TBP Leadership Team

An engineer and former corporate executive with Verizon Global Telecommunications, John felt God beckoning him to pursue Philosophy and Theology, in which he earned Master's degrees. He hasn't looked back since. He teaches various courses in Theology and Art & Architecture at different universities in Rome as well as teaches Technology at the Pontifical University of Santa Croce. John has served as a consultant in various capacities, including for the Vatican, when the Pope appointed him and eight others to the Papal Reform Commission, with the task of investigating the Holy See’s need for organizational, financial, and strategic reform of the Holy See.

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Ashley is the weekly Rome Correspondent for the Relevant Radio Network (since 2012). She teaches at the Pontifical University of Santa Croce, the North American College, ICTE, and also coaches priests and seminarians from all over the world in effective communications, conflict resolution and media training. She was the host and anchor of the weekly television news show "Voice of the Vatican," and served on the Pontifical Council for Social Communications in the Holy See under Pope Benedict XVI and then Pope Francis. Ashley has a Master's degree in Theology and an STL in Church Communications.​

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As a Business Process Engineer by trade, and with an education from Thomas Aquinas College in both Theology and Philosophy, Bridget loves combining her love of the Faith and Truth with her desire to help organizations thrive. She has 10+ years' experience in improving business processes for many corporations through generating organizational efficiencies and strategizing solutions for the attainment of the company's mission. With a passion for JPII's Theology of the Body, Bridget taught and co-facilitated Pre-Cana retreats for 7 years along with a Diocesan team. She has lived in France, California, and Ohio, and now lives with her husband, Peter, in Springfield, IL. She is also an artist who loves reflecting the beauty of the Faith and drawing people to it through her art.

A Senior Vice President and Office President for CRC Group, Mark leads multiple teams of wholesale property and casualty insurance underwriting producers throughout the Midwest. He has served on the Boards of the CIWA, AAMGA and WSIA which represent the wholesale insurance industry. Mark is a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Member. For the last 12 years he has served as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Wood Badge Certified Leader with the Boys Scouts of America, Troop 358. He teaches the religious emblem class of Ad Altare Dei for Catholic Scouts and is a mentor for Eagle Scout Candidates. Mark is active with the Hospitality Ministry at St Alphonsus Ligouri Catholic Church in Zionsville, Indiana. Mark is the father of two sons and has been happily married to Kelly since 2000.

Deanne Miller is a wife, mother of 4, and co-founder of SoulCore, an apostolate that intentionally engages the whole person in the sacred experience of the rosary and encourages deeper reflection on the virtues of the rosary. A convert to the faith, Deanne is a life-long learner of the beauty and richness of her Catholic faith.  She leads retreats throughout the United States and is passionate about helping others in their quest for wholeness, as seen through the lens of faith. Deanne and Mike live in a suburb north of Indianapolis, IN. 

Michael “Mike” Pendleton is General Counsel & chief operating officer of American Dark Fiber LLC, specializing in corporate and telecom regulatory and deployment activities. Prior to ADF, Mike had been involved in numerous corporate development activities focused on finance, governance, and corporate relations. He attended the University of Baltimore School of Law and is a US military veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mike is a father of five children and lives in Alta Loma, California, with his wife Gayla.

Sharon K. Perkins is wife to Mike, a Catholic philanthropy consultant, for 45 years. They live in North Texas and are parents of three adults and grandparents of two lively boys. A 40-year veteran of Catholic parish and diocesan catechetical ministry, Sharon is a nationally published columnist on real-life spirituality, a speaker, and a retreat leader now working on her first book. She holds graduate degrees in Theology and was formerly Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Catholic Diocese of Austin, Texas. Having served on the boards of The Guiding Star Project and Paulist Evangelization Ministries, Sharon volunteers as Treasurer of the Mariological Society of America and as board member and Women’s Forum leader for the Fort Worth chapter of Legatus.

A certified public accountant, Matt Walsh began his career in corporate America before founding a handful of companies, including: CMS Group, a cost-recovery firm for Fortune 1000 companies; TMI Education, an education consulting company: Power of Three, an international e-learning solutions provider; and Buckworm, Inc., a mobile commerce application for non-profit organizations. A chance meeting in 2019 inspired a new path: coaching individuals, small businesses, and non-profits. Matt is a father of three children and lives with his wife Laura in Montvale, New Jersey.

Fr. Michael Zimmerman was ordained to the priesthood in 2017 and currently serves as assistant Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Boston and adjunct Scripture Professor at St. John’s Seminary. With the heart of a teacher, Fr. Michael was inspired to create a systematic discernment program for young men drawing from the wisdom that he received as part of his own formation. During the pandemic lockdown in May 2020, Fr. Michael scripted 27 episodes which are now part of a video series called Scivias. He loves helping others recognize how pursuing God’s plan for their lives will fulfill their greatest desires.