2023-24 Executive Council

Terms for synod officers begin and end on August 1 of the election year.

  • Vice President: Lisa Dierks (1st term, 2021-2025)
  • Treasurer: Jeffrey (Jeff) Chestnut (2nd term, 2020-2024)
  • Secretary: Rev. Joshua Enderson (2nd term, 2022-2026)
  • Bishop Regina Hassanally (1st term, 2019-2025)
2024-25 Synod Council

Terms for council members begin and end at the assembly during which the election takes place.

  • Joellen Barak (1st term, 2023-25)
  • Rev. Jessica Bakken Busch (1st term, 2024-26)
  • Rev. Shelley Cunningham (2nd term, 2023-25)
  • Matthew Huggenvik (2nd term, 2024-26)
  • Marshall Laidlaw (young adult, 2nd term, 2023-25)
  • Jennifer Levisen (1st term, 2024-26)
  • Rev. Sam Mailleue (1st term, 2024-26)
  • Karen Myers (2nd term, 2023-25)
  • Sami Pollack (young adult, 1st term, 2023-25)
  • Deacon Amanda Sabelko (2nd term, 2023-25)
  • Brian Scott (1st term, 2023-25)
  • Ramona (Mona) Skare (2nd term, 2023-25)
  • Carolyn Solberg (2nd term, 2023-25)
  • Ed Taylor (1st term, 2023-25)
  • Dr. Joyce Thompsen (1st term, 2024-26)
  • Rev. Dr. Kristen Venne (2nd term, 2023-25)
  • Rev. John Weisenburger (2nd term, 2023-25)

SEMN Synod Council Pictures

The Synod Council members have certain term lengths that vary based on the role. (Learn more about that on the Nominations page.) This means that almost every year at Synod Assembly, we thank some leaders whose time on council is coming to an end and also elect new people to fill vacant positions. Here are some pictures of the council at work over the years.

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