Faculty

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4394
Email: jon.barnett@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Barnett is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and teaches Introductory, General, Analytical, and Inorganic Chemistry at CUW.

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4267
Email: jordan.beck@cuw.edu

Bio

I am an associate professor of chemistry at Condordia University Wisconsin. My areas of specialty are physical chemistry and chemical education.

Office: Heidelberg Hall 002F
Phone: (262) 238-4363
Email: Gisela.Berger@cuw.edu

Department Chair - Physical Sciences, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4426
Email: katie.bichler@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Bichler did her undergraduate work at Carroll College, a private institution similar to CUW, and majored in chemistry with minors in biology and German. She then completed her Ph.D. in bioorganic chemisry at Northwestern University and has been teaching chemistry ever since.

Assistant Professor
Office: Chapel - CUW CH 010
Phone: (262) 243-4240
Email: mark.bloedow@cuw.edu

Bio

Mark Bloedow, Assistant Professor of Music, is Director of Handbell Activities at Concordia including conducting the Alleluia Ringers and Chapel Ringers, as well as, the conductor and developer of Concordia’s community based choir, the Concordia Civic Chorale. In addition Mark is the Executive/Artistic Director of Maestro Productions, Inc. (including the Madison Area Community Chorus and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble), and Music Director at Immanuel Lutheran Church, all located in Madison. He was previously Artistic Director for Madison's Choral Arts Society Chorale and Guest Director, Associate Music Director and Music Director for Madison Area Concert Handbells. Mark earned his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he graduated with Outstanding Senior recognition. He received his Master's degree in Church Music from Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, and later served at Concordia as guest adjunct Professor of Music before joining the music faculty full-time.

Office: Loeber Hall LO109
Phone: (262) 243-4479
Email: paul.calhoun@cuw.edu

Bio

I've been a photographer/teacher for thirty five years. My work has been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, and supported by numerous grants including NEA and NEH.

Phone: (262) 243-4231
Email: sally.canapa@cuw.edu

Provost, Professor
Office: Luther Hall LU 128
Phone: (262) 243-4263
Email: william.cario@cuw.edu

Bio

A historian of the American experience, William Cario has spent his recent professional life as an academic administrator at Concordia University

Assistant Professor
Office: Regents' Hall 02C
Phone: (262) 243-4244
Email: ryan.daugherty@cuw.edu

Associate Professor
Office: Rincker Hall R109C
Phone: (262) 243-4241
Email: alexa.doebele@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Alexa Doebele is associate professor of music and Director of Choral Activities at Concordia University Wisconsin, where she conducts Kammerchor, Selah, and the Chapel Choir, in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, conducting, and choral literature. She joined the CUW faculty in 2009, having taught previously at the University of Wyoming, the University of Colorado, and Front Range Community College. She is a ten-year veteran of K-12 music education, most recently at Iver C. Ranum High School in Denver, Colorado. She is a frequent clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor, and is active as an editor of choral music. Prior to her arrival in Wisconsin, Dr. Doebele recently served as the Director of Music at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She is also active as both a solo and choral singer, most recently with Vox Antiqua, a newly-formed early music ensemble for which she is also the artistic director, and previously with the Milwaukee Choral Artists, the Colorado Conductors’ Chorus, the Ars Nova Singers, St. Martin’s Chamber Choir, the Boulder Chorale, the Littleton Chorale, and the Colorado Symphony Chorus. Dr. Doebele can be heard as a featured soloist with the Ars Nova Singers on the CDs I Heard a Voice and blue true dream, and she has performed solo and choral works with them on tour in Santa Fe, NM, Washington, DC, and Vancouver, Canada. She completed a bachelor’s degree (double major in vocal performance and German language and literature) at Washington University in St. Louis and her Master of Music Education and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees at the University of Colorado.

Vice Provost - Faculty Affairs, Professor
Office: Luther Hall 128C
Phone: (262) 243-4522
Email: leah.dvorak@cuw.edu

Bio

Leah Dvorak teaches human anatomy and neuroscience. Her research focuses on Parkinson disease and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She is the co-author of a neuroscience textbook for allied health students.

Department Chair - Health & Human Performance, Associate Professor
Office: Field House 023
Phone: (262) 243-4278
Email: greg.ehlers@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Ehlers joined the faculty of Concordia University Wisconsin in August, 2010. He received his doctoral and master’s degrees from Northern Illinois University and his bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University. Dr. Ehlers is a Licensed Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Prior to Concordia University, he worked for Medtronic, Inc., the University of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois University. He teaches in the Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training Education and Applied Exercise Science programs.

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2616
Email: roland.ehlke@cuw.edu

Bio

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Roland Cap Ehlke has had careers as a Lutheran pastor, editor, and university professor.

Department Chair - Math Department, Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4435
Email: dennis.evans@cuw.edu

Bio

B.A. Mathematics and B.S. Mathematics from University of Missouri - Columbia M.A. and Ph.D. Mathematics from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4531
Email: colleen.fenno@cuw.edu

Bio

Colleen Fenno teaches a wide variety of courses for the English Department, but she especially enjoys nineteenth and early twentieth-century British literature. Her research interests include Romantic and Victorian literature, women writers, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She is also interested in the relationship between canonical texts and their adaptations and afterlives.

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4273
Email: randall.ferguson@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Ferguson teaches 1/2 time in the Communication Department. He has authored textbooks for Interpersonal Communication and The Freshman Seminar. He also serves 1/2 time as Director of Christian Service within Campus Ministry.

Assistant Professor
Office: Siebert Hall SH007C
Phone: (262) 243-4584
Email: joseph.fisher2@cuw.edu

Bio

After obtaining a BS from SNC and a PhD from MCW I did 6 years of postdoctoral research, and have been teaching for the last 3 years.

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4245
Email: james.freese@cuw.edu

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4236
Email: brian.german@cuw.edu

Bio

Brian German is Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of the Concordia Bible Institute. His main area of research is the history of biblical interpretation.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4320
Email: april.gotzler@cuw.edu

Associate Professor
Office: Luther Hall 208L
Phone: (262) 243-4254
Email: stephanie.guedet@cuw.edu

Department Chair - Modern Languages, Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2103
Email: brian.gunderson@cuw.edu

Bio

Brian Gunderson teaches a wide range of Spanish courses at CUW. He is chair of the Modern Languages department. His research includes 20th and 21st Century Latin American Literature; in particular, he is interested in ethnic studies through literature and is the author of a book on the African heritage as seen through this time period's literature in Latin America where an African presence is purported to not exist.

Department Chair - English, Associate Professor
Office: Luther Hall 208L
Phone: (262) 243-4362
Email: brian.harries@cuw.edu

Bio

Brian Harries teaches early British literature in the Concordia English department, with an emphasis primarily on the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. He collaborates regularly with the History and Theater departments, and his research focuses on the Elizabethan theater as a site of cultural identity formation during the turbulent 16th century.

Department Chair - Communication, Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4324
Email: sarah.holtan@cuw.edu

Bio

Sarah Holtan teaches communication-related courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs, both face-to-face and online. Prior to teaching, she worked in media as a television news producer.

Assistant Professor
Office: Luther Hall 205E
Phone: (262) 243-4515
Email: john.horgan@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. John C. Horgan earned his B.A. in history and political science at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his M.A. in history at Marquette University and Doctor of Arts in Modern World History at St. John’s University in New York, New York. Dr. Horgan lives in Milwaukee with his wife Maureen and two children, Tommy and Maura.

Email: sandra.jahns@cuw.edu

Professor
Office: Luther Hall 114C
Phone: (262) 243-4290
Email: nathan.jastram@cuw.edu

Bio

Nathan Jastram, professor of theology, is a member of the international team of scholars who published first editions of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Professor
Office: Loeber Hall 107
Phone: (262) 243-4509
Email: Theresa.kenney@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Kenney has been on faculty of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and is presently a full professor of Concordia University, Wisconsin. Areas of expertise include; drawing, advanced drawing, design, graphic design, color theory, animation, history of design and art education for both graduate and undergraduates. As the creative director for Graphic Outlook, an in house senior level design firm at Concordia University Dr. Kenney is a leader in service learning and working with non profits organizations, businesses and communities throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. .

Assistant Professor
Office: Siebert Hall SH007D
Phone: (262) 243-4386
Email: Kurt.Kolander@cuw.edu

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2059
Email: jason.lane@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Lane joined the Theology Faculty of Concordia in 2013 after serving as pastor of Celebration Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, FL (2010-2013). He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Framingham State College in Massachusetts (2001) and received his M.Div. and S.T.M. degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN (2007 and 2010). He received his doctorate in Historical Theology at the University of Hamburg, Germany, under Johann Anselm Steiger in 2015. His dissertation, "Luther's Epistle of Straw: The Voice of St. James in Reformation Preaching" is available from De Gruyter Publishing (Berlin, 2018).

Program Director - Athletic Training Program (Mequon), Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4338
Email: katherine.liesener@cuw.edu

Bio

Kate Liesener is the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program Director. She currently teaches foundation, administration, and organization courses. Her research often focuses on cultural competence or administration in athletic training.

Department Chair - Computer Science, Professor
Email: michael.litman@cuw.edu

Assistant Professor
Office: Rincker Hall LU109B
Phone: (262) 243-4289
Email: lynn.little@cuw.edu

Bio

Lynn Little teaches music theory, aural training, and keyboard skills. Her areas of interest include music theory pedagogy, composition, keyboard performance, and the music of J.S. Bach.

Department Chair - Computer Science, Professor
Office: Stuenkel Hall S118D
Phone: (262) 243-4217
Email: locklair@cuw.edu

Bio

I am passionate about the mission of Concordia and my vocation of college professor. I want to teach at a school where I can integrate my Christian worldview into the classroom. Teaching is about passion. You must love what you do, and you must communicate that passion – that excitement – to others. Above all, I teach for the LORD (Colossians 3:23). I am passionate about computer science (methods of problem solving) and cosmogony (science of origins).

Assistant Professor
Office: Stuenkel Hall S112A
Phone: (262) 243-2141
Email: joshua.locklair@cuw.edu

Bio

Prof. Locklair teaches in the Computer Science Department. His areas of interest include human-computer interaction, machine learning, and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2047
Email: jessica.loppnow@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Jessica Loppnow is an assistant professor in the department of natural sciences. She obtained her PhD from UW-MIlwaukee in the field of Immunology. Her research focuses on anti-cancer properties of natural compounds and how this affects proliferation and death of human cancer cells. Dr. Loppnow also works extensively with undergraduate students to engage them in experimental design and research techniques in her lab. She also teaches full-time face-to-face courses on the Mequon campus, and also teaching online nursing courses.

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4292
Email: sarah.lovern@cuw.edu

Bio

Sarah Lovern teaches A&P, oceanography, and the core course, Science and Humanity. The Naulin Foundation funds the aquatic physiology research that she conducts with undergraduate students. Lovern and Tom Saleska also researches the brain and learning.

Assistant Professor
Office: Luther Hall 205L
Phone: (262) 243-2098
Email: timothy.macafee@cuw.edu

Bio

Tim Macafee teaches a variety of communication courses but specializes in journalism and social media. His research examines how using digital media relates to civic engagement.

Assistant Professor
Office: Siebert Hall 007B
Email: hilary.madinger@cuw.edu

Professor
Office: Siebert Hall SH007A
Phone: (262) 243-4256
Email: santa.makstenieks@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Makstenieks, Professor of Science, earned her M.D. in University of Tartu, Estonia, with specialization in General Practice, Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy. After graduation she practiced in her native Riga, Latvia, both in ambulatory settings and in acute treatment of athletes during sports events and competitions, as well as in her private practice of acupuncture and physical therapy. At CUW she has been teaching a variety of medical sciences - Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Histology, and conducting research in pedagogy methods. “My main task as a professor is to help our students develop and keep alive the Thirst for Knowledge. I believe that this thirst unites people of the world and draws us towards new goals and better lives. ”

Department Chair - Music, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4235
Email: louis.menchaca@cuw.edu

Bio

Expertise in instrumental music education, conducting, trumpet performance, arts advocacy, jazz education, professional free-lancing and arts industry consulting. A leading trumpet and conducting free-lancer in Upper Midwest in both jazz and classical idioms

Department Chair - Philosophy, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4249
Email: angus.menuge@cuw.edu

Bio

Angus Menuge grew up in England, studied Philosophy at Warwick University (BA) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (MA, Ph.D.). He joined CUW in 1991 and is Chair of Philosophy.

Department Chair - History, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4276
Email: susan.mobley@cuw.edu

Bio

Susan Mobley teaches courses on various eras of European history, as well as the Latin language. Her research focuses on the history of education in Western Civilization. She has presented at numerous conferences, has authored articles for various publications, and has appeared on several LCMS media programs.

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4502
Email: van.mobley@cuw.edu

Bio

Grew up in Southeast, worked in business, politics, and industry, earned a Ph.D. at UW-Madison, professor at CUW since 2001, elected Thiensville village president in 2012. Married with two children.

Assistant Professor
Office: Luther Hall 203 I
Phone: (262) 243-4383
Email: aaron.moldenhauer@cuw.edu

Dean - School of Arts and Sciences, Professor
Office: Luther Hall 208A
Phone: (262) 243-4223
Email: steven.montreal@cuw.edu

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4260
Email: brian.mosemann@cuw.edu

Bio

Brian Mosemann teaches the Bible and Christian Faith. His research focuses on the royal priesthood and the Holy Ministry. He is the co-author of two Christian doctrine books.

Instructor
Phone: (262) 243-4391
Email: gabriel.mucino@cuw.edu

Program Director - Pre-Seminary, Professor
Office: Luther Hall 114M
Phone: (262) 243-4301
Email: ronald.mudge@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Ron Mudge came to Concordia after serving as a missionary in French speaking Africa. He teaches Bible, Greek, and Hebrew, and serves as the Pre-Seminary Director.

Professor
Office: Field House F023A
Phone: (262) 243-4228
Email: lois.mueller@cuw.edu

Bio

Lois has spent her entire career at Concordia University Wisconsin where she has served in many capacities including teaching, coaching and administration. Currently Lois teaches in the undergraduate area of kinesiology including courses in exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology of sport and motor development. She also teaches a graduate course focusing on sociological aspects of sport with particular emphasis on gender. The relationship between movement and brain function and the meaning found in physical activity are areas of special interest. A native of West Allis, Wisconsin, Lois earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin and her Master’s Degree from State University of New York at Brockport. Greeley, Colorado was her home for a few years as Lois did her doctoral work at the University of Northern Colorado.

Assistant Professor
Office: Luther Hall 129B
Phone: (262) 243-4348
Email: jonathan.mumme@cuw.edu

Bio

A Minnesota native whose education took him to Chicago, St. Louis, and finally Germany, Mumme joined CUW in 2014 after first teaching in the U.K.

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4255
Email: reid.nelson@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Reid Nelson, a professor of Exercise Physiology, received his PhD in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology from the University of Minnesota. He is a 30 year member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and holds that organizations highest professional, clinical credential as a Program Director for Preventive and Rehabilitative programs. He has been at Concordia for the past 15 years.

Department Chair - English, Associate Professor
Email: steven.nelson@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Nelson specializes in teaching Composition and Creative Writing. He is faculty adviser for the Foundry, the CUW creative writing group, and currently serves as Department Chair.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4358
Email: charlene.nemeckessel@cuw.edu

Department Chair - Theology, Professor
Office: Luther Hall 114D
Phone: 4446
Email: daniel.paavola@cuw.edu

Bio

Daniel Paavola teaches in theology, especially in the New Testament. He also teaches in the areas of preaching and congregational teaching. He grew up on a Minnesota farm and enjoys motorcycles, antique cars and running.

Assistant Professor
Office: Siebert Hall 007E
Phone: (262) 243-4268
Email: mark.paterson@cuw.edu

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2079
Email: betsy.pease@cuw.edu

Bio

Betsy Pease teaches history. Her teaching and research interests focus on social and cultural history in the United States.

Program Director, Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4586
Email: rachel.pickett@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Pickett earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University in 2007. She began teaching at CUW in 2009 and is passionate about integrating faith and learning as it applies to serving others through psychology.

Associate Professor
Office: Loeber Hall Loeber 013C
Phone: (262) 243-2142
Email: jeffrey.potratz@cuw.edu

Bio

Jeffrey Potratz returned to WI in 2015 to teach at CUW after 8 years living in TX. He is happy to be part of an institution that values its mission statement and is Christ-centered. He enjoys spending time with his family and plays just about every sport imaginable.

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4258
Email: Tom.Saleska@cuw.edu

Bio

Tom Saleska teaches General Biology and Science Education Methods. His scholarship interests focus on techniques that improve teaching and learning. Tom also helps coach the men's soccer team.

Associate Professor
Email: mark.schmitz@cuw.edu

Office: Heidelberg Hall H002G
Phone: (262) 243-2055
Email: gregory.schulz@cuw.edu

Bio

Please see bio on www.lutheranphilosopher.com

Email: Jeff.Shawhan@cuw.edu

Clinical Education Coordinator, Assistant Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall H002-D
Phone: (262) 243-4316
Email: kemery.sigmund@cuw.edu

Bio

Kemery Sigmund teaches in the athletic training program at Concordia University. Her teaching specialties include evaluation of the head & upper extremity, rehabilitation in athletic training, biomechanics, and research methods. Her research interests include prevention of chronic injury, including the role that chronic pain plays in motor output and biomechanics.

Associate Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall H002C
Phone: (262) 243-4371
Email: darrin.smith@cuw.edu

Bio

Darrin Smith was born in Meriden, CT. He’s worked as an Assistant Professor and staff athletic trainer at both Colorado State University-Pueblo and Concordia University Wisconsin. He currently resides at Concordia University in Mequon Wisconsin in the Department of Health and Human Performance. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1999. His Master of Science in Exercise Science was earned at Western Illinois University in 2002. In 2017, he completed his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Athletic Training at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

Assistant Professor
Email: Steve.Smith@cuw.edu

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4412
Email: jason.soenksen@cuw.edu

Assistant Professor
Office: Loeber Hall 020
Phone: (262) 243-4377
Email: justin.speck@cuw.edu

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2719
Email: Patrick.Steele@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Patrick Steele, an assistant professor of history, earned his B.A. and M.A. in history at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. He attended Marquette University, where he earned his PhD in Modern American history. Before arriving at Concordia, he taught at the University of Wisconsin—Fox Valley, the University of Wisconsin—Fond du Lac, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. His dissertation was entitled “Strategic Air Warfare and Nuclear strategy: The Formulation of Military Policy in the Truman Administration, 1945-1950”. The courses that he teaches at CUW include those in Asian history, the Vietnam War, American history, the Modern Middle East, and the history of sports, including baseball and football.

Assistant Professor
Office: Field House 021
Phone: (262) 243-2176
Email: stacy.stolzman@cuw.edu

Bio

Stacy Stolzman, a pediatric physical therapist, enjoys teaching exercise physiology and its relation to chronic disease along with the role of exercise in pediatrics . Her research focuses on pediatric obesity, metabolic syndrome, physical fitness, body composition and the ability of exercise to decrease clinical pain. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and serves on the Research Committee of the Section on Pediatrics. At CUW, she serves as Director of the Master of Applied Exercise Science Program and Director of Exercise Physiology Internships for both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Department Chair - Art, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2611
Email: gaylund.stone@cuw.edu

Bio

Gaylund Stone teaches studio classes (painting, stained glass, calligraphy) and classes in art history, aesthetics, and art education. His paintings (both acrylic and oil) use the landscape as a device for depicting the invisible aspects of faith, thought and feeling. His academic research centers on the philosophy and history of art education.

Associate Professor
Office: Loeber Hall 013B
Phone: (262) 243-4516
Email: paul.strycker@cuw.edu

Bio

Paul Strycker invites students to observe God's natural world, to discover the principles through which He gives it order, and to apply correct logic when connecting phenomena with these principles.

Program Director - Church Ministries, Associate Professor
Email: kurt.taylor@cuw.edu

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2019
Email: dylan.thompson@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Thompson is an Inorganic Chemist and has been teaching at CUW since obtaining his Ph.D. from Purdue university in 2014.

Clinical Education Coordinator, Assistant Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall H002A
Phone: (262) 243-4325
Email: jennifer.thorpe@cuw.edu

Bio

Jenny serves as one of the clinical education coordinators for the athletic training program, and also teaches several athletic training courses, including manual therapy. In addition, Jenny practices as an athletic trainer in the athletic training clinic supervising students during their clinical experiences and working with student athletes.

Professor
Office: Luther Hall LU 203E
Phone: (262) 243-2711
Email: harald.tomesch@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Harald Tomesch is a veteran professor in the CUS system since 1988. In 2014 Dr. Tomesch was advanced to Full Professor at Concordia University Wisconsin. In his career Dr. Tomesch taught biblical Greek and in a world renown scholar for the Book of Hebrews. In 2005-2008 Dr. Tomesch was President of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. In his ministry he began three mission congregations and 2 Lutheran elementary schools. He is also part of the business community.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4212
Email: tracy.tuffey@cuw.edu

Bio

Tracy Tuffey teaches General Psychology, Senior Practicum and a special sedition of Educational Psychology. Her clinical focus and research is on anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma and adjustment. Her research also focuses on the social cultural impacts of empowerment on leadership.

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4495
Email: rochelle.vanhart@cuw.edu

Program Director, Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4488
Email: scott.vanornum@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Scott Van Ornum teaches Organic Chemistry I and II and Advanced Organic Chemistry. He is the Director of Concordia’s Master of Science in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Development program where he teaches courses related to process chemistry. His research interests include the synthesis of polyquinanes via the Pauson-Khand reaction and synthesis of neuromuscular blocking compounds.

Associate Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall H002 E
Phone: (262) 243-2168
Email: rhonda.verdegan@cuw.edu

Bio

Rhonda Verdegan teaches a variety of courses within the Masters of Athletic Training Education Program. Her focus is on creating classes that are challenging and engaging. Her research interests include emergency care and prevention of injury along with teaching the adult learner.

Assistant Professor
Office: Loeber Hall 013 A
Phone: (262) 243-2194
Email: aaron.viets@cuw.edu

Program Director, Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall H002H
Phone: (262) 243-4398
Email: kevin.voss@cuw.edu

Bio

Kevin Voss teaches philosophy, bioethics, medical ethics, and ethics. He is the Director of the Concordia Center for Bioethics. His research focuses on moral issues involving reproductive technology and genetics.

Associate Professor
Office: Stuenkel Hall S112C
Phone: (262) 243-4407
Email: robert.wahl@cuw.edu

Bio

Computer Scientist and Educator with a extensive background in corporate IT environments. This combination of skills allows me to combine theoretical and practical knowledge. Research interests include computer animation, information security, and databases.

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2138
Email: angela.walmsley@cuw.edu

Bio

Dr. Walmsley teaches Statistics I and Statistics II. She also serves as a research methodologist and assists faculty in research design and analysis. Her expertise lies in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Dr. Walmsley's research areas include mathematics education, statistics education, and curriculum design. She assists multiple faculty and areas of research with statistical design and analysis.

Department Chair - Social Science, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4565
Email: jeff.walz@cuw.edu

Bio

Jeff Walz is Chair of the Social Sciences Department and teaches in the Political Science program. His research focuses on the intersection of faith and politics among LCMS clergy and parishioners. He also is faculty advisor for the Student Government Association (SGA).

Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4262
Email: Mark.Wolf@cuw.edu

Bio

Mark J. P. Wolf is a Professor in the Communication Department and is the author or editor of over twenty books.

Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2035
Email: Lori.Woodall@cuw.edu

Bio

I hold an MFA in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts, and a BA in Theatre and Afro-American Studies from UW-Madison. I bring 25 + years professional theatre experience, including TV, Film, Radio, Modeling, and Voice Over. I have worked in Drama Ministry for over 10 years, working primarily with disadvantaged urban youth. I have taught Theatre at CUW since 2006, and continue to work as a professional actor/director/Voice over artist in the Milwaukee area.

Department Chair - Life and Earth Sciences, Professor
Office: Siebert Hall SH007F
Phone: (262) 243-2046
Email: michael.young@cuw.edu

Bio

I enjoy serving the church and students at all levels by helping people to articulate scientific concepts in a manner consistent with their faith in both secular and religious venues .

Adjunct Professor
Phone: (757) 316-4508
Email: Jana.Bennette@cuw.edu

Bio

My name is Jana Zuehlke Bennette. I am from Clifton, Texas, a small town near Waco. After 23 years, my husband, Howard, retired from the Air Force. We moved back to Clifton to raise our daughters (Piper and Reete). We had the opportunity to live in Texas, Nebraska, Germany, and Virginia, allowing me the chance to teach or work at 11 different colleges and universities. I absolutely love to travel, explore new cultures, and teach Sociology.

Adjunct Professor
Phone: (414) 218-1809
Email: diane.goryl@cuw.edu

Bio

Diane Goryl has a MA from Marquette University with emphasis in English and British Literature.

Adjunct Professor
Phone: (414) 704-9444
Email: sheryl.guse@cuw.edu

Bio

Short Personal Bio Hello! My name is Sheryl Guse and I work as a Client Relation (CRM) Manager for WCTC. Prior to my current position, I served Concordia as the Assistant Director of Graduate Admission and currently work as an adjunct instructor. I have held a board position with the Wisconsin Art Education Association and actively support the arts in Milwaukee through volunteer work. I look forward to sharing my positive experiences with you!

Adjunct Professor
Phone: (863) 512-3652
Email: jonathan.horsman@cuw.edu

Bio

Rev. Horsman attended Florida State University, served in the Marine Corps Reserve, and was Youth Director at his church all in his hometown in Florida. In 1998 he entered the seminary in St. Louis- exactly one month after marrying Leah! He was ordained in 2002 and serves a church close to where his wife grew up. A life-long student of history, Rev. Horsman also enjoys playing the guitar, and spending time with his wife and four children.

Adjunct Professor
Email: dayton.lueck@cuw.edu

Adjunct Professor
Email: Jeffrey.Sisley@cuw.edu

Bio

I am a licensed attorney and have been practicing law full time since 1983. For more than a quarter century, I have also been educating others about the law. My passion is sharing my legal experience and knowledge of the law through teaching.

Adjunct Professor
Email: Robert.Smith4@cuw.edu

Bio

I serve as Electronic Resources Librarian for Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. I previously served as the pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church of Winamac, Indiana and Messiah Lutheran Church of Wolcottville, Indiana.

Adjunct Professor
Email: william.storm@cuw.edu

Bio

As a teacher of writing and literature, I believe that stories and the way we communicate our ideas are essential to who we are as human beings. By studying these concepts, students can understand how they can craft their own words and stories to best effect, but also how the stories and words they hear and read are used to affect them.

Adjunct Professor
Email: jennifer.tadeo@cuw.edu

Bio

I have enjoyed teaching Communication and Student Success courses at CUW for almost 10 years. My favorite course to teach is Intercultural Communication because I love how the students have the opportunity to interact with people from various cultures. My career in international education has allowed me to travel the world and I bring those experiences with me into the classroom.