Parish Staff

Fr. Tim was ordained a priest on May 15, 2021 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist by Archbishop Jerome Listecki. After serving for three years as Associate Pastor at St. Dominic Parish in Brookfield, Fr. Tim was appointed Administrator of St. Joseph Parish in June 2024.

Lisa is the Business Manager. Lisa joined St. Joseph Parish as our parish Business Manager on July 1, 2025 following a 20+ year career in various Corporate Finance roles with manufacturing companies in the greater Milwaukee area. Lisa earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame. Following graduation, she settled in Milwaukee, eventually earning her MBA from Marquette University. Both Iowa natives, she and her husband of 15 years, Justin, reside in Cedarburg, where they are parishioners at St. Francis Borgia. They are parents to Luke, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Mary. Luke and Elizabeth attend SJPS and love sharing the babies with their SJPS family.
In her spare time you can catch Lisa cheering on the Fighting Irish, counting down the days to the start of college football season, baking, running, and soaking up family time at parks, museums, and area events.

Sheri is the Pastoral Associate. She joined the Parish Staff in July 2013. She is responsible for organizing and implementing the Child and Youth Ministry classes, K4 – 11th graders’ sacramental preparation (Baptism, 1st Communion, 1st Reconciliation, and Confirmation), retreats, community outreach activities including Workcamp, and Vacation Bible School.

Sheri has a B.S. in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Scranton, a M.A in Christian Doctrine from Marquette University, a M.S. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a certificate in Elementary and Middle School Education from Marquette University. Prior to working at St. Joseph Parish, Sheri conducted research on the cognitive development of young children, organized community events for a small town in North Carolina, and worked (and volunteered) at non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations. Sheri also volunteered as a catechist for many years at churches in New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and, most recently, here at St. Joseph.Sheri and her husband, Bob Wheeler, have been members of St. Joseph Parish since they moved to Wisconsin in June 2010. They have two daughters, both of whom attend our Christian Formation classes.

Ryan has been the Head of Maintenance for the parish since May 2002. He is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the parish facilities and equipment. Ryan oversees the work of outside contractors who perform maintenance or repairs to all equipment. He is also the person behind most of the set-ups for meetings and events at the parish.

Prior to this position at the parish, Ryan worked in the printing industry. He was born and raised in Grafton and is a long time member of St. Joseph Parish.

John joined the parish staff in September 2021 in the new role of Associate DIrector of Formation. He is responsible for helping Sheri Hanson organize and implement formation for 4K-11th grades.

John holds a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Norbert College and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. A former music educator and music minister, his most recent vocation was as an at-home dad.

John met his wife Sara in the parish choir and they were married here at St. Joseph’s in 2009. They live in Grafton with their three elementary schoolers.

KC joined the parish staff in June 2023 as the Director of Youth Ministry. She is responsible for walking with parish youth as they draw closer in relationship with Christ. She plans and implements opportunities for formation, leadership, service and community outreach including the Edge (middle school), LifeTeen (high school) and Confirmation programs, retreats, mission trips and other opportunities for community building. KC is passionate about meeting teens where they are in their faith journey and being a gentle reminder of God’s unconditional love. Her hope is that as young Catholics truly feel Christ’s presence and love in their lives they will in turn reflect that love in the world – shining a much needed bright light! KC has a BS in Education from University of Wisconsin – Madison and a Certificate in Youth Ministry from Cardinal Strich. Prior to beginning her ministry in the church she taught middle school language arts and social studies for Milwaukee Public Schools. She served as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at St. Charles Borromeo in Milwaukee for 9 years and most recently as the Director of Youth Outreach at St. Francis Borgia in Cedarburg. KC and her husband Kurt are proud parents to Ariel, Sophie, Molly and AJ. They live in Jackson, Wisconsin and the kids attend Cedarburg schools. KC enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, reading, hiking and traveling with her family.

Becky has been a life-long member of St. Joseph Parish and a graduate of St. Joseph Parish School. She and her husband, Phil, have 3 children who have and are currently attending St. Joseph Parish School.

Barb joined the Parish’s support staff as the Parish Secretary in April 2006. Her position has responsibility for maintaining parish membership records and preparing the weekly bulletin, along with many other duties. She is often times the first face and voice of the parish. Barb came to St. Joseph Parish with over 25 years of secretarial experience, 15 years with Wisconsin Electric Power Company and 10 years with the Grafton School District.

Barb and her husband, Jim, have been parishioners of St. Joseph Parish since 1980.

Madonne joined the pastoral staff in August, 2020 as Director of Stewardship and Bookkeeper. Her position is to provide financial record keeping for the Parish and serving the parish by cultivating and growing the resources of the parish, promoting habits of good stewardship and communication among the parishioners, parish leadership, and parish administration.

Madonne is also on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council and is Deanery Representative for Ozaukee/Milwaukee.
Prior to joining St. Joseph’s, Madonne worked and studied as a Sales and Marketing Analyst for over 22 years with a global manufacturer of motors.

Madonne has two adult sons, Shane and Jon and three beautiful grandchildren, Anthony, Nathan and Sloane.

Bonnie joined the Parish Staff in 2020 with many years of experience. For 18 years she worked as the Communication Coordinator in a parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Prior to this position, her career was in retail management/buying. She is responsible for the creation and oversight of many forms of communication at St Joseph Parish. Bonnie has been a parish member since 2002 and is part of the Adult Choir. Bonnie and her husband live in Grafton.

Andy Smith came to St Joseph Parish with over 15 years of experience in directing choirs and teaching music, ten of those years right here in St Joseph Parish School.
His relationship with St Joseph Parish began in 2002, when the Youth of St Joseph Parish went on a Summer Workcamp Trip. He, accompanied by his now wife, Laura, had the blessing of beginning a life-long friendship with Brenda Cline, who was our Youth Minister at the time.
In 2009 he began working in the Catholic Church teaching in several Catholic Schools, and directing St Peter Catholic Parish’s Contemporary Ensemble for three years. In 2012 he became the full time Director of Music at St Peter Catholic Parish. Andy has LOVED all his years directing three adult choir groups, and various children’s choirs throughout the liturgical year.
In 2014 he began teaching at St Joseph, along with providing music at our Thursday morning Masses, and many Christmas and Spring Concerts, all focused on our School’s Mission: Teaching, Learning, Leading, and Serving as the Hands of Christ.
Andy also enjoyed directing nine musicals, with performances in our very own Doherty Hall each Spring. Andy looks forward to continuing to teach and direct in our school, and looks forward to exploring opportunities to bring our students, families, parishioners, and staff closer through music in the Liturgy.
In Andy’s personal life, he and his wife Laura have four children; Elijah, Josephine, Theodore, and Hazel. They enjoy traveling and camping together as a family during the summer months, playing board games when they have time, and are all looking forward to having Dad working a bit closer to home.
Andy is very excited to begin working with folks here at St Joseph Parish, and continuing to teach Music in our School as well. His hope is to continue fostering a lively music program, honoring the history and legacy of those before, while venturing into the future of our faith. He also hopes not only to work with the talented choir members we already have here, but also look forward to welcoming new members as well. Andy hopes to especially connect with the families and children of the parish, and to offer many opportunities to get all more involved in the Mass.