Administration

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 represents both residential campuses (Wisconsin and Ann Arbor).

Executive Vice President and Vice President of Innovation
Dr. Steven P. Taylor

Vice President for Mission and Church Relations
Rev. Dr. Aaron M. Moldenhauer

Vice President of Academics and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Leah M. Dvorak

Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Danielle M. Marsh

Vice President of Enrollment and Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Michael D. Uden

Vice President of Student Success
Dr. Elizabeth A. Polzin

Vice President of Advancement
Ms. Jennifer J. Benanti

Assistant Vice President of Academics for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Rob O. Balza

Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Ms. Christy E. Call

Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Ms. Michele M. Hoffman

Associate Vice President of Academics for Academic Operations
Dr. Brooke D. Johnson

Associate Vice President of Academics and Student Success, Ann Arbor
Dr. Erin K. Laverick

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Kimberly R. Masenthin

Assistant Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Mark E. Newhouse

Assistant Vice President of Student Success
Mr. Joseph R. Niswonger

Assistant Vice President of International Affairs
Dr. Michelle L. Reina

Assistant Vice President of University Marketing and Communications
Mr. Scott H. Rudie

Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Student Accounts
Mr. Kevin P. Sheridan

Executive Assistant to the President
Ms. Lisa K. Mariani

Campus Pastor, Ann Arbor
Rev. Dr. Tony G. Sikora

Campus Pastor, Mequon
Rev. Jonathon J. Bakker

Dean – Batterman School of Business, Haab School of Business Ann Arbor
Dr. Scott S. Niederjohn

Dean – School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Rachel J. Ware Carlton

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. Jessica L. Leiberg

Dean – School of Pharmacy
Dr. Erik C. Jorvig

The Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor Board of Regents work together effectively to set governing policies, support the President, and set the direction for the university. The priority of the board of regents is to ensure the university graduates are well developed in mind, body, and spirit, fulfill their vocations, and serve christ in the church and the world.

Chair
David Piehler
Litigation Attorney

Vice Chair
Rev. Jonah Burakowski
Lutheran High School Int’l admissions & Advising

Secretary
Jennifer Knox
Lutheran High School Teacher

Members

David Bliese
Engineer – Automotive Industry

Mr. Terry Donovan
Vice President (Retired) - E-Ventures

Rev. David C. Fleming
LCMS Lutheran Church Senior Pastor

Ms. Paula Harris
Speech Language Pathologist

Rev. Michael W. Henrichs
LCMS Lutheran Church Senior Pastor

Mr. Jeff Jurss
Lutheran High School Teacher

Mr. David Lambert
Community College Adjunct Instructor

Mr. Joseph Olson
Trial Attorney

Dr. Brian Peterson
Consultant forensic pathologist

Dr. Stephen Saunders
University Professor of Psychology

Mr. Rick Sovitsky
Certified Public Accountant

Mr. Jon R. Schumacher
Financial Industry Executive Vice President (Retired)

Ms. Lisa Senkbeil
Financial Associate (retired)

Dr. Terry
Physician

Concordia Representatives

Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg
President

Ms. Danielle M. Marsh
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Steven P. Taylor
Executive Vice President and Vice President of Innovation

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
Mr. Terry Rowinski
President and CEO – Health Payment Systems

Vice Chair
Vacant

Foundation President
Vacant

Executive Secretary, Treasurer
Mrs. Danielle Marsh
CFO – Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor

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

Investment Committee Chair
Mrs. Heather Dunn
Senior VP and CFO – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company

CUAA Advancement Committee Chair
Vacant

Members

Ms. Kris Best
CFO (Retired) – BVK

Mr. Jon Bruss
Managing Principal and CEO – Fortress Partners Capital Management, LLT

Ms. Celeste Cuffie
CEO – Life Empowered Consulting Services

Mr. Terry M. Donovan
Vice President (Retired) – UPS, E-Ventures

Mr. Patrick Horne
Financial Advisor – Northwestern Mutual

Mr. Craig Kasten
CEO and Managing Partner – Skygen USA

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

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

Ms. Harriet Pedersen
President/CEO (Retired) – Commerce Industrial Chemicals

Mr. Paul Rosenberg
Founder and Senior Consultant – Performance Elevator Consulting, LLC

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

Mr. Timothy Sheldon
President (Retired) – Marriott, Caribbean and Latin America

Mr. Tyler Nehls
Owner – Liftpro, LLC

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

Mr. Matt Sullivan
Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis – Northwestern Mutual

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

Mr. Fred Watkins
CEO – National Telephone Supply

Director Primarius

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

Mr. Mike White
Chairman (Retired) – Rite-Hite Holding Company

Concordia Representatives

Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg
President

Ms. Jennifer Benanti
Vice President of Advancement

Ms. Michelle Buss
Director of Advancement Operations