Contact
Phone: (800) 395-5565 / (517) 372-9310
Fax: (517) 372-3940
Email: info@micatholic.org
Address
Michigan Catholic Conference510 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Staff Directory
To reach someone by phone, please call the Michigan Catholic Conference at (800) 395-5565 or (517) 372-9310 and ask to speak with the appropriate person.
Administration
Paul A. Long
President and CEO
Karah May
Executive Assistant
Robin Nealy
Receptionist
Building Management
Communications and Information Technology
The Michigan Catholic Conference Information Systems and Services department provides technology resources that support the mission of the organization through the following goals:
- Providing “excellence-level” service.
- Continuously seeking out opportunities where technology can assist in achieving current and future organizational initiatives.
- Implementing systems that foster greater overall cohesiveness, and identify methods to bring greater efficiencies to business processes.
- Improve efficiency and productivity thru enhanced technology education.
David Maluchnik
Vice President, Communications
Ryan Bunce
Information Technology Manager
Blair Miller
Director of Creative Services
Nicole Balser
Creative Design Specialist
Linda Crenshaw
Benefit Worksheet Coordinator
Marlo Heniser
Senior System Administrator
Jacob Kanclerz
Communications Associate
Heather Wright
Assistant System Administrator
Employee Benefits
The Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) Employee Benefits Department (EBD) administers various benefit programs for participating parishes and schools. These parishes and schools are associated with or under the control of the Roman Catholic Dioceses of the Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit. Individuals who may be covered include lay employees and diocesan clergy, as well as certain religious community members.
The programs offered by the MCC EBD include:
- Health Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance Plans
- Disability Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plans
Mary Beth Morgan
Director of Pension and Benefits
Tiffany Gallegos
Benefits Manager
Rachel Campbell
Retirement Plan Coordinator
Linda Forester
Benefits Coordinator
Angelica Gamez
Benefits Coordinator
Ruth Garrett
Senior Benefits Coordinator
Shelley Gratton-Cooper
Benefits Coordinator
Ginny Harrison
Benefit Analyst
Isabel Hershey
Customer Success Specialist
Martha Sabourin
Benefits Coordinator
Finance
The MCC Finance Division is responsible for the control and oversight of the finances of the Michigan Catholic Conference. This includes among other things financial reporting, budgeting, investment monitoring, billings, cash receipts and cash disbursements.
Brian Buckingham
Vice President, Finance/CFO
Teresa Sumpter
Accounting Manager
Rachel Cameron
General Accountant
Cim Robbins
Executive Assistant
Tim Schab
Chief Investment Officer
Stephanie Semrau
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Stephanie Semrau
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Public Policy
The Michigan Catholic Conference was founded in 1963 as the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan. The MCC serves in this capacity so that the Catholic Church’s position on public policy matters may be presented with one voice to the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government.
Michigan Catholic Conference public policy staff assists the bishops of the seven Roman Catholic Dioceses in the State of Michigan by giving witness to Gospel values in public affairs. Under the direction of the MCC Board of Directors, the MCC will:
- Take positions on public policies and programs affecting the common good of all Michigan citizens and the interests of Catholics.
- Speak for the Roman Catholic Church in Michigan before all branches of state government and before groups concerned with social policy.
- Identify needs in areas of morality, health, welfare, education, religious freedom, human and civil rights, and determine ways to meet those needs.
- Foster public understanding of the Church’s teaching on social issues.
The Church has a unique role in the political life of society. While confusion and controversy often surround the participation of religious groups in public life, it is clear that major issues have moral dimensions and religious values have significant public consequences. Spirituality and politics are distinct, but they are not separable. The Catholic community brings to the public debate its rich tradition of service to the poor, education of the young, and care for the sick in its pursuit of a just society.
Tom Hickson
Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
Issues: Health Policy, Tax Policy and Church/State Issues
Katie Earley
Archivist
Rebecca Mastee, J.D.
Policy Advocate
Issues: Pro-Life, Marriage, and Health Policy Issues
Paul Stankewitz
Policy Advocate
Issues: Education, Criminal Justice, and Regulatory Issues
Risk Management and Claims Services
The Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) Risk Management and Claims Services Department administers the Protected Loss Fund Program. Through the Program, (Arch)diocesan parishes, schools and institutions within the Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit obtain protection from loss of property, workers’ compensation, automobile and third party liability exposures. In addition, the Risk Management and Claims Services Department administers the many programs listed below.
John Greenburg
Risk Management and Claims Services Manager
Programs: Protected Loss Fund Program (PLFP); Boiler and Machine; Appraisals, Additions or Deletion of Property; Coverage Questions; New Construction; Priest Personal Protection Program; Workers Compensation
Jack Carey
Loss Prevention Representative
Programs: Loss Prevention Services
Karen Halas
Risk Control and Loss Prevention Analyst
Programs: Certificates of Insurance; Loss Prevention Services; Clergy Automobile Insurance; Special Events Insurance; Student Accident Insurance
Phil Janness
Loss Prevention Representative
Programs: Loss Prevention Services
Justin Mattson
Risk Control and Loss Prevention Specialist
Programs: Loss Prevention Services
Shawn Smith
Loss Prevention Representative
Programs: Loss Prevention Services