Governing Board

Principal St Mary’s Catholic School 

732-671-0129

cpalmerstmaryes.org

Mr. Craig Palmer, the principal of Saint Mary School in Middletown, NJ the last 9 years, has been an educator for over 30 years, working in both public and Catholic schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator.  He has a bachelor’s degree in finance, a master’s degree in the art of teaching, and a master’s degree in educational supervision & administration.  Craig has also served as youth minister at Saint Mary, Mother of God Parish for 17 years from 1997-2013.

Craig and his wife Gina of 35 years have been active members of the Saint Mary, Mother of God Church since 1997.  They have four adult children, Carley, Christian, Morgan, and Daniel who attended Saint Mary School and Mater Dei Prep.  Carley is an alumnus of Seton Hall while Christian graduated from TCNJ.  Both Carley and Christian were recently married and reside in Middletown.  Morgan works at the No Limits Café with other young adults with disabilities while Danial attends Brookdale Community College.  

Vice President​  

Project Manager, Cooper Electric

(908) 902-0509

kcballetto@gmail.com

Kelly Balletto is Colin's daughter.  Kelly graduated from The College of the Holy Cross in 2010 where she played field hockey all throughout her collegiate career there.  After college she accepted a job at Cooper Electric where she has been working as a project manager for the past 11 years.  Kelly currently resides in Middletown, NJ with her husband Stephen and two children Colton and Finley and dog Ashe.  When not spending time with her family Kelly enjoys volunteering at St Mary's school where both her children attend. 

Treasurer​   ​

Robert Castner Tax Service

(732) 492-4491

robert@rcastnertaxservice.com

Robert Castner started his career iat -Elkin Morris & Stroud, where he was in Brokerage accounting, Robert left to join Stern Lauer where he was employed from 1972-1975 then went to Credit Suisse . In 2008, Robert joined MOR USA inc where he is still employed. He also owns Robert Castner tax services

Bob is currently involved with K OF C  Lombardi Council ,Middletown helps its Own,,Barn for the poorest of Poor, Habitat for Humanity,  and St. Mary’s Church 

as an Usher,  Alter server and Eucharistic Minister

Community Liaison ​

Colin P Casey Foundation 

Knights of Columbus

 PGK

(732) 978-3768

Vaughn.kuhlmeier@gmail.com

Vaughn Kuhlmeier is a Past Grand Knight of the Vincent T, Lombardi 6552 Council of the Knights of Columbus serving the parishes of Mary, Mother of God and St. Catherine of Laboure in Middletown, NJ.  Vaughn has held various offices with the Knights and is a leader in the Council’s Charity events.  He has been very active raising funds to help send soldiers home for Christmas with their “Send a Hero Home” annual campaign; their Coats for Kids initiative; fundraisers for fallen brothers; the RSVP Program which supports Seminarians & Deacons; supporting Birthright & 40 Days for Life; and the Kenneth Tietjen Foundation which provides bicycles to children at Christmas.  Vaughn is also an active member when it comes to attending events or helping families in need.  He has been the staple of the Council House when in need of repairs, new flooring, electrical, etc. 

Vaughn is also a member of the “That Man is You” ministry at St. Mary’s.  He actively takes part in their nightly Rosary Group on Zoom.  He has been one of Colin Casey’s closest friends and has been their for him throughout his illness.

Secretary- Community Liaison

Colin P Casey Foundation 

Hope for Children Foundation

Co Founder and Executive Director 

(732) 996-3369

Marybeth.Walz@yahoo.com

Marybeth Walz Pritzlaff is a lifelong resident of Middletown, NJ and now resides in Colts Neck, NJ. She met Colin at the age of 8 during his time at MYAA and looked up to him ever since.  Colin was a family friend, who was always giving back. Marybeth had an incredible role model in Colin And tried to follow in those very large footsteps hence got extremely involved in philanthropy.  Marybeth currently works tireless in her efforts to enrich the lives of families in Monmouth County and is considered a go to person within the community when things need to get done.  Marybeth is the Co Founder of Hope for Children Foundation NJ and is actively involved with helping many other charitable organizations throughout NJ, most recently focusing on pediatric cancer organizations in honor of her late sons Jude and Thad. Marybeth is also known for her work with uniting non profits in order to maximize philanthropic efforts within the community.  Marybeth had a successful career for over 20 years in Global IT Sales but now enjoys her time being a mom. In Marybeth's spare time she enjoys being with her husband Ode, her daughter Carrington Grace, her family and friends. 

Professional Consultant     

Colin P Casey Foundation 

 Fisher Broyles LLP Partner

(201) 704-8739

Kyle.flaherty@fisherbroyles.com

Kyle Flaherty is a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, Montclair State College, and Catholic University School of Law. He has practiced law for more than 30 years in New York City, where he is a partner at the law firm of FisherBroyles LLP. Kyle and his wife Susan raised their son Kyle, Jr. and their daughters Keira and Emma in Montclair, where they lived for 22 years before relocating to Middletown in 2019. During their time in Montclair, Kyle coached youth athletics (baseball, flag football and soccer), Susan volunteered with the Junior League and at St. Cassian’s Church and their children were regular volunteers at a local soup kitchen and at a local chapter of the Salvation Army. Kyle and Colin have been life-long friends since 1978 when Colin’s family moved from the Bronx to live directly across the street from the Flaherty family.