Council President

My wife Corrie and I have been members of Grace since 2013. We have two sons, Ender and Nat. In the past, I served as council representative for the Stewardship team and in various other roles around the church.

I also volunteer as a robotics coach and mentor on two Apple Valley based teams—the Apple Valley Technology Slayers and the Apple Valley High School Knights of the Valley. I like spending time with my family, cooking, playing board games and tabletop roleplaying games, and designing props and costumes.

Council Vice President

My husband Dave and I have been members of Grace since 2008. Our daughter Emma and son Tyler were both baptized here and are currently in confirmation. I was a confirmation guide for three years and worked in the nursery for several years as well. I previously served on the Children, Youth & Families commission (4years) and the Adult Ministries commission (1 year). Dave is currently on the property commission.

Council Treasurer

Grace has been my church home my entire life. I was Baptized here and grew up attending Grace Bible School, youth groups, going on mission trips and teaching Bible School. Tippy and I had our children, Elsa, Mark and Luke, baptized here at Grace. I was fortunate to be a part of the amazing Community Meals group by assisting with children’s activities during the meals and then joined the rotation of shoppers. I've enjoyed teaching Bible School, leading Bible School music, and assisting with Vacation Bible School. I look forward to serving you and continuing to make Grace a welcoming place!

Council Secretary

My husband, Brian, and I joined Grace in 1992, when we moved to Apple Valley. Although we left in the early 2000's, we returned in 2016. I have taught Sunday School and Confirmation, and served on the Outreach Ministry Team. I currently serve on the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) committee and the Guatemala partnership team.

In 2023, I retired from a career as a professor of mathematics and director of inclusion in STEM fields, and I now love volunteering at two local high schools as a math resource.

Brian and I have four grown daughters, but sadly, none are currently living in the Twin Cities. So we love our visits to them in St. Louis, Virginia, Seattle, and Ann Arbor. We also enjoy biking, hiking, games and puzzles, singing in the Grace choir, and spending time with extended family at the cabin in summer.

Council Member

My husband, Mark and I have been members of Grace Lutheran since 1979. We have three children and their spouses: Amanda & Ryan Wilder, Ross & Tammy Owen and Ryan & Lindsay Owen. We have five grandchildren and one grandchild in-law, ages 10 to 24. I am retired and love spending time with my family and friends. We have been fortunate to enjoy a bit of travelling and look forward to more in the future.

In the past I have been involved in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Worship Commission, Education Commission, Church Council, Call Committee, Kitchen Committee, Coffee Coordinator, Communion Assistant, Greeter and coordinated Community Meals for 15 years. Currently, I am assisting with Altar Guild, Grace Diner and the Funeral Committee and beginning my second year on Church Council.

Council Member

Jane and I have been married for more than 50 years, and members of Grace since 1990. We have 3 daughters, all confirmed at Grace, 3 sons-in-law, and 7 grandchildren. Both of us are retired, and enjoy supporting our daughters’ families, spending time with the grandkids, traveling, and volunteering at church. Both of us are in music programs, including choir, handbells, and the Minnesota Valley Men’s and Women’s Chorales.

I have served on the Worship Commission, Executive Committee, Building Committee, Organ Committee, and the Call Committee for Pastor Sarah. I look forward to serving on Council again.

Council Member

Council Member

My husband Scott and I have been members of Grace since 1981 and raised our four children here where they were baptized, confirmed, and participated in Youth Groups. Now they are grown with families of their own, including our seven most amazing grandchildren.

Professionally, I was a technical specialist in the chemistry department at Children’s Minnesota, retiring in 2016. During our years at Grace, I have served as Sunday School teacher, Confirmation teacher, youth chaperone, Grace Choir member, a member of the Endowment, Nominating, and Holiday Boutique committees, and various other committees and roles at church. I have previously been on our Guatemala journeys and look forward to traveling with the delegation again this spring. In my spare time I enjoy time at the lake with family, especially our children and grandchildren.

Council Member

My wife Susan and I joined Grace two years ago. We moved from downtown Minneapolis in 2020 as members of Westminster Presbyterian Church and maintained membership there after settling in Lakeville. However, the call of the Lutheran church was beckoning us and as ELCA members for 38 years we couldn’t deny the welcoming and warm environment of Grace. We’ve quickly recognized the important role of our new church home in shaping not only our lives but also the lives of the congregation and the surrounding communities. We enjoy our involvement with the Wednesday services, special events, and my attempts to operate audio for church services. We are the parents of both a son and daughter and are grateful to be grandparents to a 15-year-old granddaughter and 12-year-old grandson.