MEET THE YOUNG ADULT CORE TEAM

Mia Palitto & Brandi Stackelbeck

SISTERHOOD COMMUNITY
Alissa Muggli

CONNECT KC
Adam Pane

HOSPITALITY
Moses & Kate Tinio

ENCOUNTER TEAM
Brian Buechler

CATHOLIC CHALLENGE SPORTS
John Lechtenberg

BAND OF BROTHERS COMMUNITY

MEET THE CITY ON A HILL STAFF

Dr. Luke Murray

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
After spending time in the seminary and in higher education, Dr. Murray worked in young adult ministry (at KU) and then in education as he was the founding Headmaster for a new Catholic High School in the area. He is excited to bring his love of ministry, education, and development together to help City on a Hill flourish and grow.
Dr. Murray loves playing cards with his wife and three daughters, engaging in philosophical conversations, and singing Irish folk songs around a campfire with friends.
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Macy Becker

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Macy was raised in a small town in Kansas alongside her three brothers and two sisters. Her family is one of the greatest joys of her life, especially her nieces and nephew. Macy attended Fort Hays State University and it was there that the Catholic faith and the Heart of Jesus for her became not just an option, but a treasure. She worked in college campus ministry from 2017-2024 and is beyond grateful to now have the opportunity to encourage and champion young adults post college in their walk with the Lord.
Macy loves coffee (in any form, but preferably dark roast), dancing, bacon and taking every opportunity life gives for adventure. Let her know if there are any fun places in KC (especially coffee shops and anywhere that serves breakfast) that she should visit!
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Father Adam Haake

CHAPLAIN
Fr. Adam Haake was born in Kansas City, and spent most of his youth in Raytown, MO before entering seminary after attending Missouri State University. Now is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph, and is the pastor at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Lee’s Summit, MO. He serves part-time as a co-chaplain of City on a Hill.
In his free time, Fr. Haake enjoys exploring the local Kansas City scene, reading books, and grilling out. His favorite saint is St. Peter.
Father Dan Morris

CHAPLAIN
Fr. Dan Morris was born in Topeka, KS and entered seminary after working secularly. He was ordained in May of 2015 and is currently the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas & is in residence at Sacred Heart in Shawnee. He serves, just part-time, as a co-chaplain of City on a Hill.
His favorite place to relax is defined by it being a place that nobody else knows where he is. First car, Nissan Sentra. Favorite saint is St. John the Beloved.
Deacon Tim Wise

PASTORAL SUPPORT
Tim was ordained as a permanent deacon to serve the archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas in June 2024. He has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 34 years and is the father of 3 adult children and 2 young grandchildren. Tim and his wife live in Olathe where he is assigned to serve the St. Paul parish. He worked for over 35 years as a Chemical Engineer for DuPont before retiring in 2022.
Tim is passionate about living out his vocation as a servant of God, his family, and the Church. He enjoys various ministries in the church along with his wife. His favorite hobby is running. He set a goal in 2022 to run a half marathon in every state, and he is currently halfway there with a goal of completing all 50 states by the end of 2028.
Brian Jacobson

FORMATION LEAD
Brian grew up in Olathe and Overland Park, Kansas. He enlisted in the Air Force and went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln after high school, thinking he was going to have a career as a military pilot. In His mercy, Jesus called him away from this career path to diocesan seminary, where he prepared for Catholic priesthood, and received invaluable human and intellectual formation. Although he has since left seminary, he found his passion for helping men grow in their relationship with Our Lord and each other in a world where authentic friendship is at an all-time low and loneliness is at an all-time high.
Some of his loves are travel, adventure, sports, talking to strangers, skiing and sipping good whiskey.
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Emily Molinaro

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Emily is a St. Louis native who is happy to call Kansas City home. She earned her undergraduate degree from Missouri State University and her MBA from Maryville University of St. Louis. City on a Hill has been an important part of building friendships and community in her life and she is thrilled to be using her time and talent to work with the young adults of Kansas City.
Emily loves taking her dog to the dog park, watching musicals, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and hanging out with friends. She is a firm believer that is never too cold for iced coffee or ice cream.
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Meet the Board of Directors

As a non-profit corporation in the state of Missouri, there is a law that each organization must have a Board of Directors of at least three people. When Bishop Johnston blessed the decision for City on a Hill to form its own non-profit, the exciting work began of recruiting the first-ever Board of Directors for City on a Hill.

City on a Hill is grateful to the nine members who serve on the board, as their knowledge and insight has proven particularly helpful as organizational decisions have been made. The Board oversees the business operations of City on a Hill, including (but not limited to), budget oversight, decisions regarding employment of staff, basic vision-casting, and growth or expansion of City on a Hill!

Please pray for the Board of Directors, as they continue to discuss and plan for the future of City on a Hill, so that City on a Hill may continue its outreach & pursuit of forming saints in Kansas City!

Sean Cailteux

Sean Cailteux was involved in City on a Hill, particularly Catholic Challenge Sports, a few years back. He is now married to his beautiful wife, Jamie, and they are blessed with four children. They reside in the Northland as parishioners at St. Andrew’s parish. Sean works as a chiropractor and is generous enough to sit on the Board of Directors, amidst his involvement in various other commitments!
Greg Doring

Greg Doring spent 10 years serving with FOCUS and now owns a few small local businesses. He is married to his rockstar wife, Adrienne. They are raising their five children in Prairie Village, KS, as parishioners at Cure of Ars. Greg was one of the first young adult leaders in City on a Hill and helped start Catholic Challenge Sports and Band of Brothers. We are grateful for Greg's yes to joining the board, with his vast experience in evangelization and the pursuit of sainthood!
Dino Durando

Dino Durando sits on the Board of Directors as a representative for the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, where he works as the director of the Domestic Church and Discipleship Office. Dino's office oversaw the City on a Hill operations for many years, and was an instrumental part in seeing City on a Hill become its own independent apostolate. Dino, with his lovely wife, Kathy, lives on a small farm north of Kansas City, and together they have 10 children (and a number of animals). Dino's knowledge of the history of City on a Hill is extremely valuable to current oversight of City on a Hill.
Andy Flattery

Andy Flattery has previous involvement in City on a Hill, particularly through his involvement in Catholic Challenge Sports, where he served for a time as CCS Board President. He met his wife, Genevra, through City on a Hill and they now reside in the Northland raising three beautiful chi!dren Andy has his own financial advising business, called Simple Wealth. Give him a call for all your financial planning needs!
Michele Kueny

Michele Kueny loves her some Jesus. She is a wife to Pat, a mom to Sean and Clara, and Michele has been in marketing longer than many young adults have been alive. Her marketing know-how has proved valuable in the short tenure of the board, and she has proved a valuable member of the board in numerous ways. We are honored to have Michele on the Board of Directors, as we know she is honored to serve an incredible generation of future Saints.
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez serves on the City on a Hill board as a liaison for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas through her role in the Office of Adult Evangelization and Young Adult Ministry. Her family, husband David and five children, live in Overland Park, Kansas. With two young adult (and counting) children, this ministry holds a very special place in Emily's heart. She sees the authentically faithful community of City on a Hill as a source of great hope and joy for our local Church.
Ferd Niemann

Ferd Niemann was involved in City on a Hill from 2009-2015, including Catholic Challenge Sports, the Meyer Catholic Quarter, and Band of Brothers (where he served as the BoB Leader for over five years). Ferd met his amazing wife Angela through City on a Hiil as well. They have three children, live in the Northland, and attend church at St. Andrew’s in Gladstone. Ferd owns a growing law firm and he owns, operates, and syndicates mobile home parks throughout the Midwest.
Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez serves City on a Hill as a board member who believes strongly in the organization’s mission and recognizes the importance of forming young adults in the image and likeness of God. He is married to his incredible wife, Joy, and are blessed with five children. Paul works as a partner for a CPA firm and resides in South Kansas City and is a parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Gordon Schmitz

Gordon Schmitz has been actively involved with City on a Hill in a variety of ways since moving to Kansas City in 2017. He works as a software engineering manager and is excited to serve City on a Hill in this new way. Gordon resides in Lenexa with his wonderful wife Katrina and their two boys and they are parishioners at Our Lady of Good Counsel.