MEET OUR STAFF

"Discovering God ● Living Faith ● Sharing Hope"

Jacki has served the Catholic Youth Organization for 16 years as a volunteer coach, Commissioner and currently as the Athletic Director for the Eastern Region.  Previously, she had served as the Athletic Director for St. Martin de Porres High School where she gained valuable administrative knowledge while working with the Ohio High School Athletic Association.  After coaching youth athletics in the City of Euclid and for St. Christine School, she was elected to the Booster Club as a volunteer Girls Athletic Director.    Jacki coached Varsity High School Volleyball for the former Andrews School and is also a licensed official in the state of Ohio in volleyball.  She is accredited at all levels of youth amateur sports.

Mark Delsander - Youth & Young Adult Ministry Specialist

Mark has been with the office since 1987.  Mark has served the office in numerous capacities which have included:  2008 NCCYM Host Coordinator; NCYC Pilgrimage Coordinator; Youth in the City (teen service work camp) Coordinator; Diocesan Youth Leadership Training Coordinator; National & Ohio Young Adult Conference Coordinator and Diocesan Young Adult Softball Tournament Coordinator.  He currently serves parishes with consultations, trainings and resources to help build and enhance parish-based youth & young adult ministries.  He also developed and maintains the office website.  He has a BS Degree in Psychology from John Carroll University and is a recent graduate of the Catholic Charities Health and Human Services Executive Leadership Program.  Mark is also an active member of Toastmasters International and has attained the rank of Advanced Toastmaster.

Mary Jo Dlugoz - Bookeeper

Mary Jo began working for CYO in 1979.   She is the bookkeeper for the office.  Some of her duties include:  preparing deposits, processing bills for payment, budget preparation, accounts receivable, and financial record keeping.  Mary Jo enjoys her work and being of service, in her own way, to many young people and their families.  

Rosalind started working for CYO in 1988 in Avon Lake.  She is the Administrative Assistant to the CYO Central and Lorain County Athletic Director.  Her current responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Management of the Coaches Development Program and CYO Membership Databases.  She also assists in the Sanction Events Program. 

Christopher has been the Athletic Administrator for the Cleveland CYO since 1999.  Prior to that he taught at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School and was the Pastoral Designee at St John Vianney Parish in Mentor.  Christopher has a bachelor degree from the University of Dayton and completed his graduate studies in Secondary Education at John Carroll University.  Christopher has coached high school and CYO Basketball, Cross Country and Track & Field at St John Vianney, Lake Catholic High School, NDCL and Hawken School as well as presented at state and national conferences.  He has coached over 50 qualifiers to State Competition including 20 All-Ohio finishers and 15 State Champions.  Christopher has also coached on 2 State Champion Track & Field Teams, 4 State Runner-up Track & Field Teams, and 11 Conference Championships Teams where he has been proud of the dedication of the young athletes in the classroom and on the field.

Mary Ann King - Assistant Athletic Administrator

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Katie Marquard  - Athletic Director, Lorain & West

Katie recently joined the CYO staff as an athletic director, where her responsibilities include coordinating the Coaching Development Program, overseeing the Central & Lorain parishes, and directing a variety of sports.   Prior to coming to CYO, Katie was the Executive Director of U.S. Speed skating for 16 years, where she was responsible for the organization’s programs from grassroots to elite athletes.  She received her BA in Business from the University of Minnesota.  Katie currently coaches CYO cross country and track for St. Bernadette as well as coaching speed skating for the Lakewood Club.  Katie has experienced all levels of athletics as a participant, coach, and parent, including competing in the 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics in speed skating.

Noelia Melendez

Noelia Melendez has been with the office since 1979.  She has an Associate Degree from Lorain County Community College.  Noelia created and manages the main CYO athletic  website.  She currently works as support staff to the West area athletic program, and handles athletic payroll.  Noelia has given 29 years of dedicated service in various programs over the years.  In the early days of CYO she prepared food bags for the needy from the food bank, worked with the CYO home assistance program, youth conferences, and was involved with young adults groups in youth and young adult ministry.  Noelia had managed hall rental reservations for Camp Corde Hall in Parma, and the Elyria Convent for retreats.  She has enjoyed working with the coaches, teams, and officials in various capacities in CYO athletics as athletic commissioner, officials assigning secretary, and site supervisor. 

Dobie has been with the office since 1994.  Previously he worked full time in Houston, TX, Silver Spring, MD and Columbus, OH.  Dobie has a Masters in Family Systems Counseling with a Doctorate in Ministry with a focus on leadership development. He received the NFCYM National Excellence in Training Award and has written many articles, publications, and religious education resources for junior and senior high youth ministry and catechetical programs. Dobie served as the Board Chair for the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry and the National Center for Catholic Youth Sports.  He and his wife, Lisa volunteer in high school and junior high youth ministry at St. Joseph parish, with refugees, and in their community with the Strongsville Youth Commission.  Dobie is also a CYO coach.

Vic Rosato - Athletic Director, South

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Lynnette Taylor - Administrative Assistant

Jackie Vigneault - Youth Ministry Specialist

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