An Inside Look at Who’s Leading Concordia

With many new Board of Regents members, we thought it would be a great time to give you a little inside look at who they are, what they do, and why they love Concordia.

Eric Kendall Banks
Kansas City, Mo.
Kutak Rock, LLP
“I have been active with the Lutheran Church and its institutions for over 35 years. Being able to be involved with CSP is a blessed extension of my life-long interest. God continues to bless me in countless ways. Service to others is my way of showing our Lord how much I appreciate my blessings.”

Ken Behm
Willmar, Minn.
Chairman/Owner, Home State Bank
“Being on the Board of Regents allows me to help promote the newly created College of Business and Organizational Leadership—to provide Christian leaders for tomorrow’s business community.”

Paul Crisler
St. Louis, Mo.
Principal, Lutheran High School South
“After looking at our Concordia University System, Concordia University, St. Paul was the school that was ‘walking the talk’ in terms of significant diversity within the student population. Concordia’s interest in maintaining an urban setting and working with the community is to be applauded.”

Darcy Dilly-Cooper
Chaska, Minn.
Associate Director, Dairy Queen Operators Association and Cooperative
“Deciding which college to go to can be a difficult decision and it’s important that students not only have a chance to receive a good education, to have diligent leaders being careful with their tuition dollars but also have a place where they have the opportunity to nurture a Christ-centered life.”

Rev. Christopher Dodge
Bloomington, Minn.
Pastor, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
“I have a deep desire to equip Christians to actively live and share their faith in a culture that increasingly has wandered from its Christian roots.”

Rev. Tom Evans ’81
Mound, Minn.
Pastor, Mount Olive Lutheran Church
“It’s a strong University that has diverse courses but remains solid in helping people become better leaders through their faith in their Lord Jesus Christ.”

Gregg Hein ’82
Billings, Mont.
Owner, Abco Supply, Inc.
“A clear part of what the Lord Christ has given us to do is teach everything He told us. Concordia’s historic and potential stature as a Lutheran institution of higher learning fuels my passion for it.”

Mrs. Darlene Johnson ’55
Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Retired
“The concern and care shown by everyone on the campus for the students is just great. The Christian influence they receive as they prepare to serve the peoples of the world in so many different ways is what makes me love Concordia.”

Louis S. Johnson ’86
Bloomington, Minn.
Financial Advisor, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.
“Continuing the mission of providing a Christ-centered environment for young men and women to learn and grow is what excites me about Concordia.”

Ed Kuerschner
Blue Springs, Mo.
Administrator of School Ministries,
Timothy Lutheran Church
“I think it’s important to prepare young men and women for a vocation of ministry to our God within professional church work or public service.”

Charlotte Malotky
Waconia, Minn.
Retired
“The mission statement for CSP really states why I am a cheerleader for the school. It is a wonderful achievement for an inner city institution to keep its vision of Christian hope and still offer programs of high academic quality at a cost that is affordable.”

Roger Roberts
Bonita Springs, Fla.
Retired 3M executive
“The mission of Concordia and its Christian influence is what fuels my passion for the school. I also like the fact that the school is not only an educational institution, but has a strong mission presence in the community.”

Rev. Dr. Lane R. Seitz
Savage, Minn.
Minnesota South District President,
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
“The unique setting of Concordia, St. Paul and its ability to provide a quality Christian education to students and potential church workers who will live and work in a technology-oriented, urban, cross cultural world is what fuels my passion for the University.”

Lori Utech ’79
Ballwin, Mo.
Family Physician, Westglen Family Physicians
“Concordia was a significant influence in my life. I appreciated the examples of Christian living in the Concordia community on a daily basis. I desire that others have a chance to experience what I experienced for many years to come.”

Alicia Winget
Leonard, Mich.
Self-employed in real estate development and construction
“Concordia is intentionally positioned to provide access for willing students to prepare for a life of service to the Lord and to those whom He places in their paths. It is the life-long impact the CSP experience will have upon the students that invigorates me.”