Leadership and Governance

As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia University operates under the guidance of its Board of Regents. University governance invites representation by faculty, staff, and students as together we live the University Vision and achieve its Mission.

President

Concordia's Board of Regents selected Dr. Erik Ankerberg to serve as president of the university. Dr. Ankerberg’s professional resume includes nearly 15 years of experience in leadership positions at Lutheran higher education institutions, most recently as Provost for Concordia University, Chicago.

University Leadership

These administrators report to the Office of the President and oversee a broad range of University activities in support of its strategic Mission. The broader Administrative Council is a body of 23 members representative of both residential campuses (Wisconsin and Ann Arbor) and all learning contexts (online and extension campuses) that convenes monthly to advise the President and take action on key University issues.

Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Allen J. Prochnow

Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Dr. Roy R. Peterson

Interim Chief of Staff
Dr. William R. Cario

Interim Provost
Dr. Leah Dvorak

Vice President of Advancement and President of the Foundation Board
Mr. Dean D. Rennicke

Vice President of Administration and Chief Liaison to the Office of the President
Rev. Dr. Ryan R. Peterson

Vice President of Student Life
Dr. Steven P. Taylor

Vice President Communications and Marketing
Ms. Lisa Liljegren

Executive Staff

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Kimberly Masenthin

Vice Provost of Student Enrollment and Engagement
Dr. Michael D. Uden

Vice Provost of Operations
Dr. Brooke D. Johnson

Vice Provost of Research and Innovation
Dr. Daniel S. Sem

Assistant Vice President of Academics, Ann Arbor
Dr. Erin K. Laverick

Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Mr. Robert J. Nowak

Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education
Ms. Sarah Pecor

Assistant Vice President of Academics, Student Success
Dr. Elizabeth A. Polzin

Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Ms. Michele Hoffman

Executive Assistant to the President
Ms. Lisa K. Mariani

Campus Pastor, Ann Arbor
Rev. Randall Duncan

Campus Pastor, Mequon
Rev. Steven N. Smith

Dean – Batterman School of Business, Haab School of Business Ann Arbor
Dr. Matthew W. Hurtienne

Dean – School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Steven R. Montreal

Dean – School of Education
Dr. James A. Pingel, II

Dean – School of Health Professions
Dr. Linda M. Samuel

Dean – School of Nursing, Ronald and Marvel Jones School of Nursing Ann Arbor
Dr. Diane Ames

Dean – School of Pharmacy
Dr. Erik Jorvig

Board of Regents

The Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor Foundation Board provides counsel on all matters related to University Advancement. This robust slate of regional leadership is an invaluable support to the University in its local, state, and regional philanthropy.

Chair
Mr. Terry Donovan
Vice President (Retired), E-Ventures (UPS), Marietta, GA

Vice Chair
Ms. Harriet L. Pedersen
President and CEO (Retired) – Commerce Industrial Chemicals, Milwaukee, WI

Secretary
Dr. Gary W. Petersen
Faculty (Retired) - Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor, Mequon, WI

Members

Rev. John M. Berg
Associate Pastor – Trinity Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, WI

Ms. Deborah J. Davidson
Vice President, Business and Workforce Solutions – Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI

Mr. Robert A. Denkert, CPA
Owner – Mighty Fortress Accounting, LLC, Milwaukee, WI

Rev. David C. Fleming
Senior Pastor – Our Savior Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Rev. Michael W. Henrichs
Senior Pastor - Our Savior Ev Lutheran Church, Whitefish Bay, WI

Dr. Timothy M. Jest
Physician – General Internal Medicine
Medical Director Primary Care, Milwaukee Area – Ascension Medical Group

Ms. Nancy L. Korom
Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President – Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier
Prior District President – LCMS Michigan District, Ann Arbor, MI

Mr. Mark F. Polzin
President and CEO (Retired) – Moreland Management Co., Beachwood, OH

Mr. James M. Riske, Jr.
Faculty, University Prep Science and Math High School, Detroit, MI

Mr. Dale A. Robertson
President and CEO – Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Mr. Jon Schumacher
Financial Industry Consultant, Executive Vice President (Retired), Bank One, Milwaukee, WI

Mr. Scott Schweitzer
Software Quality Assurance, DentaQuest, Milwaukee, WI

Mr. Nathan Wingfield
Teacher, Trinity Lutheran School, Sheboygan, WI

Rev. Dr. John C. Wille
District President – LCMS South Wisconsin District, Milwaukee, WI

Advisories

Rev. Allan R. Buss
District President - LCMS Northern Illinois District, Hillside, IL

Rev. Dr. David Davis
District President - LCMS Michigan District, Ann Arbor, MI

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy
District President - LCMS English District, Farmington, MI

Rev. Dwayne M. Lueck
District President – LCMS North Wisconsin District, Wausau, WI

Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier
District President – LCMS Michigan District

Ms. Christine A. Specht-Palmert
President and CEO – Cousins Subs, Menomonee Falls, WI

Rev. Dr. Richard Stuckwisch
District President - LCMS Indiana District, Fort Wayne, IN

Rev. Dr. Kevin A. Wilson
District President - LCMS Ohio District, Olmsted Falls, OH

Concordia Representatives

Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg
President

Mr. Allen J. Prochnow
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Rev. Dr. Roy Peterson
Chief Financial Officer

Rev. Dr. Ryan R. Peterson
Vice President of Administration and Chief Liaison to the Office of the President

Foundation Board

The Concordia University Wisconsin Foundation Board provides counsel on all matters related to University Advancement. This robust slate of regional leadership is an invaluable support to the University in its local, state, and regional philanthropy.

Chair
Ms. Christine A. Specht-Palmert
President and CEO, Cousins Subs

Vice Chair
Mr. Terry Rowinski
President and CEO – Health Payment Systems

President
Mr. Dean Rennicke
Vice President of Advancement - Concordia University

Executive Secretary, Treasurer
Rev. Dr. Roy Peterson
Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Membership Committee Chair
Mr. Jon R. Schumacher
Financial Industry Consultant, Executive Vice President (Retired) – Bank One Wisconsin

Investment Committee Chair
Mr. Mark F. Polzin
President and CEO (Retired) – Moreland Management Co., Ohio

CUAA Advancement Committee Chair
Ms. Judith Fischer
CEO – Wolverine Human Services

Members

Mr. Ted Balistreri
President – Sendik’s Food Market

Mr. Matthew Burow
President – Catalyst Construction

Ms. Celeste Cuffie
CEO – Life Empowered Consulting Services

Mrs. Heather Dunn
Senior VP & CFO - West Bend Mutual Insurance Company

Mr. Patrick Horne
Financial Advisor - Northwestern Mutual

Mr. Chezare Misko
COO/Partner – Wisconsin Athletic Club, LLC

Mr. Terrance Rowinski
President and CEO – Health Payments Systems, Inc.

Mr. Bryan Seider
Owner – Seider Heating, Plumbing & Electrical

Mr. Timothy Sheldon
President (retired) - Marriott, Caribbean and Latin America

Mr. John J. Stollenwerk
President and CEO (Retired) – Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corp.

Mr. Rich E. Twietmeyer
Executive Vice President of Sales – M3 Insurance Solutions, Inc.

Mr. Fred Watkins
CEO – National Telephone Supply

Mrs. Kim Nelson
Franchisee/Owner-Operator, Culver's Frozen Custard

Mr. Craig Kasten
CEO and Managing Partner, Skygen USA

Mr. Gino Villani
President, Founder, CEO - Villani Landshapers

Director Primarius

Mr. Robert E. Schjerven
CEO (Retired) - Lennox International, Inc.

Mr. Mr. Mike White
Chairman (Retired) - RiteHite Holding Corp.

Concordia Representatives

Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg
President

Mr. Allen J. Prochnow
Chief Operating Officer (COO)