The staff of the Nebraska Synod work out of the Synod’s offices and sites throughout the state. You can always reach staff members by contacting the Synod office or by e-mail:

Nebraska Synod, ELCA
4980 S. 118th St. Ste. D
Omaha, NE 68137-2220
Phone: (402) 896-5311
Fax: (402) 896-5354

Bishop & Assistants
Rev. David deFreese Bishop E-mail	Rev. Judy Gifford Assistant to the Bishop PMA Program E-mail	Rev. Lee Griess Assistant to the Bishop Assembly, Stewardship E-mail
Rev. Dr. Damon Laaker Assistant to the Bishop Lutheran Metro Ministries, Bridge Builders E-mail	Rev. Martin J. Russell Assistant to the Bishop Global Mission E-mail	Connie Stover, AiM Assistant to the Bishop Gulf Coast Mission E-mail

Program Staff
Lisa Kramme Director of Faith Formation E-mail	Mitch McCartney Director of Communications & Development E-mail

Support Staff
Chris Kendall Synod Accountant E-mail	Ellie Kuhlmann Video Librarian E-mail	Stephanie Lusienski Administrative Assistant Candidacy, Argentina/Tanzania E-mail
Sharon Miley Office Manager/Events Coordinator E-mail	Linda Parsons Administrative Assistant to the Bishop E-mail	Karen Pickering Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Stewardship, E-News E-mail
Jannie Rezek Administrative Assistant/PMA Class Administrator E-mail