Mr. Ice has numerous years of experience leading complex organizations in a variety of industries including Catholic higher education, Catholic non-profits, owning his own healthcare company and executive coaching and many years in the commercial insurance industry. Mr. Ice is an author and shares his personal experiences of triumph and tragedy in his book, “Walking the Leadership Tightrope: How to Balance Career and Family through the Chaos of Crisis.”  He currently serves on the board for Wyoming Catholic College and is the co-founder of the Business Department Advisory Board at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

 

Mr. Ice received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, KS, and earned his MBA from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the proud father of seven children and grandfather of four and resides in Winter Park, FL.

processes, and enrollment functions that sustain RCA’s nationwide network of centers. For over a decade, Mrs. Nicole Juba serves as Vice President of Operations at Regina Caeli Academy, providing executive oversight for the nationally accredited academic program, operational processes, and enrollment functions that sustain RCA’s nationwide network of centers. For over a decade, she has played an essential role in building the Academy’s internal structure and supporting its steady expansion across the country.

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Before joining RCA, Mrs. Juba built a distinguished legal career marked by both breadth and purpose. She began in civil defense litigation before moving into legal aid practice to serve families in need, and later became a deputy prosecuting attorney—advocating for the protection and dignity of children. This professional progression reflects her lifelong passion for strengthening families and her deep commitment to justice rooted in faith. That same dedication now drives her leadership at RCA, where she applies her legal and organizational expertise to strengthen the Academy’s mission and safeguard its future.

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Mrs. Juba earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband, Mark, a fellow University of Notre Dame Law School attorney, are the parents of two sons, Benedict and Dominic. Grounded in faith and service, she strives to further the mission of Christ: “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

experience in nonprofit leadership, sales, marketing, and operations, he works to strengthen partnerships , steward benefactors, and drive strategic growth.

 

Mr. Trifone holds a B.A. in American Studies and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from the University of Notre Dame, where he directed the university’s Alumni Association Community Service Program.  In that position he galvanized alumni, parents and friends of the university to fulfill the Gospel teachings of service to others by launching, growing and sustaining an array of local chapter and national service projects.

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Mr. Trifone then spent the next 20 years in medical sales and management, and then the commercial real estate and construction industries as a business development manager. In these roles he revamped promotional materials and instituted cross marketing strategies, formulated sales plans, and instituted CRM systems.  Most recently, he was a Principal and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for BrightRay Publishing, a boutique provider of book writing, publishing and promotional services.

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He resides in Maitland, Florida and he and his wife Marie, who also earned a bachelor’s as well as law degree from the University of Notre Dame, are the proud parents of three teenage daughters.

sustainability. He also provides financial modeling for center expansion and enrollment growth, while partnering with the Development team to manage donor funds and track fundraising income.

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Mr. McLean is a seasoned financial strategist with nearly 20 years of experience guiding growth and profitability across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits. After a White House Internship under President George W. Bush, he launched his career in Washington, D.C., serving in financial roles with Lockheed Martin, Marriott International, and Cambridge Associates, where he managed investment portfolios exceeding $2 billion and partnered with global nonprofits.

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He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Syracuse University and an MBA from Washington State University. A devoted Catholic, Scott has served as Treasurer and Board Member for Mater Dei Radio. He and his wife live in Kentucky with their two children.

With a strong commitment to the mission of Training the Mind to Form the Soul, Aimee works to ensure that RCA’s faculty and staff are equipped, supported, and aligned with the Catholic values that guide the academy.

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In her role, Mrs. Harashe leads the development and implementation of HR policies, manages recruitment and onboarding, and partners with leadership to foster a positive and mission-driven workplace culture. She brings a professional yet pastoral approach to human resources, recognizing that each staff member’s vocation plays a vital part in RCA’s growth and success.

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Beyond her professional responsibilities, Aimee actively volunteers at her parish and supports her children’s extracurricular activities, volunteering with their football and BMX teams. Driven by her faith and dedication to Catholic education, she is passionate about serving RCA’s families and staff with integrity, clarity, and compassion.

experience in a variety of administrative positions in classical Catholic education systems across the country. Over the past two decades, he has served as a headmaster and played a leading role in founding new K–12 classical academies in partnership with Hillsdale College and Founders Classical Academies. Most recently, he has provided consulting support to multiple classical schools from San Francisco to Tallahassee.  

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Mr. Smith’s fundraising achievements are equally noteworthy. As Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, he spearheaded a $250 million campaign while overseeing the conversion of 17 diocesan schools to the classical education model. Additionally, he raised more than $3 million for the Walsingham Society, an organization dedicated to guiding its members through the great books of the Western intellectual tradition via critical reading and thoughtful discussion.

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He is a graduate of The College of St. Thomas More's Dallas campus and earned his Masters degree in English literature from the University of Dallas. He and his wife Rebecca are active members of St. Mary the Virgin Catholic Church in Arlington, Texas and are the proud parents of 9 children. 

current position as. Her responsibilities extend to both the national and local levels, with involvement in fundraising, donor relations, and national leadership team support. 

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As a Certified Master Tutor with RCA, Mrs. Hastings has been a tutor across multiple grade levels and subjects while also coordinating operations, managing staff, and partnering with families.  She is passionate about forming students in truth, virtue, and faith while building relationships that support the growth of Catholic education and the wider Church community.