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CONTENTS

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Convention Agenda

6

Floor Committees

8

Board of Directors

9

District Staff

10

Registered Convention Delegates

19

Nominating Committee Report

20

Slate of Nominations

21

Floor Nomination Form

22

Consent to Serve Form

23

Floor Nominations Bio Format

24

Biographies of Nominees

51ST CONVENTION

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LUTHERAN CHURCH — MISSOURI SYNOD

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AGENDA

8:00 a.m. Delegate /Advisory Registration Opens (Check-in when rooms become available)

8:30 a.m. All Floor Committees Joint Meeting: Eagle’s Nest

8:45 a.m. Floor Committees- Closed session

11:00 a.m. Open session for the Floor Committees

Eagles Nest: Life Together Floor Committee

Aspen Leaf: Witness Floor Committee

Rockrimmon: Nominations Committee

Noon Lunch - On your own

1:30 p.m. Opening Worship Service Grand Ballroom

3:00 p.m. Call to Order - Opening of the 51st Rocky Mountain District of the

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

3:01 p.m. Acceptance of the Credentials Report; Acceptance of the Agenda;

Acceptance of the Standing Rules; Testing of the Voting procedures

3:15 p.m. Welcome to and presentation by The Rev. Dr. Scott Murray. - 2nd Vice President of

the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

4:00 p.m. Elections for President, 1st Vice President, Area Vice Presidents,

Elections for Position of Rank of the Area Vice Presidents,

Election for District Secretary, Election for Commission Worker- Board of Directors,

and Election for Lay Representative - Board of Directors

5:00 p.m. Dinner Break - On your own

6:30 p.m. Welcome to The Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, presenter for the Convention Bible Study

7:00 p.m. Floor Committee - Overture (s) presented

7:45 p.m. Greetings to the Convention (University & Seminary Representatives)

7:55 p.m. Rocky Mountain District Presentation

8:00 p.m. Closing Prayer - Recess

(The opening and closing time are set, some time slots may change accordingly for need.)

Thursday, June 14, 2018

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AGENDA

6:00—7:30

a.m.

Breakfast is provided for the Delegates in the hotel restaurant. Be sure to have your

ticket!

8:00 a.m. Opening Devotions

8:15 a.m. Credentials Committee Report

8:20 a.m. Floor Committees

10:15 a.m. Welcome to The Rev. Dr. Brent Smith Convention Essayist

11:15 a.m. Elections - Nominations Committee

Noon Lunch Break Recess - On your own

1:14 p.m. Credentials Committee Report

1:15 p.m. Bible Study #2 The Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz

1:45 p.m. Welcome to Rev. Duane Meissner - Mission Belize International Missionary

2:00 p.m. Floor Committees

3:30 p.m. Welcome to Rev. Adam DeGroot - Mission USA/National Missions,

St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

3:40 p.m. Greetings to the Convention: District President of the Lutheran Women’s

Missionary League and Rev. Ted Groth Chairman for the District Lutherans for Life

(Other guests)

4:00 p.m. Floor Committees

4:45 p.m. Welcome to Mr. Kevin Grein, LCEF Vice President for the Rocky Mountain District

5:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance

5:30 p.m. President’s Reception sponsored by the Lutheran Church Extension Fund

6:45 p.m. Dinner on your own

Friday, June 15, 2018

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AGENDA

6:00 a.m.—

7:30 a.m.

Breakfast is provided for the Delegates in the hotel restaurant. Be sure to have your

ticket!

7:55 a.m. Credentials Committee Final Report

8:00 a.m. Welcome to the President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod,

The Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison

8:45 a.m. Closing Business. Convention Closed

9:00 a.m. Closing Worship - Installation of all Positions

10:00 a.m. Safe Travels - Thank you for serving the Lord and His church

Saturday, June 16, 2018

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FLOOR COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE: NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN: Rev. Al Borcher

Holy Trinity—Riverton, UT

PASTORAL DELEGATE Rev. Seth Clemmer

(Took a call out of the District)

LAYPERSON DELEGATE Mr. Damon Tobias

Immanuel—Albuquerque, NM

Ms. Sandra Hicks

St. Andrews—Denver, CO

ADVISORY DELEGATE Mr. Neal Kaspar

(Took a call out of the District)

COMMITTEE: ELECTIONS-PROCEDURES

CHAIRMAN: Rev. Roger Schlechte

Resurrection in the City—Denver, CO

PASTORAL DELEGATE Rev. Trent Christensen

St. Paul/Zion—Julesburg, CO/Big Springs, NE

COMMITTEE: WITNESS

CHAIRMAN: Rev. Joseph Murphy

Grace—Parker, CO

PASTORAL DELEGATE Rev. Ben Delin

St. Paul—Durango, CO

LAYPERSON DELEGATE Mr. Don Duvall

Resurrection in the City—Denver, CO

Mr. David Epperson

Ascension—El Paso, TX

ADVISORY DELEGATE Mr. William Busacker

Emeritus, Immanuel—Loveland, CO

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FLOOR COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE: LIFE TOGETHER

CHAIRMAN: Rev. Timothy Runtsch

Redeemer—Ft. Collins, CO

PASTORAL DELEGATE Rev. Elisha Lietzau

Faith in Christ—Albuquerque, NM

LAYPERSON DELEGATE Mr. Ernesto Pineda

CrossPoint—El Paso, TX

Mr. Lynn Gaehle

St. Paul—Ogden, UT

ADVISORY DELEGATE Mr. Nathan Eickmann

Emeritus, Our Father—Centennial, CO

COMMITTEE: ELECTIONS-PROCEDURES

CHAIRMAN: Rev. Kurt Van Fossan

Redeemer—Delta, CO

LAYPERSON DELEGATE Mr. Mike Brown

Beautiful Savior—Broomfield, CO

ADVISORY DELEGATE Ms. Katie Garmatz

Immanuel—Albuquerque, NM

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PRESIDENT Mr. David Ling

Rev. Allen Anderson Rifle, CO

Boulder, CO Mr. Cody Dodson

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT & Roswell, NM

Rev. Gary Piepkorn

Portales, NM Mr. Duane Nyen (CM)

St. George, UT 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

Rev. Gary Rahe Mrs. Polly Wegner

Holyoke, CO Arvada, CO (CM)

3RD VICE-PRESIDENT Ms. Janelle Krueger

Rev. Dwight Hellmers Niwot, CO

Golden, CO

Vacant Position 4TH VICE-PRESIDENT Lay

Rev. David Fischer

Salt Lake City, UT Mr. James Tuell (Chairman)

Highlands Ranch, CO SECRETARY

Rev. Donal Widger Mr. Travis Goeglein

Colorado Springs, CO Yuma, CO

APPOINTED OFFICERS

Mr. Doug Ullmann Rev. Christian Rasmussen

Treasurer Assistant Secretary

Aurora, CO Brighton, CO

DISTRICT CONVENTION PARLIAMENTARIAN

Mr. Kim Seter

Seter & Vander Wall, P.C.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Rev. Allen Anderson

District President

Jan Hoener

Lutheran Witness Communications

Paul Albers

Executive for Congregational Services

Monique Hjalmquist

Administrative Assistant Rev. Juan Hormachea

Cordero de Dios - Denver, CO

DISTRICT STAFF

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CONVENTION DELEGATES

Congregation Name City ST Delegate Type

Ascension El Paso TX Rev. Brian R Bestian Pastoral Delegate

Ascension El Paso TX David Epperson Lay Delegate

Ascension El Paso TX Leo Melendez Alternate

Ascension Littleton CO Rev. John Larson Pastoral Delegate

Ascension Littleton CO Arvin Michel Lay Delegate

Beautiful Savior Broomfield CO Marc Bower Alternate

Beautiful Savior Broomfield CO Mike Brown Lay Delegate

Beautiful Savior Broomfield CO Rev. Ted Groth Pastoral Delegate

Bethany & Our Savior Pueblo & West CO Art Bartlett Lay Delegate

Bethany & Our Saviors Pueblo & West CO Rev. Edward Maanam Pastoral Delegate

Bethany & Our Saviors Pueblo-Pueblo W CO Francis Thompson Alternate

Bethlehem Lakewood CO Rev. David Langewisch Pastoral Delegate

Bethlehem Lakewood CO Ron Uecker Lay Delegate

Bethlehem Lakewood CO Jean Wendelin Alternate

Calvary Rio Rancho NM Rev. Quintin Cundiff Pastoral Delegate

Calvary Rio Rancho NM Brian Mosley Lay Delegate

Calvary Wray CO Dominick Anderson Lay Delegate

Calvary Wray CO Bryan

Brueggema

n Alternate

Calvary Wray CO Rev. Tim Davis Pastoral Delegate

Christ Albuquerque NM Rev. Neal Groeling Pastoral Delegate

Christ Albuquerque NM James Gruetzner Alternate

Christ Albuquerque NM

Gerald

(Jerry) Shroff Lay Delegate

Christ Denver CO Brad Mexthaler Lay Delegate

Christ Denver CO Beverly Wilkinson Alternate

Christ Denver CO Rev. Roger Wohletz Pastoral Delegate

Christ Our Savior Elizabeth CO Jared Duncan Alternate

Christ Our Savior Elizabeth CO Frank Nielsen Lay Delegate

Christ Our Savior Elizabeth CO Rev.

Geoffrey

A Wagner Pastoral Delegate

Concordia Lakewood CO Angela McCaslin Lay Delegate

Concordia Lakewood CO Rev. Gregg McCaslin Pastoral Delegate

Cross Of Christ Bountiful UT Michael Green Lay Delegate

Cross of Christ Bountiful UT Rev. Jason Krause Pastoral Delegate

Cross Point El Paso TX Ernesto Pineda Lay Delegate

Cross Point El Paso TX Rev. Daniel Sattelmeier Pastoral Delegate

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Epiphany Castle Rock CO Steve Kapp Alternate

Epiphany Castle Rock CO Dan Krueger Lay Delegate

Epiphany Castle Rock CO Rev. Chris Matthis Pastoral Delegate

Eternal Savior Lafayette CO Rev. Paul Rhode Pastoral Delegate

Eternal Savior Lafayette CO David Sherrets Lay Delegate

Eternal Savior Lafayette CO Jerry Goetsch Alternate

Faith Buena Vista CO Rev.

D. An-

drew Becker Pastoral Delegate

Faith Buena Vista CO Tim Pleger Lay Delegate

Faith Carbondale CO Paul Menter Lay Delegate

Faith Carbondale CO John Goetz Alternate

Faith Craig CO Adam Aden Lay Delegate

Faith Craig CO Rev. Robert Oeltjen Pastoral Delegate

Faith Craig CO

Charles

N Thompson Alternate

Faith Denver CO Steve Delve Alternate

Faith Denver CO Robert Krueger Lay Delegate

Faith Denver CO Rev. Terry L Neustel II Pastoral Delegate

Faith Johnstown CO Grant Drenkow Lay Delegate

Faith Johnstown CO James Parker Alternate

Faith Johnstown CO Rev. Brandon Ross Pastoral Delegate

Faith in Christ Albuquerque NM Rev. Elisha Lietzau Pastoral Delegate

Faith In Christ Albuquerque NM

Yohan-

nes Tesfaigzi Lay Delegate

Faith in Christ Albuquerque NM Jeff Zirzow Alternate

Faith in Christ Portales NM Jarad Piepkorn Lay Delegate

Faith in Christ Portales NM Rev. Gary Piepkorn Pastoral Delegate

Faith in Christ Portales NM Joel Sievers Alternate

Family of Christ Colorado Springs CO Rev. Alston Kirk Pastoral Delegate

Family of Faith Falcon CO Dave Clark Lay Delegate

Family of Faith Falcon CO Julie Krich Alternate


First Tooele UT Rev. Mark Schlamann Pastoral Delegate

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First English Sterling CO Joseph Potyondy Lay Delegate

First English Sterling CO Rev. Richard von Stein- Pastoral Delegate

First Lutheran Salida CO Michael Meyer Lay Delegate

First Lutheran Salida CO Rev. William Cate Pastoral Delegate

First Lutheran Salida CO Gerald- Johnson Alternate

Gesthsemane Northglenn CO Alternate

Gethsemane Northglenn CO Skip Krueger Lay Delegate

Gethsemane Northglenn CO Rev. Ryan Oakes Pastoral Delegate

Gloria Christi Greeley CO Galen Monson Alternate

Gloria Christi Greeley CO Nathan Raugutt Lay Delegate

Gloria Christi Greeley CO Rev. Stephen Weiss Pastoral Delegate

Good Shepherd Leadville CO Rev. Jeffrey Williams Pastoral Delegate

Grace Albuquerque NM Rev. Warren Graff Pastoral Delegate

Grace Albuquerque NM George Leitner Alternate

Grace Albuquerque NM Rachel Shamburger Lay Delegate

Grace Cheyenne Wells CO Scott Smith Lay Delegate

Grace Cheyenne Wells CO Steven Zandstra Alternate

Grace Hobbs NM Rev. David H Reber Jr Pastoral Delegate

Grace Hobbs NM Steve Whitley Lay Delegate

Grace Parker CO Rev. Joseph Murphy Pastoral Delegate

Grace Parker CO Ben Welter Alternate

Grace Parker CO Matthew Welter Lay Delegate

Grace Sandy UT Jim Liston Alternate

Grace Sandy UT Rev. Anthony Masinelli Pastoral Delegate

Grace Sandy UT Russ Winterstein Lay Delegate

Grace & Trinity ChWellsKit Cars CO Rev. Thomas Barton Pastoral Delegate

Holy Cross Colorado Springs CO Bruce Bock Lay Delegate

Holy Cross Colorado Springs CO Nathan Borchers Alternate

Holy Cross Colorado Springs CO Rev. Doug Brauner Pastoral Delegate


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Holy Cross Highlands Ranch CO Keith Christian Alternate

Holy Cross Highlands Ranch CO David Ruetz Lay Delegate

Holy Cross Highlands Ranch CO Rev. Bruce Skelton Pastoral Delegate

Holy Cross Hugo CO Delilah Sanderson Alternate

Holy Trinity Logan UT Rev. Joshua Heimbuck Pastoral Delegate

Holy Trinity Logan UT Dave Otterby Alternate

Holy Trinity Logan UT Dave Otterby Lay Delegate

Holy Trinity Riverton UT Rev. Alan Borcher Pastoral Delegate

Holy Trinity Riverton UT Andy Quisler Lay Delegate

Holy Trinity Riverton UT Jeff Tronrud Alternate

Hope Ev Westcliffe CO Matt Ganschow Alternate

Hope Ev Westcliffe CO Ric Parrent Lay Delegate

Immanuel Albuquerque NM Rev. Dustin Kear Pastoral Delegate

Immanuel Albuquerque NM Stuart Seis Alternate

Immanuel Albuquerque NM Damon Tobias Lay Delegate

Immanuel Artesia NM Jerry Eickhoff Alternate

Immanuel Artesia NM Jerry Eickhoff Lay Delegate

Immanuel Carlsbad NM Rev. Andrew Dimit Pastoral Delegate

Immanuel Carlsbad NM Lindell Smith Lay Delegate

Immanuel Clovis NM Frank Bean Alternate

Immanuel Clovis NM William Lincoln Lay Delegate

Immanuel Colorado Springs CO Rev. Jonathan Kern Pastoral Delegate

Immanuel Colorado Springs CO Jason Mansfield Alternate

Immanuel Colorado Springs CO Kenny Stroud Lay Delegate

Immanuel Loveland CO Paul Hein Lay Delegate

Immanuel Loveland CO Rev. Glen Schlecht Pastoral Delegate

Immanuel Paonia CO Rev. Duane Daeke Pastoral Delegate

Immanuel Paonia CO Eileen Shideler Lay Delegate

Immanuel Roswell NM Rev. Steven Cholak Pastoral Delegate

Immanuel Roswell NM Cody Dodson Lay Delegate

Immanuel Santa Fe NM Rev. Douglas Escue Pastoral Delegate

Immanuel Santa Fe NM Steve Zappe Lay Delegate

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Luth C & S of Messiah Grand Junction CO Gary Anderson Alternate

Lutheran C & S of Messiah Grand Junction CO Jon Palmer Lay Delegate

Lutheran C & S of Messiah Grand Junction CO Rev. Michael Redeker Pastoral Delegate

Mission Las Cruces NM Rev. Robert Carabotta Pastoral Delegate

Mission Las Cruces NM Jerry Stickles Lay Delegate

Mission Las Cruces NM Ben Wood Alternate

Mt Calvary Estes Park CO Rev. Jonathan Schultz Pastoral Delegate

Mt Calvary Estes Park CO Jerry Henderson Lay Delegate

Mt Calvary Fort Lupton CO Rev. Keith Besel Pastoral Delegate

Mt. Calvary Fort Lupton CO Kent Dreher Lay Delegate

Mt. Calvary Gunnison CO Rev. Robert Stevens Pastoral Delegate

Mt Hope Boulder CO Larry Monke Alternate

Mt Hope Boulder CO Wayne Shelton Lay Delegate

Mt. Olive Aurora CO Mark Elmshauser Lay Delegate

Mt. Olive Aurora CO Rev. Robert Harmon Pastoral Delegate

Mt Olive Loveland CO Travis Goeglein Lay Delegate

Mt Olive Loveland CO Jerome Brandt Alternate

Mt Olive Loveland CO Rev. Mark Nierman Pastoral Delegate

Mt Zion Boulder CO Vicki Discenza Alternate

Mt. Zion Boulder CO Mark Discenza Lay Delegate

Mt Zion Denver CO Rev. Jared Melius Pastoral Delegate

Mt Zion Denver CO Chris A Paulsen Lay Delegate

Our Father Centennial CO Rev. Scott Abel Pastoral Delegate

Our Father Centennial CO Eric Bame Lay Delegate

Our Savior Lovington NM Ed Osborne Alternate

Our Savior Pagosa Springs CO Robert Becker Lay Delegate

Our Savior Pagosa Springs CO Rev. Andrew Packer Pastoral Delegate

Our Savior Vernal UT Mike Goddard Lay Delegate

Our Saviour Commerce City CO Adam Day Lay Delegate

Our Saviour Commerce City CO Rev. Victor Young Pastoral Delegate

Peace Arvada CO Stormy Greer Lay Delegate

Peace Arvada CO Rev. David Ahlman Pastoral Delegate

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Peace with Christ Aurora CO Michelle Limbaugh Lay Delegate

Peace with Christ Aurora CO Rev. Michael Paulison Pastoral Delegate

Peace with Christ Fort Collins CO Rev. David Magruder Pastoral Delegate

Peace With Christ Fort Collins CO Dan Prevedel Alternate

Peace with Christ Fort Collins CO Paul Rubel Lay Delegate

Redeemer Albuquerque NM Mike Campbell Alternate

Redeemer Albuquerque NM Rev. John C Heffelfinger Pastoral Delegate

Redeemer Albuquerque NM Jenique Nielsen Lay Delegate

Redeeemer Colorado Springs CO Joshua Arbogast Lay Delegate

Redeemer Colorado Springs CO Gary Cirillo Alternate

Redeemer Colorado Springs CO Rev. Donal Widger Pastoral Delegate

Redeeemer Fort Collins CO Glen DeZeeuw Lay Delegate

Redeemer Fort Collins CO Kayleen Fraley Alternate

Redeemer Fort Collins CO Rev. Tim Runtsch Pastoral Delegate

Redeemer Salt Lake City UT Mark Beekhuizen Alternate

Redeemer Salt Lake City UT Rev. Kevin Belter Pastoral Delegate

Redeemer Salt Lake City UT Douglas Morrison Lay Delegate

Redeemer Evangelical Delta CO Jace Holden Lay Delegate

Redeemer Evangelical Delta CO Rev. Kurt Al- Van Fossan Pastoral Delegate

Redeemer Evangelical Delta CO Gordon Wagner Alternate

Redeeemer Evangelical Los Alamos NM Ethan Moll Lay Delegate

Redeemer Evangelical Los Alamos NM Rev. Brian L Kacelemeier Pastoral Delegate

Resurrection Colorado Springs CO Rev. Joel Dieterichs Pastoral Delegate

Resurrection in the City Denver CO John Duvall Alternate

Resurrection in the City Denver CO Don Duvall Lay Delegate

Resurrection in the City Denver CO Rev. Roger Schlechte Pastoral Delegate

Risen Christ Arvada CO Cathy Hellmers Lay Delegate

Risen Christ Arvada CO Jan Ohlman Alternate

Risen Savior Broomfield CO Rev. Phil J Cameron Pastoral Delegate

Risen Savior Broomfield CO Bill Martchenke Lay Delegate

Rock of Ages Colorado Springs CO Rev. James Maxwell Pastoral Delegate

Rock of Ages Colorado Springs CO David Thiel Lay Delegate

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Saint John's Fort Collins CO Rev. Shawn Nettleton Pastoral Delegate

Saint John's Fort Collins CO Dick Schettler Alternate

Saint John's Fort Collins CO Kevin Seiler Lay Delegate

San Pablo El Paso TX Rev. Karl Heimer Pastoral Delegate

Sangre de Cristo Taos NM Rev. Phil Quarles Pastoral Delegate

Shepherd of the Hills Centennial CO George Gordon Alternate

Shepherd of the Hills Centennial CO Ervin Holle Lay Delegate

Shepherd of the Hills Centennial CO Rev. Brad Sholtenow Pastoral Delegate

Shepherd of the Hills Ruidoso NM Rev. Jason S Rust Pastoral Delegate

Shepherd of the Hills Ruidoso NM Greg Haussler Lay Delegate

Shepherd of the Rockies Bailey CO Douglas McKay Lay Delegate

Shepherd of the Rockies Bailey CO Rev. Pete Scheele Pastoral Delegate

Shepherd of the Rockies Bailey CO Bud Sloniger Alternate

Shepherd of the Springs Colorado Springs CO Barry Krueger Lay Delegate

Shepherd of the Springs Colorado Springs CO Darrell Root Alternate

St. John Canon City CO Rev. Dan Kletke Pastoral Delegate

St John's Denver CO Dennis Lawson Lay Delegate

St. John's Denver CO Rev. Dr. Michael Eckelkamp Pastoral Delegate

St John's Salt Lake City UT Rev. Dr. Henry Malone Pastoral Delegate

St. John's Salt Lake City UT Johnny Deggs Lay Delegate

St. John's Salt Lake City UT Robert Malinsky Alternate

St Mark's Orem UT Randy Edwards Lay Delegate

St. Marks-Good Shepherd Orem-Provo UT Rev. Paul Carlson Pastoral Delegate

St Paul Ogden UT Rev. Mark Christ Pastoral Delegate

St Paul Ogden UT Lynn Gaehle Lay Delegate

St. John's Yuma CO Danny Witte Lay Delegate

St. John's Yuma CO Rev. Dennis Fitzpatrick Pastoral Delegate

St. John's Yuma CO Gerland Klein Alternate

St. Luke's Golden CO Jamie Giovanetto Alternate

St. Luke's Golden CO Jon Meyer Lay Delegate

St. Luke's Golden CO Rev. Paul Rockrohr Pastoral Delegate

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St. Paul Venango/Amhrst NE CO Verdis Vieselmeyer Lay Delegate

St. Paul Venango/Amhrst NE & CO Rev. Kurt Hatteberg Pastoral Delegate

St Paul VenangoAmhrst NE & CO Rick Krueger Alternate

St. Pauls Durango CO Travis Hickman Lay Delegate

St. Paul's Durango CO Rev.

Benja-

min Delin Pastoral Delegate

Summit of Peace Thornton CO Dirk Anderson Lay Delegate

Summit of Peace Thornton CO Rev. Jeremy Jacoby Pastoral Delegate

Summit of Peace Thornton CO Jason Kleve Alternate

Trinity Akron CO Carl Lindahl Lay Delegate

Trinity Alamagordo NM Richard Dommers Lay Delegate

Trinity Alamagordo NM Robert H Klose Alternate

Trinity Alamogordo NM Rev. Donavon Heithold Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Alamosa CO Wayne Cody Alternate

Trinity Alamosa CO Rev. Jason Cody Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Alamosa CO Sherman Strobeck Lay Delegate

Trinity Burlington CO Debbie Knudsen Alternate

Trinity Burlington CO Hal McNerney Lay Delegate

Trinity Burlington CO Rev. William Viergutz Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Denver CO Mark Brand Alternate

Trinity Denver CO Rev. Adrian Sherrill Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Denver CO Timothy Wood Lay Delegate

Trinity Fort Morgan CO Fred Frei- Lay Delegate

Trinity Fort Morgan CO Rev. Timothy Storck Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Gallup NM Mary Kellogg Lay Delegate

Trinity Gallup NM Rev. Christo- Kellogg Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Genoa CO William Felzien Lay Delegate

Trinity Genoa CO Rev. Donald Schulz Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Greeley CO Steve Cooper Alternate

Trinity Greeley CO Rev. Greg Hafeman Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Greeley CO Michael Thuener Lay Delegate


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Trinity La Junta CO Daryl Bierbaum Alternate

Trinity La Junta CO Rev. Rick Miller Pastoral Delegate

Trinity La Junta CO James Schmelzer Lay Delegate

Trinity Pueblo CO Rev. Randy G Bolt Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Pueblo CO Leon Schne- Lay Delegate

Trinity Saint George UT Anne Hofmann Alternate

Trinity Saint George UT Rev. John Manweiler Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Saint George UT Jimmy Padilla Lay Delegate

Trinity Sterling CO Rev. Jim Nash Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Sterling CO Marlen Sackett Lay Delegate

Trinity Church & School Franktown CO Rev. Terry D Beltz Pastoral Delegate

Trinity Church & School Franktown CO David Fonda Lay Delegate

Trinity Church & School Franktown CO Henry A Woods Alternate

University Chapel Boulder CO Rev. Joshua Hayes Pastoral Delegate

University Chapel Boulder CO E. Chris- Kopff Lay Delegate

University Hills Denver CO Steven Shellen- Lay Delegate

University Hills Denver CO Rev. David Vanderhyde Pastoral Delegate

Wheat Ridge Evangelical Wheat Ridge CO Brian Echtenkamp Lay Delegate

Wheat Ridge Evangelical Wheat Ridge CO Rev. Kent A Peck Pastoral Delegate

Zion Brighton CO Michael Karl Lay Delegate

Zion Lutheran Brighton CO Rev. David Schilling Pastoral Delegate

Zion El Paso TX David Davis Lay Delegate

Zion El Paso TX Rev. Stephen Heimer Pastoral Delegate

Zion El Paso TX Sharon Amastae Alternate

Zion Holyoke CO Stan Fisher Alternate

Zion Holyoke CO Donal Pugh Lay Delegate

Zion Lutheran Holyoke CO Rev. Gary Rahe Pastoral Delegate

Zion & St. Paul BigSpg/Julesburg NE/CO Murl Mauser Lay Delegate

Zion & St. Paul BigSpg/Julsbrg NE & CO Rev. Trenton Christensen Pastoral Delegate

Zion Evangelcal Farmington NM Rev. Bror M Erickson Pastoral Delegate

Zion Evangelical Farmington NM Gary Duncan Lay Delegate

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The 2018 Nominations Committee did not have a formal meeting prior to the convention.

The absence of District Staff has made its ugly head apparent this year. There was some confusion as to who was actually on the Nominating Committee. The former chairperson,

Rev. Warren Graff was contacted during the week of May 7, 2018, and he then coordinated

a conference call with Mr. Donald Pugh, Zion Lutheran, Holyoke, CO. and Rev. Alan

Borcher, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Riverton, UT. During the conference call it was

determined with help from the District Secretary, Rev. Donald Widger, that Rev. Warren Graff of Grace Lutheran, Albuquerque, NM nor Mr. Donald Pugh, Zion Lutheran, Holyoke,

CO were on the committee any longer. The only former member of the committee, Rev. Al

Borcher, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Riverton, UT consented to serve and contact the rest of the

committee and consult with President Anderson and District Secretary Rev. Donald Widger. The other committee members elected in 2015 were Mr. Damion Tobias; Ms. Sandra Hicks;

Rev. Seth Clemmer Elected by Acclamation, Mr. Neal Kaspar elected by Acclamation as

Commissioned minister. Rev. Clemmer and Mr. Kaspar have both relocated outside the

Rocky Mountain District. Efforts have been made to inform Mr. Tobias and Ms. Hicks about these events. Consultation with President Anderson, and Secretary Widger have resulted in

this report.

The slate of candidates, as tabulated by the District Secretary and committee chairman, is presented in the order of election: District President, First Vice President, Area Vice

President, Secretary, Board of Directors, Nominations Committee, and Synod's Committee

for Convention Nominations. Where the By-Laws require election by Geographical Area,

the respective area is printed in the Slate of Candidates. Voting Delegates will be able to

identify the incumbents by the asterisks beside their name.

Apologies to the convention for the inadequacies and inefficiencies of your committee, yet

those nominated by the congregations of the Rocky Mountain District of the Lutheran

Church Missouri Synod are herewith presented. It is the suggestion of the committee, in consultation with District President and District Secretary that if vacancies exist,

nominations from the floor are accepted to fill those positions.

“Put on then, as God’s chosen one, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness,

humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint

against another, forgiving each other, as the Lord has forgiven you.” (Col. 3:12)

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

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SLATE OF NOMINATIONS

President

Rev. Allen Anderson*

This is the slate of nominations as reported by the District Secretary and Nominations Committee

* Indicates incumbent

First Vice President

Rev. James Maxwell

Rev. Gary Piepkorn*

Rev. Phil Quarles Rev. Gary Rahe

Central Area Vice President

Rev. Dwight Hellmers*

Eastern Area Vice President

Rev. Tim Davis

Rev. James Maxwell

Rev. Mark Nierman Rev. Lyle Stuehrenberg

Rev. Gary Rahe*

Rev. Jonathan Schultz

Southern Area Vice President

Rev. Gary Piepkorn*

Rev. Phil Quarles

Western Area Vice President

Rev. Bror Erickson

Rev. David Fischer*

Secretary

Rev. Bror Erickson

Rev. Donal Widger*

Board of Directors—Commissioned Minister

Mr. Duane Nyen (Western)*

Mrs. Polly Wegner (Central)*

Board of Directors—Layperson

Mr. Cody Dodson (Southern)*

Mr. Travis Goeglin (Eastern)*

Mr. Al Koschmann (Southern) Mr. David Ling (Western)*

Mr. Damon Tobias (Southern)

District Nominations Committee

Rev. Elisha Lietzau

Mr. Damon Tobias*

Synodical Convention Nominations Committee

Rev. Elisha Lietzau

Rev. Jared Melius

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To make a floor nomination for the position of District President, District Secretary, Board of Directors, District

Nominating Committee and Synod's Committee for Convention Nominations, complete the Floor Nominations

Form and obtain the individual's consent to serve (Consent to Serve Form follows). You may copy forms as

necessary.

The Nomination and Consent to Serve forms must be completed PRIOR to making a nomination from the

floor.

NOMINEE NAME: __________________________ NOMINATED POSITION: _______________________

ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: _____________________________ STATE: ______________ ZIP:___________________________

MEMBER CONGREGATION: _______________________________________________________________

GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF DISTRICT: _________________________________________________________

CATEGORY: ______ LAYPERSON ______ PASTOR _______ COMMISSIONED MINISTER

1. Work experience and occupational background including certifications, licenses and areas of expertise.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Education background, including degrees and honors (for professional church workers, include the school

and year of graduation).

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. List church positions in which the nominee has served (local, circuit, district, synod).

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

4. List community organization positions in which the nominee has served.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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A brief biographical statement may be included. The statement is _____ is not _____included.

RETURN FLOOR NOMINATING & CONSENT TO SERVE FORMS TO NOMINATING COMMITTEE.

NOMINATIONS FORM

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THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT OF THE

LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD

CONSENT TO SERVE FORM - FLOOR NOMINATIONS

To make a floor nomination for the positions of District President, District Secretary, Board of Directors,

District Nominating Committee and Synod's Committee for Convention Nominations, complete the Floor

Nomination form with the Consent to Serve form. You may copy the forms as necessary.

The Nomination and Consent to Serve forms must be completed PRIOR to making a nomination

from the floor.

NAME OF NOMINEE: _________________________________________________________________

I HEREBY CONSENT TO SERVE, IF ELECTED, IN THE POSITION OF:

_______________________________________________________________

SIGNED: __________________________________________

I DECLINE TO BE NOMINATED TO SERVE IN THE ABOVE POSITION.

SIGNED: __________________________________________

RETURN FLOOR NOMINATING & CONSENT TO SERVE FORMS TO NOMINATING

COMMITTEE.

CONSENT FORM

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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FORMAT

Individuals nominated for a position from the floor may choose to include a brief biograph-ical sketch. If a biography is included with the floor nomination and consent to serve form,

please use the following format. The biography is to be given to the nominating committee

along with the floor nomination and consent to serve forms.

FORMAT:

Name: Type your name as you usually do in legal/formal usage; include any appropriate

titles, i.e., Rev., Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc. Age: List your age. Member: List your home

congregation, including the City and State. Yrs in Dst: Number of years you have lived in the Rocky Mountain District. Bkgrd: Provide a brief history of your work experience,

separating each with a semicolon. Cng: List the offices you have held and the activities

you have carried out on the congregational level, separating each with a semicolon. Crt:

List the offices you held and the activities you have carried out on the circuit level, separating each with a semicolon. Dst: List the offices you have held and the activities

you have carried out on the district level, separating each with a semicolon. Syd: List the

offices you have held and the activities you have carried out on the Synodical level,

separating each with a semicolon. Ed: List your educational background and degrees, as appropriate. Stmt: Here you are free to offer a brief comment, “for the purpose of

providing helpful information to the voting delegates…”

BIOGRAPHICAL INFO FORMAT

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NOTE: Key to abbreviations used in biographical information is as follows: Yrs in Dst: - Years in

District; Bkgrd: - Background; Cng: - Congregation; Crt: - Circuit; Dst: - District; Syd: - Synod; Ed: - Education; Stmt: - Statement. An incumbent is denoted by * next to the names nominated

position.

*Anderson, Rev. Allen D.; Age: 62; Member: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church

& School, Boulder, CO; Yrs in Dst: 32; Bkgd: EMR/Orthopedic Technician

1974-1977; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Marshal, MN 1981-1988; Holy

Cross Lutheran Church, Glenwood Springs, CO 1988-2002; Mt. Zion Lutheran Church & Preschool, Boulder, CO 2002 – Present; Cng: Pastor; Crt: LLL

Advisor, LWML Advisor, President, Secretary, Treasurer, Counselor,

Committee Chairman Tri-Circuit; Dst: Campus Committee, Youth

Committee, Farm Crisis Committee, Family Life Committee, Lay Ministry

Committee, Mission & Ministry Committee, Southern Africa Mission Committee, LCEF Delegate, Secretary, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st Vice President,

District President; Syd: Convention delegate 1992, Convention Advisory Del-

egate 1998, 2004, Great Commission Convocation Presenter, India

Outreach Mission, Southern Africa Mission Project, Advisory member for the Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine, Mission Belize, LWML

proclaimer, District President; Ed: BA University of Northern Iowa 1977;

Master of Divinity Concordia Theological Seminary 1981; Stmt: Dear

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, If the Lord wills for me a final term to serve you, it would be a privilege and a pleasure. The Lord has blessed us and I

have been blessed to serve along side of you. Thank you!

NOMINATED POSITION: President*

NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

Rev. Timothy P. Davis Age: 50. Member: Pastor of Calvary Lutheran

Church, Wray, CO:: Yrs in Dst: 9. Bkgd: Lab Technician, Duling

Optical; Vicar, Trinity Lutheran Church, Gillette, WY; Pastor, St. Paul’s

Lutheran Church, Hancock, MD; Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD; Pastor, Calvary Lutheran Church, Wray, CO. Cng:

Sunday School Teacher; Youth Group Leader; Catechism Teacher; Usher;

Mission Team coordinator; Liaison to the community of churches; Ambassa-

dors of Reconciliation. Crt: Coordinator for Circuit conferences; Free

Conference Coordinator; Secretary. Dst: Chairperson of District LYF; New Hymnal (LSB) District Presenter; Secretary, Pastors’ Conference Planning

Committee (4 Years). Syd: Chairperson, Conference Coordinator Lutheran

Student Fellowship. Ed: BS in Psychology (comprehensive), University of

Nebraska, Kearney; M-Div. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. Stmt: “By the Grace of God, I will serve the brothers and sisters of God’s kingdom to

the best of my abilities.”

NOMINATED POSITION: Eastern Area Vice-President

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NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

*Erickson, Rev. Bror ; Age: 42 Member: Zion Evangelical

Lutheran Church, Farmington New Mexico Yrs in Dst: 14 Bkgrd:

Four years Enlisted in the Air Force, 1994-1998; Pastor at First

Lutheran Church Tooele Utah, 2004-2014; Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church Farmington, New Mexico, 2014-2018 Cng: Pastor. Crt:

Circuit Counselor/visitor Utah Circuit 2006-2014; Board of Regents and

Board of Directors at Salt Lake Lutheran High School from 2004-12

Circuit Visitor four corners 2015-present Dst: Floor committees, Sec.

for Fall Conference Committee 2015 to present. Syd: None Ed: As-soc, Community College of the Air Force, BA. Religious Studies,

Concordia University Irvine; M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary

Stmt: “For the purpose of providing helpful information to the voting

delegates, I have published numerous translations of Bo Giertz and Hermann Sasse. I am not attending the convention this year because

it is over Father’s Day Weekend and this is time that I get to have with

my son.

NOMINATED POSITION: Western Area Vice-President, Secretary

Jon Cody Dodson. Age: 37. Member: Immanuel

Lutheran Church, Roswell, NM. Yrs in Dst: 16 years. Bkgrd:

Practice Administrator, Rio Pecos Medical Associates, Roswell,

NM; New Accounts Representative, J.P. Stone Community Bank, Roswell, NM; Store Manager, Subway, Artesia, NM;

Cng: Elder, Education Board Member, Evangelism Director,

Youth Sponsor. Crt: None. Dst: Board of Directors Member.

Syd: None. Ed: MBA in Strategic Management, University of

the Southwest, Hobbs, NM; BA in General Business, University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM; AA in Business Administration,

Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell. Stmt: By the grace

of God alone, I will strive to fulfill any vocation placed before

me.

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*Fischer, Rev. David A.: Age: 71. Retired Parish Pastor, member of Holy

Trinity Lutheran Church, Riverton, UT. Yrs in Dst: 41. Bkgd: Pastor, St.

John Lutheran Church, Bound Brook, NJ, 1974-1977; Pastor, Redeemer Lu-

theran Church and School, Salt Lake City, UT, 1977-2017. Cng and Comm: Chairman Primary Children's Hospital Pastoral Care Team; Pastoral

Care Team at LDS and Holy Cross Hospitals; Institutional Review Board,

University of Utah; Governors Task Force on Child Care Issues; Salt Lake

Lutheran High Golf Coach; have been trained and

conducted programs in Parish Leadership Seminars, Bethel, Crossways, and various Stewardship concepts. Crt: Secretary; Treasurer; Program Com-

mittee; Board of Dir. of Utah Lutheran Ministry Council; LWML Zone Pasto-

ral Advisor; VP AAL Branch; Steering Comm., Board of Dir.,

Chairman of Bd. of Salt Lake Lutheran High School; Board of Directors of Lutheran Social Services of Utah. Dst: Convention Floor Committees;

Trainer for Continuing Ed Program for Pastors; Lutheran Worship

Introduction Team; Worship Staff for RMD Youth Gatherings at Alamosa

and SLC; DELTO Mentor; Church Growth Process Consultant; Area Vice-President. Syd: LCMS Board for Human Care and World Relief ; Student

Recruiter, Concordia College, Portland. Ed: Rochelle Township High School,

Rochelle, IL; St. Paul's College, Concordia, MO. 1967-Concordia Teacher's

College, Seward, NE, B.S. 1969-Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, IL; M.Div., 1974; 20+CEU

NOMINATED POSITION: Western Area Vice-President*

NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

Goeglein, Travis J.; Age: 41 Member: Member of Calvary Lutheran

Church, Wray, CO Yrs in Dst: 41. Bkgd: Branch Manager at First

FarmBank in Yuma, CO; previously VP-Lending at First FarmBank in

Greeley, transferring to Yuma to open new branch bank; in financial services sector for duration of career. Cng: Co-Adult Bible Class Teacher

(my pastor departed early following Divine Service to serve another

congregation in vacancy) at Calvary Lutheran Church; previously served as

President of Gloria Christi Lutheran Church in Greeley 4 years; previously

served as High School Sunday School Teacher, Gloria Christi Lutheran Church for 5 years; previously served as liturgical deacon (assisting the

pastor in the Divine Service) at Gloria Christi Lutheran Church for 3 years.

Crt: Previously lay representative for Gloria Christi Lutheran Church to Cir-

cuit Forum. Dst: Board of Directors, currently finishing 2nd 3-year term. Syd: None. Ed: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasis

in Finance, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. Stmt: If

re-elected to the Board of Directors, it would be my honor to faithfully serve

the members of the Rocky Mountain District for another term.

Nominated Position: Board of Directors*

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*Koschmann, Mr. Al; Age: 67 Member: Christ Lutheran

Church & School, Albuquerque, NM Yrs in Dst: 23 Bkgd:

Retired Forest Service Director of Engineering for the Southwestern

Region. Originally from Wisconsin. I have lived in Michigan, Oklahoma, California, Alaska, Wyoming & Virginia. Graduate of St.

Paul Lutheran School in Stevens Point, Wis. Cng: Offices &

positions held within a congregation include: Congregation

Chairman; Board of Lay Ministry; Board of Youth; Chairman Capital

Projects Team; School Stepping Forward Team; Small Group Bible Study Leader; Youth Sunday School Teacher Crt: No Circuit

positions held. Dst: No District positions held. Syd: No Synodical

positions held. Ed: B.S. Civil Engineering Stmt: “My desire is to

help grow God’s Kingdom so that future generations will experience God’s grace and love.”

NOMINATED POSITION: Board of Directors

NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

*Hellmers, Rev. Dwight; Age: 69. Member: Member of Risen

Christ Lutheran Church, Arvada CO. Yrs in Dst: 38. Bkgd: Teacher,

Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, WI; Pastor, Good Shep-

herd Lutheran Church, Leadville CO; Pastor, Eternal Savior Lutheran Church, Lafayette, CO; Teacher, Lutheran High

School North, Macomb, MI; Pastor, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Gold-

en CO. Cng: Usher, Youth Group Christian Growth Chairman, Sunday

School Teacher, Scholarship Committee Member, Pastor; Crt: Denver

Area Pastors Conference, Program Chairman; Board of Directors, Col-orado Lutheran High School Association; Campus

Contact Pastor, Colorado School of Mines; Dst: District Vice Presi-

dent, District Secretary, Vice Chairman, District Board of Directors;

Member, Child Ministry Committee; Secretary, Campus Ministry Study Committee; Chairman, District Nominations Committee; Chairman,

District Scholarship Committee; Member, Pastoral Debt Committee.

Syd: Convention Delegate; Instructor, Teacher Colloquy Program for

Concordia University, Irvine CA and Seward NE; Ed: B.S in- Educa-tion, Concordia University, Seward NE; M.Div. and S.T.M., Concordia

Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne IN. Stmt: We need to receive God’s

gifts through His Word and Sacraments, to care for one another in

word and deed as God’s people, and to reach out with God’s Word and the love of Christ to those who have yet to believe in Him.

NOMINATED POSITION: Central Area Vice-President*

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NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

*Lietzau, Rev. Elisha (Eli); Age: 38 Member: Faith in Christ

Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico Yrs in Dst: 8 Bkgd:

Pastor, Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico Cng:

Pastor, Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico Crt: Reformation Service Circuit Committee; St. Andrew Lutheran Church

Plant; Catholic/Lutheran Dialogue—500 Year Reformation; Lutheran

March for Life in Santa Fe, NM. Dst: Missions Convention Board.

Syd: St. Andrew Lutheran Church Plant working with Office of National

Mission; Convention Delegate. Stmt: “With the help of our Lord, I seek to serve the congregations of the Rocky Mountain District to the

best of my abilities.”

NOMINATED POSITION: District Nominating Committee, Synod Convention Nominating Committee

David M. Ling Age: 65 Member: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rifle,

Colorado Yrs. in Dist.: 65 Bkgrd.: U. S. Army veteran; Restaurant

owner (23 yrs.); Fleet & Lease Mrg. (8 yrs.) (local Ford dealership);

Mayor (City of Rifle – 10 yrs.); Mayor Pro Tem (City of Rifle – 2 yrs.);

Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (chair 4 yrs.); Rifle

Volunteer Fire Dept. (10 yrs); Area Agency on Aging (director 6

yrs.); Cng.: Elder & Director Board of Elders; Adult Bible Study

Teacher; Men’s Bible Study Leader; Vacation Bible School Teacher;

Adult Choir; Director parish Council & Public Relations Committee;

Crt.: None; Dst.: Rocky Mountain District Board of Directors – Lay

Rep. Western Region (2012-2015 &2015-2018); District Advisory

Delegate to 2016 Synodical Conv; Syd.: None; Stmt.: To have had

the opportunity to serve Christ’s bride and God’s people has been an

immense blessing. The challenges facing our Synod, Districts, Cir-

cuits and Congregations are daunting, but by God’s grace and the

company of His fellow servants, no challenge can overwhelm us.

NOMINATED POSITION: Board of Directors

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Maxwell, Rev. James B.; Age: 35; Member: Rock of Ages

Lutheran Church U.A.C, Colorado Springs, CO; Yrs in Dst: 5. Bkgrd:

Pastor of Rock of ages in Colorado Springs, CO (2013- present); Pastor

of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Whitefish, MT (2009-2013). Cng: Hab-itat for Humanity; Disaster Response trips to Minot, ND (2011-2013).

Crt: Regional Pastoral Conference Planning;

Montana LWML Zone Counselor. Dst: Montana District LWML Pastoral

Counselor, LWML Retreat leader and Guest Speaker. Syd:

Convention Delegate, 2016; Vicarage Supervisor for Concordia Seminary (2016-present). Ed: M. Div., Concordia Seminary St. Louis,

2009, BA in Theology, Concordia Irvine, 2005. Stmt: I am humbled to

be nominated, and I pray that as a district we continue to encourage

our congregations within their unique contexts in Word and Sacrament ministry because through these means, “He gives the Holy

Spirit who produces faith, where and when He wills, in those who hear

the gospel” (AC V).

NOMINATED POSTION: First Vice President, Eastern Area

Vice-President

*Melius, Rev. Jared K.. Age: 39. Member: Member of Mt. Zion

Lutheran Church, Denver, CO : Yrs in Dst: 12. Bkgd: Pastor, Mt.

Zion Lutheran Church, Denver, CO Cng: None Crt: Mt. Calvary

Lutheran Church Re-birthing Committee Chairman Dst: Chairman, Pastor’s Conference Planning Committee; Ed: Bachelors of Arts,

University of Washington, 2000; Master’s of Divinity, Concordia

Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN, 2005 Stmt: “If asked to serve,

I will work to serve the Lord’s church diligently and with patience and

in accord with the Lord’s Word.”

NOMINATED POSITION: Synod Convention Nominating Committee

NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

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NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

*Nierman, Rev. Mark J.; AGE: 41 Member: Mount Olive Lutheran Church,

Loveland CO Yrs in Dst: 15 Bkgd: Pastor, Faith in Christ Lutheran Church,

Albuquerque, NM 2003-2009; Pastor, Mount Olive Lutheran Church,

Loveland, CO 2010-Present; Crt: Circuit Counselor, North Sandia Circuit; Circuit Visitor, Longs Peak Circuit 2015-Present; LLL Zone Pastoral Advisor;

Delegate to Synod Convention in 2008; Dst: Rocky Mountain District

Scholarship Committee 2012-2015; LWML Jr. Pastoral Counselor 2014-2016;

LWML Sr. Pastoral Counselor 2016-2018 Syd: None. Ed: M.Div, Concordia

Seminary, St. Louis, MO, 2003. Stmt: “As the redeemed people of God, the Lord has called his Church to ‘utter what is precious, and not what is

worthless’ (Jeremiah 15:19). He has given us the means to speak His

precious Word of forgiveness through Word and Sacrament. As we live in a

culture that is continually challenging the truth of Scripture, I pray the Lord will keep us steadfast in His Word and embolden His Church to proclaim the

Gospel faithfully in truth and love. By God’s grace I will joyfully use my abili-

ties to support faithful missions and ministry in the Rocky Mountain District.

Soli Deo Gloria.”

NOMINATED POSITION: Eastern Area Vice-President

*Nyen, Mr. Duane M.; Age: 54 Member: Trinity Lutheran Church and

School, St. George, Utah. Yrs in Dst: 30. Bkgrd: 3rd Grade Teacher at

Redeemer Lutheran School, Salt Lake City, Utah – 1988-1996; Principal/

Teacher at Trinity Lutheran School, St. George, Utah – 1996-present. Cng: Board of Social Ministries; Church Council; Board of Education; Sunday

School teacher; VBS director. Crt: Attend Utah school administrator

meetings; host Utah school administrators’ retreat; host to Utah educators’

retreat; delegate to Camp Lutherwood of Southern Utah. Dst: Rocky

Mountain District Board of Directors-Commissioned Minister Representative; School administrators conference committee; District school committee;

National Lutheran Schools’ Accreditation Team Captain and consultant;

worked on the fund raising committee for Southern Africa Mission Project.

Syd: Synodical convention floor committee; Synodical Convention Commissioned Minister representative. Ed: BS Elementary Education-

Concordia University-Nebraska; MEd School Administration – Utah State

University. Stmt: As I continue to serve the church both at the local and

national level, my prayer is that God may use me as a tool to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

NOMINATED POSITION: Board of Directors*

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NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

*Piepkorn, Rev. Gary A.; Age: 73. Member: Pastor, Faith In Christ

Lutheran Church, Portales, NM . Years in District: 13 ½ years (Sep 04-

Present); 3 years (May 94-Aug 97) while assigned to Cannon AFB, NM .

Background: 3 ½ yrs – USCG; 12 years USCGR; 6 ½ yrs – dairy farmer; 4 yrs – Pastor, Pilgrim LC, Kilgore, TX; 2 ½ yrs – Naval Reserve Chaplain; 19 yrs

– active duty chaplain, USAF; 13 ½ yrs – Pastor, Faith In Christ LC, Portales,

NM. Circuit: 6 yrs circuit counselor; Coordinator RMD Southern Region

Pastoral Conference - ’06 and ‘11; LWML Zone Counselor – 13 years. District:

3 yrs - member Theological Unity Committee; 4 yrs District Pastoral Counselor to RMD LWML; 4 yrs – RMD Fall Church Workers Conference Chairman; 6 yrs

– 1st Vice President of RMD; 6 yrs – Member of RMD Bd of Dir. Synod: 13 yrs

- Dispute Resolution Panel Facilitator; Member – LCMS Ministry to the Armed

Forces Committee – ’15-present. Education: BS – Agricultural Economics, University of Minnesota; MDiv – Biblical theology, Concordia Theological

Seminary; Continuing Education Courses – ‘01-‘04, CNH; ‘04-‘17 at Grace,

Albuquerque. Community: Member, Roosevelt/Curry Right to Life Committee

– ’14–Present; Treasurer, R/C RTL Comm – ’17 - present; Opening prayer at County Commission Meetings – ‘05–‘14. Statement: I am willing to serve to

the best of my ability drawing upon the wide experience from the ministries

where God has placed me, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, in whatever

capacity to which the District might elect me – to the glory of God and for the service of the Church

NOMINATED POSITION: First Vice President, Southern Area Vice President*

*Quarles, Rev. Phil; Age: 64. Member: Member of Sangre de Cristo L.C.,

Taos, NM

Years in District: 18. Background: Pastor, Dual Parish: Sangre de Cristo

L.C., Taos, NM and Christ Our Savior L.C., Angel Fire, NM (2011 to Present). Also, currently serving Immanuel L.C., Springer, NM (since 2016). DELTO Vic-

ar – Our Savior L.C., Albuquerque, NM (2009-2010). Retired from Dept. of De-

fense with 37 year career: DCMA Albuquerque Contracting Team Chief,

Defense Contract Management Agency (1999 to 2016), Senior Auditor,

Defense Contract Audit Agency (1983-1999), Bachelor of Bus. Admin – West Texas State Univ. (1981), US Air Force 1972-1976 Congregation: Treasurer,

Our Savior L.C., Albuquerque, NM, Lay Minister, Our Savior L.C., Albuquerque,

NM Circuit: Co-Chairman Spring Conference, 2015 District: Circuit Visitor,

2015 to Present Statement: “With the help and grace of God, I will use my abilities to serve all of God’s people, the LCMS RMD, the Church-at-large and

to spread the good and gracious Word of God.”

NOMINATED POSITION: First Vice President, Southern Area Vice President

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NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

*Rahe, Rev. Gary ; Age: 70. Member: Member of Zion Lutheran Church,

Holyoke, CO. Yrs in Dst: 42. Bkgd: Teacher, Grace Lutheran School, Fargo,

ND; Pastor, Zion Lutheran Church, Holyoke CO. Cng: none. Crt: Circuit

Counselor; LLL Zone Pastoral Advisor; Youth Pastoral Advisor; LWML Zone Pastoral Advisor; Lay Ministry Training Program Coordinator; His Love-Our

Response Circuit Coordinator. Dst: Eastern Area Vice-President; Stewardship

Committee; Adult Education Committee; Professional Continuing Education

Coordinator; Lay Ministry Task Force; Project: South Africa Committee

Chairman; LWML District Advisor three terms. Syd: none. Ed: AA St. John’s College, Winfield, KS; BS in Ed, Concordia, Seward, NE; M Div. Concordia The-

ological Seminary, Springfield, IL. Stmt: “Our District is challenged by our

Savior to use our gifts and talents to share His grace and mercy with all. If

elected, I will work as a board member to serve our Lord and help the Rocky Mountain District in the challenge to bring Christ’s love to all.”

NOMINATED POSITION: First Vice President, Eastern Area Vice President*

*Schultz, Rev. Jonathan G. ; Age: 36. Member: Mount Calvary Lutheran

Church – Estes Park, CO Yrs in Dst: 9 Bkgrd: Our Saviour Lutheran

Church, Vernal, UT 2009-2017; Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Estes Park, CO

2017-Present. Cng: Pastor. Crt: LWML Zone Counselor; Circuit Visitor – Western Circuit of the RMD. Dst: LWML District Counselor. Ed: BA Concordia

University Nebraska 2004; MDiv Concordia Seminary 2008. Stmt: The Lord

has blessed the Church with His abundant gifts of forgiveness, life, and

salvation. As His redeemed children, He calls us to faithfully proclaim the Good

News of salvation through Jesus Christ to believers and nonbelievers alike.

NOMINATED POSITION: Eastern Area Vice President

*Stuehrenberg, Rev. Lyle ; Age: 74. Member: St. John Lutheran

Church, Canon City, Colorado Yrs in Dst: 18 Bkgrd: Assistant Pastor,

Trinity Lutheran, Great Bend, Kansas; Town/Gown Pastor, Messiah Lutheran,

Hays, Kansas; Pastor, Mt. Olive Lutheran, Yakima, Washington; Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Pastor, Trinity Lutheran,

Garden City, Kansas; . Crt: Circuit Visitor –Sangre de Cristo Circuit, Rocky

Mountain District . Dst: Youth Committee, Kansas District; Long Range

Planning, Kansas District; Commission on Women in the Church, Northwest

District; Circuit Visitor Albuquerque Circuit, Rocky Mountain District; LWML District Counselor, Rocky Mountain District; Family Life Ministry, Kansas

District; Circuit Visitor, Sangre de Cristo Circuit, Rocky Mountain District; Ed:

St. Paul Academy, Minnesota; AA Concordia College, St. Paul; Bachelors, Fort

Wayne Senior College; Master of Divinity, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Stmt: By the grace of God, I would serve to the best of my ability to bring

the joy of the Gospel to our world.

NOMINATED POSITION: Eastern Area Vice President

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Name: (Mr.) Damon P. Tobias; Age: 62; Member: Immanuel Lutheran Church

— Albuquerque, NM Yrs in Dst: 12 ½ since 2005; 26 thru 1981; total 38+

Bkgrd: Currently: Retired, Church/Community Volunteer; Recent

community / government experience includes: Member, NM Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights; Right to Life Committee of New Mexico (Board

member, PAC member, registered lobbyist, past VP); Previous employment:

Special Counsel to US Senator Larry Craig (1992–2005); Manager, Human Re-

sources Policy, US Chamber of Commerce (1990–92); Legislative Assistant and

Counsel to US Congressman Charles Stenholm (1982–90). Cng: Chairman, Board of Deacons (Elders) (Chm. 2011–present; on Board 2006–present); Chairman,

Pastoral Call Committee (2015–1017); Church Council; Chairman, Evangelism

Committee; Small Group / Bible Class leader; Chairman, PR Committee; Choir;

Website Committee. Crt: Twice elected Lay Delegate, once Lay Alternate to Synodical Convention (see Synod); Circuit Mission Agent (for the District’s Gospel

Gap Paradigm, 2012–2015); Congregation’s Lay Delegate to Circuit Forum (2011–

present); Member, Lutheran Lobos Committee, 2006–2010 (until cmte. was

discontinued). Dst: Member, Evangelism Team (2009–2013); Chairman, Conversations of Grace Evangelism Conference (2009); Lay Delegate, RMD

Convention (2018, 2015, 2012, 2009); Member, Life Together Floor Committee,

2015 RMD Convention; Candidate for RMD Board, 2015; Elected to Nominating

Committee at RMD Convention, 2015. Syd: Lay Delegate to Synodical Convention (2013, 2010 from Sandia Circuits); Member. Floor Committee on Theology and

Church Relations (2010 Convention); Lay Alternate to Synodical Convention (2007,

from Sandia Circuits). Ed: JD, Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of

America, 1985; MBA, University of New Mexico (UNM), 1981; BA, Psychology,

UNM, 1979. Stmt: By the grace and help only God can provide, I look forward to serving Him and my brothers and sisters. My work, educational, and volunteer

experiences have been preparatory for the policy, financial, legal, and coordination

responsibilities of a Board member. At a time when congregations have faced

challenges that have made participation at the District level more difficult, and the District, in turn, has been forced to make increasing cutbacks, it is essential to

place renewed emphasis on two–way communication; we must reach out to

congregations, pastors, and members in the pews so they understand the many

and salutary ways they can engage with the “larger church family.” Also a critical priority is giving our utmost to carry out our Lord’s Great Commission. The 21st-

Century culture is not the “safe place” for Christians we thought we saw in much of

the 20th Century. The vast expanse and diverse composition of our District presents

special challenges and opportunities to maintain fidelity to God’s Word, speak the

truth in love, and reach out to as many souls as possible, while continuing faithfully to serve longtime members.

NOMINATED POSITION: Board of Directors, District Nominating Committee*

NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

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*Wegner, Paulette (Polly), DCE Age: 68 Member: Peace

Lutheran, Arvada, CO Yrs in Dst: 22 Bkgd: DCE St. Matthew

Lutheran, Columbia Heights, MN; DCE Peace Lutheran, Arvada, CO.

Cng: Adult discipleship and outreach; Bible teacher; DISC profile ad-min.; Teacher training; Confirmation instruction; Women’s Ministry;

Child and Family Ministry; Community forums. Crt: Circuit secretary

and education advisor in MN; Circuit Teacher Training Workshops in

MN and CO; LWML Zone Rally Bible Study Leader. Dst: MN South

District DCE office; RM District DCE office; RM District Child/Family Ministry Committee; RM District Educators Conference Planning

Committee; Rocky Mountain Board of Directors. Syd: National SS

Convention Presenter; National DCE Conference Planning Committee;

Advisory Delegate Synodical Conventions. Ed: BS in Education, Concordia St. Paul; DCE certification, Concordia St. Paul; KINDLE

graduate. Stmt: “God’s Word is our guide for His Church today and

tomorrow. What a joy and privilege to serve God’s people today and

encourage all who come behind us.”

NOMINATED POSITION: Board of Directors*

NOMINEE BIOGRAPHIES

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