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The Concordia College Alumni Association sustains and advances Concordia’s mission by strengthening the relationship between the college and its alumni, and alumni and students, thus exemplifying the Christian life and mindfully engaging the broader world. The National Alumni Board consists of a president, past president, vice president, secretary, and four subcommittees focused on Cobber Pride, Engagement, Giving, and Diversity.

Board members serve a four-year term, with the exception of officers, and are recommended by peers.

Jeffrey Cadwell '89, President

Grand Marais, Minn. | County Administrator, Cook County, Minn.

Elizabeth "Liz" (Maiers) Cheney '03, Vice President

Hutchinson, Minn. | Director of Community Philanthropy, Southwest Initiative Foundation (CFRE)

Kris (Lomis) Simon '79, Secretary

Brooklyn Park, Minn. | Triple Crown Nutrition Inc.

Karen (Pfaff) Paul '84, Ex Officio

Sioux Falls, S.D. | CEO, KAPANUA Strategic Consulting

Rev. Lisa Ahlness '84

Bismarck, N.D. | Pastor, Lutheran Church of the Cross

Anna (Haugo) Argo '11

Minneapolis, Minn. | Senior Development Officer, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Eric Beenken '88

Sidney, Mont. | VP and General Manager, Blue Rock Companies

Kathryn "Kathy" (Johnson) Benson '64

Moorhead, Minn. | Retired, Registered Nurse

Sharon (Muir) Buhr '68

Valley City N.D. | Public Health Nutritionist, CHI Mercy Health

Tim Bye '79

Madison Lake, Minn. | Retired-Corporate Graphics

Karl Carlson '93

Bismarck, N.D. | Senior Diabetes Care Specialist, Novo Nordisk

Layne Danielson '95

Baxter, Minn. | Teacher, Brainerd Public Schools

Jon Evert '68

Moorhead, Minn.| Retired

Elle (Lorenson) Grothaus '92

Minnetrista, Minn. | Global Talent Leader and Global Human Resources Business Partner for Commercial Excellence, Cargill Inc. 

Sarah (Cobb) Guzman '07

New Hope, Minn. | Sales Coordinator, RDO Equipment

Brandon Huether '10

Sioux Falls, S.D. | Communications and Marketing Coordinator, City of Sioux Falls

Mary (Moe) Johnson '73

Moorhead, Minn. | Retired Registered Nurse

Chris Jones '98

Bismarck, N.D. | Executive Director, ND Department of Human Services

Karen (Lattu) Polzin '77

Bloomington, Minn. | Retired, Cargill Inc.

Steve Rohr '92

West Hollywood, Calif. | Communication and Show Publicist for Academy Awards

Pete Seljevold '84

Moorhead, Minn. | Program Administrator, BCBS North Dakota

Aaron Siegle '05

Dellwood, Minn. | President, First Resource Bank

Ashley Thompson '16

Oakdale, Minn. | Donor Recruitment Representative, American Red Cross

Alexi Waul '03

Redondo Beach, Calif. | Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce