Board of Directors

Leslie Cadle served on BSM’s Advancement Committee for five years before she joined the board in 2021. A parent of two Red Knights, Jonathan ‘15 and Andrew ’18, she has organized many schoolwide volunteer efforts through her service as a parent association board member, BSM Parent Ambassador, Treasure Hunt category leader, and booster club member. She is a Certified Financial Practitioner (CFP) and has been a private wealth adviser for more than 33 years. Leslie is an ‘86 graduate of the College of St. Benedict. She and her husband John are members of St. Hubert Catholic Community in Chanhassen where Leslie spent 10 years on the parish finance committee and also served as a parish trustee.

In addition to serving on BSM’s board since 2016, Sheila has also served on the boards/committees of Our Lady of Grace, St. David’s Center, and Cristo Rey. She and her husband John live in Edina and have three children, Claire ‘18, Rachel ’18, and Maggie.

Shane Huether is a chartered financial analyst with CarVal Investors. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He and his wife Kristine are the parents of BSM alum Elizabeth ’15 and Elliot ’23. Shane is serving in his third year on the board.

Fr. Jim Liekhus ’97 serves as the Archdiocesan Representative. He is the pastor of the three parishes in Richfield (St. Richard, St. Peter, and Assumption), as well as the Canonical Administrator of Blessed Trinity Catholic School in Richfield. Fr. Liekhus attended St. John Vianney Seminary and the St. Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, and he was ordained in 2005. Fr. Liekhus has served on the board since 2018.

Tom Lynch is general counsel and chief compliance officer for CHF Solutions, Inc. He holds a juris doctorate degree from Boston College Law School, a master’s degree in teaching from the University of St. Thomas, and a bachelor’s degree in history from Stanford University. Tom and his wife Anastasia ’85, have four children, Sean ‘17, Frankie ’20, T.J. ’22, and future Red Knight Amelia. Tom has served on the board since 2018.

Jason Matz is the Chief Investment Officer for GHR Foundation, an organization that improves lives by working toward a just, peaceful and healthy future. Jason and his wife Stephanie have two children who attend BSM, Jasper ‘20 and Beckett ‘22. Jason chairs BSM’s investment committee and has served on the board since 2017.

Biz McShane Murphy ’96 is the Corporate Controller at Regis Corporation. Biz and her husband Francis are the parents of Eoin '27 and future Red Knight Erin. Biz chairs BSM’s nominating committee and has served on the board since 2016. Prior to joining the board, she was a member of the technology committee. Biz holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. The Murphys are parishioners of Our Lady of Grace.

Laura Portz has an MBA from the Carlson School of Management and has more than 20 years of experience leading Compensation and Global Mobility in large multinational organizations including General Mills and Carlson Companies. Laura and her husband Tom have two children Nick ‘20 and Sarah ‘22. Laura is the chair of the board and has served on the board since 2018.

Mark Sanderson is the managing program director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, leading strategy and planning for the organization’s Environment and Disaster Relief & Recovery domains. Mark and his wife Katy are the parents of Christian ’18 and Mia ’21. Mark is serving his second year on the board.

Charles Scott is a regional business manager at Covalon Technologies, LTD. He holds a degree from Tennessee State University. Charles and his wife Phillippa are the parents of two daughters; their youngest daughter is a current BSM student, Shelby ’22. He has served on the board since 2019.

Jim Vogl is the Vice President/General Manager of Patient Services - CRHF, at Medtronic. He and his wife Kate are the parents of Jen ’12 and Julia ’14. Jim is former board chair and has served on the board since 2014.