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Board of Directors The St. Luke campus is governed by a Board of Directors. There are nine members on our board. John Jensen, Board President: Mr. Jensen began his service on the board in 1994 and currently serves as president. He attends Hope Lutheran Church in Everly, Iowa. Mr. Jensen has been farming for 32 years near Everly and is currently employed as a director of information and financial services for CommStock Investments in Royal, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. Mark Nothwehr, Board Vice President: Mr. Nothwehr joined the board in 2001. He is a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Spencer. Mr. Nothwehr is co-owner of Midwest Land Management and Real Estate in Spencer. He earned a bachelor's degree in Ag Business from Iowa State University and has worked in the management of properties for 16 years. Frank Halverson: Frank and his wife Brenda live in Linn Grove. They have 2 children, Kerri who lives in Sioux Falls with husband Michel and daughter Alanna, and Holly who lives in Spencer with husband Aaron and daughter Alexa. Frank taught as a Vocational Ag teacher at Exira Community School for six years. He has farmed near Linn Grove since 1978 and has been a Pioneer Sales Rep since 1966. Frank is a college graduate of Iowa State University with a BS and MS in Ag Education. He has been an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove since 1978 serving as a Youth group leader, a Sunday school teacher, Church council, Deacon, Chairman and treasurer. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and playing golf. Frank has been a member of the BV County Pork Producer board, a member of Farmers Cooperative Board, and is a current member of Clay Mutual Insurance board. He feels that he can contribute to the future of St. Luke Homes & Services and sill strive to make the St. Luke Campus a great place to live for all. Kaylan Abel: Mr. Abel joined the board in 1995. He is a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Spencer. Mr. Abel farms south of Royal, Iowa. He graduated from Greenville High school and earned his Associate's degree from Bethany Lutheran Junior College in Mankato, Minnesota. He also served in the U.S. Army for three years. Denise Kramer Tolzmann: Denise is originally from Everly (Hope Lutheran). She attended Texas Lutheran University and earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics education from Texas State University. In addition to the classroom, she has experiences in program and personnel management, political organizing, and organizational development through employment with the Texas State Teachers Association and The National Education Association. Denise currently works part-time with bookkeeping and technology at Del’s Garden Center. She is a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer where she has served on the church council and as a Sunday School teacher. Denise is also a lay preacher, leading services at local and area congregations including St. Luke/Riverview. She enjoys making presentations on her experiences from a mission trip to Southern Tanzania in 2005 and looks forward to returning there in July, 2008. Denise loves sharing life with her husband, Gary Tolzmann, who she met on a fishing trip. Rev. Peter Maisenbach: Rev. Maisenbach joined the St. Luke Board in 1997. He is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois and a Master's of Divinity Degree from Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Rosa Simington: Mrs. Simington joined the board in 2001. She is a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Milford, Iowa, where she is employed as the outreach coordinator and assistant with the ministry. She received her education degree and taught kindergarten and pre-school for 15 years. Neal Drefke: Neal and his wife, Cindy, live in Spencer. Neal worked for Spencer Municipal Utilities for 28 years and is now retired. He is a member of First English Lutheran Church. His favorite hobby is managing rental homes. Neal has served on eight Boards and is currently serving five companies. He will continue to maintain the relationship and service that St. Luke Homes & Services has given throughout the years. His dream is to keep St. Luke meeting the needs of the growing elderly. Don Helmkamp: Don and his wife, Wanda, live in Royal. They have four children and eight grandchildren. Before retiring five years ago, he worked at the Great Lakes Co-op. for several years in Everly. He is a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal. His hobbies include fishing and watching his grandchildren's sport events. Don has lived in the Royal community since 1971. He has served as a past president of the Lyons Club, as well as a past chairman of the Booster Club of Everly. He was also on the Spencer Chamber Ag Committee for over 20 years. Don has served on numerous other committees throughout his lifetime. Don feels that he can contribute to the future of St. Luke Homes & Services and will strive to make the St. Luke Campus a great place to live for all. He will continue to help maintain the relationship and service that St. Luke Homes & Services has given throughout the years.
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