Our School Board

Board Chairman, Executive Committee Member

A tax principal in the public accounting firm of Kaufman Rossin.  He has more than 20 years of experience providing accounting, business advisory, and tax services to clients.

Executive Committee Member

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees announced that Mr. Thomas Kruczek would be appointed Columbus' second president.

Technology Committee Chairman, Executive Committee Member

Robert Grillo is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Florida International University. Robert has been a leader in I.T. for more than 20 years.

Building & Grounds Committee Chairman, Executive Committee Member

Jose Muñoz is the CEO of BCC Engineering one of the largest Transportation and Civil Engineering firms in the Southeast United States and Puerto Rico.

Ramón Abadín is a trial lawyer, mediator, and arbitrator. He has handled cases in state and federal courts. He has tried more than 35 cases to verdict, including cases in Florida and other states.

A leading strategic consultant in the area of construction and development, John Adams is the Managing Director of Strategic Redevelopment Group.

Albert J. Barthelemy is a 1991 graduate of Christopher Columbus High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Florida International University’s School of Engineering, has completed graduate course work at the University of Miami, and is a licensed State of Florida General
Contractor.

Graduated from University of Florida’s School of Business in 1964 where Jim was also a starting linebacker and defensive captain his senior year. From 1965-2010, Jim ran a State Farm franchise. This private business ownership allowed for time to pursue a passion for coaching

Academic Committee Chairman

Pat Call has served Christopher Columbus High School for over 40 years as a teacher, administrator, and guidance counselor. 

Cristina Capote is the principal of St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School. She graduated from FIU with a bachelor’s degree in education and continued her studies at Nova Southeastern University.

Michael Carricarte is a highly regarded seasoned veteran in the insurance industry with more than 30 years of experience in the Latin American and Caribbean Market.

President of Cirion Technologies’ Data Center business, Nelson Fonseca is a global executive and active investor with more than 25 years of leadership experience in the data center, information technology, cybersecurity, and telecommunications industries

Cesar Llano graduated from Columbus in 1981 and received his undergraduate and master degrees in architecture from Tulane University.

Finance Committee Chairman

Daniel Llerena is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Forward Science. Forward Science is a privately held MedTech company based in Houston, Texas.

Juan Carlos "J.C." Mas is the chairman of The Mas Group, which invests in infrastructure, real estate, and healthcare, offering capital funding and strategic advice.

Anthony F. Petisco is a First Vice President and Financial Advisory Branch Manager for the Wells Fargo Advisors, Coral Gables.

Development Committee Chairman

Martin Pico is a Principal of MMG Equity Partners, a family-owned real estate investment, management, and development company focused on the acquisition and long-term ownership, management, and development of shopping centers and commercial properties.

Marketing Committee Chairman

Rafael J. Roca is the Division President for D.R. Horton’s Southeast Florida Division and just recently celebrated his 30-year anniversary with the company. 

Danny Rodriguez is the Cofounder and President of BLUE Missions, a non-profit organization that connects rural communities to clean water and sanitation while inspiring a generation of global citizens through service-driven travel.

A Class of ’91 graduate, Mario Sueiras has worked as an insurance professional for over 25 years. Since 2008, he has owned and operated the first GEICO Local Office in the Miami market.