Meet the team

Josh Simmons

Founder/CEO

Favorite Saint:
St. John Paul II

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I would play some basketball, golf, go kayaking, or do some fishing.

More about Josh:
Prior to starting eCatholic, I was a Catholic youth minister and musician for four years.

Jason Jaynes

Chief Operating Officer

Favorite Saint:
St. Pope John Paul II, initiated World Youth Day

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I would go for a long road bike ride.

More about Jason:
I have always been fascinated with space. When I was five years old, I wanted to grow up and be the first doctor to deliver a baby in space. In my teens, I attended Space Camp twice in Huntsville, AL. I never ended up fulfilling my childhood dream job, but I still have the same fascination.

Joe Garcia

CRO / Senior Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron of prisoners and families

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy some photography. It's my other passion besides eCatholic.

More about Joe:
I've been to 42 countries and every state excluding Hawaii. Traveling to New Zealand is still on my bucket list.

Rod Whisnant

Chief Technology Officer

Favorite Saint:
St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron of prisoners and families

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I would go on a long bike ride or run that involved a stop for tacos.

More about Rod:
I grew up in Missouri, and although I’ve lived in Texas for the last 30 years I’m still a huge Chiefs and Royals fan. I also love music and play guitar and cajón.

Amanda Abraham

Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Therese of Lisieux, patron saint of missions and florists!

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Spend time with the Jesus Youth community! It seems like there's always a parish event, retreat, or birthday going on; and if not that, there are always people visiting from out of town!

More about Amanda:
I'm a convert to the Catholic faith and received full initiation at Pentecost 2020. I'm originally from California but have moved to Florida with my husband so we could be part of the Jesus Youth community.

Mary Conney

Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
Blessed Otto Neururer - Patron of Preachers & Marriage, first priest killed in a Nazi concentration camp.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Drink La Croix and read a book on my front porch and maybe sneak in a trip to the thrift store.

More about Mary:
I'm a dual citizen with the U.K., as my dad is from England.

Tommy Fallon

VIP Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals and ecology

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy hiking, grilling, video games, or watching soccer.

More about Tommy:
My bucket list includes trying to visit every US National Park with my family (and perhaps some Canadian Parks too!).

Sarah Murphy

Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Martha, patron of servants and cooks

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
After working in my garden, I would relax in the shade with a book!

More about Sarah:
I met my husband while reenacting life during the American Revolution. We still participate in historical events with our children, where we dress in 18th-century clothing, live in canvas wedge tents, and cook over a fire.

Doug Naaden

Senior Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, unborn children, fathers, workers, travelers, immigrants, and a happy death

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Board gaming. Why would someone pick anything else?

More about Doug:
I own over 250 board games and tend to enjoy heavy Euro ones like Lisboa or Abstract Strategy games like Santorini.

Natalie Paige

Happiness Engineer

Favorite Saint:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Guadalupe

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Do all things crafty!

More about Natalie:
I am canonically Roman but have attended a Byzantine Catholic parish since I met my husband. We now share the beauty of both traditions with our children just as St. John Paul II called for the Church to breathe with "both lungs," East and West.

Luke Tristani

eCatholic Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
St. John Paul II

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Play a round of disc golf.

More about Luke:
I had the wonderful experience of studying abroad in Gaming, Austria. During the semester I had the opportunity to travel to more than 12 different countries and it was truly the trip of a lifetime!

Sherinrose Alex

eCatholic Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
St. Teresa of Calcutta

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Invite family and friends over to our home to hangout, eat food, and play games. Pretty much anything that involves being home!

More about Sherinrose:
I enjoy being part of all behind-the-scenes elements of productions and plays. Whether it is script writing, directing, or stage crew ... the thrill of bringing an idea from the drawing board into reality is one that I love!

Armand Brunelle

Director of GabrielSoft

Favorite Saint:
St. Gabriel the Archangel, patron of messengers

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy some golf, go to the beach, or do some gardening.

More about Armand:
I am a junior varsity high school baseball coach at our local Catholic high school.

John Caliguire

Director of Sales

Favorite Saint:
St. Augustine, Patron of Theologians, Doctor of Grace

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Spend time outdoors with my wife, Allison, and our kids. Try a new recipe and invite family over to enjoy it with us!

More about John:
I love reading, particularly about Church history, and discovering new saints - it's amazing to see how many different ways God can work in our lives! If anyone has book recommendations please send them my way!

Katie Clark

Digital Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
St. Rita of Cascia, patron of impossible situations

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy a day of puzzling with a variety of both jigsaw and crossword puzzles.

More about Katie:
I really love church architecture and read about it in my spare time. I also have a list of Catholic churches designed by the same architect that built my home parish, and I'm slowly visiting each church on the list, one by one!

Luke Condit

Director of Sales

Favorite Saint:
Bl. Pier Giorgio, patron of skiers, mountain climbing and youth

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Do something outside! Depending on the time of year - ski, ice fish, go to an outdoor sporting event.

More about Luke:
I had the pleasure of going to Ireland and ended up staying with a family in Northern Ireland. The people, the history, the breakfast and the beer were all amazing! I would love to go back and explore the rest of the island.

Brandon Duncan

Digital Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
St. Thomas Aquinas, the patron saint of Catholic schools and students

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Sit on a sunny beach with a book in one hand and a glass of port-finished bourbon in the other. How can life get any better?

More about Brandon:
I like to "go big or go home" with personal goals. For example, I previously set a weight loss goal to improve my health, and through hours of fasting, exercise, and balanced nutrition, I managed to lose 75 pounds in five months. It wasn't easy, but well worth it!

Mike Josephs

Director of Marketing

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron of workers and families

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Head outside to hike, kayak, or bike.

More about Michael:
It sounds nerdy, but I love analyzing pages of data and finding trends. For me, it is fun to turn data into actionable takeaways.

Diane Kern

Digital Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
St. Zélie Martin, patron of married couples along with St. Louis Martin

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go for a bike ride enjoying stops at small towns and local markets.

More about Diane:
My family raises goats and chickens. It's a family hobby I never imagined I would end up doing; however, I love watching the momma animals nurture and teach their young.

Sarah Ellison Lewis

eCatholic Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
Saint Hildegard von Bingen, the patron saint of creativity, and often called an unruly mystic (THAT'S ME, a hem).

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I love thrifting and antique shopping; definitely my favorite Saturday pastime. I love old things and have collections, and I love seeing how old things are made.

More about Sarah:
I showed cattle all through grade school and high school, winning nationals at the age of 17 at The National Western Livestock Show! This was also the introductory sentence that preceded me as a Texan "who showed cows" when I was at a dinner party in Portugal with the king and queen of Spain.

Kim Mauch

eCatholic Success Manager

Favorite Saint:
Saint Mother Theresa's words of love, kindness, and peace always resonate with me.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Pray, then let the day lead me! The day would include my hubby, Ric, my pups, GiGi and Millie, a bike ride, and a trip for lunch somewhere along the Lake Michigan shore. I would close the day with a long chat with my kiddos, Jake and Hannah.

More about Kim:
I have a side gig called Copper Brook Chocolates. Once, I won tickets to go on stage with my BFF at a Bon Jovi concert! And, I love to serve the church, especially operating the cameras for live-stream events.

Anne Pesek

eCatholic Payments Evangelist

Favorite Saint:
St. Anthony, patron of lost things

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Take a road trip!

More about Anne:
My family once shut down a military base. After delivering my daughter at the base hospital, they wanted to test their security system, so a nurse came to "kidnap," our baby girl. She left (with my husband of course), and then the alert was issued and the entire base shut down! It was pretty cool to see in action!

Lisa Garner

HR Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Philip Neri, patron of joy and laughter

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Organize more of my house, since it is something I love to do.

More about Lisa:
I ran the San Antonio half marathon for my 40th birthday!

Amy Leung

Graphic Designer

Favorite Saint:
St. Theresa of Lisieux, patron of missions

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Read a good book while sipping a cup of tea.

More about Amy:
I shook hands with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. I also started the shop Saintlytees.com where I sell some of my own designs.

Abbey Nagel

Quick Flip Specialist

Favorite Saint:
St. Bernadette of Lourdes, patron of the ill and the poor. I love her for her humility and meekness!

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Enjoy the quiet with a good book or two while drinking my cold brew coffee.

More about Abbey:
The path to my marriage included time in a convent for me and time in a seminary for my husband.

Sarah Rennie

Quick Flip Specialist

Favorite Saint:
St. Zélie Martin, patron of marriages along with St. Louis Martin

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Sit in a cozy coffee shop and read a book.

More about Sarah:
I once had a guitar performance on the House of Blues stage in Las Vegas, but the program ran out of guitars so I had to play "air guitar" (no guitar) in front of my family and friends.

Cindy Russell

Director of Services

Favorite Saint:
St. Philip Neri, patron of joy, laughter, and humor

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I'd start the day with a nice long walk, then spend it reading by a pool! I read about 30 books a year.

More about Cindy:
I'm a master organizer and have always been, even as a teenager. I can organize a room, storage, or an entire home pretty darn well. I can even unpack and settle into a house in one day. I strengthened these skills after having to move 12 times in a period of 13 years.

Michael Atkinson

Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Michael the Archangel, protects those who love God, transports the souls of the dead, and leads the battle against Satan.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Fly drones with my oldest son.

More about Michael:
I'm a licensed amateur radio operator!

Natalie Bertagne

Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Zélie Martin, patron of marriage along with St. Louis, but special to me because she also lost several children.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go hiking!

More about Natalie:
Since I was 10 years old I've been crocheting little stuffed creatures in a style called 'amigurumi'. My favorite things to make are little foods with faces and characters from video games.

Osvaldo Bins Ely

Senior UX/Product Designer

Favorite Saint:
Saint Joseph, the patron saint of travelers and pilots.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I would go fly a glider, thermal to cloud base, and move from cloud to cloud, covering the longest distance possible (Cross-Country).

More about Bins:
I am originally from Brazil. Before flying gliders, I used to hang glide at the age of 18. Besides flying, I also enjoy arts like photography and printmaking, and lately, I've been carving t-shirt designs on linoleum.

Michael Flanigan

Database Developer

Favorite Saint:
Saint Cecilia, patron of music and musicians

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go for a long run in the late morning, go to a sporting event or museum, depending upon the time of the year, then grab a pint afterward at a microbrewery.

More about Michael:
I really enjoy getting to perform music. I was a member of the Indianapolis Children's Choir and Youth Chorale through high school, the Notre Dame Marching Band in college, and now I'm a member of my parish choir as an adult.

Kristen Kalinoski

CSS Web Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Joan of Arc, patron of France

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go bowling or work on a DIY project.

More about Kristen:
I have bowled a perfect 300 game. I can mark skydiving off my bucket list, but I would never do it again.

Jonathan Kocmoud

Software Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, the patron of fathers and workers

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Take my little girls on a bike ride around the neighborhood.

More about Jonathan:
I have aphantasia and cannot create mental pictures in my head. When I imagine something, I only see darkness or sometimes an outline if I really concentrate.

Matthew Kurtz

Product Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, a happy death, and fathers

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Spend the day outside playing tennis, kayaking, or going for a family bike ride or walk.

More about Matthew:
While in college, I anchored our local sports broadcast for an entire week. In 2013, I achieved my bucket list item of completing a full marathon.

Natalie Johnson

Product Manager

Favorite Saint:
St. Bernadette, patron of the ill

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Be outdoors. I would love to explore a state park, but more practically, I would just work in the yard.

More about Natalie:
I love to cook and especially enjoy trying Asian recipes, from Indian to Japanese.

Karen Lackey

Product Manager / QA Manager

Favorite Saint:
Mary. My Mom’s devotion to Mary meant our breakfast prayers began with the Morning Offering and Memorae. When she passed, I bought and wear a Miraculous Medal to keep her close to me.

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
I would probably go fishing, boating or hiking. I prefer to be in nature and think water is calming.

More about Karen:
We have six kids with three birthdates. The oldest and youngest are not twins, but were born on the same day. The next four kids are twins.

Jack Manzer

Web Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Peter, the first pope

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Read, learn a new skill, go to the gym, and cook a new recipe.

More about Jack:
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m absolutely obsessed with incremental improvement. Whether it’s adding 2.5 pounds to my deadlift or learning a new programming concept, making gradual progress towards my goals is at the root of my energy and enthusiasm for life.

Seton Raynor

CSS Web Developer

Favorite Saint:
St. Thomas More

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Go to a coffee shop and read the latest Erik Larson book!

More about Seton:
I was a high school English teacher for four years before taking bootcamp classes to learn web development!

Rosalin Schlosser

Operations Support Engineer

Favorite Saint:
St. Augustine, patron of brewers, printers, and theologians

If I had a Saturday to myself, I would:
Try out some new recipes!

More about Rosalin:
I'm a huge soccer fan and will wake up in the early hours of the morning on Saturday or Sunday to watch Arsenal play.