associate dean, honors director,
and academic dean. However, for the last five years, he has been employed as a tenured full-
professor at the UMES where he teaches introductory psychology.

As a single dad, Ray is raising his twelve-year old daughter, Sarah Raye Davis. Sarah Raye is
now a seventh grader at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic School. She began Saint Francis as a
kindergartener and has enjoyed an exceptional educational and spiritual journey. Home for Ray
and Sarah Raye is Greensboro, NC where they spend occasional weekends, holidays, and
summers.

Ray is well traveled and has resided in several states, including South Carolina, Maryland,
Connecticut, Ohio, Mississippi, New York, and North Carolina. He has also traveled through
most of the 50 states, including Hawaii. International travel has included France, Singapore,
Malaysia, Brazil, Italy, and Jamaica. Ray also enjoys the outdoors, beaches, and fishing.

April Brilliant

Voting Board Member

Kelsie Endicott

Voting Board Member

Dr. Kelsie Endicott is the Coordinator of the Graduate Writing Center (GWC) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), a lifelong member of St. Francis de Sales parish, an SFDS school alum, wife to Shane Endicott, and mother to Owen and Levi Endicott. Professionally, she has worked in higher education across institutions as a writing tutor for over ten years and as an English instructor for four years. Currently, she directs the GWC at UMES and teaches English 101, in addition to serving as vice-treasurer of the Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association (MAWCA).Dr. Endicott loves all things writing and helping people reach their writing goals. She is deeply committed to writer-centered pedagogical approaches to writing, and as such, her approach to tutoring is individualized and instruction-based. Ultimately, her goal for writers after using the GWC is for them to feel empowered and knowledgeable enough to complete their writing projects independently in addition to being prepared for the writing that is required in their professions. While she is passionate about providing and advocating for effective writing instruction, she also deeply values her Catholic faith, and strives to anchor her life to its teachings and to continue to grow in her faith journey. When she is not working, Dr. Endicott enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing at the beach, traveling, going to music festivals, reading, writing, and cooking.

Lisa Davis

Voting Board Member

Mrs. Davis has been a parishioner at St.Francis de Sales Church for almost 40 years and has been a Eucharistic Minister for over 20.  She graduated from high school in Wicomico County and attended Salisbury University.  As a parent of three, she was actively involved with St. Francis de Sales School for 16 years as a parent, coach, band leader, classroom volunteer, and committee member.  After her time at St. Francis, she continued to be involved in her children’s education as PTA President at Parkside High School for two years and Parent Council Member at High Point University for three years.

Mrs. Davis lives in Salisbury with her husband of 40 years Chris.  They have been blessed with 6 grandchildren, once of which is now enrolled at St. Francis de Sales School.

Lee Skip Johnson, III

Voting Board Member

When asked about helping out with the Finance Committee,  I thought with 45 years of banking experience with First Shore Federal,  what better way to thank St. Francis de Sales Church and the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary for bringing my sister Anne Cuomo back to Salisbury when she retired.

I have lived in Salisbury all my life and watched the school continue to grow.  My wife Carolyn and I have two sons and three grandchildren.

It is an honor to serve on the board with such great people working to make the school everything it can be.

Dawit Demissie

Voting Board Member

Dawit Demissie was born and raised in Salisbury and is a proud SFDS Alum, Class of 2002. He currently is working as a Pediatrician at Eastern Shore Pediatrics. What Dawit loves most about his time at St. Francis was the strong sense of community that exists, and his closest and dearest friends today are his classmates from that time. Dawit hopes to continue to foster and grow the St. Francis community during his time as a member on the board and eagerly awaits the opportunity to send his own children to St. Francis one day. Outside of work, Dawit enjoys traveling with his wife Olivia, doing home renovations, and loves watching and playing soccer.

John Forberger

Voting Board Member

John Forberger has worked in varying positions of increasing

importance in the telecommunications industry.  He led the

response of the finance organization to the “Year 2000”

challenge for which he received corporate recognition.

He was responsible for assessing the risk of alternative investment

opportunities and advising the CFO and CEO of his recommendations.

His ability to speak Spanish made him a key member of the team

that assessed opportunities in Mexico City, Venezuela, Mexico and

Puerto Rico.  He retired from this position and earned his investment

licenses where he practiced for the last decade of his career.

He resides in Hebron with his wife, Sudarat, and his son, Matthew.  He attends Saint Francis de Sales School in the third grade.

John graduated with highest honors  from Rutgers University and graduated in three years, Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.  John received both is B.A and M.A in Economics from Rutgers University.

John is a musician who volunteers to play music at Mass on Wednesday mornings.  He also provides music for weekend Masses at Holy Redeemer and Saint Francis de Sales Church.

Kim Harrison

Board Finance Chair (Voting Member)

Kimberly Harrison and her husband, Martin, live in Parsonsburg, MD and have been parishioners at St Francis de Sales since 1989.   Their children, Mallory and Adam, both attended St Francis de Sales School.  Kim was active in the Home School Association during their school years and was a Girl Scout leader at St Francis for 9 years.  In addition, she served as a church usher in the past.  She has served as finance chair on the St Francis de Sales School Board since 2019.

Fr. Chris Labarge

Voting Board Member

Mike Houlihan

Voting Board Member

I was born in Salisbury, Maryland and graduated from Parkside High School in 1980. I then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served my country for four years. After that I attended Salisbury University and graduated with a Degree in Accounting. I then worked in the Washington D.C. metro area for six years and was fortunate to meet my beautiful wife Tracy of 28 years. We relocated back here to Delmar, Delaware. We have two daughters that attended St. Francis De Sales Catholic School and then on to Delmar High School where they excelled academically with honor classes and advanced placement classes. My oldest graduated from High Point University and my youngest from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. St. Francis De Sales Catholic School provided them the tools, academics and the foundation for their successes and the two incredible women they are today. With St. Francis, I have been a parishioner for 28 years. I am on the liturgy committee and I am a third degree knight with the Knights of Columbus. At Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, I serve as a Usher, Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister and I take care of the grounds at the church. I have a great niece that will be in Second grade this year at St. Francis De Sales Catholic School. I am so blessed to be in this Parish and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. God Bless !!

Debra Traum

Board Member (Non-Voting)

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Sarah Passarell

Board Member (Non-Voting)

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Susan Flanagan

Board Member (Non-Voting)

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