Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Lutheran Family Services of Colorado is comprised of eighteen members, 51% of which (11) are appointed from the Rocky Mt. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA); and the Rocky Mt. District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) combined. The remaining seven members generally include other members of Lutheran churches, as well as representatives of other religious bodies with ministries in Colorado.
The Board meets quarterly to conduct the business of the corporation and currently includes members from fifteen different Colorado communities. Terms of office are three years with the possibility of serving a maximum of two terms.
Officers
Chair: Mike Porter
Secretary: Debbie Payne
Vice-Chair Finance: Will Schippers
Vice-Chair Resource Development: Jennifer Bick
Vice-Chair Board Development: Keith Hedstrom
Vice-Chair Program Services: Ann Hultquist
Directors: Name/Profession
Dr. William (Bill) Ayen Vocation: University Senior Instructor
Mr. Karl Berg, Jr. Vocation: Attorney
Ms. Jennifer Bick Vocation: Fulltime Volunteer
Ms. Katherine Cruson Vocation: Volunteer
Ms. Phyllis Eifler Vocation: Business Owner
Mr. Doug Eisenbrandt Vocation: Director of Corporate Finance
Ms. Alana Hankins Vocation: Broker Associate
The Rev. Dr. Keith Hedstrom Vocation: Pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church
The Rev. Douglas Hill Vocation: Pastor, Abiding Hope Lutheran Church
The Rev. Ann Hultquist Vocation: Pastor, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
Mr. Keith LaShier Vocation: Commercial Real Estate (Government Properties) Broker
Mr. Todd Laurie Vocation: Director of Corporate Development
Mr. Ron McFarland Vocation: Teacher
Ms. Debbie Payne Vocation: Homemaker
Mr. Mike Porter Vocation: President Nexus Corporation
Mr. Will Schippers Vocation: Owner/President Financial Consulting Firm
Ms. Karen Spies Vocation: Author
Ex-Officio Board Members
The Rev. Randall Golter President, Rocky Mt. District LC-MS
The Rev. Allan Bjornberg Bishop, Rocky Mt. Synod, ELCA
Mr. James Barclay President & CEO - Lutheran Family Services of Colorado