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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • Alberta Konadu

    Class of 2024

    Alberta Konadu, B.A. ’21, M.A. ’25 is so thankful to be graduating again from CSP. Earning her master’s in early childhood means everything to her. Right after graduation, she got a new job in an elementary school. She shares, “I’m thankful that this year has been a great turnaround for me.”

  • Brandon Carl

    Class of 2024

    Brandon Carl, M.A. ’24 was named Minnesota Vikings 2025 Girls Flag Coach of the Week. Every week during the first-ever high school girls’ flag high school football season, the National Football League‘s Minnesota Vikings are honoring coaches across the state. The coaches are chosen based on their contribution on the football field, but more importantly,…

    Brandon Carl

  • Jean Hoffmeyer (Von Strohe)

    Class of 1960

    Jean (Von Strohe) Hoffmeyer, A.A. ’60, B.A. ’62 continued her education at Concordia University, River Forest, graduating in 1962. She received her Master’s in Education from Oklahoma State University in 1967. Jean is still serving as an organist once a month and continues to substitute for other Waco churches.

  • Ryan Steffen

    Class of 2005

    Ryan Steffen, B.B.A. ’05 has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Central Valley Ag (CVA). He has two decades of accounting, finance and leadership experience in the agriculture and cooperative sectors.

    Ryan Steffen

  • Natasha Johnson (Brumm)

    Class of 2010

    Natasha (Brumm) Johnson, B.A. ’10, was a candidate for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. The program celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minnesota.

  • Sean Padden

    Class of 2009

    Sean Padden, B.A. ’09, M.A. ’11, a health teacher at Roseville Area Middle School, was named a finalist for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award! This recognition celebrates outstanding educators across the state.

    Sean Padden

  • Aaron Asmus

    Class of 1982

    Aaron Asmus, B.A. ’82 retired on April 27, 2025. He had served as Senior Pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D.

  • Lori Stengel (Leonard)

    Class of 2001

    Lori (Leonard) B.A. ’01 and Bradley Stengel celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Lori is a sixth-grade teacher in a Lutheran school in the Kansas City area. Next year she will be teaching second grade. She will be getting a knee replacement in June.

    Lori Stengel (Leonard)

  • Tom Evans

    Class of 1981

    Tom Evans, B.A. ’81 has written a book to be released on May 22 entitled “Called to Grieve”. Leveraging thirty-five years of ministry and his own death-grief experiences, Rev. Tom Evans offers a practical guide to help people navigate death’s physical and spiritual transitions so they can grieve their loss and move forward to a…

    Tom Evans

  • Laurel Jonas (Frey)

    Class of 1980

    Laurie (Frey) Jonas, B.A. ’80 published a children’s book teaching children the parts of prayer. It is titled “My Sandwich Prayer” and is available on Amazon.

    Laurel Jonas (Frey)

  • Emilie Leach

    Class of 2024

    Emilie Leach, B.A. ’24 is now working at Salem Health in Oregon. She shares, “At one point in my life, I couldn’t imagine being where I am today, but I did it.”

  • Barbara Gurney (Brockmann)

    Class of 1970

    Barbara (Brockmann) Gurney, B.A. ’70 passed away on March 4, 2025.