Denise and her husband Jim are longtime supporters of the Xavier Foundation. They have shown their financial commitment to Catholic education by supporting the Foundation through the alumni appeal, parish appeal, business appeal, as well as the Capital Campaign building fund. In 2000, Denise was named a member of the Xavier Foundation Board of Directors. As chair of the development committee, Denise led the planning and strategizing of many fundraising efforts. In addition, Denise served as a volunteer solicitor for the annual business appeal. In August 2000, Denise and her husband Jim hosted the annual reception for Heritage Society members in their home. Denise also coordinated the food and beverages for the 2001 Visions of Gold drawing event. In addition to her association with the Xavier Foundation, Denise demonstrated tremendous service and leadership to the Xavier Booster Club. She has served as Summer Vice President and volunteered many hours in the concession stand of the basebal and softball complex. She served as a committee member for the annual Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing for four years. In addition, Denise was the chairperson of the Xavier football program, dedicating many hours to the recruitment of program sponsors.When she wasn't volunteering her time and talents at and for Xavier, Denise served as the co-owner of Erusha Dental. Denise and her husband Jim, a 1968 graduate of LaSalle High School, are the parents of Matthew (X02).