New Leadership: College of Vocation and Ministry and College of Business and Organizational Leadership

Dr. David Lumpp, professor and chair of the department of Theology, has been named dean for the College of Vocation and Ministry. He has been a faculty member at Concordia for 18 years, serving as department chair for the past 11 years, and most recently as interim dean. “Dr. Lumpp is a gifted scholar who will contribute a high level of theological, academic and professional awareness,” said vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Bob DeWerff. “He has earned the trust of faculty and administrative colleagues. I have great respect for his insights and opinions and know that he will be a strong advocate for his college and the entire University.” Lumpp’s undergraduate work was completed at Concordia Senior College, Ft. Wayne, Ind. and he received his M.Div., S.T.M. and Th.D. from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo.

Dr. Robert DeGregorio, former dean of the College of Business and Organizational Leadership (CBOL), accepted a new position as vice president for Essilor Laboratories, the world’s largest manufacturer of corrective lenses, where he leads the organization’s upper Midwest operations. DeGregorio started his new job in April after serving Concordia since September 2006, helping guide the formation of the College of Business and Organizational Leadership and lead the college’s launch of its MBA program. “I have appreciated the opportunity to serve as the dean of CBOL and have enjoyed working with an outstanding group of faculty,” DeGregorio said. Professor of Economics Dr. Bruce Corrie replaced DeGregorio as CBOL dean. Corrie has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Notre Dame and has taught at Concordia since 1987. “It is an honor to lead a group of very talented people in the College of Business and Organizational Leadership,” Corrie said. “Concordia plays an important role educating the next generation of leaders who will be good stewards of our precious resources of people, organizations and the environment.” Professor of Marketing Management Craig Lien will join forces with Corrie and serve as associate dean for cohort-delivered programs.

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