Leadership

Vanessa Solis – President

The school leadership is committed to sustaining the high-quality, personalized student experience we have been known for since our founding. Nativity Jesuit Academy is grateful for the leadership of our board of trustees.

Nativity Board of Trustees

Chair:

James F. Parks – President, Berghammer Construction Corporation

 

Vice Chair:

Yamilett Lopez- Associate, Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

 

Secretary 

Dan Nigro – President, Badger Mutual Insurance Company

 

Treasurer:

Meghan Dean- Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Baird Advisors

 

Board Members:

Rev. Richard Abert, S.J. –  Superior, Père Marquette Jesuit Community

 

Meghan Dean- Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Baird Advisors

 

Mark Herr- Community Volunteer

 

Irving Ibarra ’03 – Program Director, All-in Milwaukee

 

Brad Kalscheur- Partner, Sub-Group Leader, Wealth Planning, Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

 

Rev. Jeffrey T. LaBelle, S.J. – Associate Professor, College of Education, Department of Educational Policy and Leadership, Marquette University

 

Stephanie Laudon – Regional Vice President, National Insurance Services

 

Yamilett Lopez- Associate, Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

 

Rev. Mike Marco, S.J. – President, Marquette University High School

 

Dan Nigro – President, Badger Mutual Insurance Company

 

Mary Nolte- Community Volunteer

 

James F. Parks – President, Berghammer Construction Corporation

 

Victor Perez – Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance at GE Healthcare

 

Vanessa Solis – President, Nativity Jesuit Academy

 

Andrew Stith – President, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee

 

Lora Strigens- Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management, Marquette University

 

Sheila Taphorn – Director of Development, Parent Leadership Philanthropy & Student Affairs, Marquette University

Staff Leadership

 

Vanessa Solis President

 

Ron Smyczek – Principal

 

Ally Beckwith – Assistant Principal

 

Monique Deshotels – Assistant Principal

 

Emily Keuter – Director of Advancement

 

Jesus Torres – Director of Finance

 

Josh Kraemer – Director of Camp Thunderhead

 

Cynthia Camarena – Assistant to the President and Special Projects