Meet Our Congregation Council

- President
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Heidi Lund
Heidi was born and raised in Hastings, but is relatively new to Our Saviour’s, having joined with her family in 2015, after moving back to town. She is married to Trevor, and they have two boys, Bennett and Lennon.
After joining, Heidi discovered that there was a family connection in previous generations to Our Saviour’s on both her father and mother’s sides of the family. And although the families eventually drifted away, joining other churches or denominations, the fact that her family history is connected to this special place makes it feel as though God was at work in returning her and her parents here.
During her time as a member, Heidi has been part of the Chancel Choir, served on various committees, volunteered with her dad to assist with art classes at Homework and Hangout, was a summer guest vocalist, read scripture during service, and is honored to now serve on the Council.
Professionally, Heidi is a product manager for Renaissance Learning, an education-focused technology company whose mission it is to accelerate learning for all. She is personally passionate about history, learning, reading, inclusivity, sharing the good news of God with her children, and connecting the church with our community.
Whenever there’s free time, Heidi loves to spend it with family and friends, relax outdoors, try new foods, read good books, play trivia and board games, sing, dance, fish and fly-fish, watch the Twins, Timberwolves, and Vikings, and embrace the simple joys of life: playing with her sons, walking along the banks of a river, observing the changing of seasons, celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, and making travel plans, near and far.

- Vice President
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Steve Gomez

- Secretary
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John Erickson
John has been a member of OSEL since his family moved to Hastings in 1968. He was confirmed here, and he and his wife Ann were married here in 1986.
John retired from Lumen Technologies in 2022, and enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and traveling. He’s looking forward to what’s next at Our Saviour’s!

- Treasurer
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Ashley Dellwo
Ashley was born and raised in Hastings, and was baptized at Our Saviour’s, although she did not become a member until 2012.
Ashley is a proud alumnus from the University of St. Thomas (go Tommies!) and moved to Highland Park St. Paul her junior year of college. After welcoming her amazing son, Ethan, she knew she wanted him to grow up in Hastings and returned to her roots. When she first attended Our Saviour’s, it immediately felt like home.
Before joining Council, Ashley had been praying about a way to be more connected to the church. God’s answer couldn’t have been any more clear and feels it’s a privilege to serve.
Ashley is a Senior Accountant with The Hartford and enjoys her career. “It’s challenging yet highly rewarding.” In her spare time, she loves being a baseball mom and anything to do with Ethan (“they’re only young for a short time.”) She also loves all things music and attends many concerts and music festivals throughout the year. And she also loves to travel – who doesn’t?!

- Council Member
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Lori Mikel
Lori and her husband Greg have lived in Hastings since 1992 and became members of Our Saviour’s the same year. Lori moved to different areas around the country 21 times by the age of 24, “so 29 years in this wonderful community” has been a blessing. She and Greg have three grown children, Bryce, Elaine and Keith. Lori was a YMCA director in Austin, MN for 10 years and after moving to Hastings became a stay-at-home mom until her children were all in school. She taught Science at the Hastings Middle School for 10 years and retired in 2019. She enjoys the addition to their family of a puppy who helps her get out walking.

- Council Member
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Aaron Bushberger
Aaron and his wife Lisa have lived in Hastings since 2009, and have been members at Our Saviour’s since 2012. They have three children – Isaac, Norah, and Emmett, and a rambunctious chocolate lab, Ozzie.
He enjoys participating in church activities, including having previously served on the church’s Endowment Committee. Aaron appreciates the sense of community at Our Saviour’s and values the youth and family programming that continues to provide a foundation of faith for his children.
Aaron is currently employed as a municipal advisor with Ehlers, working with school districts on long-term financial planning and operating and bond referendums. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, including golfing, running and camping with his family.