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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Thomas Langemo
Thomas Langemo, BA ’96 has accepted a position as Director of People M&A – Strategic Transitions and Readiness with UnitedHealth Group, a company on a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
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Lydia Janka (Hook)
Lydia (Hook), BA ’16 and Todd Janka, BA ’15 welcomed a son into the family on July 12, 2022.

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Darrell Kobs
Darrell, AA ’69 and Terri Kobs are both retired and enjoying their four grandchildren as they await another grandbaby in June.
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Ellie Wierzgacz
Ellie Wierzgacz, BA ’21 welcomed twin boys to the world in December of 2022. Pictured with their big brother.

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Nicole Smith (Axt)
Nicole (Axt) Smith, BA ’13 Was promoted to Rating Veteran Service Officer, Dept of Veteran Affairs, in December 2022.
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Bria Knox
Bria Knox, BA ’21 was promoted from teacher to mentor teacher.
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Hannah Jones
Hannah Jones, BA ’22 has started the MAOL program at St. Catherine University.
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Debora Stark (Willing)
Debora (Willing), ‘08 and Mike Stark celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and have plans to travel to Alaska in 2022, which will mean Deb has traveled to all 50 states.
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Kailan Boston
Kailan, BA ’14 and his wife Esmee Boston have three boys and are proud of the foundation CSP has had on their lives.

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Jessie Alexander (Alexander)
Jessie Alexander, BA ’02 married Randy Alexander in July 2016. They have two amazing daughters. They recently moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. Jessie works as an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University.
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Linnette Thomason (Schumacher)
Linnette (Shumacher) Thomason, BA ’73 continues to be active at Mt. Calvary, substitute teaching when needed, attending Bible study, and being on the Outreach Committee. She likes to help whenever I’m needed and likes to stay active. She has nine grandchildren that keep her busy and young at heart!

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Elizabeth Miller
Elizabeth Miller, BA ’22 is attending Mitchell Hamline School of Law.