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Leadership and Governance

Many members of the Central Catholic community have contributed their gifts to the school as educators, administrators, and leaders. Since the founding of Central Catholic High School, it has been under the exemplary leadership of the following directors, presidents, and principals:

Board of Directors

A newly formed Central Catholic Board of Directors was appointed by Archbishop John Vlazny effective September 2008. This Board has strong ties to the Central Catholic community. The Board of Directors is dedicated to the school’s mission. The Board endeavors to provide an opportunity for all families who desire a Catholic education. 


 

Chairman of the Board

Jim Mountain '66

Attorney, Harrang Long Gary Rudwick P.C  
 
Leslie Abraham Keller

Current Parent
 
Pat Bradach

Global Operations Director of Brand Jordan
NIKE
 
John Faherty  ‘56

Retired President
Portland Insurance
 
Joe Ferguson   ‘52

Retired Founder
Ferguson Wellman Capital Management
 
Mike Haglund   ‘70

Attorney
Haglund Kelley Horngren Jones & Wilder P.C.
 
John Harrington   ‘66

President
Central Catholic High School
 
Tony Leineweber  ‘62

Executive Director
Portland State University Foundation
 
Bob Mizia

Superintendent
Catholic Schools in Oregon
 
Suzanne Sarin Shepanek

Community Volunteer
 
Rev. Peter Smith

Pastor
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Jo Willhite
Chief Financial Officer
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

 
Leonard Vuylsteke

Retired Finance Officer
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

Retired Chief Financial Officer
Portland Public Schools



Directors/Presidents

Msgr. Frank J. Campbell 1970 – 1974   
Msgr. Timothy Murphy ’58 1995 – 2008  
Mr. John Harrington ’66 2008 – present  

Principals

Msgr. Francis J. Schaefers      1939 – 1949   
Msgr. Martin H. Thielen      1949 - 1950  
Rev. Willis L. Whalen        1950 – 1961  
Rev. Joseph J. Neuville      1961 – 1967  
Msgr. Frank J. Campbell       1967 - 1970  
Rev. Robert Krueger     

1970 - 1973

  
Msgr. Frank J. Campbell    1973 - 1974  
Msgr. Gregory Moys       1974 - 1978  
Msgr. Arthur Dernbach    1978 - 1982  
Mr. Timothy Edwards    1982 - 1990  
Msgr. Timothy Murphy ’58    1990 - 1995  
Mr. Ron Edwards 1995 - 2008  
Sr. Maureen Kalsch 2008 - 2009  
Mr. John Garrow ’76 2009 - present