TRS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
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- Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
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- Chief Operating Officer of INTREN LLC
- Member of St. Thomas
A proud graduate of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University, Matthew has been a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Crystal Lake, Illinois since 1983. Matthew was hired by the Parish in 1983 as the first lay youth minister. During his time there he met Sheri and were married in 1985 They have been blessed with two sons, Joshua and Benjamin who is married to Heather. Both Matthew and Sheri have remained active in the Parish, serving in various ministries: Eucharistic Minister, Funeral Ministry, Meals on Wheels, Nursing Home Ministry, Adoration Ministry and the Knights of Columbus. They are both members of the Light of the World Evangelization Ministry, a Parish based weekend Evangelization program. Matthew had also served as a Board member from 2013 - 2018 and continues as an Evangelizer presenting on the weekends.
Matthew Turk is the Chief Operating Officer of INTREN LLC, a nation-wide electrical contracting company with over 2,500 employees. Matthew has been with Intren for over 31 years, starting as the company's first Safety Coordinator, working his way up to becoming the Executive VP of Operations and was recently named COO in 2021. A key value of INTREN LLC is stewardship, and the company is actively involved in the communities in which they work. INTREN has received numerous community awards for their service to those communities, and individually Matthew received El Valor's Champion Award in 2021. Since 2017 Matthew has served as Trustee on the American Line Builders Chapter of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) & the MSECA (Middle States Electric Contractors Association) since 2021, and also serves on the Quad County Urban League Board of Directors since 2021. From 2010 to 2021, Matthew also served as a Director (Contractor Rep) on the Illinois Julie Board.
Matthew earned his B.A. from the University of Dayton, his M.A. from the Catholic University of America School of Theology and Religious Studies in 1983, and his C.B.A. from University of Illinois School of Business in 1995.
Matthew and Sheri are excited to work with and support the School of Theology and Religious Studies to continue its growth and impact.
Job Titles:
- Director of Student Services
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- Associate Dean of Finance and Planning, Ecclesiastical Schools
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- Advisory Council Chair )
- Associate Dean for Ministerial Studies
Randall "Randy" Scott - has enjoyed a career of over 50 years, which has included service in the United States Army and as a contractor in support of our nations' defense. He currently the CEO of Mandex, a provider of information technology services for defense, community, commercial enterprises, and other government agencies. Mr. Scott has over thirty years of experience in managing governmental and private organizations. Randy currently serves on several boards and council, including the STRS Board of Visitors, Parents Council, and asked to serve on the Orlando Diocese board. He is in the process of going through that evaluation and selection process. He is a graduate with degrees from several Universities as well as numerous military intuitions and schools. His life's work has been the guiding influence focusing him on leadership and financial outcomes of highly successful organizations. Over the past 15 years, he has become involved in direct community action by helping to improve educational outcomes as they relate to the "Catholic Perspective". For decades, Randy and Christine have worked to serve the church and the catholic community through gifts and personal support. John attends CUA majoring in TRS and Philosophy. He hopes to study law and canon law. Kristopher and Erika reside in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area where they work.
Tammy Tenaglia received her undergraduate degree at Drexel University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Hahnemann University. She has worked alongside Nick in the mental health field. Currently she is the Secretary of the Board for Malvern Treatment Centers. In addition, she serves on the Board of Trustees and Chairs the Grant Committee for both the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia and The Papal Foundation, and the Catholic Athletes for Christ.