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Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner, Senior Pastor
kathy@oursaviorsnewulm.org Pastor Kathy joined Our Saviors as senior pastor in December 2019. She served as the Director of Youth and Education Ministries at Our Savior’s from 1988-2011. Kathy grew up on a farm near Blooming Prairie and is a graduate of St. Olaf College. She attended Luther Seminary while working at Our Savior’s as Director of Youth and Education. Upon receiving her Master of Divinity, her first call was to Augustana/East Sveadahl Ministries in St. James. Kathy is married to Gregg and they have two sons, Tyler (Alyson) and Adam. In addition to spending time with her family, Kathy enjoys gardening, reading, walking and watching Minnesota sports teams. Kathy is thankful to have been called to ministry first as a youth director, and then as a pastor. Serving God and God’s church is both a privilege and a joy for Pastor Kathy. |
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Dave Nissen, Associate Pastor - focus on Children Youth and Family Ministries
davidnissen18@gmail.com Dave joined in the ministry at Our Savior’s in August 2016. He was born and raised in Hutchinson, MN where his parents still live. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College, majoring in religion and minoring in classical languages and music. Right after graduating, he attended Luther Seminary and graduated in the spring of 2016. He has four brothers all of whom live in Minnesota. Alyssa, his wife, teaches First Grade at John Ireland Catholic School in St Peter. Dave and Alyssa welcomed their first child, Theo, in April of 2019. Their second child, Eloise, arrived in April 2022. When he’s not at church, you can find Dave fishing, reading, woodworking, playing with his dog Goliath (get it... David and Goliath) or playing instruments and singing. |
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Jen Geiger, Church Office Administrator
jen@oursaviorsnewulm.org Jen joined the OSLC team in October 2018 as the Office Administrator. Prior to coming to Our Savior's, Jen spent 12 years as a paralegal in Winona and the Twin Cities. Jen and her husband, Matt, are both NUHS graduates, and have one son. Jen enjoys teaching him how to cook and bake, playing with their cats, knitting, and cheering for the Twins, Vikings, and Wild. |
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Scott Kathman, Facilities Manager
Scott joined the staff in November 2014. |
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Caryn Nelson, Business Administrator
caryn@oursaviorsnewulm.org Caryn joined the staff in June 2021. Prior to coming to Our Savior’s, Caryn spent 20 years working in the business office at Madelia Hospital and Clinic, and a year and a half as the Office Administrator at Bethel Church in Mankato. She and her husband, Drew, live a few miles north of Madelia. They have three adult children: Caitlyn, Hailey, and Colton. They are also new grandparents to granddaughters Emmary and Jolie, and are looking forward to a grandson this fall. Caryn enjoys exploring the beautiful state of Minnesota with her husband, and spending time with family. |
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Lindsay Medina, Education Ministry Coordinator
lindsay@oursaviorsnewulm.org Lindsay Medina joined the OLSC team in August 2018, as the Education Ministry Coordinator. She has a passion for working in the church, and truly enjoys spending time with her church family. Lindsay was born and raised in New Ulm. Lindsay has two children, Kane and Kru. She enjoys spending time with them, making memories and enjoying life together. |
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Tom Maidl, Director of Music Ministries
tom@oursaviorsnewulm.org Tom joined the staff in September of 2023 as Director of Music Ministries. Prior to coming to Our Savior’s, Tom spent 16 years accompanying for area churches and schools. Tom studied Classical Voice and Piano from Shannon Stuckey for 15 years, as well as a year at NDSU. Tom and his partner, Michael Looft, live a few miles west of Winthrop. Michael is currently the City Manager in Winthrop. In Tom’s spare time he enjoys Gardening, Quilting, working on the family farm, and campaigning their champion Clydesdale horses across the Midwest. Tom is very excited to be a part of Staff at OSLC, and looks forward to keeping OSLC a singing congregation. |
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Madeline Cacciatore-Warta, Adult and Children's Choir Director
mcacciatore@newulm.k12.mn.us Madeline joined the OSLC staff as the Adult Choir director in 2019 and the Children's Choir director in 2023. She also works full-time as a music teacher at Jefferson Elementary. Madeline is from Des Moines, IA and went to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. Her husband Joey is a life-long member of Our Savior's and they are looking forward to continuing their faith journey and growing their family at OSLC. |
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Sarah Berger, Adult and Children's Handbell Director
mattsarahberger@msn.com Sarah joined the staff as handbell director in 2023. She earned her degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Sarah and her husband, Matt, are originally from Marshfield, WI and have been raising their three daughters in New Ulm since 2008. |