Our Team
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
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
Executive Vice President
Mr. Knauer is familiar with assisting pastors, communicating clearly with Boards, & understanding the dynamics of church congregations & communities.
William J. Sutton
Vice President
Mr. Sutton is responsible for capital, budget, and debt reduction campaigns, along with stewardship development programs.
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
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
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
Vice President
Rewriting Bylaws and reforming mission and vision of organizations has been a significant area of work for Dr. Gemmill.
Gary Kulik
Vice President
Mr. Kulik has extensive experience in non-profit fundraising, board and council training, and strategic planning.
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
Vice President
Mr. Purka brings more than 35 years of experience in strategic and marketing communications, PR, crisis communications, and image management.
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
Vice President
Mrs. Sutton has lectured and debated in several states on issues of education reform.
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
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.