BOARD OF ELDERS

The Board of Elders plays a vital role in supporting Trinity’s pastoral staff through prayer, encouragement, and active assistance. Elders are instrumental in Sunday morning worship logistics and are deeply involved in building meaningful connections with our members. They meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday.

Each Elder serves as a spiritual support and model of discipleship, offering personal care through phone calls, texts, emails, and handwritten cards—tangible reminders of the forgiveness and love of the resurrected Christ. To strengthen this care, our Elders are organized into Family Groups, providing members with a recognizable face and trusted contact when prayer, guidance, or support is needed.

ELDER FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Elders are connected to a specific family group listed by alphabetical order.

CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF ELDERS

JUSTIN STANEK

Justin grew up in northeast Iowa and came to Bloomington-Normal to pursue his graduate degree. Several years later, he met his wife Sara and joined Trinity Lutheran Church. Justin and Sara have two children that both attend TLS, Adam, grade 5, and Evelyn, grade 3. Justin is a professor and Program Director for the Master of Athletic Training program at ISU. In his spare time, he enjoys training and participating in endurance events such as triathlons and marathons.

ABBOTT - BILL

Ryan Kaiser

Ryan has been a member of Trinity since moving to Bloomington with his family in November 2016. He and his wife, Kassandra, have two children: Brayden (14), a freshman at U-High, and Mackenzie (10), a 5th grader at TLS. Ryan has worked in State Farm’s P&C Claims department for over 20 years. In his free time, he enjoys coaching and cheering on his kids’ activities or rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Mizzou Tigers.

BILLINGTON - CASAGRANDE

Michael Irving

Michael is married to Karin and they have one daughter, Andrea, who is in college. The Irvings joined Trinity in December of 2002 after participating in the Adult New Member class and typically attend 10:30 worship. Michael has served Trinity in many roles through the years including Lay Director and Elder. His "day job" for 30+ years is with State Farm as an IT Analyst. For fun, Michael likes to spend time with his family taking road trips, adventuring, and playing board games. You might also find him hanging out with the High School Youth.

CASE - DITMAN

Andrew Offermann

Andrew grew up in Decatur and attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He and his wife, Erin have been at Trinity since 2015. Andrew is the manager of Rehab Services at OSF St. James in Pontiac. He and Erin have four children; Emma, Luke, Caleb, and Grace. The Offermanns are big St. Louis Cardinal fans. Additionally, Andrew enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with family and kids.

DITBENNER - FREITAG

MARK KOSINSKI

Mark has been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 2008. He and his wife, Laura, have two sons, Zach and Andy, who both attended Trinity Lutheran School. He works as a National Accounts Manager for ProAmpac, a company that produces packaging for food, pet and animal feed, and lawn and garden products. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with Laura and spending time at their lake cabin in Pana, Illinois, where they love to relax and connect with family and friends.

FRENCH - HARTKE

Jarrod Windhorn

Jarrod grew up in Cissna Park, IL, and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodworth, IL. He has been a member of Trinity since 2005. Jarrod is married to Kelly and they have a son, Parker, and a daughter, Alexis. While not working in Fleet Maintenance for the Town of Normal, Jarrod enjoys fishing, sports, hiking, hobby models, and shooting.

HARTRUP - JOHNSTON

Mike Ogden

Mike has been a member of Trinity Lutheran since 1992 and generally attends 8:15 worship. He is a Network Engineer at State Farm. Mike, and his wife Stephanie, have three sons. Mike enjoys doing anything outdoors and is a St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan.

JONES - LEACH

THOMAS WIRSING

Thomas was born in central Illinois, grew up in Michigan, and was confirmed at Wittenberg Lutheran Center at ISU. He’s been a member of Trinity since 1997 and lives in Bloomington with the love of his life, Angela, and children Nathan and Elizabeth. Thomas works in accounting at Watershed foods in Gridley. He enjoys movies, history, and watching sports of all kinds - especially rooting on his alma mater, Purdue, and teams from Detroit.

LEAKE - MEYER

DAN BECKER

Dan has been part of Trinity since August 2010 and became a member through baptism that November. He works as an Underwriting Service Assistant at State Farm. Over the years, he has served in many areas, including as an usher, Hearts Ablaze member, youth and Sunday School volunteer, nine UKANDU Mission trips, church maintenance, and school custodian. Dan enjoys cheering for the Cubs and Bears, following NASCAR, watching movies, and spending quality time with friends and family.

MICHAELS - OLSON

WALLY BERGMANN

Karen and I were married in 1965 and are grateful for one son, John, and three wonderful grandchildren. The Lord has richly blessed our family over the years. My career was spent in the agricultural and industrial chemical industry, while Karen first taught school and later worked in the medical field. Together, we’ve enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards, ringing handbells, and taking senior classes at ISU. We’ve called Trinity home since 1976, with the exception of five and a half years in Memphis, TN.

O'MADDEN - RICHARDS

Everette Carney

Everette is a Bloomington native, graduating from Normal Community and Illinois State. He is a Procurement Specialist at State Farm. Everette has been a member of Trinity since 2015. He and his wife Susan have one daughter, Lauren, who attended TLS. The family has a Flame Point Ragdoll cat named Aria. Everette enjoys nature, history, and spending time with family and friends.

RIDDLE - SHEPHERD

ERIC DEWERFF

Eric grew up on a farm in Nokomis, IL, where he attended St. Paul’s Lutheran. He has been a member of Trinity since 2012, regularly attending the 8:15 service and serving on the usher team. He and his wife, Cassie, have two children, Gavin (8) and Naomi (7). Eric works as the Ag Product Manager at Altorfer Ag Products in Clinton, IL. In his free time, he enjoys helping on the family farm, gardening, hiking, camping, and cheering for the Cardinals, Blues, Packers, and the Illini.

SHIELDS - SWENSON

SCOTT DUNT

Born and raised on a dairy farm in northeastern Iowa, Scott and his wife, Gudrun, joined Trinity in 1982. They are parents of two adult children, blessed with a daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and five grandchildren—all connected to Trinity Lutheran School. After 47 years in IT with Hewlett Packard, an unexpected change led him to Precision Planting in Tremont, supporting agriculture through innovative technology. He enjoys restoring tractors, reviving old tools, caring for their acreage, and living by the motto: “I know things and I fix things.”

SWICK - WALKER

NORM EBORG

Norm, an Ohio native, was born and raised in the small town of Old Fort. He began attending Trinity in 1989 and became a confirmed member in 2007. Norm is married to Darlene and they have 6 children, 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Norm is semi-retired and is a Notary, primarily for real-estate closings. He has served the Lord at Trinity as bothan usher and an Elder.

WALLACE - ZURKAMMER

DUSTIN CURREN

Dustin grew up at Trinity before moving with family to Lexington, IL, 30 years ago. He was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lexington and returned to Trinity as a member in 2022. Dustin now works for McLean County Government as a Network Support Specialist. In his free time, he enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time withfamily and friends.

BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY

The Board of Lay Ministry is Trinity’s governing body, composed of volunteer Lay Directors who have been members of Trinity or another LCMS congregation for at least two years. Meeting monthly on the second Tuesday, Lay Directors work closely with church staff, each representing a specific ministry area. Together, they help shape and report on both long- and short-term ministry goals, ensuring faithful and forward-thinking leadership.

If you would like to connect with a member of the Board of Lay Ministry, please contact the church office.

Vickie Kauffman : Assimilation

Maribeth Lartz : Care & Concern

Dianne Lehner : Christian Growth

Teri Meismer : Communications

Justin Stanek : Board of Elders

Melissa Lockwood : Family Life

Lori Rusher : Fellowship

Doug Miller : Missions

Joe Elble Jr. : Properties

Angie Frazier : School Administration