EASTERN DISTRICT STAFF
(To access email address, click on staff member’s name)
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Rev. Dr. Chris Wicher, President
(716.634.5111, ext. 12)
Mr. Robert Foerster, Assistant to the President, Director of Communications and Networking
(716.634.5111, ext. 10)
Mrs. Kathy Fretthold, Assistant to the President, Director of Education
(716.634.5111, ext 14)
Mr. Lyle Heggemeier, Assistant to the President, Director of Discipleship Development
(716.634.5111, ext 15 )
SPECIALTY STAFF
Mr. Richard Porter, Lutheran Church Extension Fund Vice President
(716.634.5111, ext. 11)
Mr. Richard Paul, Director – LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Development
(716.634.5111, ext. 17)
Mr. Robert Wirth – LCMS Foundation Eastern District Gift Planning Counselor
(716.634.5111, ext. 16)
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF
President’s Office
Mary Ellen Sima
716.634.5111, Ext. 13
Finance Office
Barbara Sigafoos
716.634.5111, Ext. 18
Foundation/LCEF/Eastern District Offices
Ruth Marzano
716.634.5111, Ext. 10