Laura Appleman

Laura Appleman, Business Manager
Laura is thrilled to be part of the staff at St. Edward the Confessor and working to working alongside Fr. Hayes to foster meaningful connections within the parish. Her goal is to help deepen our
shared faith journey and ensure our parish remains a welcoming and vibrant community.

Originally from Cleveland, Laura moved to Licking County in 2001 for a position at The Dawes
Arboretum and quickly fell in love with the community and all it has to offer! She has been married to Jason, for close to twenty years, and they share two wonderful children—a daughter who attends Newark Catholic and a son who attends St. Francis de Sales, where they are also active parish members.

As Business Manager, she supports the daily operations of the parish, ensuring that the
ministries, programs and facilities run smoothly. Working closely with Fr. Hayes, she 
oversees the administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the parish. 

Her background in marketing and strategic planning—through leadership roles at The Dawes Arboretum and Licking County Library—has equipped her the skills to foster collaboration, enhance communication and programming, and strengthen the vision and mission of St. Edward’s. 

Schools/Degree:  Graduate of Kent State University with a B.A. in Journalism (Public Relations concentration) and minor in Marketing.

Other: Laura loves to travel with her family and discover new places that are on her bucket list. She also enjoys attending concerts whenever she can!