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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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  • Eugene Kolander

    Class of 1954

    Eugene Kolander, J.C. ’54 retired from working as Security Supervisor at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., after 17 years with the NFL.

  • Arthur Spomer

    Class of 1958

    Arthur Spomer, H.S. ’56, J.C. ’58 retired at age 84 from active pastorate on January 1, 2023. He officiated at the wedding of his granddaughter on August 29, 2023.

  • Paul Mueller

    Class of 1977

    Paul, B.A. ’77 and Joy (Blasingame), B.A. ’77, M.A. ’98, M.A. ’99 Mueller were honored with the Aeterna Moliri Award at CSP’s 2023 May commencement.

    Paul Mueller

  • Christina Hardy

    Class of 2020

    Christine Luoma, B.A. ’20 got married in August 2022 to “the most incredible partner in crime who continues to be my biggest supporter!”

    Christina Hardy

  • Jolene Heining (Engelmann)

    Class of 1972

    Jolene A. (Engelmann), B.A. ’72 and Rev. Jim Heining, A.A. ’72 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year with their three children and five grandchildren. Both are retired, and they are enjoying travel in the United States and overseas.

  • Martinho Sander

    Class of 1979

    Martinho Sander, B.A. ’79 is immensey proud of having had tea with Oswald Hoffman in his room on Walter Second South. Martinho remained in touch with Hoffman until he died.

  • Helena Leone (Crick)

    Class of 2012

    Helena (Crick), B.A. ’10, M.A. ’12 and Robert Christopher Leone, Esq. were married on Oct. 23, 2021 in Lovingston, Va. surrounded by family and friends.

    Helena Leone (Crick)

  • Beverly Tipton Hammond

    Class of 2018

    Beverly Tipton Hammond, MBA ’18 continues to serve as an administrator for the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. In 2020, she and her husband Drew, opened Tipton Hammond Arts Gallery in the Northrup King Building in NE Minneapolis. She serves as minister of music and often brings the Sunday message at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in…

    Beverly Tipton Hammond

  • Sharod Tomlinson

    Class of 2005

    Dr. Sharod Tomlinson, ’05 serves at St. John’s University in Queens, N.Y. as Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement. He facilitates R.I.S.E. Network, a scholar’s empowerment network that provides Black and Latinx freshman and sophomore students with skill-based development, support, and opportunities to enhance their overall academic career.

    Sharod Tomlinson

  • Sara Stuckey

    Class of 2019

    Sara Stuckey, B.A. ’19 welcomed daughter, Viana Sofia Joerger, born June 24, 2020.

  • Ryan Adams

    Class of 2014

    Ryan Adams, M.A. ’13 is celebrating five years of operating Gray Ducks Soccer, one of the nation’s largest adult soccer clubs. In 2023, they won the IGLFA World Championship in Australia.

    Ryan Adams

  • Brian Schipper

    Class of 2005

    Brian Schipper, B.A. ’05 passed away on Sept. 18, 2023.