Church Council

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 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 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 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.

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David and his wife, Anita, have been members of St. Andrew’s since 2005 and four of their children (now adults) have participated in Sunday School and Confirmation. He has served on the communion preparation team and volunteers frequently for Traditional Worship services. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin and has spent his entire career in manufacturing leadership positions, recently retiring from 27 years at 3M as global director of manufacturing and supply chain.

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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 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 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 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.