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FoC Welcomes Friends of Chimbote
Board of Directors
New Board Members

Randy Althoff

Randy grew up in Austin, MN. Randy has
been married to his wife, Gloria, now for Eric Krueger, Vergas, MN
39 years. They live in Jordan, MN. They Board Chairman
have five children--two girls and three Brian Berg, Fargo, ND
boys and have been blessed with seven Vice Chairman
grandchildren. Michelle Jirik, Jordan, MN
Treasurer
Randy had spent about 20 years in Catholic
schools as a teacher and principal. After Brenda Krueger, Vergas, MN
that he transitioned to adult education Secretary
becoming a trainer in three different Randy Althoff, Jordan, MN
law firms in the span of about 12 years,
including commuting to Denver for 3 1/2 years. In his final job he was a corporate Connie Altringer, West Fargo, ND
trainer for about five years. He is now happily retired and is happy to see Gloria still Margaret Crary, Chicago IL
working, albeit, part-time and only during the school year! Lucho Espejo, Detroit Lakes, ND
Fr. Thomas Graner, Anamoose, ND
Randy speaks fluent Spanish, having achieved a BA in Spanish and Government
from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. Randy’s love for mission work began Kelli Kester, Minneapolis, MN
when he was a junior in high school. Numerous trips later to Mexico, Costa Rica Dan Kunkleman, Charlotte, NC
and Colombia his passion for missions remains strong. His first trip to Chimbote Dan Kuzlik, Minneapolis, MN
was in 2019, with St. Michael’s Parish in Prior Lake, MN. He is leading a group
from St. Michael in July 2024. Randy is very excited about being on the Friends of Dan Mahli, Fargo ND
Chimbote Board and working with such a dedicated group of people. Lydia Mattern, Fargo, ND
Joe Mikrut, Clifton, VA
Lydia Mattern Mathias (Matt) Samuel, Edina, MN
Hello, my name is Lydia Mattern! I grew Hubert Seiler, Rugby, ND
up in Fargo, North Dakota. My parents,
Troy and Jamie, my twin brother, Bill Seiler, Fairfax, VA
Cooper, and my two younger siblings, The Friends of Chimbote Board is deeply
Jax and Ily mean the world to me. My committed to the mission of transforming
faith is the most important thing in my lives of the poor including an annual
meeting in Chimbote engaging in our
life; I am always searching for ways to mission work. The broad and diverse
grow as a Christian. I graduated from nature of challenges facing our mission
Shanley High School in 2021 and just is met head on by the amazing skills,
wrapped up my junior year at the knowledge, advocacy, and passions of
College of Saint Benedict and St. John’s our Board Members.
University where I study Theology and Friends of Chimbote Staff
Communication.
Mike Smith
Executive Director
In the summer of 2017, I had the opportunity to travel to Chimbote with a group of mikes@friendsofchimbote.org
teachers, parents, and peers. In fact, it was a turning point in my life as a follower
of Christ. After the time I spent in Chimbote, my heart was on fire for God, service Todd Mickelson
Development Director
to His people, and I found my deep passion for the dignity of all life. I knew I toddm@friendsofchimbote.org
was called to a life of servant leadership and began to seek opportunities to see Julie Dolbec
Christ in everyone I encountered. Almost six years later, I am honored to serve Mission Development Director
as the Young Adult voice on the Friends of Chimbote Board. The work Friends of julied@friendsofchimbote.org
Chimbote does to support and transform the people of Chimbote is inspiring and Cari Rauch
something I feel called by God to be a part of. Accountant
carir@friendsofchimbote.org

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