Father Bob Stec
Fr. Bob is a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland. He has had the privilege of leading and coordinating The FEST team since its beginning in 2000. He believes that The FEST is a great way for us to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and to celebrate our Catholic faith. In addition to his work with The FEST, he is the Pastor of Saint Ambrose Parish in Brunswick, OH (www.StAmbrose.us) and leads a mission community in the Dominican Republic (www.MissionPossible.us).
Jake Bihari
Jake has worked on The FEST team since 2007, and is Father Bob’s right hand man. And if you know anything about Hurricane Stec, you know Jake‘s job is always moving at a fast pace! Jake helps to handle all of the ins and outs of The FEST, and loves that faith brings so many people together. When he’s not dominating FEST world, you can find him in the mission field in the Dominican Republic. Jake graduated from Ursuline College in 2014 and is passionate about continuing mission work, serving others and making a difference in the world. Jake is fluent in Spanish, English and #hashtag.
Caitlin Arbogast
Caitlin has been attending the FEST since 2005 and loves seeing everyone come together to celebrate their shared faith. She helps with various areas of The FEST including the raffle, vendors, and day-to-day tasks. When she’s not working for the FEST, Caitlin works at Saint Ambrose Parish in Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Adult Faith Formation. Caitlin graduated from Mercyhurst University in 2014 and loves soccer, service, country music, and spending time with family and friends.
Helen Lanzarotta
Helen has been attending the FEST for ten years and has been part of the team for 3 years. She assists with the Liturgy and is responsible for the Art and Environment of The FEST Mass. She is currently employed at St. Ambrose in Music Ministry. Her interests include playing golf when she has a chance; loves the theater and going to plays and musicals; enjoys working with children, helping them to grow in their faith through music and PSR programs. Her favorite thing about The FEST is the variety of popular bands and the feeling of looking out into the crowd and seeing thousands of people all coming together at Mass…priceless!
Louise Formica
Louis serves as an Activity Coordinator and a vital member of the FEST Core Team. Her interests include photography, anything outdoors/organizing and helping with different events for others. Louise’s favorite thing about The FEST is helping new teens, families and groups get involved with The FEST to be able to share their gifts and talents for the love of God!
Christie Cereshko
Formerly and forever known as “Denk,” Christie’s job for The FEST is to design all the awesome graphics, website and literature for the event. Everything you see or read about The FEST, Christie has put together. When she’s not designing out of this world graphics for The FEST, you can probably find her riding elephants or feeding tigers in Thailand. She has an adventurous spirit, love for the outdoors and great care and love for others.
Jillian Langley
Jillian is excited to be back for her third summer as a FEST intern! She is a rising senior at John Carroll University majoring in Integrated Marketing Communication with minors in Professional Writing and Italian Studies. She is set to graduate early from JCU this December! Jillian loves the lively atmosphere of The FEST and seeing just how impactful this one-day event is for thousands of people. When not working for The FEST, you can find her at a concert, hanging out with friends, or supporting her favorite Cleveland sports teams. Jillian is grateful for all the people she has met while working for The FEST and can’t wait to get to work to make this year’s FEST the best FEST yet!
Marcel Ferrer
This is Marcel’s first time as a FEST intern. He attends Franciscan University and will be a sophomore in the spring. Marcel is majoring in marketing with a double minor in theology and music. He loves to play guitar, hang out with friends, go to concerts, and listen to music in my free time. He is excited to be part of The FEST team because he has attended The FEST every year with his family, and it has always been one of his favorite days of the summer. Marcel thinks it is so awesome to see so many people come together and lift up the name of Jesus. He also looks forward to personally growing in intimacy with our Lord through this experience as well.
Evelyn Megery
Evelyn is a senior multimedia and communications student at Ohio Northern University who enjoys telling stories through a variety of digital and print mediums. She aims to capture special moments with her writing, journalism, photography and videography. Evelyn has fond memories of attending The FEST in her childhood, so she is excited to grow in her faith and inspire the next generation of Christians as she interns at The FEST for the first time.
Ella Weiss
Ella is excited to be interning for the FEST for the first time this summer! She is a rising freshman double majoring in Religious Studies and Musical Theatre. The FEST has played a vital part in Ella’s faith journey. She hopes God can work through her to make the FEST special for others. Ella spends a lot of her time at her home parish, Holy Family Stow. She also enjoys spending time in nature on a run, learning and singing songs with her guitar, and hanging out with family and friends. She can’t wait to see how this FEST experience will change her life!
Meghan Mangan
Meghan is a fourth-year student at Rutgers University studying Journalism and Digital Communications. As a coxswain on the university’s rowing team, she thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where clear communication and leadership are essential. Her passion for storytelling, eye for design, and strong faith guide my approach to both creative work and everyday life. With a deep interest in how media shapes the world, Meghan is driven to use her voice both written and spoken to inspire, inform, and connect. She believes in leading with integrity, creating with purpose, and always staying true to what grounds her. Whether it’s crafting compelling narratives or designing meaningful digital content, Meghan loves bringing a thoughtful, faith-centered perspective to everything she does!