BOARD LEADERSHIP

Guardians of the Jesuit, Ignatian character of De Smet Jesuit High School.

The Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-setting board of De Smet Jesuit High School. Its members safeguard the Jesuit, Ignatian character of the School, the Jesuit philosophy of education, and Jesuit traditions.

Board Members 2024-2025

Eugene Morgenthaler

Eugene Morgenthaler

Class of 1977
Titles: Board Chair
Mr. Paul Anderson

Mr. Paul Anderson

Margaret Barrett

Margaret Barrett

Rev. Matthew Baugh S.J.

Rev. Matthew Baugh S.J.

Rev. Jim Burshek S.J.

Rev. Jim Burshek S.J.

Titles: Director of Mission/Teacher, Campus Ministry
Fr. Michael Caruso

Fr. Michael Caruso

Mr. Thomas Chiapelas

Mr. Thomas Chiapelas

Class of 1987
Kim Koenig

Kim Koenig

Rev. Ronny O'Dwyer S.J., Ed.D.

Rev. Ronny O'Dwyer S.J., Ed.D.

Titles: President
Mr. Brian Ortbals

Mr. Brian Ortbals

Class of 1996
Mr. Robert Ross

Mr. Robert Ross

Class of 1990
Mr. Christopher Schmitt

Mr. Christopher Schmitt

Class of 1996
Rev. David Suwalsky S.J.

Rev. David Suwalsky S.J.

John True

John True

Class of 1982
Sandy Waller

Sandy Waller

Mr. Bill Welborn

Mr. Bill Welborn

Class of 1977