The Catholic Business Network Presents: Faith, Family, and Business

The Catholic Business Network (CBN), a ministry of Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo, welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. Everyone is invited to join us—whether you’re working, looking for work, retired, or enjoying semi-retirement.

Join us for our next free-will offering breakfast/networking event on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Saint John XXIII, Perrysburg, OH. Our speaker will be Tony Maas, President and CEO of JMT Food Groups.

6:30 a.m. | Optional Mass at St. John XXIII, 24250 North Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, OH

7 a.m. | Doors Open in Parish Life Center Roncalli Hall

7:30 a.m. | Breakfast / Networking

8 a.m. | Program

9 a.m. | Optional Mass at St. John XXIII, 24250 North Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, OH

Speaker Bio:

Tony Maas has dedicated his life to building and leading J.T.M. Food Group, a family-owned business founded in 1980. Starting in the 1960s with Maas Brothers Meats, the company evolved into a nationally recognized food manufacturer serving foodservice, schools, military, and retail markets.

Under Tony’s leadership as President and CEO since 1988, J.T.M. has grown from $8 million in annual sales to over $410 million in 2025, producing hundreds of millions of pounds of kettle-cooked products. His vision has driven major expansions, including state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, and earned him the Carl H. Lindner Award for Entrepreneurship and Civic Duty.

Beyond business, Tony and his wife Barb have been married for 45 years and are proud parents of five children and grandparents to twelve. Rooted in Catholic values passed down through generations, Tony integrates faith into both his personal life and business practices.

J.T.M. openly acknowledges its Catholic identity, tithes company profits to ministries, and supports initiatives like Ruah Woods Institute, which Tony founded to promote Theology of the Body education. His commitment to faith, family, and community continues to inspire those around him.

CBN Mission:

The Catholic Business Network’s mission is to engage and empower Northwest Ohio business leaders and professionals to promote Catholic values in the workplace. The CBN ministry's key goals are to:

+ Promote spiritual growth and moral courage in the workplace;

+ Advance and serve Christ and His Church teachings through sharing personal experiences, educational materials, and inspiring speakers;

+ Share ways to live the Catholic faith through business practices, relationships with all

workplace stakeholders, and community service;

+ Welcome people of all faiths, who seek to learn and advance Catholic morality, values, and ethics; and

+ Facilitate opportunities for business and career networking.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Catholic Business Network event or have questions, please contact Marla Garner at 419.214.4898 or email [email protected].

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