Concordia recognizes 43 faculty and staff for their service to the university
On Monday, Jan. 29, Concordia University, Nebraska recognized milestones of faithful service for 43 faculty and staff, as well as 23 commissioned and ordained ministers of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) at a special anniversary service.
Those being honored were recognized during a special chapel service in the Weller Chapel Auditorium on Concordia’s campus.
“Each of the persons we recognized and honored this year is a special blessing to the Concordia community,” said Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, president of the university. “I thank God for all of them and for the special gifts, talents and abilities He has given them to use in service to our students. Without these gifted colleagues, Concordia would not be the vibrant place of learning and ministry that it is!”
The list of employees includes (in descending years of service, then alphabetically by last name):
Holly Matzke, advancement, 50 years
Dr. Jenny Mueller-Roebke, provost and professor of English, 35 years
Linda Daley, human resources, 30 years
Dr. Kregg Einspahr, natural sciences, 25 years
Cindy Greene, health and human performance, 25 years
Janet Baldwin, student financial services, 20 years
Dr. Nancy Elwell, dean of education, health and human performance, 20 years
Brenda Topil, education, 20 years
Randy Baack, health and human performance, 15 years
Rev. Dr. Chuck Blanco, theology, 15 years
Dr. Jeff Blersch, music, 15 years
David Kumm, executive vice president, chief financial officer, chief operations officer, 15 years
Wendy Matulka, student financial services, 15 years
Jill Baack, Chartwells, 10 years
Seth Boggs, art, 10 years
Dr. Connie Callahan, natural sciences, 10 years
Sue Craig, Chartwells, 10 years
Holly Helmer, library services, 10 years
Dr. Joel Helmer, history, geography and criminal justice, trap and skeet coach, 10 years
Janet Hruska, human resources, 10 years
Emmy Lewis-Zajic, student affairs, 10 years
Bryan Moore, theatre, 10 years
Jack More, Aramark, 10 years
Beth Pester, education, 10 years
Mark Samuels, athletics, 10 years
Dr. Laurie Zum Hofe, English, 10 years
Dr. Vicki Anderson, graduate studies and education, 5 years
Dr. Curt Beck, business administration, 5 years
Kurth Brashear, vice president for institutional advancement, 5 years
Stacy Dahlkoetter, athletics, 5 years
Donald Foreman, Chartwells, 5 years
Dr. John Hink, history, 5 years
Amanda Jackson, advancement, 5 years
Donna Kalkwarf, Chartwells, 5 years
Jake Knabel, athletics, 5 years
Leigh Lewis, advancement, 5 years
Danielle Luebbe, marketing, 5 years
Aaron Nix, marketing and communication, art department, English, communication, and theatre arts, 5 years
Janet Olsen, Chartwells, 5 years
Mary Phillips, Chartwells, 5 years
Annika Uden, Follett, 5 years
Joanne Van der Heijden, Chartwells, 5 years
Dr. Kathleen Wheeler, graduate studies & education, 5 years
The list of ordained and commissioned ministers celebrating anniversaries of service to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod includes (in descending years of service, then alphabetically by last name):
Dr. Martin Stork, 75 years
Dr. Elden Duensing, 65 years
Dr. Carl Everts, 65 years
Dr. John Seevers, 65 years
Dr. Charles Ore, 60 years
Dr. Lee Schluckebier, 60 years
Dr. Leah Serck, 60 years
Dr. Ray Huebschman, 55 years
Dr. Priscilla Lawin, 55 years
Rev. Dr. David Meyer, 55 years
Dr. Gary Steinmiller, 45 years
Prof. Don Dynneson, 40 years
Dr. Mark Lemke, 40 years
Dr. Judy Preuss, 40 years
Dr. Kurt von Kampen, 35 years
Pete Kenow, 30 years
Dr. Brent Royuk, 30 years
Dr. Lorinda Sankey, 30 years
Dr. Laurie Zum Hofe, 20 years
Jennifer Furr, 10 years
Dr. Elizabeth Grimpo, 10 years
Zachary Gunzelman, 10 years
Matthew Myers, 5 years