BOD/Leadership
High School and Academy Leadership
Br. James J. Boynton, S.J.
President
Brother James J. Boynton, S.J. was named the 30th President in July 2022. He entered the Jesuit order in 1987, and holds a Master of Theological Studies from Weston Jesuit School of Theology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Loyola University, New Orleans. He has spent 16 years at U of D Jesuit as a teacher, department chair, Advancement Officer, Principal, and Interim President. Previously, he spent 10 years as Vocation Director for the Midwest Jesuits and worked in Cleveland, India, and Haiti. He is fluent in Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole.
Christopher Smith, Ph.D.
Principal
Dr. Christopher Smith was named principal in July 2021. Previously, he served as associate principal for nearly 10 years at the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, which regularly ranks among the top public high schools in the country. He taught at Okemos High School from 2003 to 2012 and was head of the Social Studies Department. He earned his Bachelor degree from Michigan State University, his Master's degree at the University of Michigan School of Education, and his Doctorate at Michigan State University College of Education.
Darrin Flowers '01
Assistant Principal, Academy
Darrin Flowers ’01 was named Assistant Principal for the Academy in June 2021. He also coaches varsity bowling and academy and high school track where he his teams and athletes have won CHSL, CYO, regional and MHSAA championship titles. He joined U of D Jesuit in August 2012 as an Academy social studies teacher and prior to that, served in the same role in other schools. Mr. Flowers received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Prelaw from Saginaw Valley State University. He also received two Master’s degrees from the University of Detroit Mercy in Educational Leadership/Administration and Curriculum and Instruction.
Board of Directors
James Adams P '12, '15, '17
Managing Director
Morgan Adams, LLC
Jason Alexander '97
Principal
RSM
Br. James Boynton, S.J.
President
U of D Jesuit
Michael Cooper '00
Partner
Shore Capital Partners
James Cowper '77
Mayor
City of Sylvan Lake
Fr. Dan Dixon, S.J. '06
Parochial Vicar
St. Mary Student Parish Catholic Church
University of Michigan
Herbert Donovan P '21, '16
Attorney
Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco
Tiffany Douglas P '24
Senior Vice President
Bank of America
Scott Hamerink '95
Partner
IBM
Mindy Howe
Referring Partner
Exitwise
Rev. J. Thomas McClain, S.J. '67
Superior of the Detroit Jesuit Community
Chris Polk ‘93, Board Chair
Senior Program Manager
DTE Energy
Andy Smith '94, P '27, '24, '23
Vice President & General Counsel
EJ Group
Katie Sznewajs P '19, '17, '15, '13
Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer*
American Red Cross
Susan Telang P '24
Chief Financial Officer
Carhartt, Inc.
Jason Tinsley '92, P '25
Managing Director
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Denise Vecellio P '06, '12
Manager, Retirement Plans*
General Motors
Rich Wong
Director, Campus Tech
University of Michigan
P - Parent of student or alumnus/ni
* - Retired