GOVERNANCE
PLI’s Governance ensures a healthy organization with a biblical and Spirit-led focus.
Board of Directors
PLI’s Governance is led by eight Directors plus the PLI Executive Leader that comprise our Board of Directors. We are blessed to have the support, wisdom, guidance, and accountability from the following Board members:
Michelle Thompson
ChairpersonMichelle Thompson
Director of the Executive Coaching and Consultation Program, Townsend Institute, Concordia University, Irvine, CA
Paul Frank
Vice-ChairpersonPaul Frank
Senior Pastor, Hosanna Lutheran Church
Aaron Rosenau
SecretaryAaron Rosenau
Co-Lead Pastor, Faith Lutheran Church
Lynn Thomsen
TreasurerLynn Thomsen
Retired, State Farm Insurance Company
John McGinty
MemberJohn McGinty
President, Pacific-Southwest District (LCMS); Representative Council of Presidents (LCMS)
Rebeka Cook
MemberRebeka Cook
Executive Coach and Consultant – Green Boat Executive Coaching and Consulting
Mike Gibson
MemberMike Gibson
President, Pacific-Southwest District (LCMS); Representative Council of Presidents (LCMS)
Dr. Yared Halche
MemberDr. Yared Halche
Facilitator for Mission Engagement, Northern Region, Southeastern District (LCMS)
Barnabas Group
We are also blessed to be supported by a group that we call Barnabas. Barnabas is comprised of 32 members who are primarily major donors, and have a broad breadth of experience to offer key insights and wisdom into furthering the PLI mission.
Gloria and Ross Edwards
Kristen and Bill Hochmuth
Christine and Scott Homan
Cheryl Keithly
Judy and Dave Koshinski
Jamie and John Kuddes
John McGinty (Board of Directors)
Alan Mueller
Jean and Ken Neumann
Jackie and Norb Oesch
Craig Olson
Marianne and Steve Perkins
Ruth and Lloyd Probasco
Cathy and Paul Schroeder
Donna and Todd Strubbe
Amy and Lynn Thomsen (Board of Directors)
Elizabeth and John Wendorff
Lynn and Carl Young
