Who We Are
MISSION: The Bright Futures Fund works to build new foundations of education and faith by helping students in need receive a Catholic education.
VISION: Every child is able to attend Catholic school without financial barrier.
VISION: Every child is able to attend Catholic school without financial barrier.
Bright Futures Fund Staff
Bright Futures Fund Board of Directors
His Excellency, The Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr.
Board Officers
Frank Uryasz, Board Chairperson, President, National Center for Drug Free Sport
Daniel Welsh, Finance Committee Chair, CPA
Abbie Connelly, Secretary, Community Volunteer
Deacon Tyrone Gutierrez, Guardian Angels Parish
Lamar Hunt, Jr., Loretto Charities
Jo Anne Karr, Retired Elementary School Teacher
Lisa Kremer, K9 & Company
J.P. Latenser, Neff Packaging Systems
Cathy Miller, Avila University
Robert (Bob) Paredes, Trust Officer
Steve Pierce, Owner, Muehlebach Funeral Care
Fr. Randy Sly, St. Therese North
Bob Strohm, Cyderes
Brian Switzer, Switzer Brothers Painting
Peggy Walker, Kansas City Southern Railroad
Jeff Weinrich, Texas Regional Sales Manager, Spectranetics
Ex-Officio Members
Barb Deane, Holy Cross School
Mary Delac, Our Lady of Hope School
Ken Kremer, Director of Development - Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph
Jeremy Lillig, CSJA, Director of Stewardship and Development
Dr. Dan Peters, Superintendent of Schools - Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph