Dec. 6, Catholic Charities Twin Cities named Jamie Verbrugge, Bloomington city manager, as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 21.
As Bloomington city manager for the past nine years, Verbrugge has managed the city’s daily operations and has led initiatives such as the “Bloomington Tomorrow Together” strategic plan. Prior to his work in Bloomington, Verbrugge served as Brooklyn Park city manager for nearly seven years and as Rosemount city administrator for five years. He also held positions within the cities of Eagan and Richfield, according to Catholic Charities.
“I am honored to join Catholic Charities as its new president and CEO,” Verbrugge said in a statement.
Adopted as a child, Verbrugge’s placement was facilitated by Catholic Charities. “It is an incredibly meaningful opportunity to lead an organization with such a strong foundation,” he said. “Catholic Charities has a dedicated team that creates life-changing impact for those most in need in our community every day. I look forward to working alongside them to save lives and build brighter futures across the Twin Cities.”
Desirae Butler, chair of Catholic Charities’ board of directors, said in a statement that Verbrugge’s “deep personal connection to Catholic Charities paired with his proven professional track record, commitment to public service, and strong leadership skills made him an ideal candidate.”
In June, Catholic Charities announced its previous president and CEO, Michael Goar, had accepted a leadership role with Sisters of Charity Health System, which provides faith-based care in Ohio and South Carolina. July 22, Goar stepped into the role of president and CEO of the system, which operates three health care ministries, six outreach organizations and three grantmaking foundations.
In August, Chief Financial Officer John Marston stepped into the role of Catholic Charities’ interim president and CEO while continuing to serve as CFO.
“John Marston is a trusted leader and advocate for our staff and the people we serve,” Butler said. “We’re deeply thankful for his stewardship of the organization during this time of transition.”
Catholic Charities Twin Cities serves children, families and adults who are in need, offering meals, shelter, employment and housing resources, social services, financial assistance programs, veterans services and medical care, among other services.
