CLASS NOTES 1953
1984
Llewellyn “Lew” Linde, Hastings, Minn., presented a paper, “Karl Rolvaag, Minnesota Norwegian American Governor,” at the Norwegian American Historical Association’s Triennial Seminar at Fagernes, Norway.
Lisa (Medd) Carlson, Owatonna, Minn., is education director for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Miriam Nicholson, New Bloomfield, Pa., celebrated 20 years of ordained ministry at Messiah Lutheran Church, Elliottsburg.
1957
1986
1964
Nicholas Newton, Somerset, Wis., is president of Newton Surety Services LLC, Stillwater, Minn. Susan (Ness) Peterson, Shafer, Minn., is director of children and family ministry for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chisago City.
Audrey Hugelen, Minot, N.D., belongs to a handbell choir that has performed in several festivals; she sings and accompanies the quartet The 5 of Us, participating in the Parshall Centennial and Arts in the Park in Minot this past summer. Roger Hanson, Denver, organized a series of essays on technological applications for the law review Journal of Appellate Practice and Process in the fall 2014 issue, including a commentary by classmate Olaf Storaasli. David Lygre, Ellensburg, Wash., published a memoir, “Miles to Go: A Lifetime of Running and Bicycling Adventures.”
1973
Larry Goetzinger, Plymouth, Minn., was named to the board of directors of Grant County Historical Society and Museum, Elbow Lake. Kirk Wilson, Alpharetta, Ga., founded KMBHealthcare, a consulting and interim management firm in Atlanta.
Michael Ruff, Los Angeles, is director of development for Fowler Museum at UCLA.
1987
1989
Alisa Hilde, Fargo, N.D., is office administrator for Ag Spray Equipment.
1990
Linda (Hoag) Dorn, Webster, Minn., is stewardship specialist for Carleton College, Northfield. Paul James, Waukesha, Wis., is director of motorcycle product planning for Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Milwaukee.
1992
Jeff Bradt, Maplewood, Minn., is president and CEO of Woodland Hills, Duluth.
Shane Burton, Andover, Minn., published a book of Christian devotions, “Untamed Devotions: Stories of a Wild God” (HenschelHAUS Publishing). Shauna Hannan, Columbia, S.C., is associate professor of homiletics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, Calif. Sarah Hinz, Phoenix, was promoted to manager of regulatory affairs for Henkel Consumer Goods Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. Elliot Konschak, Andover, Minn., is president of OneBeacon Crop Insurance, Minnetonka. Daniel Leingang, Mandan, N.D., is dean of academic affairs for Bismarck State College.
1980
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1974
Carol (Borge) Reitz, Portland, Ore., earned a Master of Nursing Education degree from Oregon Health Sciences U; she is a clinical instructor for Concordia U, Portland.
1976
Mark Askerooth, Luverne, N.D., is regional supervisor for hail claims for ADM Crop Risk Services.
1977
Regina McCombs, Shoreview, Minn., is senior editor for visual news for Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul. Mark Sivertson, Sioux Falls, S.D., was reappointed, for a three-year term, by South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard to the Governor’s Task Force on Trust Administration Review and Reform under Executive Order.
1981
John Kroonblawd, St. Joseph, Mich., is project director for connectivity at Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor.
1982
David Jasperson, Rochester, Minn., is assistant professor of healthcare systems engineering at the Mayo College of Medicine. Evelyn (Panula) Weston, Babbitt, Minn., is pastor for Evangelical Lutheran Church, Babbitt, and Hope Lutheran Church, Embarrass. Jim Westwood, Blacksburg, Va., published an article in Science magazine on his discovery of a potentially new form of plant communication; he is professor of plant pathology, physiology and weed science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State U.
Amy Braford Whittey, Minneapolis, is national business developer for the arts for HGA Architects and Engineers.
1996
Christopher Byars, Fort Wayne, Ind., is pastor for St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lake Township. Amanda (Hams) Crisalli, Scottsdale, Ariz., was a guest star on “Candid Camera,” which aired on TV Land in August. Matthew Garlinghouse, Burlington, Mass., is a neuropsychologist for McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Belmont. Kristin Olson Moerike, Lenexa, Kan., earned an education specialist degree in school psychology from Emporia State U; she is a school psychologist for Blue Valley School District, Overland Park.
1997
David Jacobson, Laguna Niguel, Calif., is the chief pilot for KMR Aviation, Ontario, Calif.; he also served as editor and publisher of the best-selling nonfiction book “For Underdogs Only” by Kim G. Robinson. Cynthia (Hoselton) Thormodson, Moorhead, is vice president of operational finance for Catholic Health Initiatives, Fargo, N.D.
Pack Your Bags and Join Us Our programs provide travel opportunities for alumni and the entire Concordia family. For more details on these upcoming trips, visit ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumnitravel NORTHERN ITALY June 1-10, 2015 Experience breathtaking alpine scenery on a bicycle tour with President William and Anne Craft. NORWAY June 19-29, 2015 See gorgeous fjords and ride the Flam train with Dr. Lisa SethreHofstad, associate dean of the college. POLAND AND GERMANY July 12-24, 2015 Follow the events leading to the Reformation and visit Wittenburg, Berlin, Auschwitz and Krakow with Dr. Roy Hammerling, professor of religion. NEW ZEALAND Feb. 1-14, 2016 Absorb the astonishing beauty of one of the last lands to be settled by humans with Dr. Jim Aageson, professor emeritus of religion.
1998
Kirsten (Rasmussen) Grunnet, Faribault, Minn., completed Partners in Policymaking leadership and advocacy training, a nationally recognized program funded by a federal grant to the Minnesota Governor’s Council. Shana Heinricy, Orlando, Fla., is director of marketing and communications for Trinity Preparatory School, Winter Park. Sarah Moe, Alpena, Mich., earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Gainey School of Business, Spring Arbor U. Jon Ruzek, St. Paul, Minn., is senior director of alumni networks for the U of Minnesota Alumni Association.
2000
Rachel Hall, Whitefish, Mont., is a first-grade teacher for Berlin Metropolitan School, IB/International School, Berlin. Travis Sieber, Sioux Falls, S.D., is a school counselor at Sioux Falls Washington High School. Laura
(Kjelland) Thorvilson, Euclid, Minn., earned a Doctor of Education degree in educational leadership from the U of St. Thomas, Minneapolis.
2001
Erin (Anderson) Klein, Jamestown, N.D., is assistant to the president at the U of Jamestown. Anna (Bullwinkle) Malloy, Royerford, Pa., is a pediatric registered nurse for Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Jason Okrzynksi, Glenview, Ill., earned a doctorate in Christian education and congregational studies from GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston. Maren (Matthews) Okrzynski, Glenview, Ill., is a paralegal for United Stationers Supply Co., Deerfield. Nancy Schauer, Backus, Minn., earned a Master of Social Work degree from St. Cloud State U; she is a mental health professional for Northern Pines Mental Health Center. Concordia Magazine
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