Our Team

C. Eugene Musser

C. Eugene Musser

President and Chief Executive Officer

Since joining Kirby-Smith Associates in 1991, Mr. Musser has become President and Chief Executive Officer of Kirby-Smith Associates.

José De Jesús

José De Jesús

President, Millennium Consulting; Executive Vice President, Kirby-Smith Associates

José grew up in Brooklyn, New York and has served in many facets of ministry from music to catechesis and evangelization.

Mr. Jeffrey Knauer

Mr. Jeffrey Knauer

Executive Vice President

Mr. Knauer is familiar with assisting pastors, communicating clearly with Boards, & understanding the dynamics of church congregations & communities.

William J. Sutton

William J. Sutton

Vice President

Mr. Sutton is responsible for capital, budget, and debt reduction campaigns, along with stewardship development programs.

Tom Anater

Tom Anater

Vice President

Tom brings his many years of experience in management and relationship building to the Kirby-Smith team.

Rev. Thomas C. Davis-Shappell

Rev. Thomas C. Davis-Shappell

Senior Vice President

As an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, he has served twenty-seven years in both church ministry and various extension ministries.

Rev. Dennis Emrick

Rev. Dennis Emrick

Vice President

Casting a vision that is based on prayer, faith, and service is a basis for effectively securing new funds for ministry.

Dr. Tom Gemmill

Dr. Tom Gemmill

Vice President

Rewriting Bylaws and reforming mission and vision of organizations has been a significant area of work for Dr. Gemmill.

Gary Kulik

Gary Kulik

Vice President

Mr. Kulik has extensive experience in non-profit fundraising, board and council training, and strategic planning.

Chuck Petruska

Chuck Petruska

Vice President

His commitment to the life of a servant and as a steward of the blessings God has given him led to his decision to join Kirby-Smith Associates.

Joseph W. Purka

Joseph W. Purka

Vice President

Mr. Purka brings more than 35 years of experience in strategic and marketing communications, PR, crisis communications, and image management.

Charles Slimowicz

Charles Slimowicz

Vice President

For the past five years, Chas has been the Director of Development for St. Margaret Church and School in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Gen Yvette Sutton

Gen Yvette Sutton

Vice President

Mrs. Sutton has lectured and debated in several states on issues of education reform.

William Venditta

William Venditta

Vice President

Mr. Venditta brings a unique combination of fund-raising and management skills with intimate ties and knowledge of his Catholic Archdiocese.

Cathy Welk

Cathy Welk

Director of Administration

Ms. Welk is responsible for overseeing the marketing and campaign support of the Home Office to include both the clerical and graphics.