Meet the Office

List of 16 members.

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  Scott Jolly 

  Interim Director of Development

  (214) 346-8132

  Louisiana Tech University - B.S.
  Union College - M.A.Ed.

  Bio

  
  Scott Jolly joined the St. Mark’s faculty in 2000 as Director of Alumni Relations and Head Varsity Basketball Coach. He previously served as the Vice President of Development and Head Basketball Coach at Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas for 6 years, where his teams won three State Championships. Mr. Jolly received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and his M.A. from Union College. At St. Mark’s, he also serves as an advisor in the Upper School. Mr. Jolly and his wife Karlene have three children.
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  Jan Forrester 

  Assistant Director of Development

  (214) 346-8225

  University of Texas - Dallas - B.A.

  Bio

  
  Mrs. Forrester joined the staff in the Development Office at St. Mark’s in 1989. She holds a B.A. in English from The University of Texas – Dallas. She has been involved in all aspects of the work of the Development Office including data entry, alumni relations, parent relations, special events, and publications. In 1999 Jan was appointed as the Director of Publications and managed all the printed material produced at the school until her promotion to Assistant Director of Development in the summer of 2007. In addition to her duties in the Development Office, Mrs. Forrester is the liaison to the Parents’ Association. Although her heart is still in her native San Francisco, Jan and her husband Bob have lived most of their married life in Texas. Their son graduated from St. Mark’s in 1993, and their daughter was married in the St. Mark’s Chapel in 1998, so St. Mark’s is “home” for the whole Forrester family.
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  Katy Rubarth 

  Director of Communications

  214-346-8806

  Middlebury College - B.A.

  Bio

  
  Mrs. Rubarth joined the Development Office in 2009. She holds a B.A. in American Literature from Middlebury College. She is responsible for all aspects of communications including publications, the website, and constituent messaging. Katy's experience in communications began with her responsibilities for diversity outreach as an admissions officer at Middlebury College and continued with her work as a corporate sales director at Tiffany & Co. and as a communications consultant for not-for-profit development programs. In addition to raising her three boys (two attend St. Mark’s), she has been an active volunteer at the School and in numerous other community organizations in Dallas.
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  Alex Eshelbrenner 04

  Director of Alumni Relations

  (214) 346-8274

  University of Kansas - B.S.

  Bio

  A graduate of the St. Mark’s Class of 2004, Alex joined the School in 2014 as the Director of Alumni Relations. Alex attended the University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in Sports Management. Prior to joining The Office of Development & Alumni Relations, he spent five years at the AT&T Performing Arts Center working as a Senior Development Manager. As the Alumni Director, Alex focuses on alumni activities, networking, and engagement in order to advance the mission of the School.
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  Christina  Jarke 

  Director of the St. Mark's Fund

  (214) 346-8273

  Texas Tech University - B.S.
  University of North Texas - M.Ed.

  Bio

  
  Christina joined The Office of Development & Alumni Relations in 2014 as Director of the St. Mark’s Fund. She earned her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies at Texas Tech University in 2005 and a M.Ed. in School Counseling from the University of North Texas. Prior to joining St. Mark’s, Christina served as the Director of Annual Giving at her alma mater, Bishop Lynch High School. During that time she worked closely on building relationships with parent and alumni donors and volunteers, and she also managed the school’s Auction. From 2005-2010 Christina worked for the American Cancer Society as a Community Manager supporting their signature event, Relay For Life. Christina and her husband, Nick, reside in Dallas with their son Brooks and black Labrador, Jack.
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  Jeanette Bovenzi 

  Development Assistant - Data Specialist

  (214) 346-8283

  Louisiana State University - B.S.
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  Dave Carden 

  Assistant Director of Communications

  (214) 346-8808

  University of North Texas - B.A.

  Bio

  Dave Carden joined the St. Mark’s Development Office in 2011. He holds a B.A. in Radio, Television and Film from the University of North Texas and assists with many of the Development Office’s expanding media needs, including videos, photos, news stories, and the website. While in college, Dave served as a news and creative services producer for UNT’s local news station, ntTV, where he won a 2010 Lone Star Emmy for outstanding student productions. Dave lives in Arlington with his wife Kristi, daughter Kate, and dog Arya.
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  Dansby Erwin 

  Development Assistant

  214-346-8226

  Vanderbilt University - B.S.
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  Patti Frank 

  Development Assistant

  (214) 346-8807

  University of North Texas - B. Ed.
  University of North Texas - M. Ed.
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  Alex Hughes 

  Communications Coordinator

  (214) 346-8135

  Texas Christian University - B.F.A.
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  Sam Insel 

  Database Manager

  (214) 346-8276
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  Jack Mallick 14

  Reunion & Major Gift Coordinator

  (214) 346-8285

  Texas Christian University - B.S.
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  Anna Morris 

  Development Office Coordinator

  (214) 346-8134
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  Laura Sowells 

  Interim Alumni Coordinator

  214-346-8305
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  Harrison Tassopoulos 07

  Assistant Director of the St. Mark's Fund

  (214) 346-8133

  Tulane University - B.S.M.

  Bio

  A graduate of the St. Mark’s Class of 2007, Harrison joined the School in August 2017 as the Assistant Director of the St. Mark’s Fund. After graduating from St. Mark’s, Harrison attended Tulane University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Management in Legal Studies in Business and Spanish. Prior to joining St. Mark’s, he served as the Community Relations Manager for AdvoCare and was responsible for developing and executing the strategy for the AdvoCare Foundation and corporate community and government relations programs. Since his graduation, Harrison has been an active member of the alumni community serving as a Class Agent and helping lead his 5^th and 10^th Reunions. Harrison’s brother Alexander is also a St. Mark’s alum having graduated in 2013.
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  Lexie Zitaglio 

  Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

  (214) 346-8275

  University of Texas - Austin - B.S.

  Bio

  Lexie is a 2012 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in Business Foundations. In college, she served as her sorority's Vice President of Membership and Director of Special Events. Lexie's experience includes working as a Development Intern at The Seton Foundations in Austin and as an Event Assistant at the Methodist Hospital Foundation in Dallas. Lexie is an avid runner and enjoys cooking. She is also passionate about volunteering with several schools and organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House. A native of Dallas, Lexie is thrilled to join the St. Mark's team and be back in her hometown.