BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The HALO Initiative Board and staff are deeply committed to understanding the challenges faced by our Catholic schools and making real and lasting change to make Catholic education more available, with a more consistently excellent experience and a culture of innovation. Our variety of perspective and experience is creating a new culture and a more sustainable future at Dallas area Catholic schools.
Laura Fox
Director
Ursuline Academy Board of Trustees, member of the Endowment Trust and
a legacy of education support
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Georgia Lyons
Director
Experienced Educator, Volunteer, Supporter, and Advocate for Catholic Education and
Numerous Charities
Fr. Alfonze Nazzaro
Director
Known for Promoting and strengthening Catholic Schools, experience as Director of Formation, Parochial Vicar, and Pastoral Administrator
Wyatt Maxwell
Director
Partner and Board Member of Compatriot Capital Organizations, who believes in the value of Catholic education
Joe Popolo
Director
Co-Founder of HALO, CEO Charles & Potomac Capital, LLC, and Past and President Board Member & local and national Advocate of Catholic education
Rick Spurr
Board Chair
Former CEO, Zix
Board Member of several organizations
Bill Schaffler
Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
HiBar Hospitality Group
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Don Hanratty
Secretary
HALO Co-Founder
Founder & President of Bishop's Invitational, Optimance and Career Control group, Inc.
Dr. Rebecca Hammel
Ex-Officio Member
Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Dallas
