Welcoming 3 Newbies to the TEC Board

We welcome Mary Mondloch, Joan Koehne and Amanda Gerrits to TEC Board for 2023-25 and thank outgoing board members Jody Engebos and Ashley Prokash. The 3 newbies join Bruce McEwing, Katie Wanek, Carol McEwing, Brittany Dulak, and Kevin Smits. Rev. Kevin Ripley is Anchor of TEC’s spiritual director. Thank you all for your service and God bless you!

Meet the New TEC Board Members

Mary Mondloch at a mission trip to Puerto Rico in summer 2023.
Mary Mondloch at a mission trip to Puerto Rico in summer 2023.

Mary Mondloch

Parish: Our Lady of Lourdes, De Pere

Parish involvement: I am a young adult ministry coordinator at my church. I’ve chaperoned multiple mission trips through my parish. I also help out with Faith Formation on Wednesdays.

TEC involvement: I’ve been involved with TEC since I made my first one a few years ago. I’ve worked every TEC since and am now happy to help by being on the board.

Favorite scripture passage: Psalm 46:10; Be still and know that I am God.

For fun: I like to hang out with friends and family, spend time at church, go hiking, and just relaxing!


Amanda Gerrits with her husband and two daughters.
Amanda Gerrits with her husband and two daughters.

Amanda Gerrits

Parish: Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Green Bay

Current parish involvement: working on starting a busy bag ministry
TEC involvement: TEC board and secretary, working TEC 282

Favorite scripture: passage: Phil 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

For fun: crafts (tie rosaries, crocheting, hand knitting, etc), hiking, camping, traveling, playing with my kids and attempting to beat my husband at any game I can!


Joan Koehne with her family.
Joan Koehne with her family.

Joan Koehne

Joan Koehne
Parish: St. Pius, Little Suamico
Current parish involvement: Music ministry, church cleaning, fundraising and decorating
TEC involvement: After 20-year hiatus, I worked Main team for TEC 281 and had such an amazing experience, I’m joined the board and will work TEC 282 in February.
Favorite Scripture Passage: Proverbs 31 – When one finds a worthy wife her value is far beyond pearls
For fun: Hiking, gardening, biking, playing piano, family time, cheering for the Brewers


About the TEC Board of Directors

According to the Anchor of Hope TEC Constitution, TEC Board members are elected in August and start serving in September. Board members serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve 2 consecutive terms before a one-year absence. The board meets at 6:30pm on the first Thursday of the month at St. Joseph School of the Quad Parishes, Green Bay. Up to 12 people can serve on the TEC board.