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New Board Members Bring Varied Experience
The new academic year brings the annual transition of DLS Board of Trustee members. Joining the Board for three-year terms that began on July 1, 2015, are Mr. Eric Carver, Mr. Gregory J. DeMars, Mrs. Diane Peklo, and Dr. Raymond Skowronski, Jr., DDS. Board Chair Dr. John Moore (‘75) says, “I am very pleased to welcome them as Board members. They bring a wealth of valuable experience to the Board which will be instrumental in helping DLS to achieve its ongoing mission of transforming boys into men within the context of a Catholic educational environment.” Dr. Moore also said, “But, while their professional backgrounds and experiences are impressive, what has me most excited is that each of these people embody the special nature of our Lasallian charism. Eric and Ray are DLS graduates. Greg, Diane, and Ray are proud parents of DLS graduates. Consequently, all four of these individuals know what a special place De La Salle is and what an important impact it can have on our students, our staff and the greater community around us.” Departing the Board due to the expiration of their terms are Br. Thomas Lackey, FSC, Mr. Frank Erace, Mr. Peter Lucido, and Mrs. Jan Thomas. De La Salle thanks them for their service to the Board and to our DLS community.
About the New Board Members
Eric Carver (‘80) is an attorney with the firm of Dykema Gossett. Mr. Gregory J. Demars is a past parent, whose son Gregory graduated in 2000. Mr. DeMars also has four nephews who are De La Salle graduates: Peter Cracchiolo (‘03), Matthew Cracchiolo (‘05), Andrew Cracchiolo (‘07), and Mark Cracchiolo (‘10). Mr. DeMars is an attorney and partner in the Honigman Law firm. Diane Peklo is a Past President of the Christian Brothers’ Auxiliary (CBA), and the mother of three DLS alumni: Drew (‘05), Shawn (‘07), and Justin (‘10). Diane has a strong commitment to faith-based education. She works at Pro-Tech Lighting in Troy. Dr. Raymond Skowronski Jr., BFSC (‘74) rejoins the De La Salle Board. The 2012 Christian Brothers’ Dinner Honoree previously served on the Board, and is a past parent. His son Raymond Skowronski III is a 2015 graduate. Dr. Skowronski’s dental practice is in Sterling Heights.
