MAMR Board Members


and Educational Backgrounds



  • Rev. Dr. Carl Krueger

    • BA: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    • Master of Divinity: Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Springfield, IL 
    • Doctor of Divinity: Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI
    • Chaplain-Lt Col: WI Air National Guard
    • Board Member: 2011 -2021; Vice-Pres: 2016-2021; Vice-President: 2021-2024
    • Elected Board Member and President: 2024-2027

  • Karen Pierce

    • BS in Medical Technology: Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
    • Registered MT (ASCP)
    • Board Member: 2010-2021; Vice-President: 2010-2012; Treasurer: 2015-2021; Board Member: 2021-2024
    • Elected Board Member and Vice-President: 2024-2027

  • Maria Romero

    • BS in Nursing: UWM, Milwaukee, WI
    • Registered Nurse
    • Board Member: 2019- 2021; Secretary: 2019-2021, Secretary: 2021-2024
    • Elected Board Member and Secretary: 2024-2027

  • Thomas Carini

    • BS in Accounting and Finance, Grace College and Seminary Winona Lake, IN
    • Certified Public Accountant
    • Board Member and Treasurer: 2021-2024
    • Elected Board Member and Treasurer: 2024-2027


  • Joel Lubbers

    • BS in Education and Recreation: University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, WI
    • Theology and Political Science: Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, WI
    • MS in Communications and Theology: Cardinal Stritch University, Glendale, WI
    • Substance Abuse Certification: DePaul Drug and Alcohol Center, Milwaukee, WI
    • Board Member: 2012-2021; Board Member: 2021-2024
    • Elected Board Member: 2024-2027

  • Deacon James Starke

    • BS in Metallurgical Engineering: University of Wisconsin
    • Director of Deacon Services, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
    • Board Member: 2021-2024
    • Elected Board Member: 2024-2027