Gregory A. Farno, a parishioner at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium, will officially join the Archdiocese of Baltimore as chancellor for education Jan. 17 following his retirement from Truist Bank after more than four decades. (Photo: Archdiocese of Baltimore)GREG FARNO | CHANCELLOR OF EDUCATION |ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Greg Farno joined the Archdiocese of Baltimore in January 2024 to serve as the Chancellor of Education for the Department of Catholic Schools. He came to the archdiocese from Truist Financial Corporation, where he held the position of Regional President for the Maryland Region until retiring in September 2023.With a strong background in finance, Farno oversees the business operations of the Catholic school system. His responsibilities include strategic initiatives focused on enrollment growth, financial stability, fundraising, and public policy advocacy to support the advancement of Catholic schools. Farno shares what drew him to education and what he hopes to achieve in his role.WHAT DREW YOU TO EDUCATION?I have always believed in the transformative power of education. In my prior career, I was heavily involved with philanthropic causes relating to education and children. When the role of Chancellor of Education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore school system presented itself, it was a natural fit for me. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE IN YOUR ROLE?For over 200 years, Catholic schools in our archdiocese have served as vibrant communities of learning and faith. As Chancellor of Education, I hope to use my passion for education and background in finance to preserve this legacy, while fostering growth and the long-term sustainability of Catholic education for generations to come.This article is part of the 2024-2025 Guide to Baltimore Independent Schools.