Board President

Mike Fitzgerald is a seasoned entrepreneur and nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience. He founded HR Screening Services and led it for three decades before its successful sale. He later co-founded Brother André’s Café and founded Missionary Artisans—Catholic faith-based ventures that provide meaningful work for adults with disabilities as well as for the poor and vulnerable in developing countries. Mike serves as Chairman of the Brother André’s Café Advisory Board and is a member of the Sovereign Order of Malta. He also brings long-standing board service with organizations including Move a Mountain Missions, the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, and Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh.

Board Vice President

Deacon Tim Noca serves as Mission Director for the local office of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, supporting missionary priests and bishops around the world. He is the past President and Principal of ProTech Training, a global IT training and consulting firm he helped lead since its founding in 1990. Ordained as a permanent deacon, Tim has served in hospital chaplaincy, addiction recovery ministry, and as a missionary to Chimbote, Peru. He has held board leadership roles with Serra Catholic High School, the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, and the Chimbote Foundation, and remains deeply committed to serving the Church and the poor both locally and globally.

Board Treasurer

Bill Haskins holds a degree from Washington & Jefferson College and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business, with a concentration in Finance and Accounting. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Grant Street Group for 25 years until his recent retirement, following earlier financial leadership roles at Fisher Scientific, Tippins Incorporated, Black Box Corporation, and the Carbide/Graphite Group. Bill has been active in both civic and faith-based service, including roles as campaign treasurer for a U.S. Congressman, President of his parish council, and member of the parent board at Western Pennsylvania Montessori School. He and his wife, Carol, live in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, where they raised their four children.

Board Secretary

Marisa D’Amico is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and has been supporting the creation and growth of mission-driven organizations including Move a Mountain Missions and Brother Andre's Cafe since her college years. She previously worked as a meeting and event professional for corporations across the U.S. and now dedicates her expertise to advancing nonprofit initiatives.

Patrick Fitzgerald was the first employee and is now the head baker at Brother André’s Café, a Catholic café in Pittsburgh that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A graduate of the Food Service program at the Community College of Allegheny County, Patrick is best known for his incredible work ethic, contagious joy, and outstanding cookies—including his signature treat,Patrick’s Famous Snickerdoodle—which has become a favorite both in and beyond the Pittsburgh area.

Terri Fitzgerald is the co-founder of Brother André’s Café, a Catholic café in Pittsburgh that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She volunteers full-time at the café and oversees all baking operations, finding one of her greatest joys in working side by side each day with her son Patrick and other team members living with IDD. Terri has been active in the autism and homeschooling communities for over 20 years and is also a dedicated volunteer in the Catholic Church. She considers her greatest accomplishments to be her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Bill Garrison is a copywriter and co-founder of Garrison Hughes, one of the most awarded advertising agencies in the region. A proud graduate of Central Catholic High School (Class of ’81) and Carnegie Mellon University, Bill remains actively involved with his alma mater as a member of the Central Catholic Football Alumni. He and his wife Amy co-chaired the 33rd Central Catholic Auction, the school’s largest and most important annual fundraiser. Bill also serves on the board of Oakland Catholic High School and the advisory board of Brother André’s Café, and he leads fundraising efforts for the 4/4/09 Fallen Heroes Fund.

The Honorable W. Scott Hardy serves as a United States Federal Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania. A Pittsburgh native, he is a graduate of North Catholic High School, Allegheny College, and Notre Dame Law School. Prior to his judicial appointment in 2020, Judge Hardy practiced labor and employment law for over two decades, serving in leadership roles at major law firms and earning recognition as a “Best Lawyer in America” and a Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer.” He has been active in numerous professional and civic organizations, including the American Inns of Court, the Allegheny County Bar Association, and the boards of Good Samaritan Hospice, the Laurel Highlands Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh. Judge Hardy lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Kathleen, and their two children.

A. James Hite is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Systems and held the rank of Lieutenant in the Naval Reserve. He has worked at Combustion Service & Equipment Co. for 25 years, where he serves as Vice President and Board Member. A devoted husband and father of six, James is deeply rooted in his Catholic faith, which inspires his passion for serving those in need, protecting the unborn, and defending the faith. He is a member of the Sovereign Order of Malta and has held long-standing board roles with local nonprofit organizations including BirthRight and Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh.

Jennifer A. Hite is a graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She began her career as a pediatric nurse at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and later served as a part-time school nurse at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh. Much of her time has been devoted to raising her six children and volunteering in her community and parish. Jennifer has been happily married for nearly 29 years and finds joy in family life and service to others. She has been active in the Aquinas Academy Parent’s Association, chaired multiple fundraising galas, and currently serves on the board of St. Lucy’s Auxiliary to the Blind.

Brian Lindauer is President and Managing Shareholder of GRB Law, where he has represented individual, commercial, and nonprofit clients for nearly 30 years. Throughout his legal career, he has also served as counsel to numerous faith-based organizations. Brian has been a member and past chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh since 2013 and currently serves on the Advisory Board of Brother André’s Café. He is also a Trustee of the Wright Thing To Do Scholarship Trust, which provides college and trade school scholarships to students from working-class families.

Nick Navari is Vice President and Senior Bond Trader at Federated Hermes, where he is responsible for trading U.S. Government securities and managing both the Government and SMA trading desks. He holds a degree in Management and Economics from Penn State and an MBA from Robert Morris University. Nick has served in leadership roles within his parish, including Pastoral Council and Capital Campaign committees, and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at North Catholic High School. He is honored to serve on the board of Missionary Artisans and is deeply inspired by the work and mission of the Fitzgerald family.

Bridgette Pepmeyer holds a degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Virginia Tech and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, with a special focus on neurorehabilitation. Bridgette now brings her passion and expertise to Brother André’s Café, where she empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in the workplace. She lives in Aspinwall with her husband Joel and their beloved dog, and is an active member of Divine Mercy Parish.

Brent G. Rondon is a Senior Management Consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. He specializes in advising international and immigrant entrepreneurs as well as export-import clients seeking to grow their businesses globally.Brent was born in North Dakota but Grew up in Arequipa, Peru. He holds a Master’s in Public and International Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, along with a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Engineering from La Molina National University. A Certified Global Business Professional, Brent has led trade missions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas and serves on multiple boards, including NASBITE International, the Pittsburgh Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Latin American Cultural Center and Museum.  He is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Portuguese.

Dan Seibel was raised in southwestern Pennsylvania, where his family and Catholic education instilled in him a lifelong commitment to service. Since graduating from Penn State in 2007, his military career has taken him across four continents, leading humanitarian assistance, emergency response, and peace support initiatives. He holds a Master’s in Security Studies from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and aspires to someday earn a certificate in fatherhood from his three children.