Vice President, Enrollment & Student Success
Tom has been the VP for Enrollment since July 2014. He is responsible for enrollment management and retention issues, career development, accommodation services, as well as general student satisfaction and success. He served as the Director of Admissions since May 2004, and before that, he was the College’s Director of Public Relations since 2000. He holds a BA and MA in Theology from Christendom College and an MBA Essentials Certificate from Shenandoah University. He and his wife, Amanda, are the parents of eleven children (8 girls, 3 boys), four of whom have graduated from Christendom, with one more currently enrolled as a junior.
Contact Tom McFadden by email at tmcfadden@christendom.edu or by phone by calling 540-551-9220.
Director of Admissions
Sam has been the Director of Admissions since July 2014. Prior to that, he served as Director of Admissions at The Avalon School in MD, as well as a teacher, baseball coach, and dramatic productions organizer. In his role at Christendom, he works personally with prospective students and parents, helping them understand Christendom’s Catholic mission and distinctive offerings and guiding them through the admissions process. He and his wife, Katie, are both graduates of Christendom and are blessed with six children.
Contact Sam Phillips by email at sam.phillips@christendom.edu or by phone by calling 540-551-9185.
Mr. Ben Marsh
Ben joined Christendom as an Admissions Counselor in May of 2021 before becoming the college’s Associate Director of Admissions in August of 2022 and hopes that you fall in love with Christendom as much as he has! Originally from Virginia and a member of the class of 2019, Ben returned with joy to the Old Dominion after serving for two years as a FOCUS missionary at a Catholic university in New England. As an undergraduate at Christendom, Ben thrived in multiple roles, from a barista at Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop to Chairman for the Chester-Belloc Debate Society. Ben cannot wait to assist prospective students and their families by answering any questions about Christendom and building personal relationships that help students find the college that best fits them.
Contact Ben Marsh via email at ben.marsh@christendom.edu or by phone by calling 540-227-7233.
Miss Basia Syski
Basia Syski is an English Language and Literature major from Christendom College. During her time at Christendom, Basia served on the Student Activities Council as Club Manager and Secretary and worked as an Interlibrary Loan Assistant at St. John the Evangelist Library. Basia is the Visit & Summer Program Coordinator and is eager to help introduce prospective students to the unique and enriching Christendom experience. She is here to organize the Best Week Ever Summer Program, plan Open House events, and schedule visits for students.
Contact Basia Syski via email at basia.syski@christendom.edu or by phone by calling 540-551-9187.
Miss Catherine LaFramboise
Catherine LaFramboise joined the Christendom team in July of 2022. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, she previously worked as the registrar for Seton Home Study School, where she developed a love of working with students and promoting authentic Catholic education. She now serves as Christendom’s Admissions Counselor, and in this role she assists prospective students and their families by answering their questions, helping them understand Christendom’s distinctive mission and offerings, and guiding them through the admissions process. It is her goal to interact with students and parents on a personal level and share with them her enthusiasm for Christendom’s mission of restoring all things in Christ.
Contact Catherine LaFramboise via email at catherine.laframboise@christendom.edu or by phone by calling 540-551-9151.
Miss Erin Ginter
Erin joined the Admissions team full time as the Data Entry Specialist after her graduation from Christendom in May of 2022. Graduating from Nashville State in 2019 with an AA in General Education, Erin transferred to Christendom as a Theology major seeking an education and college environment faithful to the magisterium of the Church. As a student at Christendom, Erin also worked as the Career Development Event Assistant and interned in the Admissions Office during the spring semester of her senior year. Erin is eager to serve prospective students and their families as they begin their experience with Christendom College!
Contact Erin Ginter via email at erin.ginter@christendom.edu or by phone by calling 540-551-9153.