Nominee biography

David Walz

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

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Photo of David Walz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Candidate category
not specified
Source page
p. 66

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Additional official source text

David Walz+, Forest Park, IL; St. John, Forest Park IL (NI); LCMS 60;

Fin. Adv. C: Cong. Treas. 7, Mem./ Chm. Fin. Bd. 9, Cong. Pres. 4. O:

Luth. Child & Family Serv. of IL Found. Bd. 13, Fin. & Investment Adv. 30.

I was blessed by Lutheran educators in elementary school, as was my wife. Our children were blessed to attend Lutheran elementary and high schools. By serving as a regent of Concordia University Chicago, I hope to support the formation of the next generations of Lutheran educators, as well as the formation of Lutherans and Christians in all vocations. Lutheran education faces many challenges at this time, and so does higher education. Concordia University Chicago is at the intersection of these challenges.

I believe my background in the church and in the areas of financial management and investing can help the university navigate these challenges.

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