DJ Schult

DJ Schult is the Assistant to the President in the North Wisconsin District where he is called to encourage, network and equip congregations to vigorously make known the love of Christ.  DJ was an LCMS teacher for 10 years, principal for seven years, and has been serving at the district office since 2013. His current professional responsibilities include serving schools, leading NWD communications, and supporting churches in board training/strategic planning. After years of coaching high school cross country, basketball, and baseball. He is married to his wife, Sara.   

Lois Stewart

Lois serves as the Mission Facilitator for Schools in the Northern Illinois District. Her responsibilities include supporting all Commissioned Workers in the NID, along with planning teacher and principal workshops/conferences, school visitation, and support of the district schools. Lois has close to 40 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and principal, holding a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction and Education Leadership. She is a proud Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Lois is married to Ron, a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Manager.

Travis Grulke

Travis has been serving in the role of Superintendent of the Lutheran Schools of the Michigan District since August 2017.  He was serving previously as the Superintendent of the Ohio District for four years.  Travis's first call was to Redeemer Christian School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, as 7th grade homeroom teacher after graduating from Concordia, Ann Arbor, (Go Cardinals!) with his degree in Elementary Education in 2001.  He taught for six years and then stepped into the principal's office at Redeemer for six years.  In 2013 he finished his master’s degree in Educational Administration from Concordia, Wisconsin.  His three crazy daughters are his greatest blessing besides his wife Lori who keeps their family all running in the same direction while also teaching kindergarten at St. Paul, Ann Arbor.  Travis enjoys most things pertaining to his favorite teams… Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Spartans (Go Green!).

Trip Rogers 

Mr. Trip Rodgers is currently serving as the Assistant to the President for Education and Congregational Life for the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  Previously he served in the Central Illinois as principal of Trinity Lutheran School, Springfield, IL and a teacher at Concordia Lutheran School, Peoria.  His teaching ministry also included Valley Lutheran High School in St. Charles, IL and Lutheran High School of South Florida in Davie, FL.  He graduated from Concordia University - Ann Arbor with an Associate of Arts, Concordia University - Chicago with a Bachelor of Science, Barry University - Miami Shores, FL with a Masters of Science, and Illinois State University with a Certificate of Advanced Studies.  Mr. Trip Rodgers and his wife Sue celebrate 36 years of marriage.  They have two daughters, both graduates of Lutheran schools and teachers in Lutheran schools.

Albert Amling

Albert has been serving in the role of Education Executive of the English District since July of 2021.  His first call was to Trinity Lutheran in Grand Island after graduating from Concordia, Nebraska in 1981.  He served at St. John Lutheran in Orange, CA and at Trinity Lutheran in Mequon, WI and retired as Principal of Hales Corners Lutheran School in 2021.   In 1991, he finished his master’s degree in Educational Administration from Concordia, Wisconsin.   His wife serves as the Principal of Trinity Lutheran in Racine, WI.  He has five grown children in which 4 of them serve in Lutheran Schools.  His greatest joy is when the family including eight grandchildren are able to join him at the lake. 

Nathan Wingfield

Nathan will be serving as the Education Executive for the Indiana District – Lutheran Church Missouri Synod beginning in June of 2025.  He will be responsible for supporting the elementary schools, high schools, and early childhood centers throughout Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Previously, he served as teacher and principal at Our Father’s Lutheran School in Greenfield, WI from 2015-2022.  He then taught at Trinity Lutheran School in Sheboygan before accepting the call to Indiana. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Concordia University Nebraska and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Concordia University Wisconsin.  Nathan and his wife, Hannah, have four children.  He is a die-hard Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badger fan.

Jeff Fick

Jeff currently serves as Schools and General Executive for the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He is in his 44th year of Lutheran educational ministry, bringing decades of experience and faithful service to his role.  Prior to his work in the Southern Illinois District, Jeff served in the Texas, Central Illinois, Iowa West, and South Wisconsin Districts as a teacher and principal. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Concordia University Milwaukee, a bachelor’s degree in education from Concordia University Chicago, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago.  Jeff and his wife, Bessie, have been married for 43 years and are blessed with three children, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and eleven grandchildren. His greatest joy is spending time with his grandchildren and being an active and loving presence in their lives.

Kevin Gundell

Kevin Gundell currently serves as the Education Executive for the Eastern District, bringing 27 years of experience as a Lutheran teacher and principal to his leadership role. A graduate of Concordia Bronxville with a Master’s in Educational Administration from Concordia Wisconsin, Kevin is a dedicated advocate for school improvement and the servant leadership model. He and his wife, Katie (a LCMS principal), are proud of their three children: a daughter in her first year of teaching in a Lutheran school, a daughter in nursing school, and a son in his last year of high school. An enthusiastic Buffalo Bills fan, Kevin enjoys spending his free time in nature and with his family.