"Ed and his team stressed the importance of recruitment of good leaders. This resulted in a better performance by the team leaders and a greater sense of ownership of the plan."

Msgr. Peter A. O'Reilly
Pastor
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

"I am so grateful we engaged your services and followed your direction as much as we did. I would have no hesitation recommending your services to any other parish entering a similar fundraising effort. Without question they would be fortunate to have you."

Rev. Stephen Bossi, CSP
Pastor
St. Philip Neri Church

"We decided to use Ed Lemma because he not only talked about dollars and cents, but he alone discussed the importance of a campaign that would build the parish community. We believe that our campaign has strengthened our community spirit."

Rev. Thomas Mullen, SS.CC.
Pastor
Holy Name of Mary Church

"Ed Lemma is a professional with that level of expertise and we were very pleased with his work. His guidance, direction and insights have helped tremendously and will continue to help in our Capital Campaign. Ed works with enthusiasm and draws on his long experience and resources which definitely helped make our campaign a success."

Rev. John K. Foley
Pastor
Holy Redeemer Church

"Thank you for the exceptional service your firm provided to us during our initial Capital Campaign Feasibility Study. Your approach was tailor made to our unique situation in this parish."

Rev. John E. Day
Rector
St. George's Episcopal Church

"We are very grateful to Ed and his firm for guiding us in a very professional manner. Ed's personal commitment to a project sends a very strong message to the parishioners and volunteer groups that he works with. He knows how to inspire and motivate people to bring out their very best talents and skills."

Rev. Anthony G. Cordeiro, O.P.
Pastor
Holy Rosary Church & Priory

"Your candor and openness during the interview process created a relaxed and open atmosphere for our parishioners. You provided us with a real sense of what our people want and recommendations for a future direction that will have the best possibility for success."

Rev. John B. Chane
Dean
St. Paul's Cathedral

"Ed works with an enthusiasm that is contagious, and he is always prepared with rich resources. I have recommended him to friends in the past and am most pleased to recommend him to you."

Msgr. Joseph S. George
Pastor
St. Paschal Baylon Church

"Because of your leadership and efforts we have had a very successful campaign and we have done more than I ever imagined we could do. I am not alone in this thinking. I can easily speak on behalf of the committee and our parishioners that you have gone beyond the call of duty several times and I have always been amazed at the hours that you have given us."

Mario A. Guerra, CPIA
Co-Chairman
St. Raymond Catholic Church

"It is with gratitude for outstanding services rendered that we enthusiastically and very highly recommend Mr. Ed Lemma and his Development Services Group."

Rev. Ernest Candelaria, CSJ
Pastor
Blessed Junipero Serra Catholic Church

"I would like to thank you for the extraordinary service your firm provided us during our "Rooted in vision and Faith" Land Campaign and our recent feasibility study for our permanent campus. We found your guidance invaluable. Your openness and sincerity during our campaign created a wonderful atmosphere for our Serra families. You have set us on a path to continue with a successful campaign for our permanent buildings."

Audrey Tellers
Principal
Serra Catholic School