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Concordia University Texas — Board of Regents

4 seats to fill at the 2026 convention, 4 current incumbents, 6 candidates published on the official slate.

2023 Handbook, pp. 171–78.

Seats to elect

  • One (1) Minister of Religion—Ordained
  • One (1) Minister of Religion—Commissioned
  • Two (2) Laypersons

Duties

Three-year term (limit three consecutive terms). Note: the 2023-elected slate was elected by the Synod convention but not seated by the institution.

Desired qualifications

Standard regents qualifications apply (see CUC entry).

Additional regulations

  • No more than two elective members of a college, university, or seminary board of regents may be members of the same congregation.

Current incumbents (4)

  • ONathaniel Wade Hillterm ends 2026
  • CMiguel A. Ruizterm ends 2026
  • LWilliam (Bill) Brandtterm ends 2026
  • LBob Ssekyanziterm ends 2026

* Ineligible for re-election (term-limited or otherwise barred from a successive term).