David J. Kersten

David Kersten is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership roles within nonprofit and religious organizations. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at OLV Charities since July 2018, David has held pivotal positions including Vice President Of Development at Catholic Health and Executive Director at The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Earlier, David worked as Director Of Development at Catholic Charities of Buffalo and served as President at Niagara Catholic Junior & Senior High School. David's career began as Parish Business Administrator at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. Academically, David holds a Master of Business Administration in Church Business Administration from the Graduate Theological Foundation, a Master's degree in Ecumenical Studies from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas - Angelicum, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy along with a Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the same institution.