ZIELINSKI COMPANIES - Key Persons
Ms. Zielinski is an Executive Director of Zielinski Companies and oversees the operations of the Nonprofit Accounting, Nonprofit Auditing, Nonprofit Financial Consulting, and the Central Cash Management Divisions.
Her primary client responsibilities include consulting with clients on financial, accounting, and business operations. She has over 35 years of experience in these areas.
Barbara has a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Masters in International Business from Saint Louis University. She has her Series 7 and Series 63 investment licenses.
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Job Titles:
- in 1998 As an Accounting Clerk
- Manager of IAS
- Manager of the IAS Central Checking
As Manager of the IAS Central Checking department, Mrs. Wilson oversees day-to-day operations. Central Checking System provides an efficient and economical method for religious communities to monitor and manage their cash balances.
Catrina joined Zielinski Companies in 1998 as an Accounting Clerk. Since then, she has performed a variety of organizational, administrative, communication, and client service functions within the firm.
In her current role as Manager of IAS, Catrina oversees a staff of five and has overall responsibilities for data entry, processing, and financial reporting activities within the Central Checking Department. In addition to her operational and management duties, Catrina provides ongoing client support, guiding the more than 5,000 users of the Central Checking System in the use of the system and assisting treasurers with the management of their communities' financial resources.
Dr. Zielinski is an Executive Director of Zielinski Companies and is President of Institutional Investors Advisory Company and the IIIF-Mary Fund, LLC and IIIF-William Fund, LLC.
Greg has specific areas of expertise in strategic planning, organizational management, boards and governance, and study process design and implementation. He has directed cross-cultural international studies focusing on restructuring, mission articulation, management strategies, cross-organizational implementation, and property/facility planning and utilization. In addition, he has directed Zielinski Companies' facility management and operations consulting services for religious community motherhouses and healthcare facilities.
Dr. Zielinski received his Doctorate in Educational Management from Saint Louis University. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and History from Lake Forest College and a Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Memphis.
Greg has served on the board of many non-profit organizations. He has provided effective leadership, direction, and guidance to religious and their institutions as well as other non profits nationwide in the capacity of board member and/or consultant. Greg has been with Zielinski Companies since 1983.
Mrs. Schumann has been with Zielinski Companies since 1988 and is the Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Executive Group. In this position, Leslie is responsible for facilities and office management and oversees all support services for the professional staff including oversight of database administration, policies and procedures administration, and IT support coordination.
In addition, she is Director of Institutional Automated Systems, a division of Zielinski Companies that provides cash management services to over 50 religious congregations nationally.
Leslie has an extensive background in group presentations, marketing materials development, direct mail operations, and graphic design. Leslie serves as a senior project consultant specializing in inquiry design (small group/interview/questionnaire), response organization and analysis, and presentation design and support for organizational studies and projects. She is also a consultant for support staff functions and business operations.
Ms. Maksche began her career with Zielinski Companies in 2004 in the financial services area, bringing to the firm a strong background in financial and investment services, administrative management, and client relations.
In 2011, Linda assumed responsibility for the management of Zielinski Companies' Credit Card Program. In her role as Card Services Program Administrator, she assists cardholders and financial managers in the use of their cards and the management of their accounts, provides guidance with online access, maintains and updates financial statements and compliance forms, and generates monthly spending and delinquency reports. Today, Linda oversees credit cards for more than 3,000 cardholders and 75 accounts.
Linda has been instrumental in strategic planning for the Credit Card Program, overseeing the design and development of the recently-announced Credit Card Rewards Program. Her strong customer service skills are reflected by positive client feedback. In a 2012 survey of Zielinski Companies' credit card users, respondents overwhelmingly indicated that they would recommend Zielinski Companies' Credit Card Program to others.
A marketing and communications professional for more than 25 years, Ms. Stauder oversees all marketing, communications, and business development activities for the firm.
Peggy has an extensive background in strategic marketing, client relations, business development, communications and public relations, market research and analysis, Internet marketing, event management, and direct marketing. She has served as a marketing and communications director and consultant to large and small organizations, and she has worked with public, private, governmental, and nonprofit organizations.
In her past roles, Peggy has directed and managed interdisciplinary teams of business, creative, and technical personnel in the development and implementation of multi-level marketing programs and communications strategies.
Peggy received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri and is a member of the American Marketing Association.
Job Titles:
- Member of Zielinski Companies' Executive Group
Ms. DeArmond began her career with Zielinski Companies in 1995, and she holds the position of Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Staci oversees the internal accounting, financial, and human resource activities of the firm.
As a member of Zielinski Companies' Executive Group, Staci is specifically responsible for overseeing the accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, payroll, and internal audit activities of the firm. She also plays a key role in the firm's investment related activities.
Staci brings over 25 years of financial management experience to her position, including a background of financial management with a major retail firm.
William L. Zielinski founded Zielinski Companies in 1957.
For over 55 years Mr. Zielinski led our firm, offering his extensive knowledge and understanding of business and accounting practices to both employees and clients.
His excitement for his role in supporting the mission of his special clients inspired hundreds of employees over the years. Under his leadership, Zielinski Companies grew from a small accounting firm to an internationally-recognized provider of financial, planning, and management services to religious communities and nonprofit organizations worldwide.