Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionCandidate slate
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Foundation Board of Trustees
4 candidates placed on this slate by the Committee for Convention Nominations. 2 link to a profile in the directory.
Candidates (4)
1.Mark Landon HuffMarysville, MIFaith, Port Huron MI· Pastor· LCMS member 22 yrs
Personal statement
Our Lord said He did not come to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10). Christ alone is the Redeemer. But His life of service is also an example for all the redeemed. Should the church place me into the position for which I have been nominated, I will use the gifts and knowledge entrusted to me--with the Spirit's help-to serve Christ and His church diligently and faithfully.
Synod service
- Conv. Deleg
District service
- Pastor's Conf. Plng. Com
Congregation service
Years- Pastor11
Other service
Years- Residential & Commercial Construction Lending1
- Retail Operations Mgt2
- Sr. Exec. Risk Underwriter & Fin. Inst. Analyst5
2.Todd RiordanColumbus, INGrace, Columbus IN· Pastor· LCMS member 41 yrs
Personal statement
Commitment to and care for the mission of the Synod, with experience in pastoral ministry, building projects, and fundraising, as well as secular business and development, are all helpful skills and experiences I bring to this position. The work of the LCMS Foundation is vital to the present and future ministry of the LCMS. I'm thankful for the opportunity to continue working with the Board of Trustees to strengthen the work of the Foundation during this term.
Synod service
Years- Conv. Deleg
- LCMS Found. Trustee2
District service
Years- 1
- Coun. for Cong. Resources 5
- Chm. Pastor Conf. Ping. Com3
Congregation service
Years- Pastor26
Other service
Years- Small Business Owner/Real Estate Devel12
3.Glenn R. PittsfordCollege Station, TXOur Savior, Austin TX· Retired· LCMS member 75 yrs
Personal statement
As a nominee for Board of Trust- ees for the LCMS Foundation, it is my prayer and hope that I may use my 30 years of experience and expertise in nonprofit planned gift education, encouragement, and facilitation and nonprofit management to support the very capable Foundation staff as they serve donors desiring to benefit and support the vital ministries of the LCMS with their God-given accumulated assets after their lifetimes. Striving for increased endowment and current gift support for the Lord's work in our church across all ministries is the goal.
District service
Years- Savings & Loan Mgt
- Planned Giving Fundraising27
4.Frank SimekMillstadt, ILTrinity, Millstadt IL· Retired· LCMS member 45 yrs
Personal statement
The services provided by the LCMS Foundation help LCMS members and congregations be good stewardsof their God-given gifts. The Foundation serves both through planning assistance and investment management ofassets. I strongly support the work of the Foundation and wish for their continued growth, as their services can provide a long-term beneht to LCMS members and congregations and ministries. My background in institutional investment management would align with the role of the Founda- tion and help me serve as a trustee.
Synod service
Years- Mem. 12
Other service
Years- Investment Mgr35
About this position
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees. 2 seats up for election. Authorized by 2023 Handbook, pp. 131–33..
Conditions for election →Source: Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees, 69th Regular Synod Convention (Phoenix, Ariz., July 18–23, 2026), published by the Office of the Secretary. Bios key →