Staff Directory

I am very blessed to have served as the Parish Manager since 2011. I primarily manage parish finances, accounting, human resources, and corporate matters, as well as coordinate all building and improvement projects. I have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. I like to think of myself as Fr. Chad’s “right-hand man” and attend all Pastoral and Finance Council meetings. I also help coordinate the Men of St. Joseph men’s ministry. I have been married for 8 years to my wonderful wife, Jaime, and we have three young kids: Luke (6), Lily (3), and Michael (2).

As a native New Yorker, born in a close Italian family, only God could have gotten me to leave my home and move to the desert! And so, He did… and I am forever grateful for these 19 years in Arizona! I’ve worked with the disabled, counseled women in a pregnancy crisis, was co-chair of Corpus Christi’s Respect Life Ministry and have been the office manager for more than 11 years. My husband, Jim, is a fabulous cook, so dinner time is my favorite time of the day!

I have been the Bulletin Editor for more than 11 years and now the Content Facilitator for the parish magazine. My husband, John, is also on staff here. We have been married for almost 13 years and have 5 children. I have been a member of St. Gerard Circle and have participated in the Coffee Break Bible Study group. I enjoy watching science fiction shows and playing board games.

I have been at Corpus Christi for more 13 years. I am married to Christi Deg (who is also Corpus Christi’s Bulletin Editor) and we have five children: Jude, Felicity, Evan, Nolan and Rose. My hobbies include tabletop gaming and comic books.

I have been in the parish for 11 years, 10 as music director and 1 in my newly expanded role as Director of Music and Liturgy. My hobbies include playing board games and fishing.

I have been a member of Corpus Christi since February 2017 and joined the staff in May 2017 as the receptionist to answer the phone, greet visitors, and other front desk duties. In March 2018, my role expanded to include more responsibilities within the parish. As the Parishioner Engagement Coordinator, I manage the schedule for Perpetual Adoration, work with the Ambassadors to ensure our parishioners feel welcome, and collaborate with other staff members on projects big and small. I am blessed to work at Corpus Christi and it is my mission to serve with a smile. My husband, daughter and I live in Chandler with our two dogs.

I have been a parishioner of Corpus Christi since moving to Ahwatukee in 1991. I was originally a volunteer in the gift shop and later became the Gift Shop Manager nearly 16 years ago. I am also very involved in the planning of many of the Parish events such as the Parish Picnic, the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and various receptions held in the Parish Center, including the Parish Feast Day receptions. My husband, Steve, and I have a son and a daughter and 2 grandchildren. I love spending time with my family and reading.

Corpus Christi had been my parents’ parish since the mid-80s, long before my family (wife, Dee Dee, daughter, Brandelyn, son, Graham, and I) came to live in Phoenix in 2000. While here at the Parish, I helped fix a few things here and there and was asked what I was doing the rest of my life. HA! So “The Handyman Ken” became a staff member. I love our Parish, its surroundings, the staff and of course, all of our parishioners. The work here is endless, as anyone would expect it to be when called the House of God. We strive to make each day count towards the safety, structural and mechanical functions of our buildings and grounds as well as unleashing the beauty of our parish.

I have been a member of Corpus Christi since 2000 after moving from Baton Rouge, LA, where I was a Director of Religious Formation for children’s ministry for 12 years. Over these past 18 years at Corpus Christi, I have been involved as a DRE in faith formation for children, women and families. I enjoy exercising, reading, finding new restaurants with my husband, travels to Kauai and visiting my 2 daughters in Chicago and Louisiana - especially time spent with my two grandsons!

I have enjoyed serving at Corpus Christi for 3 years. My wife and I moved here after graduating from Ave Maria University in Florida. I am originally from Mississippi, and I love to pray, play games, and compete. I welcome any challenger at air hockey.

My family and I have been members of Corpus Christi for more than 26 years. My husband, Mark Porter, serves as a lector. Our two boys, Liam and Brendan, went through the CE program, received their sacraments here, and also served in ministry. I have been a Catechist for the past 14 years, I serve as a Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Altar Guild Captain, Gift Shop volunteer scheduler and volunteer, and participate in the Adoration ministry. I love to read, quilt and travel.

This is the start of my third year on staff at Corpus Christi. I am privileged to work with the RCIA, Discovering Christ, Alpha, Lord Teach Me to Pray, and other evangelistic efforts at the parish. In my free time, I love to watch college basketball—go Sun Devils!!