Vice Chair
Parish: Saint Patrick, Erie
Mike has many fond memories of his days at Blessed Sacrament School and continues to be in close touch with some friends from that time of his life. He is a graduate of Cathedral Prep and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). He met his wife, Mary, who is originally from Long Island, at IUP. Mike has fond memories of the impact he had on a group of guys in his fraternity at IUP when he served as the organization’s chaplain. After college he moved to Boston for work, where he also earned an MBA at the University of Hartford. The Bova’s twin daughters were born in Boston. They moved to Erie when the girls were three and Mike began his career at Erie Insurance. The Bova’s enjoyed great years at Our Lady of Peace Parish and School with their young family and were especially fond of Sr. Claudia, school principal at that time. Mary became very involved in the church and school as their daughters were growing up.
Now years later, the Bovas are empty nesters, and Mike is embracing opportunities for community service. He appreciates the diversity of the Foundation board, the way the group shares in discussion, and serves in active leadership. Attracted to the mission of the Foundation Mike sees the opportunity for its growth as others learn about it. “I think I can make a difference increasing awareness of the Foundation,” he says, “and will enjoy this kind of service.”
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