Our Ministry Team

Richard
Founder & Director

Josh
Director of Catechesis & Outreach

Stephanie
Director of New Evangelization & Communication

Lex
Director of Media in the New Evangelization
Richard
Founder & Director
Richard, the Founding Owner and Director of Tekton Ministries, has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner. He began Tekton Ministries in 1996, serving the Catholic community as a Pilgrimage Provider and in Catholic Non-Profit Business and Development Management. Richard has oversight of all Tekton activities. He lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife and their children.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Without the WAY there is no going; without the TRUTH, there is no knowing; without the LIFE, there is no living.”Thomas A. KempisContact Richard
Josh
Director of Catechesis & Outreach
Josh leads Tekton’s efforts to develop and coordinate pilgrimages for Catholic parishes, high schools, and Newman Centers. He also oversees all outreach for new non-profit and website clients. He received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Classical Greek from Baylor University and a Masters in Theology from Notre Dame University. He resides with his wife and son in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”St. Catherine of SienaContact Josh
Stephanie
Director of New Evangelization & Communication
Stephanie is responsible for developing marketing and communication strategies. She spends her time in social media, electronic and print media, and building local and national press relationships. She strives to raise mission awareness, drive constituent engagement, and build benefactor and client relations for both Tekton and its clients. Stephanie graduated with honors from Indiana University. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband and five children, and is the author of the award-winning Catholic novel, A Single Bead.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”Phil. 4:4Contact Stephanie
Lex
Director of Media in the New Evangelization
Lex spearheads Tekton’s website and media development. His role includes client website support, video and graphic design, and social media management. Lex is a graduate of Franciscan University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television and Radio Communication. He, his wife, and daughter currently reside in Greenfield, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry.”St. Padre PioContact Lex
Richard

Founder & Director
Richard, the Founding Owner and Director of Tekton Ministries, has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner. He began Tekton Ministries in 1996, serving the Catholic community as a Pilgrimage Provider and in Catholic Non-Profit Business and Development Management. Richard has oversight of all Tekton activities. He lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife and their children.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Without the WAY there is no going; without the TRUTH, there is no knowing; without the LIFE, there is no living.”Thomas A. KempisContact Richard
Josh
Director of Catechesis & Outreach

Josh leads Tekton’s efforts to develop and coordinate pilgrimages for Catholic parishes, high schools, and Newman Centers. He also oversees all outreach for new non-profit and website clients. He received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Classical Greek from Baylor University and a Masters in Theology from Notre Dame University. He resides with his wife and son in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”St. Catherine of SienaContact Josh
Stephanie

Director of New Evangelization & Communication
Stephanie is responsible for developing marketing and communication strategies. She spends her time in social media, electronic and print media, and building local and national press relationships. She strives to raise mission awareness, drive constituent engagement, and build benefactor and client relations for both Tekton and its clients. Stephanie graduated with honors from Indiana University. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband and five children, and is the author of the award-winning Catholic novel, A Single Bead.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”Phil. 4:4Contact Stephanie
Lex

Director of Media in the New Evangelization
Lex spearheads Tekton’s website and media development. His role includes client website support, video and graphic design, and social media management. Lex is a graduate of Franciscan University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television and Radio Communication. He, his wife, and daughter currently reside in Greenfield, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry.”St. Padre PioContact Lex

Nik
Director of Technology Integration

Bri
Graphic Designer & Donor Specialist

Laura
Pilgrimage Project Manager

Andrea
Pilgrim Relationship & Coordinator
Nik
Director of Technology Integration
Nik works in different areas of media outreach for Tekton Ministries, including graphic and web design. He also has responsibility for the integration of Tekton’s technology systems. Nik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Media and New Evangelization at John Paul the Great Catholic University. He lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife and their son.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.”St. AugustineContact Nik
Bri
Graphic Designer & Donor Specialist
Bri is a skilled graphic designer who handles Tekton’s branding and creates all of our pilgrimage brochures. In addition, she is responsible for our day-to-day social media posting and designs the inspiring graphics you’ll find on our social sites. A woman of many talents, she works with donors for our non–profit clientele. Bri holds a BFA in Visual Communication and Design from the Herron School of Art and Design. She lives in Indianapolis, where she enjoys hammocking on the canal, jamming on the ukulele, and terrorizing her roommate’s cat.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.”St. John Paul the GreatContact Bri
Laura
Pilgrimage Project Manager
Laura oversees the successful development and execution of our pilgrimages. She works with internal personnel to streamline the pilgrim process and ensure that each pilgrimage is a pathway to encountering Christ. Laura holds a Liberal Arts degree from Hanover College and lives in Indianapolis with her husband and daughter. Her family enjoys kayaking, and Laura loves llamas and schnitzel – not necessarily together.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.St. Therese of LisieuxContact Laura
Andrea
Pilgrim Relationship & Coordinator
Andrea deals in the day-to-day processes of the Tekton office. She works in managing pilgrim and client relations and assists the Communication and Media teams. She obtained a psychology degree from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in Westfield, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
This is the day that that Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it!-Psalm 118:24Contact Andrea
Nik

Director of Technology Integration
Nik works in different areas of media outreach for Tekton Ministries, including graphic and web design. He also has responsibility for the integration of Tekton’s technology systems. Nik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Media and New Evangelization at John Paul the Great Catholic University. He lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife and their son.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.”St. AugustineContact Nik
Bri

Graphic Designer & Donor Specialist
Bri is a skilled graphic designer who handles Tekton’s branding and creates all of our pilgrimage brochures. In addition, she is responsible for our day-to-day social media posting and designs the inspiring graphics you’ll find on our social sites. A woman of many talents, she works with donors for our non–profit clientele. Bri holds a BFA in Visual Communication and Design from the Herron School of Art and Design. She lives in Indianapolis, where she enjoys hammocking on the canal, jamming on the ukulele, and terrorizing her roommate’s cat.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.”St. John Paul the GreatContact Kathy
Laura

Office Manager
Barbara is the first point of contact at our office. As office manager, she works extensively with pilgrims and client donors addressing and responding to a variety of needs. Barbara also handles administrative duties such as customer correspondence and pilgrimage logistics. Barbara received her Business and Marketing Degree from University of Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.St. Therese of LisieuxContact Laura
Andrea

Pilgrim Relationship & Coordinator
Andrea deals in the day-to-day processes of the Tekton office. She works in managing pilgrim and client relations and assists the Communication and Media teams. She obtained a psychology degree from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in Westfield, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
This is the day that that Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it!-Psalm 118:24Contact Andrea

Ann
Retreat & Pilgrimage Leader

Sheila
Accounting Manager

Ken
Print Specialist

Michael
New Evangelization Intern
Ann
Retreat & Pilgrimage Leader
Ann was born in a village 2 miles from Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina (place of alleged Marian apparitions since 1981) her family moved to the USA when she was 2 years old. In the summer of 1981, she returned to her homeland and was a witness to the beginning days and months of Our Lady’s apparitions in Medjugorje, which profoundly changed her life. In 1999, after many years of working in the field of Social Work, she was called by the Lord into ministry: leading pilgrimages to Medjugorje and other Catholic sites; interpreting for Medjugorje visionaries and priests throughout the United States and beyond; working extensively with Fr. Zlatko Sudac (a Croatian priest with the stigmata) at Bethany Retreat House in Croatia; sharing her testimony and speaking on matters of faith and spirituality at retreats and conferences throughout the USA. Ann received a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work, all from Loyola University Chicago. She resides in the Chicago area.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.”St. AugustineContact Ann
Sheila
Accounting Manager
Sheila joined the Tekton Ministries team to assist and manage the accounting and finances. She has a bachelors degree in accounting and lives in Noblesville, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.St. FrancisContact Sheila
Ken
Print Specialist
Ken is responsible for graphic design, typesetting and printing of newsletters, appeals and any printing projects for our clients. He works as the liaison between Tekton and local printers and mailhouse personnel. Ken has spent over 45 years in the print and production industry. He graduated from Purdue University with an Industrial Engineering degree and a Masters degree from the University of Indianapolis. He and his wife happily live in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee, all things are passing, God is unchanging, patience obtains all things, nothing is wanting to him who has God, God alone suffices.St. Teresa of Avila
Michael
New Evangelization Intern
Michael serves as the New Evangelization Intern for Tekton Ministries. From creating Pilgrimage packets; to transcribing audio for our media team; to answering the phones, he wears many hats around the office. Michael has an Associates Degree from Legions of Christ College of Humanities. As he prepares to further his education in the fall, he is getting some practical experience and is helping to grow the Tekton ministry team. Michael lives with his family in Westfield, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”St. Paul: Philippians 4:13Contact Michael
Ann

Retreat & Pilgrimage Leader
Ann was born in a village 2 miles from Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina (place of alleged Marian apparitions since 1981) her family moved to the USA when she was 2 years old. In the summer of 1981, she returned to her homeland and was a witness to the beginning days and months of Our Lady’s apparitions in Medjugorje, which profoundly changed her life. In 1999, after many years of working in the field of Social Work, she was called by the Lord into ministry: leading pilgrimages to Medjugorje and other Catholic sites; interpreting for Medjugorje visionaries and priests throughout the United States and beyond; working extensively with Fr. Zlatko Sudac (a Croatian priest with the stigmata) at Bethany Retreat House in Croatia; sharing her testimony and speaking on matters of faith and spirituality at retreats and conferences throughout the USA. Ann received a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work, all from Loyola University Chicago. She resides in the Chicago area.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.”St. AugustineContact Ann
Sheila

Accounting Manager
Sheila joined the Tekton Ministries team to assist and manage the accounting and finances. She has a bachelors degree in accounting and lives in Noblesville, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.St. FrancisContact Sheila
Ken

Print Specialist
Ken is responsible for graphic design, typesetting and printing of newsletters, appeals and any printing projects for our clients. He works as the liaison between Tekton and local printers and mailhouse personnel. Ken has spent over 45 years in the print and production industry. He graduated from Purdue University with an Industrial Engineering degree and a Masters degree from the University of Indianapolis. He and his wife happily live in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee, all things are passing, God is unchanging, patience obtains all things, nothing is wanting to him who has God, God alone suffices.St. Teresa of Avila
Michael

New Evangelization Intern
Michael serves as the New Evangelization Intern for Tekton Ministries. From creating Pilgrimage packets; to transcribing audio for our media team; to answering the phones, he wears many hats around the office. Michael has an Associates Degree from Legions of Christ College of Humanities. As he prepares to further his education in the fall, he is getting some practical experience and is helping to grow the Tekton ministry team. Michael lives with his family in Westfield, Indiana.
Favorite Catholic Quote:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”St. Paul: Philippians 4:13Contact Michael
Employment Opportunities
Tekton is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team! Check the list below for our current open positions.
To apply for one of the available positions, submit a resume to [email protected]
Employment Opportunities
Tekton is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team! Check the list below for our current open positions.
To apply for one of the available positions, submit a resume to [email protected]
Our Partners
Tekton Ministries would like to give a shoutout to a few
of the companies that make our ministry possible.