CEO's Biography

Paul Martodam
On Nov. 9, 2009, Archbishop John Nienstedt appointed Paul Martodam as the new CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mr. Martodam began his duties as CEO Jan. 1, 2010. He took over from Robert Spinner, who served as interim CEO from June 2009 through December 2009.

Martodam was CEO of Catholic Charities Community Services in Phoenix, a position he held since 1993. Prior to this position, Martodam served as assistant director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Phoenix. Between 1980 and 1992, he was assistant director of administration for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud.

He holds a bachelor’s in psychology from St. Louis University and a Master’s in Public Administration/NonProfit Administration from St. Cloud State University. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities USA, served on the board of the Council of Accreditation of Children and Family Services and is a founding member of Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition.

"It is with great humility that I accept the challenge of leadership of this great organization," Martodam says. "The outstanding ministry of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis to people who are homeless, children and seniors dealing with significant life issues and struggling families is recognized nationally. I am eager to engage with our many partners in government, business and philanthropy to build community capacity to reduce poverty and human suffering."

You can e-mail Paul at cc.ceo@cctwincities.org.

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