The 68th Regular Convention

Election Candidates and Results

LCMS National Convention   •   July 29-Aug. 3, 2023   •   Milwaukee


Before the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, an election was held in June 2023 for voting delegates to select the LCMS president for the 2023–2026 triennium.

During the national convention from July 29—Aug. 3 in Milwaukee, elections were held for six LCMS vice-presidents, a secretary, three boards, and the Commission on Theology and Church Relations. Delegates also elected board members for LCMS entities and universities.






 

LCMS President


ORDAINED


Three-year term

2023 Presidential Candidates


 June 21, 2023


LCMS Presidential Election Results

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on the first ballot after receiving 52.32% of votes cast and surpassing the required majority needed to win, the LCMS Office of the Secretary announced on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Voting delegates — one pastor and one officer from each congregation regularly cared for by one pastor or pastor[s] (Bylaw 2.5.5) — cast their votes in the first round from June 17–20. There could have been up to four rounds of voting until a candidate received more than 50% of the votes.

Internet balloting was facilitated by election contractor YesElections (formerly, Election-America) on behalf of the LCMS Office of the Secretary.

Candidate Results
  First round: June 17–20
* Matthew C. Harrison 2,616  (52.32%)
Patrick T. Ferry 1,593  (31.86%)
Benjamin T. Ball 341 (6.82%)
Richard L. Snow 318 (6.36%)
Peter K. Lange 132  (2.64%)
   
  • Total ballots cast — 5,000
  • Total electorate — 6,053
  • Percentage voted — 82.60%

*Re-elected on the first ballot after receiving the required majority of votes cast.

 

 

 


 

LCMS First Vice-President

 Session 2   •   2023 LCMS National Convention   •   July 30 – Sunday afternoon

Voting delegates elected the first vice-president, who serves on the Praesidium with LCMS President Matthew Harrison and five regional vice-presidents.

 

Ordained


Three-year term


First ballot

  • Peter K. Lange (MO) — 578* (58.62%)
  • Richard L. Snow (NEB) — 243 (24.65%)
  • Allan R. Buss (NI) — 57 (5.78%)
  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 57 (5.78%)
  • Jamison J. Hardy (EN) — 51 (5.17%)

*Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 


LCMS Regional Vice-Presidents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 2   •   July 30 – Sunday afternoon

Voting delegates elected five regional vice-presidents, one for each LCMS district. Regional VPs will serve on the Praesidium with LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and First Vice-President Rev. Peter K. Lange during the 2023-26 triennium.

 


CENTRAL REGION VICE-PRESIDENT


Ordained


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Benjamin T. Ball (SI) — 484
  • Lawrence R. Rast Jr. (IN) — 231
  • William W. Schumacher (MO) — 149
  • Jason M. Braaten (CI) — 62
  • Randy K. Asburry (MO) — 59
  • William R. Marler (MO) — 14


Second ballot

  • Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 554*
  • Lawrence R. Rast Jr. (IN) — 291
  • William W. Schumacher (MO) — 155

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION VICE-PRESIDENT


Ordained


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 506*
  • Victor J. Belton (FG) — 188
  • Jeffrey J. Kloha (SE) — 175
  • Luke T. Zimmerman (EN) — 76
  • Deric A. Taylor (NJ) — 51

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


GREAT LAKES REGION VICE-PRESIDENT


Ordained


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 389
  • David P. E. Maier (MI) — 299
  • Peter Bender (SW) — 130
  • David P. Ramirez (SW) — 123
  • Steven (Steve) G. Kline (NW) — 47


Second ballot

  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW)— 490
  • David P. E. Maier (MI) — 367
  • Peter C. Bender (SW) — 139


Third ballot

  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 585*
  • David P. E. Maier (MI) — 413

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


GREAT PLAINS REGION VICE-PRESIDENT


Ordained


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 464
  • Byrene K. (Keith) Haney (NI) — 177
  • Robert R. Lessing (MNS) — 168
  • David C. Mumme (MNS) — 114
  • Russell (Russ) L. Sommerfeld (NEB) — 78


Second ballot

  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 592*
  • Byrene K. (Keith) Haney (NI) — 249
  • Robert R. Lessing (MNS) — 160

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


WEST-SOUTHWEST REGION VICE-PRESIDENT


Ordained


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Scott R. Murray (TX) — 505*
  • Timothy M. Klinkenberg (PSW) — 168
  • Alfonso O. Espinosa (PSW) — 124
  • Yohannes A. Mengsteab (TX) — 114
  • Jeffery (Jeff) T. Schrank (PSW) — 84

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

LCMS regional vice-president rankings

Following the elections of the five LCMS regional vice-presidents, elections were also held during Session 2 to determine the order of the VPs. All regional VPs are ordained.


Second vice-president


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 250
  • Scott R. Murray (TX) — 220
  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 204
  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 160
  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 153


Second ballot

  • Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 351
  • Scott R. Murray (TX) — 283
  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 212
  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 137


Third ballot

  • Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 429
  • Scott R. Murray (TX) — 325
  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 234


Fourth ballot

  • Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 498*
  • Scott R. Murray (TX) — 482

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


Third vice-president


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Scott R. Murray (TX) — 484
  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 210
  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 151
  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 135


Second ballot

  • Scott R. Murray (TX) — 605*
  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 229
  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 145

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


Fourth vice-president


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 473
  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 297
  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 212


Second ballot

  • Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 622*
  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 354

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


Fifth vice-president


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 535*
  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 446

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


Sixth vice-president


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW)*

* Elected unanimously.

 

 


 

LCMS Secretary

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 3   •   July 31 – Monday morning

Voting delegates elected the Secretary of the Synod, who serves on the LCMS Board of Directors, the LCMS Commission on Handbook, and the LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • John W. Sias (MO) — 750*
  • Derek Klemm (PSW) — 218

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

LCMS Board of Directors

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 3   •   July 31 – Monday morning

Voting delegates elected six Board of Directors members.

 

AT-LARGE


Ordained


Two (2) Positions


Six-year terms

 

POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Josemon T. Hoem (IN) — 215
  • Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 196
  • Derek Klemm (PSW) — 188
  • Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 164
  • John M. Bussman (SO) — 147
  • Phillip L. Brandt (NOW) — 82


Second ballot

  • Josemon T. Hoem (IN) — 399
  • Derek Klemm (PSW) — 239
  • Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 192
  • Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 164


Third ballot

  • Josemon T. Hoem (IN) — 514*
  • Derek Klemm (PSW) — 324
  • Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 155

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 337
  • Derek Klemm (PSW) — 308
  • John M. Bussman (SO) — 157
  • Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 154
  • Phillip L. Brandt (NOW) — 40


Second ballot

  • Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 421
  • Derek Klemm (PSW) — 336
  • John M. Bussman (SO) — 129
  • Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 111


Third ballot

  • Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 553*
  • Derek Klemm (PSW) — 441

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Leo S. MacKay Jr. (EN) — 631*
  • Jon D. Allen (EA) — 282
  • Michael F. Killian (NE) — 73

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

GREAT LAKES REGION


Layperson


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Rick H. Stathakis (MI) — 626*
  • John (Jack) W. Kidwell (MI) — 346

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

GREAT PLAINS REGION


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 


First ballot

  • Larry W. Harrington (WY) — 533*
  • Glenn E. Van Velson (NEB) — 451

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

AT-LARGE


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • K. Allan Voss (SW) — 370
  • Ryan P. Ermeling (PSW) — 256
  • Jason Burk (TX) — 147
  • Gerhard H. Mundinger Jr. (IN) — 133
  • Paul Techau (SE) — 80


Second ballot

  • K. Allan Voss (SW) — 603*
  • Ryan P. Ermeling (PSW) — 384

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

LCMS Board for National Mission

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 5   •   Aug. 1 – Tuesday morning

Voting delegates elected five LCMS Board for National members, one in each of the Synod’s five districts.

 

EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION


Ordained/Commissioned


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Timothy J. Droegemueller (FG) — 481*
  • Adolfo Borges (FG) — 357

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

GREAT PLAINS REGION


Ordained/Commissioned


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Craig K. Niemeier (NEB) — 543*
  • Richard Boring (NEB) — 183
  • Mark E. Moss (MNS) — 164

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

CENTRAL REGION


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Stephen Weller (KS) — 396
  • Seth Hinz (MO) — 287
  • Shirley A. Jackson (MO) — 230


Second ballot

  • Stephen Weller (KS) — 523*
  • Seth Hinz (MO) — 382

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

GREAT LAKES REGION


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Crysten Sanchez (IE) — 740*
  • David R. Meissner (SW) — 191

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

WEST-SOUTHWEST REGION


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Carol A. Hack-Broome (CNH) — 433
  • Linda Kurtz (PSW) — 307
  • Noreen L. Linke (RM) — 196


Second ballot

  • Carol A. Hack-Broome (CNH) — 547*
  • Linda Kurtz (PSW) — 391

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

LCMS Board for International Mission

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 5   •   Aug. 3 – Tuesday morning

Voting delegates elected five LCMS Board for International members, one in each of the Synod’s five districts.

 

CENTRAL REGION


Ordained/Commissioned


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • James D. Gier Jr. (IN) — 306
  • Steven R. Schumacher (IN) — 276
  • Peter J. Brock (IN) — 239
  • Wilfred L. Karsten (CI) — 133


Second ballot

  • James D. Gier Jr. (IN) — 371
  • Steven R. Schumacher (IN) — 334
  • Peter J. Brock (IN) — 249


Third ballot

  • James D. Gier Jr. (IN) — 469*
  • Steven R. Schumacher (IN) — 466

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

GREAT LAKES REGION


Ordained/Commissioned


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Scott Yakimow (MI) — 486*
  • David P. Stechholz (EN) — 482

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

WEST-SOUTHWEST REGION


Ordained/Commissioned


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • James D. Bauer (RM) — 388
  • Terrence Chan (CNH) — 351
  • Glen Fluegge (PSW) — 115
  • Gregory N. Heidorn (NOW) — 114


Second ballot

  • Terrence Chan (CNH) — 498*
  • James D. Bauer (RM) — 468

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 


First ballot

  • James (Jim) S. Wolf (EN) — 514*
  • Michael (Mike) P. Wind (SO) — 456

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

GREAT PLAINS REGION


Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • John W. Edson (MNS) — 511*
  • Jan Bruick (NEB) — 460

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 6   •   Aug. 1 – Tuesday afternoon

Voting delegates elected three members for the Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations.

 

Ordained: Parish Pastor


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • David H. Petersen (EN) — 372
  • Timothy Seals (PSW) — 209
  • Kevin Austin (PSW) — 164
  • Jacob Bobby (NEB) — 135


Second ballot

  • David H. Petersen (EN) — 473*
  • Timothy Seals (PSW) — 266
  • Kevin Austin (PSW) — 161

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned: Parish Teacher


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Joseph (Joe) J. Gerth (SI) — 543*
  • Timothy Leech (FG) — 367

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Jack D. Kilcrease III (MI) — 365
  • Brian L. Peterson (SW) — 297
  • Glenn E. Van Velson (NEB) — 279


Second ballot

  • Jack D. Kilcrease III (MI) — 501*
  • Brian L. Peterson (SW) — 426

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia Publishing House — Board of Directors

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 6  •   Aug. 1 – Tuesday afternoon

Voting delegates elected five Board of Directors members for Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Mark Birkholz (NI) — 463
  • Travis Scholl (MO) — 282
  • Karl Fabrizius (SW) — 210


Second ballot

  • Mark Birkholz (NI) — 623*
  • Travis Scholl (MO) — 320

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Jonathan Wessler (NE) — 365
  • Pamela J. Nielsen (MO) — 329
  • Jennifer L. Knox (SW) — 243


Second ballot

  • Pamela J. Nielsen (MO) — 503*
  • Jonathan Wessler (NE) — 445

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Three (3) Positions


Six-year term

 


POSITION 1 OF 3:


First ballot

  • Jill Johnson (NEB) — 188
  • Elaine Graff (RM) — 184
  • Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 182
  • Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 159
  • Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 146
  • Kent M. Warneke (NEB) — 75
  • Stephen Weller (KS) — 22


Second ballot

  • Jill Johnson (NEB) — 266
  • Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 214
  • Elaine Graff (RM) — 205
  • Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 145
  • Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 121


Third ballot

  • Jill Johnson (NEB) — 321
  • Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 287
  • Elaine Graff (RM) — 207
  • Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 130


Fourth ballot

  • Jill Johnson (NEB) — 375
  • Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 367
  • Elaine Graff (RM) — 210


Fifth ballot

  • Jill Johnson (NEB) — 480*
  • Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 478

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 3:


First ballot

  • Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 466
  • Elaine Graff (RM) — 224
  • Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 100
  • Kent M. Warneke (NEB) — 94
  • Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 67
  • Stephen Weller (KS) — 11


Second ballot

  • Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 610*
  • Elaine Graff (RM) — 351

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 3 OF 3:


First ballot

  • Elaine Graff (RM) — 508*
  • Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 224
  • Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 113
  • Kent M. Warneke (NEB) — 108
  • Stephen Weller (KS) — 12

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Lutheran Church Extension Fund — Board of Directors

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 6   •   Aug. 1 – Tuesday afternoon

Voting delegates elected three Board of Directors members for the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, which is headquartered in St. Louis.

 

Ordained/Commissioned


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Jason M. Braaten (CI) — 494*
  • David L. Bahn (TX) — 235
  • Blaise C. Sedney (SE) — 223

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Six-year terms

 


POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Jonathan H. Kramer (MO) — 350
  • Julie Johnson (SI) — 249
  • Jaime Peters (MO) — 232
  • Jason A. Paradis (ND) — 135


Second ballot

  • Jonathan H. Kramer (MO) — 482*
  • Julie Johnson (SI) — 265
  • Jaime Peters (MO) — 206

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Julie Johnson (SI) — 365
  • Jaime Peters (MO) — 313
  • Jason A. Paradis (ND) — 288


Second ballot

  • Julie Johnson (SI) — 517*
  • Jaime Peters (MO) — 422

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia University System — Board of Directors

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 7   •   Aug. 2 – Wednesday morning

Voting delegates elected four Board of Directors members for the Concordia University System.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Mark Braden (EN) — 583*
  • Timothy (Tim) D. Runtsch (RM) — 363

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Jonathon Giordano (SI) — 561*
  • Steven (Steve) Buuck — 256
  • Phillip L. Johnson (MNS) — 132

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Six-year term

 


POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Ellen R. Lange (EN) — 436
  • Jonathan Busarow (EN) — 208
  • Gary R. Thompson (SW) — 155
  • Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 107
  • James J. Munden (SI) — 45


Second ballot

  • Ellen R. Lange (EN) — 610*
  • Jonathan Busarow (EN) — 217
  • Gary R. Thompson (SW) — 140

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Gary R. Thompson (SW) — 568*
  • Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 212
  • James J. Munden (SI) — 144

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne —

Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Sessions 7–8   •   Aug. 2 – Wednesday morning/afternoon

Voting delegates elected three Board of Regents members for Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Ind.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Matthew W. Rueger (IE) — 518*
  • Steven C. Briel (MNS) — 217
  • Joshua (Josh) C. Miller (MNS) — 198

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Six-year terms

 


POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Beverly K. Yahnke (SW) — 351
  • Kaibo Feng (NE) — 213
  • Michael D. Lange (EN) — 129
  • Troy N. Prehar (TX) — 126


Second ballot

  • Beverly K. Yahnke (SW) — 498*
  • Kaibo Feng (NE) — 286
  • Michael D. Lange (EN) — 78

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 


POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Kaibo Feng (NE) — 537*
  • Michael D. Lange (EN) — 210
  • Troy N. Prehar (TX) — 147

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 8   •   Aug. 2 – Wednesday afternoon

Voting delegates elected three Board of Regents members for Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Six-year term

 

First ballot

  • Adam Koontz (RM) — 346
  • Tyler C. Arnold (MO) — 282
  • Jeffrey E. Skopak (SE) — 145
  • Jon C. Fergeson (MO) — 77
  • Warren W. Graff (RM) — 63

 

Second ballot

  • Adam Koontz (RM) — 439
  • Tyler C. Arnold (MO) — 327
  • Jeffrey E. Skopak (SE) — 153

 

Third ballot

  • Adam Koontz (RM) — 497*
  • Tyler C. Arnold (MO) — 420

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Six-year terms

 


POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Paul P. Edmon (NE) — 519*
  • Janis G. McDaniels (SE) — 155
  • Bill A. Frerking (TX) — 85
  • Henry Hardt (IW) — 79
  • Matthew R. Kenitzer (IE) — 76

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Matthew R. Kenitzer (IE) — 339
  • Janis G. McDaniels (SE) — 313
  • Bill A. Frerking (TX) — 155
  • Henry Hardt (IW) — 113


Second ballot

  • Matthew R. Kenitzer (IE) — 495*
  • Janis G. McDaniels (SE) — 316
  • Bill A. Frerking (TX) — 128

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia University Chicago — Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 8   •   Aug. 2 – Wednesday afternoon

Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Eric R. Andrae (EN) — 395
  • David P. Ramirez (SW) — 363
  • Paul Dare (IW) — 171

 

Second ballot

  • Eric R. Andrae (EN) — 483*
  • David P. Ramirez (SW) — 451

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Jennifer (Jen) Siukola (EN) — 657*
  • Carol R. Johnson (NJ) — 273

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Three-year terms

 

POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • John Thoelke (TX) — 413
  • Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 209
  • Alison C. Witte (OH) — 206
  • Mark D. Wolfrum (NI) — 102


Second ballot

  • John Thoelke (TX) — 530*
  • Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 220
  • Alison C. Witte (OH) — 185

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Alison C. Witte (OH) — 391
  • Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 292
  • Mark D. Wolfrum (NI) — 242


Second ballot

  • Alison C. Witte (OH) — 535*
  • Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 390

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia University Irvine — Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 8   •   Aug. 2 — Wednesday afternoon

Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Irvine in Irvine, Calif.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Scott C. Klemsz (CNH) — 597*
  • Nathan E. Schaus (PSW) — 338

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Jeffrey S. Beavers (PSW) — 636*
  • Kate E. Thoelke (TX) — 301

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Three-year terms

 

POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Laura G. Hemminger (NOW) — 345
  • Michael C. McThrow (CNH) — 248
  • Mark L. Biermann (IN) — 152
  • Brian Yamabe (CNH) — 99
  • Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 88


Second ballot

  • Laura G. Hemminger (NOW) — 481*
  • Michael C. McThrow (CNH) — 313
  • Mark L. Biermann (IN) — 141

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Michael C. McThrow (CNH) — 470*
  • Mark L. Biermann (IN) — 216
  • Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 141
  • Brian Yamabe (CNH) — 98

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia University, Nebraska — Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 8   •   Aug. 2 – Wednesday afternoon

Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward, Neb.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Brad E. Birtell (NEB) — 500*
  • Kenneth Mars (WY) — 437

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Craig A. Ernstmeyer (MO)— 389
  • David J. Pratt (PSW) — 334
  • Wendy L. McCarty (NEB) — 202


Second ballot

  • Craig A. Ernstmeyer (MO)— 538*
  • David J. Pratt (PSW) — 338

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Three-year terms

 

POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Timothy Hu (WY) — 370
  • Jason Burk (TX) — 242
  • Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 234
  • Joseph L. Cook (WY) — 99


Second ballot

  • Timothy Hu (WY) — 565*
  • Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 200
  • Jason Burk (TX) — 176

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 466
  • Jason Burk (TX) — 401
  • Joseph L. Cook (WY) — 80


Second ballot

  • Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 541*
  • Jason Burk (TX) — 392

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia University, St. Paul — Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 9   •   Aug. 3 – Thursday morning

Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University, St. Paul in St. Paul, Minn.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Donald J. Fondow (MNN) — 358
  • Jeffrey P. Cloeter (MO) — 232
  • Brent L. Parrish (MNS) — 135
  • David M. Buchs (MNN) — 101


Second ballot

  • Donald J. Fondow (MNN) — 488*
  • Jeffrey P. Cloeter (MO) — 248
  • Brent L. Parrish (MNS) — 93

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Mark J. L’Heureux (NEB) — 591*
  • John Chilman (PSW) — 226

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Three-year terms

 

POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Paul C. Hinz (MNS) — 371
  • Karl J. Abbott (SE) — 288
  • Richard Liedtke (KS) — 108
  • Robert P. Wurl (ND) — 73


Second ballot

  • Paul C. Hinz (MNS) — 484*
  • Karl J. Abbott (SE) — 362

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Karl J. Abbott (SE) — 484*
  • Richard Liedtke (KS) — 261
  • Robert P. Wurl (ND) — 83

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia University Texas — Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 9   •   Aug. 3 – Thursday morning

Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Texas in Austin, Texas.

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Nathaniel W. Hill (TX) — 521*
  • Yohannes A. Mengsteab (TX) — 163
  • Michael P. Dorn (TX) — 162

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Miguel A. Ruiz (TX) — 612*
  • Mary Beth Gaertner (TX) — 216

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Three-year terms

 

POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Bob Ssekyanzi (TX) — 345
  • William (Bill) Brandt (TX) — 282
  • Michelle H. Abrego (TX) — 139
  • Kristy M. Carr (TX) — 91


Second ballot

  • Bob Ssekyanzi (TX) — 544*
  • William (Bill) Brandt (TX) — 163
  • Michelle H. Abrego (TX) — 137

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • William (Bill) Brandt (TX) — 596*
  • Michelle H. Abrego (TX) — 185
  • Kristy M. Carr (TX) — 61

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

 


 

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor —

Board of Regents

 2023 LCMS National Convention   •   Session 9   •   Aug. 3 – Thursday morning

Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) and Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, Mich.).

 

Ordained


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • David C. Fleming (MI) — 492*
  • David P.E. Meier (MI) — 273
  • Mark Nuckols (SW) — 53
  • Paul R. Naumann (MI) — 25

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Commissioned


One (1) Position


Three-year term

 

First ballot

  • Jennifer L. Knox (SW)— 426*
  • Gary W. Petersen (SW) — 222
  • Jonathan D. Eifert (MI) — 129

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

Layperson


Two (2) Positions


Three-year terms

 

POSITION 1 OF 2:


First ballot

  • Stephen Saunders (SW) — 277
  • David Lambert (EN) — 187
  • Leah Bromen (OH) — 133
  • Michael Bartel (NW) — 131
  • Ronald Harmeyer (SW) — 97


Second ballot

  • Stephen Saunders (SW) — 493*
  • David Lambert (EN) — 154
  • Leah Bromen (OH) — 113
  • Michael Bartel (NW) — 72

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

 

POSITION 2 OF 2:


First ballot

  • David Lambert (EN) — 485*
  • Leah Bromen (OH) — 200
  • Ronald Harmeyer (SW) — 84
  • Michael Bartel (NW) — 71

* Elected with more than 50% of votes.

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