After 10 years of faithful service to St. Bartholomew Parish and School, our Finance Administrator, Doreen Verplank, will retire at the end of July. We are deeply grateful for Doreen’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to our parish community throughout her tenure. As we wish her many blessings in retirement, we are pleased to welcome David Theile as our new Finance Administrator. Over the next month and a half, David and Doreen will work closely to ensure a smooth transition. Please join us in thanking Doreen for her service and in extending a warm St. Bartholomew welcome to David as he begins this new role. We invite you to learn more about David by reading his biography below.
David Theile is a dedicated finance and accounting professional with more than 30 years of accounting and finance experience in both the public and private sectors. David earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana State University and holds both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations. Throughout his career, David has been committed to helping businesses, organizations, and individuals achieve greater success through sound financial leadership and strategic guidance.
David is a lifelong resident of Bartholomew County and devoted follower of Christ. He is grateful for the educational foundation he received at St. Bartholomew School (formerly All Saints) and Columbus North High School. His deep roots in the community have shaped his commitment to service, leadership, and supporting others.
David comes from a close-knit family and is fortunate to have two brothers and many relatives who continue to live in the Columbus area. He is actively involved in several ministries and community organizations. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the girls’ middle school volleyball team at White Creek Lutheran School and participates in the BetterMan Christian men’s fellowship group.
In his free time, David enjoys spending time with family and friends, serving his community, and participating in a variety of outdoor activities.
