2026 Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep | Murad Auctions
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SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2026 | 6PM | UNION STATION DALLAS
CHAIRS | JUDE NASH BARNET and CHRIS BARNET
HOST COMMITTEE
Arcosa, Inc.
*Lynn and Win Bell
Lucy and Henry Billingsley
*Gretchen and Matt Bowen
Diane and Jim Burnham
Ellen Kaye and Martin Burnham
Lucy and Tom Burns
*Frank Busch
Kathleen and Patrick Cox
*Barbara and Steven Durham
Laura and Jim Einspanier
*Ana and Reid Essl
Ernst & Young
Jack Fraker
Beverly Goulet
Cecilia and Kip Kernodle
Denise and Danny Lynn
*Dr. Chris Madden
Lisa and Patrick Madden
*Mary Blake and Chuck Meadows
*Eilis and David Meyer
Frank Mihalopoulos/Brousseau Naftis Erick Massingill
*Laura and Scott Moore
*Barbara and Jim Moroney
*Maryanne and Dan Odom
*Adriana and Guillermo Perales
*Stephanie and Todd Phillips
*Sharon and Roman Plugge
Chris and Joe Popolo
The Catholic Foundation
The Owens Family
*Amy and Jim Schwetz
Michele and John Stephens
*Mary and Mike Terry
Michelle and Scott Vopni
*Marissa and James Walton
Ana and Jim Yoder
*Indicates Board Member
IGNITE AWARD | MICHELLE VOPNI
IGNITE AWARD | MICHELLE VOPNI
With deep appreciation, we are proud to recognize Michelle Vopni as the 2026 Ignite Award recipient which honors a business leader for their commitment to Cristo Rey Dallas and the Corporate Work Study program. As the Dallas Office Managing Partner at Ernst & Young LLP, Michelle oversees daily operations in one of the firm’s largest markets. A Dallas native, she advocates for diversity and prioritizes client needs. Her leadership fosters inclusivity and exceptional development opportunities, reflecting EY’s commitment to building a better working world. Michelle exemplifies service beyond the workplace with CRD as past Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee. As a key member of the Jobs Committee, she has been instrumental in securing numerous Job Partners, beginning with EY as a founding partner of the program. Michelle, a licensed CPA, holds a BBA in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin. She serves on the boards of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Dallas Regional Chamber, Jesuit Dallas Foundation, and Cristo Rey Dallas.
LUMINOUS AWARD | CHRIS POPOLO
LUMINOUS AWARD | CHRIS POPOLO
It is with heartfelt joy that we honor Chris Popolo with the 2026 Luminous Award, which recognizes a person or organization who demonstrates passion and commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Dallas. Chris is a community volunteer and philanthropist, focusing on education and faith-based institutions. She is passionate about providing access to quality education to every member of our community, regardless of their zip code. She is a member of the Communities Foundation of Texas’s Community Leadership Council and the Freeman Family Board of Directors. She has served on the Board of the Visiting Nurses Association and the Strategic Planning Committee for Dallas Life. Currently, she is a CASA advocate and active in her children’s schools. Chris has been a dedicated member of the Academic Committee, and played a key role in advancing Cristo Rey Dallas’s academic mission over the years. A committed supporter, she previously served as Grow the Grove Chair and continues to champion the Corporate Work Study Program and related events throughout the year. Currently, she serves as a member of the national Cristo Rey Network board of directors.
SPONSORS
Fuel the Fire | Presenting Sponsor | $50,000
Ellen Kaye and Martin Burnham
Protect the Dream | $25,000 - $40,000
Arcosa, Inc.
Maryanne and Dan Odom
The Addy Foundation
Ignite the Future | $20,000
Ernst & Young
Mary and Mike Terry
PwC - Moore, Pagel, and Waldie
Toast to Ten | $10,000
Gretchen and Matt Bowen
Lucy and Tom Burns
Frank Busch
Suzanne Caruso and Stephen Saldanha
Kathleen and Patrick Cox
Barbara and Steve Durham
Laura and Jim Einspanier
Ana and Reid Essl
Jack Fraker
Beverly Goulet
Janet and Tom Horton
Cecilia and Kip Kernodle
Denise and Danny Lynn
Mary Blake and Chuck Meadows
Meriton
Eilis and Dave Meyer
Frank Mihalopoulos/Brousseau Naftis Erick Massingill
Barbara and Jim Moroney
NextPoint Philanthropies
Adriana and Guillermo Perales
Chris and Joe Popolo
Amy and Jim Schwetz
Michele and John Stephens
Michelle and Scott Vopni
To and Through | $5,000
Jude Nash Barnet and Chris Barnet
Lucy and Henry Billingsley
Diane and Jim Burnham
Irma and Alfredo Duarte
Dr. Chris Madden
Lisa and Patrick Madden
Stephanie and Todd Phillips
Sharon and Roman Plugge
The Catholic Foundation
The Owens Family
Mary and William Sladek
Marry Ann and Max Wernick
Kathy and Doug Williams
Ana and Jim Yoder
¡Viva Cristo Rey! | $2,500
Lynn and Win Bell
Catholic Diocese of Dallas
Claire and Dwight Emanuelson
Mary Geisler
Mary and Ed Oleksiak
Pat Schenkel
Marissa and James Walton
Jack Wensinger
La Familia | $1,250
Cindy and Kevin Bartholomew
Michelle Daniel
Jane and Donald Hanratty
Chrissie and Bill Keffler
North Dallas Bank & Trust Co.
Pinnacle Group
For questions contact Kristin Fletcher at 713-294-7323 or kfletcher@cristoreydallas.org
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SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2026 | 6PM | UNION STATION DALLAS
CHAIRS | JUDE NASH BARNET and CHRIS BARNET
HOST COMMITTEE
Arcosa, Inc.
*Lynn and Win Bell
Lucy and Henry Billingsley
*Gretchen and Matt Bowen
Diane and Jim Burnham
Ellen Kaye and Martin Burnham
Lucy and Tom Burns
*Frank Busch
Kathleen and Patrick Cox
*Barbara and Steven Durham
Laura and Jim Einspanier
*Ana and Reid Essl
Ernst & Young
Jack Fraker
Beverly Goulet
Cecilia and Kip Kernodle
Denise and Danny Lynn
*Dr. Chris Madden
Lisa and Patrick Madden
*Mary Blake and Chuck Meadows
*Eilis and David Meyer
Frank Mihalopoulos/Brousseau Naftis Erick Massingill
*Laura and Scott Moore
*Barbara and Jim Moroney
*Maryanne and Dan Odom
*Adriana and Guillermo Perales
*Stephanie and Todd Phillips
*Sharon and Roman Plugge
Chris and Joe Popolo
The Catholic Foundation
The Owens Family
*Amy and Jim Schwetz
Michele and John Stephens
*Mary and Mike Terry
Michelle and Scott Vopni
*Marissa and James Walton
Ana and Jim Yoder
*Indicates Board Member
IGNITE AWARD | MICHELLE VOPNI
IGNITE AWARD | MICHELLE VOPNI
With deep appreciation, we are proud to recognize Michelle Vopni as the 2026 Ignite Award recipient which honors a business leader for their commitment to Cristo Rey Dallas and the Corporate Work Study program. As the Dallas Office Managing Partner at Ernst & Young LLP, Michelle oversees daily operations in one of the firm’s largest markets. A Dallas native, she advocates for diversity and prioritizes client needs. Her leadership fosters inclusivity and exceptional development opportunities, reflecting EY’s commitment to building a better working world. Michelle exemplifies service beyond the workplace with CRD as past Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee. As a key member of the Jobs Committee, she has been instrumental in securing numerous Job Partners, beginning with EY as a founding partner of the program. Michelle, a licensed CPA, holds a BBA in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin. She serves on the boards of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Dallas Regional Chamber, Jesuit Dallas Foundation, and Cristo Rey Dallas.
LUMINOUS AWARD | CHRIS POPOLO
LUMINOUS AWARD | CHRIS POPOLO
It is with heartfelt joy that we honor Chris Popolo with the 2026 Luminous Award, which recognizes a person or organization who demonstrates passion and commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Dallas. Chris is a community volunteer and philanthropist, focusing on education and faith-based institutions. She is passionate about providing access to quality education to every member of our community, regardless of their zip code. She is a member of the Communities Foundation of Texas’s Community Leadership Council and the Freeman Family Board of Directors. She has served on the Board of the Visiting Nurses Association and the Strategic Planning Committee for Dallas Life. Currently, she is a CASA advocate and active in her children’s schools. Chris has been a dedicated member of the Academic Committee, and played a key role in advancing Cristo Rey Dallas’s academic mission over the years. A committed supporter, she previously served as Grow the Grove Chair and continues to champion the Corporate Work Study Program and related events throughout the year. Currently, she serves as a member of the national Cristo Rey Network board of directors.
SPONSORS
Fuel the Fire | Presenting Sponsor | $50,000
Ellen Kaye and Martin Burnham
Protect the Dream | $25,000 - $40,000
Arcosa, Inc.
Maryanne and Dan Odom
The Addy Foundation
Ignite the Future | $20,000
Ernst & Young
Mary and Mike Terry
PwC - Moore, Pagel, and Waldie
Toast to Ten | $10,000
Gretchen and Matt Bowen
Lucy and Tom Burns
Frank Busch
Suzanne Caruso and Stephen Saldanha
Kathleen and Patrick Cox
Barbara and Steve Durham
Laura and Jim Einspanier
Ana and Reid Essl
Jack Fraker
Beverly Goulet
Janet and Tom Horton
Cecilia and Kip Kernodle
Denise and Danny Lynn
Mary Blake and Chuck Meadows
Meriton
Eilis and Dave Meyer
Frank Mihalopoulos/Brousseau Naftis Erick Massingill
Barbara and Jim Moroney
NextPoint Philanthropies
Adriana and Guillermo Perales
Chris and Joe Popolo
Amy and Jim Schwetz
Michele and John Stephens
Michelle and Scott Vopni
To and Through | $5,000
Jude Nash Barnet and Chris Barnet
Lucy and Henry Billingsley
Diane and Jim Burnham
Irma and Alfredo Duarte
Dr. Chris Madden
Lisa and Patrick Madden
Stephanie and Todd Phillips
Sharon and Roman Plugge
The Catholic Foundation
The Owens Family
Mary and William Sladek
Marry Ann and Max Wernick
Kathy and Doug Williams
Ana and Jim Yoder
¡Viva Cristo Rey! | $2,500
Lynn and Win Bell
Catholic Diocese of Dallas
Claire and Dwight Emanuelson
Mary Geisler
Mary and Ed Oleksiak
Pat Schenkel
Marissa and James Walton
Jack Wensinger
La Familia | $1,250
Cindy and Kevin Bartholomew
Michelle Daniel
Jane and Donald Hanratty
Chrissie and Bill Keffler
North Dallas Bank & Trust Co.
Pinnacle Group
For questions contact Kristin Fletcher at 713-294-7323 or kfletcher@cristoreydallas.org
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