Hall Staff

Br. Jacob Gorman, C.S.C.

Rector

Room: 115

Bio: Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Br. Jacob Gorman, C.S.C., first encountered the Congregation of Holy Cross in high school while on a campus visit to Notre Dame. After becoming better acquainted with the religious community, Br. Jacob entered Old College, the Congregation’s undergraduate seminary, and graduated from Notre Dame in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and theology. Following a year in Colorado Springs, he professed his first vows with Holy Cross and began his theology studies. During that time, Br. Jacob worked closely with Campus Ministry, taught English in Bangladesh, worked as a middle school math teacher in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and served as Assistant Rector in Dunne Hall. Br. Jacob graduated with his master of divinity in May 2025, and is entering his fourth year of temporary vows in Holy Cross.

Contact: jgorman7@nd.edu

Fr. Mike Connors, C.S.C.

Priest in Residence, Associate Professor of the Practice

Room: 217

Bio: Fr. Mike Connors, C.S.C., is a Holy Cross priest originally from the Chicago area. A pastoral and practical theologian as well as a homiletician, his interests span the wide range of practices that shape the Christian Church. He joined the faculty of the Theology Department at the University of Notre Dame in 1997. Fr. Mike earned his undergraduate degree in American History from Illinois College. He professed final vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross in September 1983 and was ordained to the priesthood in April 1984. After several years in parish ministry, he pursued doctoral studies at Regis College in Toronto, focusing on spirituality and inculturation.

Fr. Mike has lived on the second floor of Carroll Hall since 1999.

Contact: mconnors@nd.edu

J.D. Brown

Assistant Rector

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Bio: JD is a proud product of small-town life in Spencer County, Kentucky, and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he studied accounting and lived in Sorin College for four years, serving as a Resident Assistant his senior year. He’s now pursuing a Master of Accountancy in the Mendoza College of Business. JD enjoys exploring new places—having traveled across the U.S. and studied abroad in Europe—and is a lifelong sports fan who can usually be found with a game on in the background or trying to find a good movie. He values meaningful conversation, a good sense of humor, and building strong community. JD is excited to join Carroll Hall and looks forward to being a steady, supportive presence in the year ahead.

Contact: jbrown54@nd.edu

Brad Szotko

Assistant Rector

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Bio: Brad was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has lived in South Bend for the last four years as an undergraduate student at Holy Cross College. During his time at Holy Cross, he studied business, was elected as both Student Body President and Vice President, served as an RA both his junior and senior years, and was Class of 2025 valedictorian. This summer he began his studies in the Master of Science in Finance program in the Mendoza College of Business, which he will graduate from in May. In his free time, Brad enjoys watching sports as an avid Notre Dame and Detroit sports fan, as well as playing bowling and baseball. He also enjoys watching movies, especially Star Wars, and playing video games with friends. Brad is always happy to talk and get to know new people and he looks forward to joining the Carroll Hall community and working to strengthen it in any way he can.

Contact: bszotko@nd.edu

Alex Mitchell

First and Second Floor RA (South)

Room: 203

Bio: Alex is from Houston, Texas, and is studying Philosophy and Theology, with a minor in Business Economics. He is the Treasurer for Knights of Columbus Council 1477, a member of the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, and enjoys reading, watching television, listening to music, and taking walks. He is very excited about reviving the Monday Night Movie tradition in Carroll and being there for the conversations, events, and excitement that make the Vermin community so amazing.

Contact: amitch26@nd.edu

Sean Quigley

Second Floor RA (North)

Room: 216

Bio: Sean hails from Bellevue, Washington, and is pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He serves the engineering community as the president of Tau Beta Pi, coaches people as a certified personal trainer for RecSports, and is actively engaged at the IDEA Center as a student fellow. Sean has prior involvement in extracurriculars such as CS for Good, Men’s Club Lacrosse, and Innovation for Impact. In his spare time, Sean enjoys getting competitive on the beach volleyball and basketball courts, playing piano, and doing various outdoor activities. He’s beyond excited to be a mentor and friend to Carroll Hall residents, and as a former Dunne Hall Sentinel, he’s eager to embrace Carroll’s culture while introducing events of his own. Be on the lookout for Third Floor Abs with Max, Section Presentations, Freestyle Fridays, and much more.

Contact: squigle2@nd.edu

Max Amend

Third Floor RA

Room: 319

Bio: From San Jose, California, Max majors in English with a supplemental major in Education, Schooling, and Society, as well as a minor in History. He is a tutor with the ND Writing Center and a member of ND Club Running. When not in Carroll, he can most likely be found running or studying in Hesberg Library. He enjoys exploring campus, running through South Bend, and venturing out to Michigan. Max is currently working on a thesis in English and conducting capstone research in ESS. In his free time, Max enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing the violin, and spending time at the beach. He is always happy to connect, whether you need help with a paper, want to chat about classes or campus life, or are simply looking for someone to talk to (or grab a snack!). He is excited to lead Third Floor Abs this year with Sean.

Contact: mamend@nd.edu

Kevin Clemente

Fourth Floor RA

Room: 425

Bio: Kevin is from San Antonio, Texas. He majors in Computer Science and has taken a number of physics courses beyond those required by the College of Engineering. He enjoys a variety of hobbies such as gardening, carpentry, and playing video games (mainly counter strike). He is excited to host Tea Time with Kev, a time to come and have a study break during the week to enjoy small talk and tea later in the evening.

Contact: kclemen4@nd.edu

Ms. Cathy

Building Services

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Ms. Cathy now calls South Bend home. She has worked at Notre Dame for 20 years and served the women of Lyons Hall for 11 of those years before supporting the residents of Carroll Hall, where she has worked for the past 9 years. Ms. Cathy loves people and cheerfully greets each resident with a booming “Good morning!” or “Happy Friday!”

In alignment with her people-centered desire to serve, Ms. Cathy recently completed a certificate program in Ministry through a program in Chicago. When not in Carroll Hall, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Bear.

Remember, gentlemen—stay out of the bathrooms when Ms. Cathy is cleaning!