English District Staff

The Rev. Dr. David Stechholz
Bishop/President
The Rev. David Paul Stechholz was born in 1948 in Silver Creek, New York and baptized in the name of the Triune God in May, 1948 by his father. He was confirmed in June, 1962 at his home church St, Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mendon, New York, near Rochester. His grandfather and great-grandfather were also Lutheran pastors...view full profile

Mrs. Sally Naglich
Executive Assistant to the President, Business/Finance/Treasurer
Prior to joining the English District - LCMS, Sally began her professional career in the public accounting field after graduating from Adrian College, Adrian, MI with a B.B.A. degree in Accountancy. She holds a Michigan Certified Public Accounting License and membership in the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants....view full profile

The Rev. David Thiele
Executive Assistant to the President, Missions
I was born in Chicago, IL and am the oldest of 5 siblings. My father was transferred or changed jobs often during my formative years. We lived in the following states: Illinois, Michigan (the U.P.), New Jersey, Alabama and Louisiana. This prepared me to spend all my years in ministry in the non geographical English District....view full profile

Mr. Timothy Ewell
Executive Assistant to the President, Parish Services
Tim is beginning his seventh year in ministry in the English District and his 24th year in ministry overall. By God's grace, he strives to provide services, support, communication, vision and leadership for the congregations and schools, professional church workers and laity in the areas of Lutheran School Ministry, Children's Ministry, Family Life Ministry, Youth Ministry and Adult Education. Tim completed his undergraduate work at Concordia - River Forest and a his master's in educational administration and post master's work at Indiana University. Tim is married to Laura, a former Lutheran school teacher and is blessed with three children, Nathan, Jonathan and Alyssa. His family resides in Canton, MI and attends Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Plymouth, MI...view full profile

Mr. Dale Lewis
LCEF Vice President
Mr. Dale A. Lewis has served as LCEF Vice President of the English District since June 1998. Prior to that, he was a broker with Paine Weber and a real estate sales agent with Century 21....view full profile

Mrs. Teresa Fairow
Gift Planning Counselor - Development Director
Teresa served as Associate Director of Membership for the Association of Lutheran Development Executives, Verona, WI, until June 2008. She previously served as Office and Building Manager for Calvary Lutheran Chapel, Madison, WI,....view full profile

Mrs. Susan Hausch
Administrative Assistant to the President/Bishop
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Mrs. Evelyn Jentzen
Administrative Assistant to the President/Bishop & Missions Executive
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Mrs. Peggy Oke
Administrative Assistant to the LCEF Exec. and Business/Finance/Treasurer
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Mrs. Janine Henning
Administrative Assistant to the Parish Services Executive
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