Our Leadership
Board Members & Advisors
President of the Board
Dean Webb
President of the Board of Directors
Dean is currently serving a voluntary 3-year term as President of the Board of Directors for Durward's Glen Retreat Center. He is a practicing Catholic, married with five children, and owns his own construction company in the Baraboo area. Dean oversees the long-term sustainability of the 37-acre property and ensures that the Glen remains the premier destination for spiritual enrichment and prayer while maintaining its Catholic identity and the legacy of Bernard Durward and his family.
On-Site Managers
Our on-site managers live and work at the Glen, caring for the property and welcoming all who visit.
Paul Quist
On-Site Manager
Paul grew up in Wisconsin as a Lutheran and was ordained a Lutheran Pastor in Seattle, Washington. He served several parishes in Alberta, Canada for 16 years before converting to the Catholic faith in 2005. He completed graduate studies in the theology of marriage and family, served as Director of Marriage and Family in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, and was a lecturer at Newman Theological College.
Carol Quist
On-Site Manager
Carol and her husband Paul are the on-site managers at Durward's Glen. Together they look forward to meeting everyone who visits the Glen and providing retreats that both strengthen and nourish the soul.
Chaplain
Fr. Simon Tipps
Chaplain & Spiritual Advisor
Fr. Simon Tipps is a priest of the Diocese of Madison currently assigned to St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. Originally from the Green Bay area, his parents worked at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion for 25 years, where he grew up serving Holy Mass, giving tours, and assisting in the gift shop. After being homeschooled and graduating high school at age 16, he studied business administration before entering seminary. He graduated from St. John Vianney Minor Seminary with a degree in Philosophy in 2019 and continued his formation at St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary in Milwaukee, being ordained a priest in May 2023. Fr. Tipps seeks to help others develop a deep love for Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament and know the power of the Virgin Mary, especially through the Holy Rosary.
Board Members
Our volunteer Board of Directors provides governance and strategic direction for Durward's Glen Retreat Center, ensuring we fulfill our mission of preserving this sacred space and serving visitors and pilgrims.
Anita
Board Member
Bernie
Board Member
Jan
Board Member
Leonard
Board Member
Luke
Board Member
Mardy
Board Member
Interested in Serving?
If you're passionate about the mission of Durward's Glen and would like to learn more about board service or volunteer leadership opportunities, please contact us.
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