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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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  • Joy Tietz (Wubben)

    Class of 2005

    Joy (Wubben), BA ’05 and Reed, BA ’03 Tietz were recently blessed with their new bundle of joy – Jade Maven Tietz – born on January 14, 2019!

    Joy Tietz (Wubben)

  • Stewart Mednick

    Class of 1997

    Stewart Mednick, BA ’97 is Senior Business System Analyst at USBank. Professional: Was a board member for the Minnesota Chapter of International Institute of Business Analysis as President, and various VP positions for 5 yrs total, including the 2018 Chapter of the Year nomination among over 120 chapters world wide. Certified Scrum Master Over 50…

  • James Nunn

    Class of 1985

    Jim Nunn, BA ’85 retired from competitive coaching after 35 years, 4 seasons a year. Winter, wrestling; Spring, Baseball; Summer, Baseball; and Fall Football (13 years) and Baseball (20 years).

  • Bill Otte (Otte)

    Class of 1966

    Bill Otte, HS ’64, JC ’66, is retired, but still serving as regular substitute organist at his congregation in Rochester.

    Bill Otte (Otte)

  • Leonard Cain

    Class of 2013

    Leonard Cain, MA ’13, is completing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Bethel University.

    Leonard Cain

  • Philip Zastrow

    Class of 2009

    In March 2020, Philip Zastrow, BA ’09, became a fully licensed mental health professional in the state of MN, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

  • Robert Rahn

    Class of 1956

    Robert Rahn, HS ’54, JC ’56 has three books coming out in the next year: History of Lutheran Heritage Foundation Volume II Autobiography Book of Devotions

  • Jonathan Vollen

    Class of 2019

    Jonathan Vollen, MAEd ’19, is thankful for a great experience in the CSP Masters Special Education/EBD Licensure Program!

  • Sidney Laurvick

    Class of 2019

    Sidney Laurvick, BA ’19, shared this update: “Life updates! Wow, since I’ve graduated I’ve gotten married, traveled to areas like Banff, Calgary, Canada & Turks and Caicos Islands, and finally my wife and I are expecting our first child in June. Life might be a little crazy right now but thankful for every day.”

  • Brittany Nagel (Arlow)

    Class of 2015

    Brittany (Arlow), BA ’15, was married to Greg Nagel on May 2nd, 2020 in Pine River, Minnesota. Jessica (Borchardt) Blocker, BA ’16 and Anna (Shaw) VanVleet, BA ’14 helped to celebrate the occasion by serving as Matron of Honor and Bridesmaid!

    Brittany Nagel (Arlow)

  • Susan Ostermann

    Class of 1985

    After 20 years in Lutheran schools, Susan Ostermann, BA ’85, has now been at a public charter school in Houston, TX for the last 15 years, 3 of which have been in the role as a curriculum coordinator.

  • Courtni Holloway

    Class of 2020

    Courtni Holloway, BA ’20, shared the following: “I am excited to share that I have accepted a position as a 7th grade English teacher at Hiawatha Academy-Northrop in Minneapolis. I am so eager to begin this new journey! Huge thanks to CSP and to all of my professors for preparing me for a career in…