Senior Management

The senior management team manages and oversees operations at Rotary International World Headquarters, including member services and programs, finances, technology, development, strategy, legal services, and communications.

Victor Barnes

Director of Programs and Grants

Victor Barnes joined Rotary in September 2013 as the director of programs and grants. He manages The Rotary Foundation’s grant-making and associated partnerships, as well as Rotary youth programs, service and project partnerships, member engagement tools, Rotary Fellowships, and Rotarian Action Groups.
Richard Barrett

Director of Treasury

Richard Barrett is the director of treasury and oversees Rotary’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management teams. He is a CFA charter holder and a Certified Treasury Professional. He joined Rotary in 2005 and has been a member of the Rotary E-Club of the Southwest USA since 2008.
Michelle Cangelosi

Director of Corporate Engagement — Partnerships

Michelle Cangelosi is the director of corporate engagement at Rotary, managing corporate philanthropic gifts, partnerships, cause marketing campaigns, and sponsorships.
Michael Fioritto

Director of Product Management

Michael Fioritto is the director of product management and is responsible for all product management activities within the organization. He joined Rotary in 2017.
Jomarie Fredericks

Deputy General Counsel

Jomarie Fredericks is deputy general counsel of Rotary, overseeing the global protection of all of Rotary’s intellectual property. She joined Rotary in 1995.
Faiz Hanif

Director, IT Delivery

Faiz Hanif is responsible for software/application delivery for Rotary. He joined Rotary in 2017.
Armando Huerta

Director of International Operations

Armando Huerta is responsible for Rotary’s international offices and staff. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago Lakeview.
Eric Jones

Chief Investment Officer

Eric Jones provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the management and strategic asset investment growth for The Rotary Foundation.
Brian King

Director of Membership Development

Brian King and his team develop and implement targeted efforts at the club, district, zone, and organizational level that strengthen each club’s capacity to attract and engage a vibrant and diverse member base. Brian King is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Evanston, a Rotary Foundation benefactor, and a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.
Bernadette Knight

Senior Director of Finance

As the senior director of finance, Bernadette Knight manages U.S. and international operations, external and internal reporting, and budgeting and forecasting for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
Mark Lowry

Director, Operations & Administration

Mark Lowry oversees a variety of operational support functions at Rotary, including One Rotary Center, data services, travel services, and procurement and fulfillment. He joined Rotary in 2014 and is a member of the Rotary Club of Evanston.
Laurie McCarthy

Director of Member Support

Laurie McCarthy leads delivery of world-class customer service to Rotary leaders and Rotarians via the staff team in Rotary’s Support Center, Club and District Support, and Regional Leader Support.
Andrew McDonald

Deputy General Counsel

Andrew McDonald is the Deputy General Counsel of Rotary International. Among other duties, he oversees the corporate governance function of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
Kristopher Newbauer

Director of Global People & Talent

Kristopher Newbauer is responsible for all human resources activities for Rotary’s staff around the world. He joined Rotary in 2004.
Maureen Ninneman

Deputy General Counsel

Maureen Ninneman is an attorney with the Office of the General Counsel. She also oversees the council services and stewardship departments.
Patrick Nunes

Director of Global Communications & Design

Patrick Nunes leads the localization and creation of written and visual design content that is relevant and inspirational to our global audiences. He joined Rotary in 2009.
Carol Pandak

Director, PolioPlus

Carol Pandak is the director of PolioPlus, Rotary’s global effort to eradicate polio, working in partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She has held this position since 2000.
Richard Plocinik

Director of Enterprise Projects

Richard Plocinik provides high-level management and leadership on complex enterprise-wide projects, business process improvement, and business intelligence initiatives at Rotary International. His teams support project teams to deliver projects that are on time, within budget, and at the highest standard of quality to help Rotary achieve its strategic and operational goals. Plocinik joined Rotary in 2013.
Sarah Remijan

Director of Learning & Development

Sarah Remijan manages the resources for incoming officer training for all levels of Rotary as well as the Rotary Learning Center. She joined the staff team in 2001.
Chaunda Roseborough-Smith

Director of Marketing & Communications

Chaunda Roseborough-Smith is the director of marketing and communications, overseeing Rotary International’s marketing, public relations, corporate communications, heritage communications, social media and celebrity engagement teams. She joined Rotary in 2015
Shannon M. Watson, CMP, CAE

Director, Meetings & Events

Shannon Watson, CMP, CAE, leads a team of meeting professionals to create experiences that stimulate, inspire, and inform all Rotarians. Watson joined Rotary staff in March 2015.
Eva Yusa

Director, Digital and Content

Eva Yusa leads the Web, Visual Media, and Magazine teams in developing engaging content and optimizing the digital experiences for all Rotary audiences. Yusa is responsible for developing content strategies that support overall Communications goals and align with top business priorities across the organization. She joined Rotary in 2019.
Nora Zei

Senior Director, Programs and Member Services

Nora Zei serves as the deputy to the chief programs and member services officer, through operational and strategic management. Zei earned an MBA from Chicago Booth and has been with Rotary for 14 years.