Leadership
The College of St. Joseph the Worker employs a specialized team of highly focused academics, craftsmen, and administrators to ensure every student excels not only in their trade and their classes, but in their communities and interpersonal relationships.
Administration
Mike Sullivan
President
Mike Sullivan has directed multiple Catholic apostolates including Emmaus Road Publishing and is the master craftsman running an esteemed local construction business. Known for his expertise across all trades, he will guide students for the first half of their time at the college, preparing them for their apprenticeships and leveraging his network of craftsmen to help place students all over the country. He also holds a Master’s degree in Theology. He and his wife, Gwen, have a small farm where they have raised animals, vegetables, and eleven children.
Jacob Imam
Founder, Provost
Jacob Imam was born into a Muslim home, and converted to Catholicism under the guidance of his godfather, Walter Hooper (C. S. Lewis’s personal secretary). He graduated from the University of Oxford as a Marshall scholar with his masters and doctorate, writing his dissertation on theology and economics. As a popular speaker and writer on politics and economics, he has appeared on Pints with Aquinas, Fox News, and other media outlets. He and his wife, Alice, have three young children.
Andrew Willard Jones
Academic Dean
Andrew Willard Jones is a leading political theologian and historian. His books Before Church and State: A Study of Social Order in St. Louis IX’s Sacramental Kingdom and The Two Cities: A History of Christian Politics as well as his many articles have broken new ground in Catholic political thought. He has held positions at various universities and colleges and has over fifteen years of teaching experience. He holds a PhD from St. Louis University and he and his wife Sara are busy raising their ten children.
James Heal
Trades Dean
James retired from the Tucson Fire Department in 2022 after 24 years. He spent significant time as an EMT/Paramedic and engine captain trained in Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials. He spent 4 years in the Training Division developing curriculum and training programs for approximately 500 uniformed personnel, as well as being an adjunct instructor and subject matter expert for Pima Community College. He worked extensively with regional and state organizations to expand and educate current and future firefighters and leaders in public safety. He taught classes on leadership, high risk rescue, firefighter survival, active shooter preparedness and response. He has extensive experience in organizational leadership and management, logistics, and strategic development. James also has 30 years of experience with masonry, welding, and home repair/remodel. He is currently married with 6 children and 3 grandchildren.
Chad Rosamond
VP of Finance
Chad Rosamond grew up doing construction for his father’s businesses in Atlanta and graduated from the University of Utah with both a BS in Math and a Masters of Statistics. He spent almost twenty years working in the finance industry and the past five years as owner and operator of a Charlotte, NC door remodeling company. He and his wife, Kelly, have seven children and share a passion for the Catholic faith, classical education, restoration of beautiful culture through the fine and practical arts, and fostering local community and economy.
Michael Gugala
VP of Enrollment
Michael Gugala has more than two decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies in marketing, public relations and business leadership. Feeling the call to serve in a different capacity, he brought his expertise in building and managing high-performing, cross-functional teams to the nonprofit sector. As a skilled communicator and problem-solver, he is passionate about spreading the mission of the college and finding ways to continuously improve the student experience. Additionally, he applies himself diligently to recruiting, reviewing and selecting future students for the college. He and his wife, Jaime, and their six children find joy in the daily striving to live an authentically Catholic life.
Alex Renn
VP of Operations
Alex Renn quietly improves any system he encounters. He pairs a professional background in design,marketing, and operations with a personal love for woodworking and home improvement. His love of the Faith, along with his technical aptitude and experience, enable him to build uniquely functional and beautiful systems and products.
