Our Team
You Can Count on Us
It’s a blessing to serve ministries and workers who are spreading God’s word. We understand that no two ministries are the same, no two workers are identical, and we strive to understand your unique needs and provide the best possible benefits solutions. Our leadership team is comprised of caring, educated and experienced professionals who face each decision with one question in mind, “What is the best solution for those we serve?”
At every level of the organization you will find compassionate, knowledgeable team members ready to meet your needs and answer your questions. Taking care of your benefits isn’t just a job, it is our passion to help those in His service.
As you and your workers bring the Gospel to a world in need, you can have confidence in the Concordia Plans’ leadership ensuring your ministry and workers are protected with health, disability, and retirement benefits now and in the future.
Our Leadership
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Jim Sanft
President and Chief Executive Officer St. Louis, MO -
Rob Bouché
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer St. Louis, MO -
Beth Rusert
Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer St. Louis, MO -
Ann Stillman
Vice President and General Counsel St. Louis, MO -
Brian Gardner
Vice President and Chief Investment Officer St. Louis, MO
Our Board of Directors
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Dennis C. Becker
Attorney at Law, Beckman Lawson Fort Wayne, IN -
Jon D. Boeche
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Dairy Queen Seminole, FL -
Julia K. Bonafede
President, Jobs Peak Advisors, LLC | Co-Founder, Rosetta Analytics Minden, NV -
Reverend Kory B. Boster
Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church Pattison, TX -
Daryl R. Dagit
Market Manager/Financial Advisor, Savant Wealth Management Pekin, IL -
Henry C. Eickelberg
Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Lighthouse Point, FL -
James R. Jaacks, Board Chair
Vice President for Finance and Administration, Bio STL, retired St. Louis, MO -
Robert P. Lesko, Board Vice-Chair
Partner, FisherBroyles Boonton, NJ -
Terry D. Miller
Cardiac Technologist Supervisor, Medi-Lynx Cardiac Monitoring, LLC Pittsburgh, PA -
Mark P. Muehl
Executive Director, The Lutheran Schools Partnership Fort Wayne, IN -
Reverend David G. Otten
Pastor, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Gettysburg, SD -
Reverend Dr. Roger C. Paavola
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod President’s Representative, President, Mid-South District Bartlett, TN -
Scott A. Seefeld
President, Titus Talent Strategies Milwaukee, WI -
Frank Simek
Chief Administrative Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod St. Louis, MO -
Judy K. Stromback
Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP Minneapolis, MN -
Mark O. Swenson
Vice President, Investment Division, Thrivent Financial, retired Plymouth, MN -
Renee C. Varga
Certified Public Accountant Partner, Hayes & Associate Winter Garden, FL