Timika Anderson-Reeves
Timika is a graduate of Walther and her son graduated from WCA in June 2021. Timika is a social worker and community organizer. She belongs to St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park and she joined the Board in 2020.
Timika Anderson-Reeves
Chair
Class of 1998
Mark Korntheuer
Mark taught social studies classes at Walther from 1974 until his retirement in 2014. He also coached boys basketball for 15 years and boys and girls tennis for 35 years. He is married to Barb Korntheuer who also taught at Walther for 26 years. Dan and John are their sons who graduated in 1996 and 1999 respectively. Mark and Barb are long-time members of St. Paul Lutheran church in Melrose Park.
Mark Korntheuer
Secretary
Miguel Jones
Miguel graduated from Walther in 2007 and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from Illinois State University.
He currently works in the wireless industry as a Senior Financial Analyst and has served as
Village Trustee in his hometown of Maywood, Illinois since 2019.
Miguel's brother Terry Jones also attended Walther as a 2010 Alum. He joined the WCA Board in August 2025 and serves as the Board Treasurer
Miguel Jones
Treasurer
Class of 2007
Mark Eggerding
Mark graduated from Walther in 1970 and is retired from a career at Johnson Controls as their Senior Technical Account Executive. Mark has been active in fundraising and problem-solving with Walther over many years. He received the Sower Award in 2022 and joined the Board in March 2023.
Mark Eggerding
Board Member
Class of 1970
Manfred Boos
Fred has been involved in Lutheran education systems from elementary level through higher education. He is retired from Concordia University Chicago. He rejoined the Board in March 2023 after serving as an Advisor to the Board for three years. Prior to that, Fred completed nine years on the WCA Board. Fred served CUC as a professor, head of department, and executive level administrator. He served as WCA Board Chair directly preceding Doris Christopher.
Manfred Boos
Board Member
Rev. Jeremy Steinke
Pastor Steinke has been Associate Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elmhurst since 2020. As Pastor to one of Walther’s association congregations, Pastor Steinke has served Walther by doing chapel services and attending the June 2021 & June 2022 Association Delegates meetings. He was invited and has served on the Board since July 2022.
Rev. Jeremy Steinke
Board Member
John Kelm
John graduated from Walther in 1970 and retired as a financial advisor with Thrivent. John follows the Walther Broncos various sports teams through the years. He is an active certified official of the Illinois High School Association in several sports. He joined the Board in June 2025.
John Kelm
Board Member
Class of 1970
Dennus Bishop
Dennus attended St. Paul Lutheran School (Melrose Park). Dennus is a graduate of
Walther (’96) and his son is a current 7th grade student. Dennus was previously an
assistant boys’ basketball coach at Walther from 2000 to 2013. Dennus works in
Federal Law Enforcement and currently serves as the Executive Special Agent in
Charge for the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Dennus has served on
the board since June 2025.
Dennus Bishop
Board Member
Class of 1996
Erica Sierra
Erica Sierra has been a part of the Walther family since she graduated in 2009. As an alumna, she coached cheerleading at WCA for eight years and was the faculty advisor to Walther’s Youth of the Future Service Club founded by her younger sister, alumna Felecia Means (c/o 2024). Erica is an accounting manager/CPA, wife, and a mother who joined the board in 2025
Erica Sierra
Board Member
Class of 2009
Heidi Dahlstrand
Heidi is a proud parent to two Walther graduates, one in the Class of 2025 and one in the Class of 2026. Heidi works as part of the property management team for a construction development company. She belongs to St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park and as of April 2026, she is one of the newest members of the Board.
Heidi Dahlstrand
Board Member
Ryan Balock
Ryan is a graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska. He works as a marketing executive at a multi-billion-dollar international food and beverage packaging company. Ryan has been on stewardship and discipleship boards and committees at his home church, Grace Lutheran River Forest. He has two daughters who have attended Walther. Ryan joined the WCA Board in April, 2026.
Ryan Balock
Board Member
Louis Rundio
Lou is an attorney who is retired from a prestigious Chicago law firm. He offers pro-bono advice as requested on matters of legal significance to our Board.
Louis Rundio
Board Advisor
Dennis Witte
Denny is a retired professor and executive level administrator from Concordia University Chicago. Denny served as a WCA Board Member until he retired and moved out of state. He frequently joins our meetings via Zoom. Denny served Concordia in a COO role.
Dennis Witte
Board Advisor