Kris has enjoyed 35+ years of experience in the world of hotels, restaurants, and catering. She has worked in all aspects of the hospitality industry from business admin to food sales to event planning and design to Executive Chef positions in cities across our nation. Her greatest joy is the interaction with guests, successfully taking care of their needs, and creating lasting working relationships with them. For nearly 5 years, she had delighted in the position of Executive Chef at the Center. She then took all of her talents to the next level, overseeing the needs of the guests beyond ‘soup to nuts’ to helping individuals and groups plan and execute exceptional events and retreats as the Hospitality and Business Manager. After 8 years with the Center, she was awarded the position of Director and looks forward to nurturing established relationships with groups, and continuing our upward growth and expansion of our offerings while fulfilling our mission statement.

Gilda, the former Rose and Daisy Restaurant owner, brought her love of cooking to the Catholic Conference Center.  In Gilda’s kitchen, everything is made with love, including her deliciously authentic Italian dishes like homemade gnocchi or stuffed cannoli shells.  She has also used her two master’s degrees to plan meetings and community health events for national and international organizations. But her true love is cooking and interacting with people.  Don’t be surprised to see her in the dining room talking to all of our guests!

Frank has the perfect combination of skills and experience to help the Center flourish. He unites his deep Catholic faith with a desire to serve. Throughout his career, he has acquired a wide range of electrical, carpentry, and maintenance skills. Frank can easily go from making sure an event is unfolding smoothly to working behind the scenes to make sure the facilities are perfectly maintained. Between the two, Frank helps to make sure the guests have a great experience from the moment they set foot on the property to the moment they leave.

Admin & Reservations Coordinator
Julie Houser – Ext. 303
jnhouser@catholicconference.org

Julie began her career with the Center in August 2024. She is our main point of contact for reservations and works diligently to ensure that all of our guests have a positive experience from beginning to end. She has been in administrative roles for many years. Julie is passionate about her faith and family. She has a strong background of servitude in ministry and is committed to serving others. Her heart desires to ensure that the people she encounters daily, whether by phone or in person, are heard, loved, and appreciated. She loves being a part of our team.