About

MAMR Board Members


and Educational Backgrounds



  • Ruth Agrusa

    • BS in Education: UWM, Milwaukee, WI
    • MA in Reading and Language Arts: Cardinal Stritch University, Glendale, WI
    • Certification in Administration and Curriculum: Cardinal Stritch University, Glendale, WI
    • Board Member: 2010 -2021; Secretary 2010-2012; President: 2016-2021
    • Elected Board Member and President: 2021-2024

  • Thomas Carini

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


  • Michael Chmielewski

    • BA in Theology: St Francis De Sales College, St Francis, WI
    • MA in Social Work: UWM, Milwaukee, WI
    • Ordained Deacon: Archdiocese of Milwaukee, WI
    • Director of Deacon Services, Milwaukee Archdiocese
    • Board Member: 2019-2021
    • Elected Board Member: 2021-2024


  • Clara Daniels

    • BS-in Accounting
    • MBA-Management Information Systems
    • Board Member: 2012-2021
    • Elected Board Member: 2021-2024

  • Robert Gotcher

    • BA Liberal Art Studies: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
    • MA in Theology: University of St Thomas, St Paul, MN
    • PhD in Theology: Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
    • Elected Board Member: 2021-2024

  • 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
    • Elected Board Member and Vice-Pres: 2021-2024

  • 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
    • Elected Board Member: 2021-2024

  • Karen Pierce

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

  • Maria Romero

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

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  • Rabbi Ronald Shapiro

    • BS in History and Political Science: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
    • MA in Jewish History Studies, Hebrew Letters, and Pastoral Care and Ordination
    • Certificate: Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, OH
    • Honorary Doctorate following 25 years in the rabbinate
    • Board Member: 2012-2021
    • Elected Board Member: 2021-2024
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