Leaders of The AALC

Administrative Office

Phone: (260) 755-9401

National Office Staff

Executive Committee

• Presiding Pastor of The AALC: Rev. Dr. Cary Larson
• Assistant Presiding Pastor: Rev. Steven Klawonn
• Secretary of The AALC: Rev. Joe Marsh
• Treasurer of The AALC: Dr. Dan Kruger
• Administrative Assistant to The AALC: Rev. Dean Stoner
• National Home Mission Developer: Rev. Joe Christina
• Seminary President: Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins

Association Council

• Eastern Region: Rev. Neil Cadle, Jim Daman
• Greater Heartland Region: Donna Nelson, Rev. Ben Baker
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Greg Stenzel, Brian Ruuska
• North Plains Region: Rev. David Huskamp, Shane Jensen
• Western Region: Rev. Jerry Storrs, Karen Davies
• Presiding Pastor of The AALC: Rev. Dr. Cary Larson
• Assistant Presiding Pastor: Rev. Steven Klawonn
• Treasurer of The AALC (Advisory): Dr. Dan Kruger
• National Home Mission Developer (Advisory): Rev. Joe Christina
• Secretary of The AALC: Rev. Joe Marsh

Board of Trustees

• Eastern Region: Rev. Gary Benson, Rev. Tom Jahr
• Greater Heartland Region: John Linch, _______
• West Great Lakes Region: Joan Sedlacek, Eric Lindberg
• North Plains Region: Doug Taylor, _______
• Western Region: Joel Sutherland, Jeff McGuire
• Presiding Pastor of The AALC (Advisory): Rev. Dr. Cary Larson,
• ALTS President (Advisory): Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins
• National Home Mission Developer (Advisory): Rev. Joe Christina
• Treasurer to The AALC (Advisory): Dr. Dan Kruger
• Administrative Assistant to The AALC: Rev. Dean Stoner

Regional Pastors

• Eastern Region: Rev. Joseph Christina
• Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Steve Klawonn
• Greater Heartland Region Assistant: Rev. Dave Spotts
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Joe Marsh
• North Plains Region: Rev. David Huskamp
• Western Region: Rev. Jerry Storrs

Regional Chairmen

• Eastern Region: Rev. Jamie Strickler
• Greater Heartland Region: Ed Kleiner
• West Great Lakes Region: Eric Lindberg
• North Plains Region: Doug Taylor
• Western Region: Karen Davies

Regional Mission Developers

• Eastern Region: Rev. Joe Christina
• Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Bob Snitzer
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Joe Marsh
• North Plains Region: Rev. John Morley
• Western Region: TBD

American Lutheran Theological Seminary

• ALTS President: Rev. Dr. Curtis E. Leins
• ALTS Provost: Rev. Matthew Fenn
• ALTS Administrator: Rev. Jon Holst
• ALTS Professor of Lutheran Dogmatics: Rev. Dr. Jordan Cooper
• ALTS Accreditation Coordinator: Rev. Dr. Chris Caughey
• Registrar: Bonnie Ohlrich

Agency for Professional Chaplains

• Supervisor of Agency: Assistant Presiding Pastor, Rev. Steven Klawonn
• Campus Section Director: Rev. Dean Johansen
• Institutional Section Director: Rev. Dean Johansen
• Military Section Director: Rev. Dean Johansen

The AALC Foundation Board of Directors

• Doug Taylor, President
• Jim Daman, Treasurer
• Rev. Alex McNally
• Brian Friedrichsen
• Doug Dunkly
• Secretary of The AALC: Rev. Joe Marsh, ex-officio
• Treasurer of The AALC: Dr. Dan Kruger, ex-officio

COMMISSIONS OF THE AALC

American Missions

The American Missions Commission supports the work of our mission congregations.

• Eastern Region: Rev. Nigel Brown
• Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Steven Klawonn
• West Great Lakes Region: Ted Knutson
• North Plains Region: ________
• Western Region: Rev. Steve Smeback
• National Home Mission Developer (Advisory): Rev. Joe Christina

Board of Appeals & Adjudication

• Rev. Ray Lorthioir
• Rev. Scott Strohkirch
• Rev. Richard Day
• Rev. Thomas Jahr
• Rev. Greg Stenzel
• Rev. Eric Ishimaru
• Doug Stewart
• Larry Farner
• Chad Steenhoek
• Mathew Young

Commissioned Church Workers

• Clergy: Rev. Gary Koutsopoulos
• Commissioned Church Worker: Dss. Brigitte Gassman
• Debra Anderson
• Ryan Christ
• Seminary President Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins, ex-officio

Clergy Commission

The Clergy Commission oversees interviewing and referral to the Association Council of applicants for the Clergy Roster.

• Rev. Dave Spotts, Chairman
• Rev. Len Brokenshire
• Rev. Roger Twito
• Rev. Jerry Storrs
• Rev. Abraham McNally
• John Carlson
• Doug Dunkly
• ALTS President - Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins

Doctrine & Church Relations

The Doctrine and Church Relations Commission develops doctrinal statements clarifying The AALC's theological positions on issues that confront the Christian church. The Commission also participates in discussions that explore possibilities for inter-church cooperation.

• Rev. Phillip Hofinga
• Rev. Jon Holst
• Rev. Dr. Jordan Cooper
• Remy Sheppard
• Ed Kleiner
• Rev. Dr. Cary Larson, Presiding Pastor, The AALC
• Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins, ALTS President

Evangelism

The Evangelism Commission seeks to identify and provide resources for member congregations that will enhance their outreach ministries.

• Eastern Region: Greg Scigliano
• Greater Heartland Region: Marnie Stewart
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Tom Stover
• North Plains Region: Rev. John Anderson
• Western Region Region: John Monday
• Advisor: Rev. Joe Christina

Commission for Higher Education

• Rev. Dean Stoner
• Rev. Dr. Thomas Stover
• Rev. Matthew Fenn
• Ted Knutson
• Dr. Paul Larson
• Karen Holst
• Rev. Steven Klawonn, Assistant Presiding Pastor (with vote)
• Advisor: ALTS President, Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins
• Advisor: CDCR Appointee
• Student Representative: 

National Mediation Board

• Chair: TBD

Nominating Committee

• Eastern Region: Rev. Joe Christina
• Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Roger Twito
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Joe Marsh
• North Plains Region: Doug Taylor
• Western Region: Rev. Jerry Storrs
• Advisor: Rev. Dr. Cary Larson, Presiding Pastor, The AALC

Parish Education

The Parish Education Commission seeks out resources and means to enhance Christian education in member congregations.

• Eastern Region: Rev. Neil Cadle
• Greater Heartland Region: TBD
• West Great Lakes Region: TBD
• North Plains Region: TBD
• Western Region: TBD

Pensions

The Pensions Commission strives to secure dependable, affordable and adequate care for TAALC pastors, and congregation staff members, and their families, through major medical insurance coverage, retirement accounts, and long term care provisions.

• Eastern Region: TBD
• Greater Heartland Region: Bob Folkmann
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Paul Hueter
• North Plains Region: TBD
• Western Region: TBD
• Advisor: Mr. Bryan Marker, Pinnacle Planning Group, Inc

Publications

The Publications Commission oversees the publications of The AALC, including The Evangel which is available in print by mail and PDF download online.

• Eastern Region: Rev. Ray Lorthioir
• Greater Heartland Region: Lori Leonard Reyman
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Joe Marsh
• North Plains Region: TBD
• Western Region: TBD
• Evangel Editor: Gretchen Baker
• Webmaster: TBD

Standing Committee for Men

• Eastern Region: Rev. Alex McNally
• Greater Heartland Region: Dave Lahmann
• West Great Lakes Region: TBD
• Western Region Region: TBD

Commission for Women

• Eastern Region: Bonnie Ohlrich
• Greater Heartland Region: Traci McNally
• West Great Lakes Region: TBD
• North Plains Region: Donnette Taylor
• Western Region: Karen Holst
• Pastoral Advisor: Rev. Neil Cadle

Women of L.I.F.E.

The Women of L.I.F.E. Commission is a women's auxiliary that develops Bible Study materials for personal growth-in-faith and supports the ministries of The AALC.

• Katherine Hofinga, Co-Chair
• Karen Holst, Co-Chair
• Debbie Friedrichsen, Secretary
• Donnette Taylor, Treasurer
• Laurie O'Brien, Material Resource Coordinator
• Siriana Franco, Mission Outreach Chairman

World Missions

• Eastern Region: Rev. Jamie Strickler, Chairman
• Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Dave Spotts
• West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Eric Ishimaru
• North Plains Region: TBD
• Western Region: TBD
  

Youth Activities

The Youth Activities Commission plans and supervises youth gatherings, at a national level, that will encourage the youth of The AALC in Christian faith, growth, service, and fellowship, and to witness to the unchurched and unconverted.

• Eastern Region: Kris Johnson
• Greater Heartland Region: Scott Strosahl
• West Great Lakes Region: Mark Wiita
• North Plains Region: TBD
• Western Region: Bethany Hironaka
• Advisor: Rev. Len Brokenshire