Michael Messano

From Staten Island and a St. John’s University alum, Michael focuses on leadership gifts, bringing three decades of experience and a gift for mentoring younger directors. Married to Erin for 34 years, he’s a proud dad of Rebecca, Matthew, and Jessica, and the (sometimes unheard) friend of a deaf cat named Jameson—whom he calls Pete.
Fun: Undefeated amateur boxer (2–0), sports lover, and theatre fan.
Go to Karoke song: Eye of the Tiger.
Community: Notre Dame Alumni Association of Greater Tampa Bay; resident Santa/Easter Bunny.
Favorite quote: “Two ears, one mouth.”
Best advice: Love the work—you spend too much time doing it not to.
Most rewarding: Coaching Bishop McManus to close transformative six-figure gifts in Worcester—even during COVID.