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).
Executive Vice President and Vice President of Innovation
Dr. Steven P. Taylor
Vice President of Mission, Identity 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
Assistant Vice President of Academics, 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