IDE Office Staff

Our Staff

Iowa District East
1100 Blairs Ferry Rd.
Marion, IA 52302-3093

Phone: 319-373-2112
Fax: 319-373-9827

Office Hours
8:00AM – 4:30PM
Monday – Friday

Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders

District President

The District President oversees the doctrine and practice of our congregations and church workers, and assembles call lists for vacant congregations. As District President, he is a member on the LCMS Council of Presidents. Contact the District President’s office when you have questions about pulpit supply, special occasions, and congregational visits.

Pam Krog

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Please contact Pam to give updates regarding vacancies and calling congregations, as well as directory updates for congregations, pastors, and church workers. General questions and information may also be directed her way.

Ryan Johnson

Business/Office Manager

Please contact Ryan for questions and information on salary guidelines and benefits, insurance, mission vouchers and receipts, and congregational business resources for treasurers and congregation leaders.

Daniel Sanchez

District Services Coordinator

Please contact Daniel regarding submissions and sign-ups for district communications, website, publications, and media, in addition to questions and information about IDE events and registration.

Jan Doellinger

Assistant to the President – Schools

Jan is available to provide guidance and support for IDE Schools, principals, teachers, education boards, and preschool directors. Contact her for questions on NLSA, Iowa State Education Department, and LCMS sponsored workshops/conferences for schools and teachers.

Rev. Allen Konrad

District Archivist

For inquires regarding IDE history and submissions to the IDE Archives, please contact Rev. Konrad.

Josh Remington

LCEF District Vice-President

Please contact Josh regarding opportunities through Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). LCEF is a financial organization that empowers ministry. Through the dollars invested by over 50,000 individuals, congregations, schools, organizations and businesses, LCEF assists ministries with customized loans and ministry support services that help leaders respond to growth and community needs. LCEF also offers loans to rostered church workers—those dedicated servants who are on the front lines of ministry.