Leadership
As a non-profit ministry of the ELCA, Portico Benefit Services is guided by an elected Board of Trustees and a team of executive leaders with a deep commitment to serving those who serve.
Board of Trustees
A board of 17 trustees governs Portico Benefit Services and the administration of its assets. As stewards to the ELCA, trustees share their financial and managerial expertise, professional integrity, and dedication to God and this church. Trustees are elected to serve a three-year term, with up to two consecutive re-elections, at the ELCA’s triennial Churchwide Assembly — this church’s highest legislative authority.
Portico Leadership
Our executive leaders guide Portico’s business strategy and goals with a strong commitment to serving members with integrity, excellence, and respect.
Sales and Client Support Team
Our dedicated team supports prospective and current clients. We’ll work with you to create a benefits solution that works for your organization. See how we can help enhance the well-being of your staff.
Christina Womack
Relationship Manager
Portico Regional Representatives for ELCA Synods and Churches
Portico regional representatives serve as the front-line contacts for ELCA synod offices and are available as resources for events and benefit information. Each serves a different region; find your location and representative on this map.
The Rev. Shelley Cunningham
Manager
Andrea L. Arey
Regional Representative
The Rev. Tara Lynn
Regional Representative
Jennifer L. Prinz
Regional Representative
The Rev. Tim Schroeder
Regional Representative
The Rev. Cathy Schibler
Regional Representative
Church Benefits Association Involvement
The Church Benefits Association (CBA) is a voluntary membership association representing nearly 200,000 local faith communities. The CBA is composed of church pension boards, religious orders, and denominational benefit programs for clergy and church professionals.
The CBA’s mission is dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the traditions of church benefit boards and church benefit plans through nonpartisan education, collaboration, and fellowship.
Portico plays an active role in the CBA and has considerable visibility as one of the larger groups affiliated with the association. Current CBA leadership positions held by Portico leaders include:
- Board Secretary and Board Liaison for Legal Committee: Lori Brown, Vice President and General Counsel of Portico
- Board Member and Past Co-Chair of the CFO Committee: Stacy Kruse, Interim President and CEO at Portico
- Chair of Human Resources Committee: Wendy Mortimer, Senior Director of Human Resources at Portico
- Planning Committee Member and Co-Chair of Communications, Marketing, and Education Committee: Kristin Vlasak, Senior Director of Brand and Customer Engagement at Portico