Church Council

The Church Council leads and guides St. Andrew’s mission and vision, determines ministry priorities, provides oversight of the Lead Pastor, and effectively stewards our financial resources. Council members represent the St. Andrew’s congregation, bringing their unique gifts, voices, and expertise to the council’s work.

The council is comprised of 12 members, elected by the congregation to a three-year term. Members may serve two consecutive terms, for a total of six years. The council annually elects four officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Nominations

Recommendations of potential candidates can received throughout the entire year, with the formal nomination process occurring in the early fall. Elections are held at the church’s annual meeting, usually in November. We invite your interest in serving in this role or recommending others you know, by completing our Nomination Form below.

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CHURCH COUNCIL

Eric Swanson

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT | 2nd term ends 2026

Eric Swanson

Eric and his wife, Sarah Meek, were led to St. Andrew’s in 1998 while searching for a Confirmation program for their children. Eric has been a Confirmation leader, participated in a Mission Jamaica trip, and active with our men’s ministry. He received a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and has worked in the nonprofit and public sectors before entering private practice over 25 years ago. He enjoys his family, gardening, and the outdoors.

Pauline Allison

VICE PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT | 2nd term ends 2027

Pauline Allison

Pauline, her husband, Tylor, and two daughters joined St. Andrew’s in 2018, finding a new church home after living in southern California. Pauline retired from a long career leading global businesses at 3M. She is a volunteer for Minneapolis Business Mentors, is a lifelong learner, and loves traveling.

Barb Sheldon

TREASURER

TREASURER | 2nd term ends 2025

Barb Sheldon

Barb and her husband, Jeff, and their two children have been members of St. Andrew’s for more than 20 years. She and her family have volunteered with Sunday School, VBS, Confirmation, Thanksgiving baskets, and the gardening team. Barb has been a commercial banker for more than 35 years, currently working at Highland Banker. She is a former board chair of the White Bear Lake Area Chamber and served on the Century College Foundation Board.

Mark Windisch

SECRETARY

Mark Windisch

Mark and his wife, Laurie, came to St. Andrew’s more than 25 years ago. Mark sings in the choir, regularly attends Bible studies and adult education classes, serves on the Environmental Stewardship Team, and is part of the Congregational Lay Minister team. He’s traveled with St. Andrew’s groups to Turkey and Greece (2015) and the Holy Land (2019). Mark has a degree in Chemical Engineering and retired after a 35-year career at 3M, mostly in the Oral Care Business.

Annika Winke

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | 2nd term ends 2026

Annika Winke

Annika lives in North Oaks and attends Mahtomedi High School, where she is a member of the school’s lacrosse, tennis, and ski teams and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club. At St. Andrew’s she has been involved with Confirmation, Sunday School, VBS, and food service – and other volunteer opportunities as they arise. She enjoys baking, crafts, volunteering, reading, her pets, sunsets, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

Tommie Braddock

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER | 2nd term ends 2025

Tommie Braddock

Tommie and his wife, Julie, have been members of St. Andrew’s since 2010 and serve as ushers for the Contemporary Worship service. Tommie is president of Venture Solutions and serves on the advisory board for Tubman, a nonprofit dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence and the board of the Hogenson Leadership Institute. He earned a B.S. in Economics from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. in Telecommunications Management from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

David Eisenbrandt

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER | 1st term ends 2025

David Eisenbrandt

David has called St. Andrew’s home since 2005. Over the years, his four children—now grown—have been actively involved in Sunday School and Confirmation, making the church an important part of their family’s life. David enjoys serving on the Communion Preparation Team and regularly volunteers for Traditional Worship services. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a degree in chemical engineering, he spent his career in manufacturing leadership, most recently retiring after 27 years at 3M as Global Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Lauren Anderson

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER | 2nd term ends 2026

Lauren Anderson

Lauren was baptized at St. Andrew's and has been part of the congregation ever since. Over the years, she's been involved in both the church's local and global ministries. She has traveled with Mission Jamaica and the church’s Germany tour in 2017. Lauren also spent a year living and serving with our sister congregation in Slovakia, building relationships and supporting their ministry. Upon returning home, she worked for a year at St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center, helping provide housing and basic needs to families in Washington County. She’s a graduate of St. Olaf College and currently attends the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Her passions include swimming, singing, and her dog.

Sharon Pfeiffer

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER | 2nd term ends 2026

Sharon Pfeiffer

Sharon has been a member of St. Andrew’s since 2013. In addition to the preaching and music ministries, she is drawn to the variety of volunteer and personal growth opportunities that St. Andrew’s offers. She serves as the council liaison to The Foundation where she was a board member prior to assuming this role. She also volunteers with funeral and hospitality ministries. Sharon retired from a 34-year career in banking, including with Wells Fargo as a Community Bank President with professional passions centered around leadership and team member development. She lives in Woodbury with her spouse, Kris, and cat, Gracie.

Heidi Vlasak

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER | 2nd term ends 2025

Heidi Vlasak

Heidi and her husband, Scott, have been members of St. Andrew’s since the 1990s, where her two children (now adults) grew up. She has sung in the choir for more than 20 years and previously volunteered with Confirmation and youth ministries. Her 30+ year professional career has been in medical product development and quality, most recently serving with Boston Scientific as Acquisition Integration Manager in Haifa, Israel.

Sandy Cedergren

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER | 1st term ends 2027

Sandy Cedergren

Sandy has been a member of St. Andrew’s for more than 34 years. She has served in many roles, including Sunday School teacher, Women’s Ministry leader, and formerly on the church staff. Most recently she has been an ambassador for the Bega Kwa Bega program, traveling to Tanzania in 2024. Sandy is a former business owner and has served on numerous boards and committees. She loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, teaching yoga, and serving others.

Russ Fleming

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER | 1st term ends 2027

Russ Fleming

Russ has been a member since 2012. He is a Contemporary Worship Service usher and involved with Habitat for Humanity. Russ is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Audit Partner with Baker Tilly US, LLP, and has worked in public accounting for more than 30 years in a variety of sectors. He has served on the boards of the Detroit Children’s Hospital and Minneapolis Aquatennial and is currently board chair of the Century College Foundation. He studied accounting and economics at the University of Minnesota and enjoys road biking, downhill skiing, theater, music, travel, and spending time with his family.

Church Council

Nominations

CHURCH COUNCIL

Eric Swanson

Pauline Allison

Barb Sheldon

Mark Windisch

Annika Winke

Tommie Braddock

David Eisenbrandt

Lauren Anderson

Sharon Pfeiffer

Heidi Vlasak

Sandy Cedergren

Russ Fleming

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