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.
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).
Vice President of Innovation and Chief of Staff
Dr. Steven P. Taylor
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Dr. Roy R. Peterson
Vice President of Academics and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Leah M. Dvorak
Vice President of Enrollment and Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Michael D. Uden
Vice President of Advancement
Mr. Dean D. Rennicke
Vice President of Administration, Ann Arbor
Rev. Dr. Ryan R. Peterson
Interim Vice President of Student Success
Dr. Elizabeth A. Polzin
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Ms. Lisa Liljegren
Associate Vice President of Academics for Academic Operations
Dr. Brooke D. Johnson
Associate Vice President of Academics for Research and Innovation
Dr. Daniel S. Sem
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Kimberly R. Masenthin
Assistant Vice President of Academics for the Core Curriculum
Rev. Dr. Jason D. Lane
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 A. Pecor
Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Ms. Michele M. 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
Rev. Dr. Aaron M. Moldenhauer (Interim)
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 P. Ames
Dean – School of Pharmacy
Dr. Erik C. Jorvig
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
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
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
CEO – Cousins Subsmarines Inc
Vice Chair
Mr. Terry Rowinski
President and CEO – Health Payment Systems
Foundation President
Mr. Dean Rennicke
Vice President of Advancemen – Concordia University
Executive Secretary, Treasurer
Rev. Dr. Roy Peterson
Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Concordia University
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
Ms. Kris Best
CFO – BVK
Mr. Matthew Burow
President – Catalyst Construction
Ms. Celeste Cuffie
CEO – Life Empowered Consulting Services
Mr. Terry M. Donovan
Vice President (Retired) – UPS, E-Ventures
Mrs. Heather Dunn
Senior VP and CFO – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
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
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. 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. Gino Villani
President, Founder, CEO – Villani Landshapers
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
Mr. Allen J. Prochnow
Chief Operating Officer (COO)