Your Generosity 
to God’s Glory

Director of Donor Relations and Gift Development

Diana is honored to serve the churches, schools and RSOs of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, working alongside partners in ministry for His glory. As a member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, she is happy to share her life and faith with her husband, Randy, who serves as the church’s administrative pastor.

Diana’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA from Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW). After spending many years at CUW in Advancement and Alumni & Parent Relations, she joined Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) in 2013, where she continues striving to make a meaningful impact.

Outside of work, Diana enjoys spending time with her family, including her two grown daughters, their husbands and four grandchildren. She loves gardening, cooking and baking and is passionate about supporting ministries in a variety of ways.

Senior Development Officer

Al and his wife, Joan, have been active members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri, since moving from Milwaukee in 1993. He earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Concordia University, Nebraska, and a master’s in educational psychology from UW–Milwaukee.

After teaching at Martin Luther High School in Greendale, Wisconsin, Al spent over 30 years in development roles with Concordia University Wisconsin, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Concordia University Nebraska, and Lutheran Senior Services in St. Louis. In 2022, Al joined Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), where he is privileged to help individuals and congregations turn their generosity into lasting ministry impact.

Al and his wife are blessed to have two children and two grandchildren nearby. When time allows, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and working in the yard. His passion is helping people fulfill their desire to support the ministries they love.

Gift Development Coordinator

Beth is proud to be a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sappington, Missouri. With a rich background in marketing and operations, she spent eight years at DMB&B Advertising Agency in St. Louis collaborating with major clients like Anheuser-Busch and Southwestern Bell Telephone, while facilitating marketing planning between the agency and its clients.

In addition, Beth also served as Director of Operations at Grace Place Wellness for 10 years, contributing to the organization’s success in various donor relations roles. In 2022, she joined Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), where she continues working to make a positive impact.

Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, Ray, their two grown sons and their significant others and their beloved granddaughter.