Current Passion:   FONDR Board Senior Chair — 2023 to Present

ND Rowing Club Coxswain:    Fall of ‘76 thru Fall of ‘79

Married to Amy & we love and support out in the world Ally (24), SMC grad, her fiancé Nadine, and Carson (20).   8 members of the Mackay family are graduates of ND/SMC.

Currently employed as Managing Director, CIMA, Institutional Consultant and Wealth Management Advisor @ Merrill Lynch/Bank of America in W. Michigan:  1993-Present

Previously served our nation in the US Government in various roles and capacities from 1981-1993 in the US Congress and several Cabinet Agencies including the US Treasury-White House Complex, Washington, DC under President’s Reagan and Bush, Sr.   

Hobbies:   Fitness/Distance Swimming, Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Skiing, Scuba Diving, Travel, and following all ND-related sports, academic & other developments plus Detroit Professional Sports Teams

Passionate Collector & Retainer of:   Friendships

Graduated from Notre Dame in 1978. I joined NDRC as a freshman, the second year of women as a part of the club.  Upon graduating, worked in Software IT for local Catholic high school before joining her husband in their financial planning company.  

Married to Joe Bustin (’76 and former rower), raised 4 children, 1 ND grad and 3 who are military vets.

Founding member of NDames and still an active participant.  

Currently also serving as President of largest HOA in Missouri.

Jay Ferriero is the Chairman Emeritus of Capital Automotive (CARS), a specialized finance company, where he has served over 25 years.  Under his leadership the company has been both publicly and privately owned, including three private equity sponsors, and became the largest dealership real estate owner in the country.  In his career he has more than four decades in management of corporate banking and auto dealership lending, expertise in bank and business mergers and acquisitions, leading multi‐bank credit facilities and originating sale-leasebacks of auto dealerships in the US and Canada.  A sought-after speaker for over 30 years, including multiple keynote addresses, he has provided analysis and thought leadership for the auto industry in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and throughout the US.

Jay is a 1980 graduate of Notre Dame with degrees in Finance and Sociology, where he served in dorm governance, played soccer and rowed for Notre Dame. Former Vice President and President of Notre Dame Rowing Club.  Married to Lyn for over 38 years, they are blessed with 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren.  Jay has been extensively involved in financial support and served on the boards of various community non-profits, including the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (nation’s largest colon cancer foundation), and as a Trustee of The Catholic University of America.  Jay serves as a member of the Advisory Council for the Mendoza College of Business and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Fitzgerald Institute of Real Estate both at Notre Dame.

John is a multifaceted entrepreneur with a remarkable journey that spans technology, business, and even automotive ingenuity. His diverse skill set and innovative mindset were evident from a young age when he crafted a carburetor for his 1967 Chevy Impala during high school, showcasing a keen understanding of math, chemistry, and physics. This early achievement paved the way for John’s academic pursuits at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in Math and Computer Science, and discovered a world of new ideas and global concepts that shaped his worldview. He was also Captain of the Rowing Team.

Over the course of 26 years, John has founded and led six successful businesses, showcasing a passion for solving large problems and enhancing organizational performance. Armed with several issued patents and a proven track record of landing his companies on the Inc 500 Fastest Growing Companies list, John’s current focus revolves around artificial intelligence and recruiting. As the CEO and Mojo Master for RecruiterShare and HireMojo, he leverages AI to connect companies with skilled recruiters rapidly, streamlining the job-filling process. Prior ventures like Accolo and y/net further underscore his commitment to innovation in the recruitment space, with each endeavor contributing to his status as a thought leader in the industry. His dedication to addressing social problems through novel approaches is evident in the impact of his current ventures, RecruiterShare and HireMojo, both of which aim to make hiring processes more efficient and inclusive.

John’s educational journey extends beyond Notre Dame, with additional training in the Executive Program on Artificial Intelligence at MIT Sloan Executive Education. His role as a mentor for organizations like German Accelerator and Astia Women’s Technology Cluster demonstrates his commitment to fostering innovation and diversity within the tech industry. Additionally, John’s background as a former member of the United States National (Olympic) Rowing Team adds a unique dimension to his character, showcasing his commitment to excellence in both professional and athletic pursuits.

Paul D’Alessandro, J.D., CFRE, is the Founder and President of High Impact Nonprofit Advisors which is a fundraising and strategic management consulting company. With more than 30 years of experience in the philanthropic sector, Paul has worked with hundreds of nonprofits to raise over a billion dollars for his clients in the U.S. and abroad.  

In addition, as a nonprofit and business expert – who is also a practicing attorney – Paul has worked with high-level global philanthropists vetting and negotiating their strategic gifts to charitable causes. He is a recognized speaker and presenter in the fundraising arena and has spoken at various leadership conferences and workshops. Paul is the author of The Future of Fundraising: How Philanthropy’s Future is Here with Donors Dictating the Terms. He is also a NonProfit PRO Advisory Board member working on expanding thought leadership in the industry. Paul received his BBA from the University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law.

Serves as Group President of NAPCO Media llc, a division of Printing United Alliance. Chris has responsibility has numerous brands including NonProfit PRO, Packaging Impressions, BRAND United, Publishing Executive, Book Business and is aligned with other NAPCO Media brands: Total Retail, Printing Impressions, In Plant Impression, Wide Format Impressions, and Print and Promo. Chris is a publishing, marketing and nonprofit industry veteran who has held senior leadership positions at Kodak, Scholastic, Reed Elsevier, RH Donnelley, NAPCO Media and has launched and sold multiple enterprises, including Periscope, Lyons Media, Package Design Magazine, and RFID Product News. Chris’ first business loves are publishing, marketing and nonprofits and he has dedicated his career to learning about, inventing and sharing innovations and successes for these markets. Chris holds five patents for innovation in the field of photography and RFID integration.
Chris is a 1980 graduate of Notre Dame and rowed crewed in 1978/79 and in the heavy weight engine room seat #4!! Chris was a Sabre fencer on the ND fencing team, captain and all-American his senior year. Married to his beautiful wife Mari for 41 years and proud Dad of Mary Kate ND 11’ and 13’ ACE, and Chris Jr. St Joseph’s University THWND! And proud Grandpa to 2 year old Liam!

Bart is a Managing Director at Claro Healthcare, a business unit of Kaufman Hall.  He helps his hospital clients with process improvement, revenue enhancements and performance improvement.  Over the course of his 30+ year management consulting career, Bart has worked in the telecommunications, energy, services, distribution and most recently healthcare industries.  A competitive rower from 1986-2008, Bart has won the Master’s World Championship in the quad, Midwest Sprints LTWT 8 twice, and other Midwest races.   While at Notre Dame, Bart rowed from 1987-1991.  He was a starboard rower in the LTWT 8, and the Club President 1990-1991.  Bart is an avid volunteer spending time on the finance committee at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, President of the First Illinois Chapter of HFMA and now as a FONDR board member.

FONDR Board Member, Kevin was recruited to the NDRC in the fall of his freshman year and rowed all four years. 

Kevin is a Founding Partner of Net Financial Consultants, LLC (NFC). Founded on the core value of “doing what is right”, NFC provides clients with the best design solutions for the financial and risk management questions they want to solve. Kevin has been sought out to consult on Family Business, Income Protection, Estate Planning and Charitable Giving matters.  

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Notre Dame, 1982  
• Master of Business Administration from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, 1987  
• Chartered Life Underwriter Designation from The American College, 2003  
• Group Benefits Disability Specialist designation, 2012  
• Group Benefits Associate from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, 2015  

Prior to joining the insurance and investment business, Kevin worked in the banking industry. Kevin also served on active duty in the 82nd Airborne Division, United States Army, as a Parachute Officer and General’s Aide. After active duty, Kevin was on the General Staff for the 76th Infantry Division as a reserve officer. 

Michael graduated from Notre Dame in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and a Supplementary Major in French. In addition to rowing, Michael was in the Chorale at Notre Dame, serving as Treasurer and President and having the opportunity to tour domestically and twice in Europe.
Upon graduation, Michael returned to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio and had a brief stint in Research and Development at Sherwin Williams before finding a home on the business side of Healthcare. Since 2010, he has worked as a Healthcare Consultant, helping hospitals and health systems with service line and enterprise strategy and physician alignment. He is currently a Principal at Sg2, a Vizient Company, and he resides in the Cleveland area.
While at Notre Dame, Michael rowed all four years and was the Alumni Relations Officer for two of his four years. He was voted Oarsman of the Year by his teammates for his efforts stroking the Varsity 8 his Senior year.
Michael played soccer and swam growing up (his parents were former Ivy league swim coaches) and he remains active supporting Ohio High School Swimming and coaching with his parents at the country club where he grew up. In the 23 years since he started coaching, the teams that Michael has helped coach have won 19 league championship meets.

Mark attended the University of Notre Dame on a Naval ROTC scholarship, graduating in 1981. While at Notre Dame he rowed for four years, serving as team captain in 1981 while also winning that year’s Oarsman of the Year award. After graduation Mark served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps. Following his Marine Corps service, he received his MBA in finance from the Simon School at the University of Rochester and began a career in finance and operations roles in large public companies, small private companies, and venture backed startups. His work spanned multiple industries including manufacturing, media, consulting, marketing, and e-sports. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Heroes and Horses, a Montana based non-profit using horses and wilderness to offer combat veterans an alternative solution for defining and approaching their physical and mental scars.

Mark has been a speaker at Princeton University’s Future of News conference and the Collegiate Network’s Western Division Editors Conference, and contributed the chapter on The Flow of Information to the e-Voter Institute’s book, About Face: The Dramatic Impact of the Internet on Politics and Advocacy. He has served as the chair of the San Diego Crew Classic‘s Competition Committee and as an Entrepreneur in Residence at San Diego’s CONNECT. He has also served as a board member of the Susan G. Komen San Diego affiliate, the San Diego Rowing Club, and the Fairmount Rowing Association.

Mark’s daughter Madeline was captain of the lightweight women’s rowing team at Princeton University, was a member of the United States under 23 National Team, and has coached rowing at Stanford University, The Ohio State University, and was head coach at Boston University. Mark lives in Belgrade, Montana with his wife Kris.

Jack Newell begins his first season at Notre Dame in the fall of 2024. Jack started rowing as a Freshman at LaSalle College High School in Philadelphia, PA in the spring of 2009. Jack then went on to row at the University of Dayton, where he graduated in 2016. After graduation, Jack coached at his alma mater for 3 years, assuming the role of Head Coach for the 2018-19 season. Jack then went on to be an Assistant Coach at Vanderbilt University for two years from 2019-2021. Most recently, he spent three years as the Head Coach of the men’s team at Clemson University. Jack looks forward to upholding the competitiveness and traditions of Notre Dame Men’s Rowing.