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CEO's Biography

Robert Spinner
On June 8, 2009, Robert K. Spinner became the interim chief executive officer (CEO) of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mr. Spinner succeeded Fr. John Estrem, who had directed the agency since 2005.

Mr. Spinner, a retired hospital executive with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Allina Hospitals and Clinics, served on the board of directors of Catholic Charities from 2002 to 2008 and as chair of the board from January 2007 through December 2008. He holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and economics from St. John’s University and a master’s degree in health-care administration from the University of Minnesota. He is married with three children and nine grandchildren.

Mr. Spinner will serve as interim CEO until Jan. 1, 2010, when Paul Martodam begins his duties as CEO.

You can reach Mr. Spinner via e-mail at ceo@ccspm.org.

Paul Martodam
CEO Paul Martodam
On Nov. 9, 2009, Archbishop John Nienstedt appointed Paul Martodam as the new CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mr. Martodam will begin his duties as CEO Jan. 1, 2010. He will take over from Robert Spinner, who has served as interim CEO since June 2009.

Martodam is CEO of Catholic Charities Community Services in Phoenix, a position he has held since 1993. Prior to this position, Martodam served as assistant director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Phoenix. Between 1980 and 1992, he was assistant director of administration for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. He holds a bachelor’s in psychology from St. Louis University and a Master’s in Public Administration/NonProfit Administration from St. Cloud State University. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities USA and served on the board of the Council of Accreditation of Children and Family Services and is a founding member of Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition.

"It is with great humility that I accept the challenge of leadership of this great organization. The outstanding ministry of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis to people who are homeless, children and seniors dealing with significant life issues and struggling families is recognized nationally," Martodam says. "I am eager to engage with our many partners in government, business and philanthropy to build community capacity to reduce poverty and human suffering."



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