Our Staff
Lutheran Campus Pastor - Bob Chell
Alumni of Augustana College (BA, Sociology), Wartburg Seminary (MDiv) and University of SD (MA in Counseling)
Born in Bemidji, MN, reared in Rapid City, SD
I have the best job in the world! I’m honored when students trust me to talk with about things that matter.
Lutheran Campus Minister - Amy Martinell
Alumni of Northern State University (special and elementary ed. major)
2011 grad of Luther Seminary
Hometown: Waubay, SD
I'm excited to welcome new students into the open and caring community at the ULC!
Office Manager - Tami Thvedt
SDSU Alum, Journalism
Hometown: Tracy, MN.
I am excited to meet all the wonderful students who come to the University Lutheran Center.
Peer Minster of Music - Marlee Braun
Freshman
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Brookings, SD
I am excited for this coming year as I embark on my first year of college and being able to do this with the support of the ULC community. I am even more excited about the opportunity to be challenged as a music peer minister and seeing God's grace through the year.
Peer Minster of Publicity - Emma Diercks
Sophomore
Major: Mass Communications and English
Hometown: Goodhue, MN
I am excited to be joining the ULC peer ministry as the publicity minister. I am excited to be given the opportunity to learn skills that I will use in the future, and I’m excited to be doing this by serving God.
Peer Minister of Hospitality - Derek DeBates
Sophomore
Major: Early Childhood Education
Hometown: Brookings, SD
I am excited about this upcoming school year because all the friends i havent seen in three months I will see again and I will be taking more exciting classes this year!
Peer Minister of Outreach - Troy Halter
Junior
Major: Business Economics
Hometown: Oak Grove, MN (Twin cities)
I can't wait for the school year to start to meet more new people, SDSU football and sports in general! Also activities going on at the ULC!
Peer Minister for Development - Amanda Lambrechts
Sophomore
Major: Dietetics Major
Hometown: Milbank, SD
The University Lutheran Center has always been a welcoming environment for me. As the Peer Minister of Development, I look forward to working with other congregations and organizations to raise support for the center.
Peer Minister of Service - Sam Merwin
Junior
Major: Mathematics Education
Hometown: Sturgis, SD
I am excited for this school year because I will be the Peer of Service and I have some wonderful ideas for a few new volunteer experiences for all of us to get involved with!
Intern for Development - Tiffany Messenbrink
Junior
Major: Pharmacy
Hometown: Rogers, MN
I'm excited to meet all the new people that come to the ULC.
Peer Minister of Spiritual Growth - Molly Skadsen
Senior
Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Hometown: Grenville, SD
I'm excited to meet all the new people that come to the ULC.
