Gene has led in-depth workshops on recruitment and public relations and has facilitated numerous training sessions for boards, parish councils and administrators.  He has been called on by dioceses and schools throughout the Midwest for consultative advice regarding enrollment and public relations plans.

Since joining Ruotolo Associates in 1991, Gene has worked with a number of parishes, Catholic schools and other non-profit organizations throughout the Midwest, Mountain States and Mid-Atlantic regions. In a fund development role, Gene has been instrumental in raising millions of dollars through capital, annual and endowment campaigns. Gene’s major capital campaigns include a $4.5 million capital campaign for St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Rogers, Ark., and a $6 million campaign for Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, Minn. He has worked in capital campaigns in a number of Catholic churches and high schools around the country and has recently completed a $3.2 million endowment campaign for the Catholic school system in Springfield, Mo.

As Vice President, Gene's responsibilities include operations, sales and supervision of Midwest and Mountain State accounts. His specialties encompass annual giving programs; development program assessments; planning, marketing and feasibility studies; and capital campaigns.  He has worked with churches, schools, hospitals, retreat centers, YMCAs and many other local and national non-profit organizations.  In 1994 and in 1999, he received the firm's Culture of Excellence Award.

Gene received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Missouri at St. Louis. He received his doctoral degree in educational administration from St. Louis University.  He has practical experience as a teacher, principal, coordinator, director of schools and director of development.

Gene lives with his wife in Springfield, Mo., and continues to be active in his parish and community.