Goals of the Catholic Business Network
- To facilitate the development of contacts and relationships, both inside and outside the Catholic Community, that will result in increased business and employment opportunities for its members.
- To promote ethical business practices and Catholic values in the workplace, and to provide members with opportunities to develop business and leadership skills.
- To provide members with opportunities to “give back to their community” by preparing talented young men and women within the Catholic Community for business careers.
CBN Board of Directors
Michael O’Brien
Employment Law Attorney
Jones Waldo Holbrooke & McDonough
St. Thomas More Parish
Tom Richter
President
Jan-Pro of Utah
St. John the Baptist Parish
John Puhr, Chair
Human Resources Consultant
Mountain West HR Solutions
St. John the Baptist Parish
Officers
Craig Franco, President
President
Pacific Rarities
St. John the Baptist Parish
rarecoin@pacificrarities.com
Andrew Rakowski, Vice President
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services
St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center
andrew.e.rakowski@ampf.com
Karen Thompson, Treasurer
Realtor
Karen and Cecil, Legacy Realtors & Assoc.
St. John the Baptist Parish
Kcthomp@comcast.net
Parish Representatives
Now recruiting.
Call Andrew Rakowski at 801-568-2297
Message from Bishop Wester
Dear Friends,
As bishop of the Diocese of Salt lake City, I am pleased to extend my support for the mission of Utah's Catholic Business Network. This effort of committed Catholics for mutual support in the business arena will certainly enhance the faith community and is a praiseworthy endeavor.
As never before, the Church depends upon the laity to make Christian values evident in the workplace. The commitment of Catholic Business Network members to live the precepts of the gospel with determination and integrity speaks volumes to others in the competitive world where they earn their living.
The strengthening of the faith community in the Christian business arena is a goal I support and an effort I encourage others in the world of business to embrace.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
The Most Reverend John C. Wester
Bishop of Salt Lake City