Mount Morris, Illinois, United States
Happily retired but also serving in volunteer and part time roles for Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center and Timberlake Playhouse with strategic development consulting!
I serve as the United States Executive Director for the International organization that supports the mission of Bright Stars of Bethlehem....educating the next generation of creative leaders and peacemakers in Palestine! This is accomplished through culture, arts and leadership education and programs for all Palestinian youth and adults. I seek to promote relationships between individuals, institutions and all faith communities for the greater education and ministries of the people of Palestine.
Serving as the President of ALDE (Association of Lutheran Development Executives now through 2015. This International Association brings together fund raisers and communication professionals together in a faith based tradition to enhance quality in advancement skills and relationships while serving in organizations around the world.
Served as the Vice President of Mission Support which oversaw all the advancement/development work of the seminary to support the $5 million annual budget and initiated $20 million campaign in 2008, Commited to Valued Leaders. Worked with national network of Mission Support Associates of alums and staff of 6 in moving the mission of the institution forward. Served as Executive Director of the newly formed Wartburg Seminary Foundation (2007)