Concordia University, St. Paul Announces Presidential Candidates

ST. PAUL, MN (11/16/2010)(readMedia)-- After receiving many nominations for individuals to serve as Concordia University, St. Paul's ninth president, 14 nominees have consented to their nomination. Those individuals include:

• Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss- Lawrence, Kan.

• Dr. Donald Christian- Round Rock, Texas

• Rev. Dr. James Gimbel- St. Paul, Minn.

• Ray Horton- Brainerd, Minn.

• Rev. Dr. Nathan Jastram- Mequon, Wis.

• Rev. Dr. David Kluth- Round Rock, Texas

• Lonn Maly- St. Paul, Minn.

• Dr. Marilyn Reineck- Roseville, Minn.

• Rev. Thomas Ries- Kirkwood, Mo.

• Dr. Alan Runge- Cedar Park, Texas

• Rev. Dr. William Schumacher- St. Louis, Mo.

• Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz- Irvine, Calif.

• Dr. David Thomas- St. Louis, Mo.

• Rev. Dr. Glen Thomas- House Springs, Mo.

The public is invited to submit correspondence regarding the candidates by e-mailing search-committee@csp.edu. Correspondence must be received by Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. The election of the next president is expected to take place in April 2011.

Concordia University, St. Paul is a comprehensive, private university of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and one of 10 schools that comprise the Concordia University System. Established in 1893, Concordia offers more than 40 liberal arts majors, including business administration, education, fine arts, the sciences and church professions. Concordia is a regional leader in accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, criminal justice and Christian outreach. Concordia is the only private university in Minnesota to offer NCAA Division II athletics for men and women. On the web: www.csp.edu.

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