Gross Catholic High School, a premier private school, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark McNamara as their new Vice President of Advancement. With over eight years of experience in fundraising, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team.
Mark McNamara, proud member of the class of 1990, is married to Julie Reed McNamara, class of 1991 and current school counselor here at Gross. Their four children are also proud Gross Catholic alums, Victoria (2014), Casslyn, (2017), Jillian (2020), and Andrew (2022). The Cougar Family is truly something special.
He received a finance degree from Creighton University in 1994 and an MBA from UNO in 1999. After graduating from Creighton, he worked in commercial real estate originating mortgage loans and analyzing acquisition targets.
His career took a turn eight years ago when he began working in development as a campaign manager for Steier Group raising money for parishes and schools. This led to his most recent position as the Director of Development at Saint Cecilia Cathedral. Through his efforts, he’s secured several foundation grants, established legacy gifts, and grown annual giving.
Quote from Mark McNamara: “I am excited to join the team at Gross Catholic. It’s an honor to invite others to join in our mission to educate in the Marianist tradition as we create more positive outcomes for our students.”
Gross Catholic Head of School, Mr. Steve Eubanks, expressed their enthusiasm about the new hire: “Mark McNamara knows and understands the Gross Catholic community and has a wealth of experience in Development. We are excited to welcome Mark ’90 back to the Cougar family.”
This addition reinforces our commitment to being a faith and family-based community committed to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition.
About Gross Catholic High School
Gross Catholic, a co-educational, college preparatory high school, began its proud heritage of academic excellence rooted in the Marianist tradition in 1968. We consider ourselves one of the best Catholic schools in Omaha, Bellevue, and Papillion. The school motto Dux Esto (“Be a Leader”) is at the core of its extraordinary mission, innovative spirit, and fundamental values. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a strong focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education. The spirit of Christian service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Gross Catholic’s top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty, staff, and coaches who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college, often to the most prestigious domestic and international universities and service academies. Together with families and alumni, Gross Catholic forges relationships for a lifetime, helping to ready the next generation to be exemplary, principled leaders of the world.
To discover the Gross Catholic difference, contact us at 402.734.2000 or visit our Admissions page.