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Director of Business Administrationmspillmanstjosephplacentia.orgMichael joined the St. Joseph Pastoral Staff in 2012 transitioning from a career in music and real estate. Michael began his tenure as the Business Manager for the Church, but his role expanded overtime to become part of the Senior Leadership team as the Director of Business Administration for both the Church and School overseeing Finance, Business Operations, Human Resources, Facilities, Development, and Stewardship.
Michael is orginally from Rochester, New York, and although he still calls it "home," he has lived in Orange County for over 30 years. Michael was confirmed at St. Martin De Porres in Yorba Linda, graduated from El Dorado High School, and has been a Parishioner at St. Joseph's since 2002.
Michael holds a Bachelors degree from Vanguard University of Southern California and is near completion on his Masters in Education, Organizational Leadership from Concordia University. Michael taught instrumental music at Fullerton Union High School prior to entering the business world, but has stayed active as a music adjudicator and President of the California State Band Championships since its inception in 2006. Michael also held management roles with Tarbell, Realtors, and Coldwell Banker Beachside Realtors prior to joining the staff at St. Joseph's.
Michael married Allison in 2004 and they are raising two amazing boys Zachary and Patrick. Both boys attend St. Jeanne De Lestonnac school in Tustin where Allison is the Junior High Science Teacher and MIddle School Team Leader. Michael actively coaches soccer and baseball for JUSA and Placentia Pony, has held various board positions for JUSA, and can often be found with the boys at one of Placentia's ball parks.
As both a Parishioner and Pastoral Staff Member, Michael uses his Catholic foundation and business acumen to bring best practices to the operations of our Parish. As a steward of the parishes temporal goods, Michaels approach is one of transparency, planning, and prayerful decision making. Michael is proud to be part of the staff at St. Joseph's. If you have not met Michael, please stop by and say hello.