TRINITY - Key Persons


Amanda Winkelman

Job Titles:
  • Child Care Teacher

Anisha Mueller

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist

Ann Halvorson

Job Titles:
  • First Grade Teacher

Becky Puckett

Job Titles:
  • Student Resource Teacher

Bethany Steiner

Job Titles:
  • Third Grade Teacher

Bob Alsleben

Job Titles:
  • Visitation Pastor

Bob Burandt - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Bryan Stecker

Job Titles:
  • Associate Pastor
  • Pastor
  • Middle School Religion Teacher

Chris Zimmerman

Job Titles:
  • Property & Grounds Manager

Dan Henjum

Church Council is responsible for policy, the Church and School Staff, and, under the direction of the Senior Pastor, are responsible for the operation of the congregation.

Dan Maser

Job Titles:
  • School Administrator
Dan Maser grew up on a dairy farm near Hinckley, MN. He graduated from Concordia University - St. Paul with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education and Coaching. Later, he attended the University of St. Thomas were he received his Community Education Certification, a Master of Arts Degree in Athletic Administration, and an Education Specialist Degree in Educational Administration. His educational leadership experiences include over 25 years of serving as a coach, teacher, and administrator at the elementary, high school, and collegiate levels in both public and Lutheran schools. Mr. Maser lives in Waconia with his wife, Carol, who is also a Lutheran school educator. They are blessed with three adult children, Ryan, Alison and Adam. Ryan and his wife, Kari, currently reside in St. Louis, MO where Ryan is studying to become a pastor at Concordia Seminary and Kari is a preschool teacher at a local Lutheran elementary school. Alison works as an aide at a Ladybug Child Care Center and Adam is currently a student at Concordia University - St. Paul studying computer science. Mr. Maser is passionate about being a lifelong learner. He enjoys music, sports, reading and theatre. He believes education is best when it focuses on developing the whole child and students grow spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. He feels that for this reason Christian schools, such as Trinity, are uniquely equipped to best prepare the next generation of leaders. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Dave Erbel

Job Titles:
  • Visitation Pastor

Diane Weber

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Director
Diane Weber is a Minnesota native who grew up in Tonka Bay. She graduated from Concordia St. Paul with a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She feels blessed to be in her 23 rd year of teaching preschool at Trinity Waconia. Mrs. Weber's goal in teaching preschool is to create a loving and caring, Christian environment for children to grow and develop. She aims to educate the whole child - socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually. One of her greatest joys is seeing the excitement that children bring to the classroom each day. She loves getting to know the children and their families and strives to create a sense of belonging within the Trinity community. Mrs. Weber lives in Victoria with her husband, Mat. They have two grown children, Jenna and Nathan, who attended Trinity from preschool through 8th grade. Jenna is a teacher at Southview Elementary and Nathan is an accountant at Ernst & Young. Mrs. Weber enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks, and watching sporting events. Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Duncan McLellan

Job Titles:
  • Pastor
  • Senior Pastor
  • Middle School Religion Teacher

Gary Schmidt

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Hannah Pehl

Job Titles:
  • First Grade Teacher

Heidi Rauworth

Job Titles:
  • Student Resource Teacher

Jackie Olson

Job Titles:
  • School Choir Director

Janalee Kite

Job Titles:
  • Church Event Coordinator

Jeff Pingeon - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Jenny Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Finance
  • HR Administrator

Jeramy Willis

Job Titles:
  • Contemporary Music Director & Men 's Ministry

Jessica Boersma

Job Titles:
  • Building & Communications Facilitator

Julie Dierks

Job Titles:
  • Middle School Teacher

Kathy Radde

Job Titles:
  • Second Grade Teacher

Katie Dickison - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Communications Director

Kristi Larsen

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Teacher

Kristin Lehrke

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Kristine Marlatt

Job Titles:
  • Assistant School Administrator & Music Teacher

Leslie Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator

Luke Alliger

Job Titles:
  • Band Director

Mark Kleckner

Job Titles:
  • Care Pastor

Matt Winkelman

Board of Elders is responsible for the spiritual welfare of the congregation, including its doctrine, worship, and membership.

Melissa Corbett

Job Titles:
  • Kindergarten Teacher

Mitch Dickison

Board of Education is responsible for the policies of the educational ministry of Trinity Lutheran School which includes preschool through grade eight.

Nathaniel Jeffries

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Director
  • Teacher

Nicole Read

Job Titles:
  • Extended Care Director
Nicole Read has been working with children of all ages since high school. She has operated a daycare from her home and also has experience as a nanny. Nicole is excited for this next adventure and the opportunity to work with students at Trinity! She has two children who also attend Trinity, one in kindergarten and one in 5th grade. When she is not working she loves to spend time with her family! They like to travel and enjoy going on cruises. "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12

Parker Grahn

Job Titles:
  • Worship Technology Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator

Pete Graudin

Job Titles:
  • Middle School Teacher

Peter Hess

Board of Administration is responsible for policies in the areas of property, finance, personnel, and management.

Rachel Koyiol

Job Titles:
  • Child Care & Preschool Teacher

Rachel Schwalbe

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Rich Monson - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Sarah Willis

Job Titles:
  • Christian Education & Youth Ministry Director
  • Middle School Religion Teacher

Scott Bartz - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Scott Buschena

Job Titles:
  • Choir Director

Stephanie Genske

Job Titles:
  • Child Care Director
  • Children 's Ministry & Child Care Director
Stephanie joined the staff at Trinity in 2000 in a new position of Director of Children's Ministry. She graduated from Concordia University, Mequon Wisconsin in 1988 with a BS in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. She has served as a preschool/child care teacher as well as a home childcare provider for 14 years while being actively involved in her church and children's school. Stephanie grew up in Waconia and returned here after school along with her husband Kristopher, who she met at Concordia. He is originally from Frankenmuth, MI. They have three children, Ashley married to Eric Lona, Joshua married to Carmen who have 2 of the most amazing little boys, Landon and Grayson, and a beautiful little girl, Madison. Her youngest daughter, Kortney, is a attending The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Stephanie's free time is spent reading, running, gardening, cheering on her children, and relaxing with family. She loves a good Hallmark Christmas movie anytime of year.

Sue Wandersee

Job Titles:
  • Kindergarten Teacher