Cardinal Spellman High School

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New Members of the Board of Trustees • Cardinal Spellman High School
John F. Bailey
A lifelong resident of nearby Abington, Jack graduated from Spellman in 1964 and since
that time has been a loyal and supportive alum who could be counted on to lend a
helping hand whatever the need. Known locally as the “mayor” of the small town of
Abington, Jack has been very active in the community. The proprietor of Eddie Bailey’s
Garage in Abington, Jack is well known for his successful work as Chairman of the very
famous Abington Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. In that capacity, he not only presides over monthly organizational
meetings, but in addition, directs publicity, secures grants, organizes fundraising events and contracts the
various marching groups – all to ensure an extremely popular and highly successful annual event.
Jack is married to Kathy, and their three children—Amy, Kenneth and Timothy—are all Spellman graduates.
He is an active member of the Abington Knights of Columbus and the Saint Vincent DePaul Society and
served for many years as President of the Abington Music Parent Organization.
Francis X. Dillon
Fran is a senior fundraising executive with more than twenty years of proven success
in planning and implementing comprehensive campaigns, soliciting major gifts,
coordinating board development and management, and mentoring and evaluating
advancement professionals. Fran has been closely affiliated with Stonehill College
since 1974. Currently serving as Stonehill’s Vice President for Advancement, Fran has
served that institution in many leadership roles.
In addition to his stellar and long term contributions to Stonehill, Fran has been actively involved in many
community endeavors including the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Greater
Plymouth County and Caritas Good Samaritan Health Care System. He is currently Vice Chairman of
the Board of United Way of Greater Plymouth County and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Caritas
Good Samaritan Health Care System. In addition, Fran has received many honors over the years for his
outstanding service to Stonehill College, the Stonehill College Alumni Council, the Caritas Good Samaritan
Medical Center and the Metro South Chamber of Commerce.
Geradine Mahoney
University (Finance and Administration).
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A native of Abington and an outstanding Spellman alum from the Class of 1984,
Geradine Mahoney continued her education at Bentley College where she earned a B.S.
degree in Accountancy. Geradine began her professional career as a staff accountant
for Deloitte & Touche and later became budget manager for Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center. She currently serves as Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Harvard
Geradine brings to Spellman significant Board experience particularly with the Medical Area Federal Credit
Union where she has been Board Director since 1999. For that group she has served as Chair of the Supervisory
Committee and of the Investment Committee. In addition she enjoys membership on the Budget and Planning
Committee and the Board Appointed Compliance Review Committee.