Leadership
Michael K. Renetzky
President
Mr. Renetzky is an attorney with Lock, Lord LLC and the managing partner of the Chicago Office. He also serves as Chairman of Lutheran Life Communities, and he is a member of St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago.
Dr. Wendy Cotter, CSJ
Vice-President
Dr. Cotter is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Loyola University of Chicago and a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Onterio, Canada. She has published numerous books and articles including The Christ of the Miracle Stories: Portrait Through Encounter, published by Baker Academic Press, 2010.
Dr. David Dault
Secretary
Dr. Dault is Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality at Loyola University of Chicago and the host of the weekly podcast Things Not Seen: Conversations About Culture and Faith. He served from 2013 to 2018 he served as Executive Director of the Chicago Sunday Evening Club and is an editor of Commonweal magazine.
Jeffrey M. Schwab
Treasurer
Mr. Schwab is Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center, where he litigates cases to protect civil liberties and constitutional rights. Prior to joining the Liberty Justice Center, he worked in private practice handling matters for churches and other religious organizations, including litigating religious liberty issues.
Rev. Jesus Nuñez
board member and Program Director
Rev. Nuñez is the Program Director for Chicago Bible Society and a staff chaplain at Cook County Jail. He also works with Chaplains for Christ, an organization that supports chaplains at county jails. Rev. Nuñez is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.
Rev. Kenneth Oliver
board member and Executive Director
Rev. Oliver has been the Executive Director of Chicago Bible Society since 2007. Before that is worked the housing policy director for Protestants for the Common Good, and as Chief Operating Officer for Uptown Habitat for Humanity. He is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Deborah Renaud
Staff
Ms. Renaud is the Office Manager for Chicago Bible Society and has been with the organization since 2006. She has extensive experience as a manager and bookkeeper.
William F. Seitz
Staff
Mr. Seitz is Director of Church Services and Special Projects and has been with the organization since 2007. Bill has extensive experience working with local churches.
Maria “Gabriela” Ruiz
Staff
Ms. Ruiz is Project Coordinator for the Family Connection & Care program. She joined us in 2023, and she has a background in social work and advocacy.
