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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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  • 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.

  • Duane Klepel

    Class of 1957

    Duane Klepel, J.C. ’57 enjoys life with his loving wife and 27 grandkids.

  • Kristina Gaalaas (Clark)

    Class of 2002

    Kristina (Clark) Gaalaas, ’02 wrote a paper on the benefits of service sabbaticals – for both employers, employees, and the communities which would be served when she was a student. This summer she completed her first volunteer mission to Fiji. A dream come true! She looks forward to her next visit and the additional resources…

    Kristina Gaalaas (Clark)

  • Dean Smith

    Class of 1968

    Dean Smith, A.A. ’68 retired from ten years as a cabinet maker and remodeling contractor and 31 years as a clerk with USPS. He is now working full-time as a farmer making hay.

  • Allison Smits (Huber)

    Class of 2003

    Allison (Huber) Smits, B.A. ’03 began a role in the Allina Health Customer Service Call Center in Coon Rapids on Sept. 18, 2023.

  • Dennis Bergquist

    Class of 1998

    Dennis Bergquist, B.A. ’93 has a humanitarian role in the Mwongeti village of Kisii, Kenya as the Director of Program Development. The Bergquist Foundation with the Rotary Foundation has directed and built a school and latrines, brought the first light of night to the village, installed a Porshi mill, drilled a borehole well, installed water…

    Dennis Bergquist

  • Joan Schuler (Watkins)

    Class of 1953

    Joan Schuler, J.C. ’53 passed away on August 19, 2023.

  • Adero Cobb (Riser)

    Class of 2002

    Adero Riser Cobb, B.A. ’02, M.A. ’07, MBA ’12 is the new CEO/President of Keystone Community Services.

    Adero Cobb (Riser)