Alumni Notes
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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Louis Garcia
Louis Garcia, A.A. ’16, B.A. ’20 is CEO and founder of Media Garcia, a Hispanic-owned marketing-tech consultant. He was featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently in an article noting that the company has tripled its staff in the past year and expects double-digit growth in 2023 sales thanks to a refocused business strategy.
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Christopher Dennis
Christopher Dennis, B.A. ’05, M.A. ’08 has been awarded the prestigious Reveta Bowers Legacy Award by Private School Axis. This award recognizes his exceptional dedication to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accountability (DEIA) within education. He serves as the Associate Head of School for Community Engagement at Campbell Hall School in Studio City, Calif. Currently,…

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William Schultz
Billy, B.A. ’08, M.A. ’11 and Erica Schultz, along with big brother Emerson, welcomed August Theo to their family on Sept. 1, 2023.

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Brenda Pedersen (Schramm)
Brenda (Schramm) Pedersen, B.A. ’81 has lived in Michigan for 26 years. She and Fred will celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary in November. Their son, Micah, works as a valet for a Lincoln car dealership. Their daughter, Rachel, is in her 10th year of teaching middle school choir and band.
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Katrina Stewart (Bell)
Katrina (Bell) Stewart, B.A. ’17 graduated with her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in September of 2023.

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David Langemo
David Langemo, B.A. ’94, M.A. ’07 completed his Doctor of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Leadership from Capella University. His capstone topic was “Perspectives of Nonprofit Board Members on Destructive Leaders and Intervention”.

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Vijaya Krishna Bandaru
Vijaya Krishna Bandaru, M.S. ’22 works as a Software Engineer for Walmart.
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Catherine Schumacher (Schumacher)
Cathy Schumacher, ’07 moved to north central Texas in April 2023.
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Todd Glaeser
Todd Glaeser, ’84 married Joni Davis married in July 2023. They are living in Salt Lake City, Utah where Joni is a teacher and administrator of a Lutheran grade school.

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David Preuss
David Preuss, H.S. ’57, J.C. ’59 still serves as guest pastor about once a month and participates in SAGES older adult ministry bi-monthly.

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Laurence Meyer
Laurence Louis Meyer, H.S. ’58, J.C. ’60 is serving a two-point parish in Washington’s Columbia Basin.
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Rick Pfaff
Rick Pfaff, B.A. ’78 stays busy in retirement serving as a Circuit Visitor, Food For The Poor Clergy Speaker, and President of the Boerne Performing Arts Board of Directors.