Catholic Charities Announces New Slate of Officers for 2017

From Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange and Sullivan: Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange and Sullivan is pleased to announce the new slate of officers for the not-for-profit human service agency’s volunteer Board of Directors. The officers were elected unanimously by the sitting board at the December Board meeting, announced outgoing Board Chair Susan Murray-Tetz.

Assuming the volunteer leadership positions at the February 2017 meeting of the Board will be:

• Chair – Thomas Urtz of Highland Mills, Vice President of Operations for ShopRite Supermarkets

• Vice Chair – Thomas Strahle of Ridgewood, NJ, Vice President and
• Chief Operating Officer for Pepsi of the Hudson Valley
• Secretary – James Lawler of Middletown, retired Crystal Run Village Executive Director
• Treasurer – James Raimo of Hyde Park – Vice President for Facilities and Operations at Mount Saint Mary College

Tom Urtz was first elected to the Catholic Charities Board of Directors in 2012. He is an active member of the agency’s Development committee, helping to raise much-needed funds for its anti-poverty programs, primarily through four annual events. The biggest of these is the Celebration of Charity dinner each spring at which Tom serves as the evening’s master of ceremonies.

“I am proud of the programs and services Catholic Charities provides in Orange and Sullivan Counties to assist the most vulnerable in our community,” said Urtz. “It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the Board and support the outstanding work of Catholic Charities’ dedicated staff.”

“On behalf of her fellow Board members, I want to express my gratitude to outgoing Chair Susan Murray-Tetz for her leadership, guidance, and many years of service. She has unwavering support for Catholic Charities, the mission, the employees, and the people we serve. Many great strides were made during her tenure, including the expansion to Sullivan County,” Urtz said. “I look forward to continuing on the positive course she has set for Catholic Charities.

The Board of Directors for Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange and Sullivan exercise fiduciary responsibility for the proper oversight and governance of the agency and the people it serves. The full Board meets on a quarterly basis and all members also participate in a variety of standing and ad hoc committees and attend Catholic Charities’ events throughout the year.

Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities: Thomas Urtz has been elected Chairman of the Board for Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange and Sullivan volunteer Board of Directors.