Hall Staff

“All are most welcome.”

Each student is welcomed into the “Notre Dame Family” in a local and immediate way in his or her residence hall.   Every residence is guided by a specially selected and trained staff who take on the profound responsibility of building community, fostering inclusion, and ministering to the individual needs of residents.


Rector

“pastor, disciplinarian, cruise director.”

What is a rector? The term “rector” has a unique meaning at Notre Dame.  Rectors include priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross—the founding order of the University—women and men from other religious orders, and lay women and men.  Most are trained in ministry and education.

S/he lives in the building full-time and sets the standard for communal life, counsels and advises students as a confidante, and supervises the staff.  At Carroll, every resident will be known to the rector by name. He hopes to build trust and respect, always supporting the deep friendships and bonds among Vermin.

Eric T. Styles

Eric, a Chicago native, has been involved in ministry for many years in parishes, middle and secondary schools, and universities. He has a BFA in Electronic Media and an African American Studies minor from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He earned an MA in Applied Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago that combined social philosophy and theology. Shortly after graduating from college, Eric worked as Parish Liturgy Coordinator at Saint Benedict the African (East) Catholic Church in Chicago, and as a House Manager for The Theatre School of DePaul University. He was heavily involved in retreat work with Charis Ministries, an outreach of the Jesuits for people in their twenties and thirties. He subsequently joined the Society of Jesus and was in formation for the priesthood for seven years. After leaving religious life, he found his way to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona and worked as Campus Minister for Liturgy and Faith Formation.

Outside of direct ministry, Eric has been active in the performing arts his whole life. For the last few years, he has been helping his two best friends from undergrad grow their Baltimore based, music-driven performance art company, Afro House, as the Associate Artistic Director. When Eric is not geeking out over liturgy, he’ll be writing about theology and contemporary culture, or trying to convince someone of the cultural importance of some of his favorite films or TV shows, especially Star Trek!

Contact: estyles@nd.edu


ASSISTANT RECTORS (ARs) are Notre Dame graduate students who serve in residence halls, living side-by-side with students. The Rector and two ARs form the Head Staff, assisting the Rector with general administration and working to ensure a healthy, safe, and vibrant learning community.  Every evening one of the three Head Staff members is “on duty,” fully available to all the residents. 

The 2023-2024 Assistant Rectors of Carroll Hall

Tristan Cooley 

Tristan is a first year graduate student in theology hailing from East Montpelier, VT. Before moving to the Green Mountain State, he attended college at the New School University and CUNY Brooklyn College, earning a BFA in music performance and an MA in English literature, respectively. While living in New York, Tristan had a number of odd jobs, the strangest of which involved digging through garbage on a nightly basis (he’s always willing to talk trash). Most recently, however, he served as the librettist and creative director for The Passion by the Notre Dame Folk Choir, and is currently hard at work finishing a full length musical audio drama. Outside of creative and academic interests, he loves gardening, fishing, playing Bach flute sonatas, baking pretzels, and reading Chaucer. He’s thrilled to join Carroll Hall and to be a part of the Notre Dame community.

Zach Lebreiro

Zach, originally from Connecticut, grew up amidst the rich culture of Louisiana, just a short drive from New Orleans. His diverse upbringing has given him a broad perspective on life that is hard to miss. Zach is a first-generation college graduate who attended Emmanuel College in Boston, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Political Science. Currently, Zach is carving out his future in the legal realm as a second-year law student at Notre Dame Law School. Balancing the rigors of law school, he also manages to fuel his passion for the arts and travel. Zach is a self-professed art enthusiast who loves fashion, architecture, paintings, photography, and films. His curious and adventurous spirit extends to his love for travel, always seeking to learn about others’ experiences and broaden his worldview. Zach is excited to be a part of the Carroll Hall community. He’s always game for a conversation and is keen to connect with everyone. With a friendly nod to the journey ahead, Zach looks forward to getting to know you and contributing positively to the Carroll Hall community.


RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAs)                                                            

  • The elder brothers of Carroll Hall.
  • Ministers, Professionals, Educators

To be an RA at Notre Dame is one of the most prestigious honors on campus. Chosen only from among the rising seniors, when possible, they are assigned to serve the community they have lived in for three years. RAs are mentors and leaders, truly on the front lines of building a sense of family in their hall.  In Carroll, there is always at least one RA on duty every night, sometimes two. Residents seek them out for advice, support, or just someone to talk to.

Homesick? Need a video game partner? Suffering a tough break up? Looking to vent about that dreaded “Gen Chem” exam? Walk down the hall and find an RA.

The 2023-2024 Resident Assistants of Carroll Hall

Abraham Guadiano – The 1-2

Abraham Guadiano is a Biochemistry and Philosophy minor. He is a member of the Biochem club and a volunteer leader for Young Life on campus and in the surrounding area. He is also very dedicated to his research with Harper Cancer Research Institute. Abraham hopes to pursue a career in research and plans to attend a graduate program. Around Carroll Hall, you can find Abraham hanging out in the lounge, talking with fellow vermin or running up a game of pool and studying in the den. His goals this year are to get to know the incoming First Years, get group climbing and gym activities going and creating an awesome Vermin community. (He is also a big fly fisher, hiker and photographer.)

Zach Vincent – 2-North

Zach Vincent is a Computer Engineering major from Morristown, New Jersey. He is a Senior Advisor of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Club and is studying to become a Machine Learning Engineer. Around the dorm, you can find him in his room watching the same five movies on repeat, working out in the basement gym, or eating at Carroll Kitchen. His goals for the year are to buy more plants and write more code. He also invites Mario Kart and Smash Bros challengers.

Ryan Murray – 3rd Floor

Ryan Murray is from Abington, Massachusetts and is majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Energy Studies. Ryan has previously done research in electrical engineering and enjoys taking the variety of classes offered in the major. Outside of class, Ryan is involved in Naval ROTC and is co-President of the American Nuclear Society on campus. In Carroll, he enjoys conversations with the Vermin and all sorts of hall events out on Far Quad. Ryan is excited to meet the new Vermin in Carroll.

Matt McCollum – 4th Floor

Matt McCollum is from Hammonton, New Jersey, and is studying International Economics and German, with a minor in Data Science. He is a member of the Notre Dame Folk Choir and German Club, and hopes to work in Europe someday soon. Matt loves music and playing piano, as well as spending time outside hiking or playing recreational sports with friends. He’s very grateful to have been welcomed into the Carroll Community and is excited to be a Vermin. Matt hopes to get to know the people in Carroll better and make his senior year the best one yet!


PRIEST-IN-RESIDENCE

Father Mike Connors, C.S.C.

Fr. Mike Connors, C.S.C.

Rev. Michael E. Connors, C.S.C., Th.D., is a pastoral theologian and homiletician. In 1997 he joined the faculty of the Theology Department at the University of Notre Dame, where he now also directs the John S. Marten Program in Homiletics and Liturgics. A native of the Chicago area, he majored in American History as an undergraduate at Illinois College. He made final profession in the Congregation of Holy Cross in September, 1983, and was ordained to the priesthood in April, 1984. After several years of parish ministry, he did doctoral studies in theology at Regis College in Toronto.  Father Mike has lived on the second floor of Carroll Hall since 1999.

The son of a basketball coach, Father Mike continues to be a huge fan of the sport. But when it comes to baseball it’s White Sox all the way


PAST HALL STAFFS

2020-2021

Eric Styles, Rector

Sam Pasmann, Assistant Rector

Logan Wishart, Assistant Rector

Weston Dell

Noah Mattapallil

Tommy Kacius

Andrew Fulwider

2019-2020

2019-2020: AR Logan Wishart, RA Garrett Rethman, RA C. Will Coots, Rector Eric Styles, RA Christian Cyrul, RA Christ Tapia, AR Sam Pasmann

2018-2019

2018-2019: AR LaDarien Harris, RA Chris Mulholland, RA Justin Buettner, Rector Eric Styles, RA Jarek Jankowski, RA Jun Park, AR David Morris.

2017-2018

Eric Styles, Rector

David Morris, Assistant Rector

Dom Barceleau, Assistant Rector,

Chris Hull

Peter Chiang

Michael Junker

Ryan Mas

2016-2017

Eric Styles, Rector

Dom Barceleau, Assistant Rector

Mike Barrett, Assistant Rector

Ryan DiCicco

Mitch Meersman

Rob Myak

Chris Chin

2015-2016

Fr. Matt Kuczora, C.S.C., Rector

Erik Adams, Assistant Rector

Joe Guenther, Assistant Rector

Brendan Forte

Tim Olivier

Carter Boyd

Ben Willner

2014-2015

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Erik Adams, Assistant Rector

Joseph Guenther, Assistant Rector

Stephen Claucherty

Eric Donahue

Will Raaf

Michael Silvernagel

2013-2014

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Michael Beard,  Assistant Rector

Ryan Glenn, Assistant Rector

Timothy Brazelton

William Hefferon

Michael Russell

Keon (Peter) Woo

2012-2013

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Ryan Glenn, Assistant Rector

Guy Schwartz, Assistant Rector

Richard Estes

Jason Kippenbrock

Felipe Murguia

Michael Weiss

2011-2012

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Colin Diamond, Assistant Rector

Michael Regan, Assistant Rector

Michael DeRusso

Aaron Patzwahl

John Sanders

Mitch Speer

2010-2011

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Patrick Murren, Assistant Rector

Jason Steidl, Assistant Rector

Cody Borgstrom

Sam Russ

Rich Schroeder

Rob Wilson

2009-2010

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Preston Carter, Assistant Rector

Patrick Murren, Assistant Rector

James Hrdlicka

Adam Miller

Michael Schmitt

Javier Soegaard

2008-2009

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Matthew Palkert, Assistant Rector

Preston Carter, Assistant Rector

Robert Doone

Patrick Hagan

Mark McLaughlin

David Greene

2007-2008

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Matthew Palkert, Assistant Rector

Brian Vassal, Assistant Rector

Peter Hadley

Karl Liebenauer

John Mulvahill

Michael O’Connor

2006-2007

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Brian Kirzeder, Assistant Rector

Brian Vassal, Assistant Rector

Preston Carter

James Grace

Christopher Harris

Patrick Murren

2005-2006

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Thomas Bushlack,  Assistant Rector

Mark DeMott, Assistant Rector

David Di Lorenzo

Bill Jenesta

Brian Kirzeder

Ian Ward

2004-2005

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Mark De Mott, Assistant Rector

Ryan Greenberg

Patrick Mc Quillan

Karsten Steinhauser

Vincent Versagli

2003-2004

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Josef Reimer, Assistant Rector

Jacob Conger

Michael DeMuniz

Daniel Murphy

Elliot Poindexter

2002-2003

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

Josef Reimer, Assistant Rector

Jesus Flores

Son Nguyen

Kenneth Seifert

Thomas (T.J.) Tausch

2001-2002

Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector

George Rau  Assistant Rector

Dominic Angiollo

Patrick Brennan

Mark DeMott