Career

Jacalyn Schulze, BA ’74 retired from Peace Lutheran Church in August 2020 after 36 years of service. She publishes HOTTL HOUSE (Holy To The Lord) Newsletter and serves as a Catalyst to Creative Christian Living.

Kelly Engebretson, BA ’20 was promoted five months after graduation to a management position.

Troy Snell, ’89 owns Roulette Pizza in Victoria, Minn.

Cassie (Niles) Murphy, MA ’15 is the owner of 9Round kickboxing gym in Oshkosh, Wis.

Mark Rudolph, BA ’98 has been named the president of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids, Minn.

Itzel Hernandez, BA ’21 started attending Concordia University in the fall of 2017. She shares, “As my journey began, I started to really grow fond of the university, the people, and my classes. I was able to get a job on campus which lead me to get an internship on campus. I really enjoyed working…

María Graver, MA, ’15 has been named the principal of Aquila Elementary School in St. Louis Park, Minn.

Dr. Matthew Loeslie, MA ’11 has accepted a new position as dean for the School of Applied Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

Diane (Lyons) Kuchenbecker, BA ’73 retired from a 44-year teaching career in June of 2017. She taught at Trinity Lutheran School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. from 1973-1976, at Trinity Lutheran School in Janesville, Minn. from 1976-1980, and for 37 years in the Owatonna Public School system. In retirement, Diane enjoys reading, sewing, and spending time…

Amanda Busby, BA ’05 is the owner of Amanda Busby, Inc. As a lifestyle expert, she offers services to organize your life, your event, or your space.