Board of Trustees

DeSales University’s Board of Trustees brings together leaders from business, ministry, law, healthcare, and public service who share a deep commitment to the University’s mission.

The Board provides governance and strategic oversight, supporting the President and Cabinet in advancing institutional goals and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.

Through their expertise and service, the Trustees help safeguard DeSales’ values while guiding the University confidently into the future.

Board of Trustee Members

Kathleen Kund Nolan '79, Chair of the Board

• Year Appointed: 2017
• Present Status: Chair, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Ex officio member of all Board committees
  • Chair of the Board (2022 to present)
  • Institutional Advancement (2018 to 2019; Chair 2019 to 2022)
  • Governance (2018 to 2022)

Frank J. Dalicandro '77

• Year Appointed: 2018
• Present Status: Term 3, Year 1
• Committee Assignments
  • Institutional Advancement (2018 to 2022; Chair, 2022 to present)
  • Audit (2024 to present)

Rev. Francis W. Danella, OSFS '70

• Title: Superior, Salesianum Oblate Community
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Present Status: Term 3, Year 1
• Committee Assignments
  • Mission (2018 to present)
  • Academic Affairs (2024 to present)

Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Esq.

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Present Status: Term 2, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Institutional Advancement (2020 to 2022)
  • Facilities & Technology (2022 to 2023, Chair, 2023 to present)
  • Mission (2022 to present)

Nakia Gard B.A. '09, M.S.

• Year Appointed: 2023
• Present Status: Term 1, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Student Affairs (2023 to present)

Rev. James J. Greenfield, OSFS '84

• Title: President of DeSales University
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Present Status: Ex Officio
• Committee Assignments
  • Ex officio member of all Board committees

V. Rev. Matthew J. Hillyard, OSFS '84

• Title: Pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Vienna, Va.
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Present Status: Term 3, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Student Affairs (2017 to 2019; Chair 2019 to 2022; Interim Chair, 2024 to present)
  • Governance (2018 to present)
  • Mission (2022 to present)

Brian E. Kearney

• Year Appointed: 2022
• Present Status: Term 1, Year 3
• Committee Assignments
  • Audit (2022 to present)
  • Institutional Advancement (2022 to 2024)
  • Finance & Budget (2024 to present)

Paul F. Klauder, CPA '89

• Year Appointed: 2023
• Present Status: Term 1, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Finance & Budget (2023 to present)

V. Rev. John A. Kolodziej, OSFS

• Title: Provincial
• Year Appointed: 2022
• Present Status: Ex Officio
• Committee Assignments
  • Student Affairs (2022 to present)

The Hon. Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. '77

• Year Appointed: 2021
• Present Status: Term 2, Year 1
• Committee Assignments
  • Finance & Budget (2021 to present)

Gene J. Marino '81

• Year Appointed: 2012
• Present Status: Vice Chair, Year 1
• Committee Assignments
  • Audit (2012 to 2013; Vice Chair, 2013 to 2018; Chair, 2018 to Present)
  • Finance and Budget (2012 to 2013)
  • Investment Subcommittee (2012 to 2013)
  • Facilities & Technology (2013 to 2014)
  • Student Life (2014 to 2016)
  • Institutional Advancement (2016 to present)
  • Governance (2024 to present)

Jo-Ann Mendles, NACD.DC

• Year Appointed: 2023
• Present Status: Term 1, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Facilities & Technology (2023 to present; Vice Chair, 2024 to present)

Kelly Conley Mullen '87

• Year Appointed: 2022
• Present Status: Term 1, Year 3
• Committee Assignments
  • Institutional Advancement (2022 to present)

Michael O'Boyle '79

• Year Appointed: 2023
• Present Status: Term 1, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Facilities & Technology (2023 to present)
  • Institutional Advancement (2023 to present)

Kathleen Waterbury Reilly

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Present Status: Term 2, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Facilities and Technology (2020 to 2022)
  • Mission (2020 to 2022; Chair 2022 to present)

John D. Stanley, Esq.

• Year Appointed: 2010
• Present Status: Vice Chair, Year 3
• Committee Assignments
  • Educational Affairs (2010 to 2012)
  • Facilities & Technology (2012 to 2013; Vice Chair, 2013 to 2022)
  • Governance (Vice Chair, 2014 to 2022; Chair 2022 to present)
  • Finance & Budget (2022 to present)

Most Rev. Barry R. Strong, OSFS '78

• Title: Superior General of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Present Status: Term 3, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Academic Affairs (2017 to present)

Joseph C. Trinkle, Jr. '81

• Year Appointed: 2014
• Present Status: Term 4, Year 2
• Committee Assignments
  • Finance and Budget (2014 to 2017; Vice Chair 2017 to 2022; Chair 2022 to present)

Robert L. Wax, Esq.

• Year Appointed: 2024
• Present Status: Term 1, Year 1

Thomas V. Whalen, MD, MMM, CPE, FACHE

• Year Appointed: 2015
• Present Status: Term 4, Year 1
• Committee Assignments
  • Academic Affairs (2015 to 2017; Chair, 2017 to present)
  • Governance (2022 to present)