Joseph Zaino is a native of Columbus and graduated from THE Miami University in Oxford, OH with a degree in Zoology.  Following this, he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville in 2017.  While in Louisville, his faith was tested in many ways and a desire to build a faith-based community for young adults was fostered.  Upon his return to Columbus in the summer of 2017, Joseph contacted YCP National to start the process of bringing Young Catholic Professionals to Columbus.  The Holy Spirit guided the future team that would start YCP Columbus and in October of 2018, YCP Columbus officially launched.  Joseph currently works as a dentist for Health Partners of Western Ohio, a public health organization.  Yet to be impeached or fall victim to a coup, Joseph has served as the chapter president (or “Your Highness” as the team prefers to call him) since YCP Columbus’ inception. 

Michael Weisenburger moved to Columbus in the Fall of 2017 to study at THE Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business.  He grew up in a practicing Catholic family of 8.  He began to take singular ownership of his Catholic faith during undergrad at The University of Dallas, a Catholic liberal arts university in Texas.  Upon arriving in Columbus, he began connecting with other Catholics in the young professional community.  He quickly realized the overwhelming need for a wider reaching young professional organization designed to connect and build community among young individuals in every stage of their spiritual journey – especially Catholics.  Shortly thereafter, Michael met Joseph Zaino who shared a similar vision and desired to use their unique talents to build a Young Catholic Professionals chapter,  guided by the Holy Spirit, to help foster vibrant faith and community in the young professional demographic.  Michael, a licensed CPA, began his career as an auditor for Ernst and Young.  Michael now works in financial planning and analysis for NiSource Incorporated, a Fortune 500  power and utility company.  Michael has served on the YCP Columbus leadership team since its founding in 2018.

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Theodore Madrid moved at a young age from California to Ohio where he grew up in a strong Catholic family, the 9th of 11 children, attending St. Patrick’s parish.  He earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy and humanities from the Pontifical College Josephinum from 2014 to 2018 and in 2019 studied further at St. Charles Borromeo in Philadelphia.  After finishing his undergraduate studies and entering the workforce, Theodore quickly realized the need for a strong Catholic community in living out his mission and vocation as a young Catholic professional and found that community in YCP.  Attending his first event in the fall of 2019, he was struck by the vibrancy of the community, the quality of the programming, and the spiritual fruit coming out of the shared purpose of so many young Catholics.  Immediately becoming a regular attendee and an enthusiast, he was brought on as the Director of Marketing in 2020.  Theodore previously worked in project management at Columbus Heating and Ventilating and now works as a patient access coordinator for THE Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He is also currently studying at THE Ohio State University graduate college of Nursing. 

Jack Rees was born in Columbus, Ohio and was raised Catholic alongside his brother and sister.  He attended Catholic schools and graduated from THE Ohio Dominican University in 2015 with a degree in graphic design.  Throughout Jack’s life, his family taught him three key components to a successful life: faith, family, and education.  Faith in the Lord brings a positive outlook on life and provides strength during times of trouble.  Family is the biggest support role in anybody’s life.  Family will always be there for advice, positivity, and comfort.  Education is essential to a successful life.  The more you know, the more you grow.  Jack joined the YCP Columbus leadership as the Director of Membership in 2020.

Kevin Perry grew up in Tiffin, OH and was raised Catholic along with his 3 siblings.  He attended Catholic schools all the way through college and was the recipient of the Bishop’s Cross Award his senior year of high school.  Kevin graduated from Walsh University with degrees in business management and marketing.  After graduation, answered prayers led him to Columbus, where he’s been working and living out his faith since January 2015.  

Kevin currently works as a business consultant for Revolution Group, an IT consulting company located in Westerville.  He also stays active in the community, serving as the Leader of the Columbus Salesforce User Group, RCIA Sponsor, member of Columbus Young Professionals, and volunteer for multiple organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Club.  Kevin brings his volunteer experience to YCP Columbus, where has served as the Director of Volunteering since 2019.

heresa LeChard grew up in Centerburg, Ohio and along with her five siblings was raised Catholic.  She was homeschooled through elementary, and attended Centerburg middle through high school.  After graduation in 2015, she attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio where she graduated in three years with a degree in business finance and a minor in accounting.  With much prayer, she accepted a job in Delaware, Ohio in June of 2018.

Theresa currently works with Edward Jones Investments as a financial advisor.v She is very active serving the families of Delaware county.  She adopts a holistic approach to advising where she implements a plan that extends for generations to come.  She strives to be a positive, empathetic, and caring presence in her community.  In the 2019-2020 school year, she was a freshman youth group leader at her church, Saint John Neumann Parish in Sunbury.  She has been a part of the Young Catholic Professionals of Columbus leadership team since 2019.  She brings an energetic aspect to the general assistant position within the organization.