Synod Council

Officers of Synod Council

Vice Pres: Maureen Starmack*

Secretary: Leslie Peterson*

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Treasurer: Ross Hardie*

Bishop: The Rev. Felix Malpica*

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Conference Deans

North Conf: The Rev. Joe Iverson

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South Conf: The Rev. Alyssa Weaver*

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West Conf: The Rev. Jean Schmidt*

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East Conf: The Rev. Dawn Lindberg

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Conference Representatives to Synod Council

North Conf: Nancy Solberg*

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North Conf: Fred Rist

South Conf: Adam Anderson

South Conf: Linzi Gronning

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East Conf: Vacant

East Conf: David Clark

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West Conf: Randy Nedrelo*

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West Conf: Pam Stritmatter

At-large & Committee Representatives

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Young Adult: Maddie Sweeney

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Young Adult: Will Tiber

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Extra-Parish Clergy: The Rev. Tara Shilts

W-ELCA President: JoAnn Salava

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Youth Rep: Felicity Renkas

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