Mark Biermann

I think that the campaign is progressing very well and I have been impressed with the service and leadership that our Klote Director has provided to this effort.  Note that I spent most of my career thus far in higher education so I have been deeply involved in several capital campaigns for higher ed, with goals ranging from $7 million – $250 million.  So, while I have experience with campaigns, this is my first campaign outside of higher ed.  Our director has provided outstanding guidance and assistance to the leaders of the campaign, Pastor Fields and Karl Keller.

 

He has provided insight and expertise that has been invaluable for our progress in the campaign thus far, and his recommendations and ideas have been on the mark time and time again.  He is approachable and helpful to all of the members of the campaign committee, and he has gotten to know many members of the congregation.  He has become invested in our success and he genuinely wants to seethis campaign succeed.  He is definitely willing to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work necessary for this campaign to be successful.  He really “gets” Immanuel’s identity as a faith-based institution.

 

This campaign is, finally, about furthering the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and it is wonderful that Greg supports this goal in a manner consistent with his personal faith.  Personally, I have enjoyed getting to know our Klote Director and I enjoy working with him.  I look forward to going on a visit with him soon.