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Our Investment Services Staff

Our investment services team is comprised of veterans of some of the world's best-known financial firms, banks and universities. They work diligently to leverage that experience to help LCMS ministries invest their resources wisely so that they might thrive for generations to come. 

 

M_CannonMark Cannon
314-996-1462
Chief Financial Officer

Mark is senior vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer for the LCMS Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2013, Mark worked in the corporate sector for 20 years, serving in a variety of financial reporting, management, and analysis roles, primarily in the banking industry. He earned a bachelors in economics from Washington University, a masters in economics from Vanderbilt University, and is a certified public accountant.

Mark is responsible for all Investment, Finance and Administrative areas of the Foundation. He leads the Foundation’s Investment team, working closely with the Foundation’s investment committee and fund managers to monitor the Foundation’s $900 million in assets. He leads a team of eleven at the Foundation to manage Investments, Accounting, and Information Technology.

Mark and his wife Cristyn are both from St. Louis, and have been married since 1996. They have three children, and are active members at St. Paul’s in Des Peres, Missouri, where Mark serves on the church council and Cristyn works as a teacher. Mark was an adjunct professor of finance for four years, and has volunteered extensively in the St. Louis area. He enjoys biking, golf and coaching his children’s sports.

 

R_SimonRalph Simon
314-996-1056
Vice President, Investment Services

Ralph is responsible for growing the Foundation's customer account base and increasing the awareness and opportunities of the Foundation's investment services among LCMS congregations, colleges and universities, and other affiliated organizations. In addition, he also assists with identifying planned-giving opportunities and design and structure of ministry endowments. 

Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as a benefit consultant for Concordia Plans, assisting LCMS employers and educating church workers about retirement planning and other employee related benefits. Ralph is a lifelong resident of St. Louis, a fifth-generation Lutheran and a member of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, where he serves as the congregation president. 

 

1586271247300Brad Conrad
314-996-1457
Vice President, Investment Operations

Brad graduated from Quincy University with a degree in finance and has an MBA from St. Louis University. He brings a strong background in portfolio management and investment operations. He is actively engaged in the day to day implementation of the Foundation’s $850 million investment portfolio, working closely with our investment advisor and fund managers.

Outside of the office, Brad enjoys spending time outside with his family, attending local sporting events, and is an alumni volunteer for his high school investment committee.

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Investment Services for Ministries

We provide congregations, schools, RSOs, seminaries and universities with the expertise to invest their assets in a variety of market funds. With vision, these funds can provide long-term stability, helping fund your ministry for generations to come. 

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My Ministry Should Start Gift Planning

Starting a gift plan program for your ministry can be simple. We have partnerships with dozens of LCMS congregations, schools, ministries and even our seminaries. If you think your congregation or ministry should have a program in place, we’re happy to talk with your pastor or ministry leaders.

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Work for the LCMS Foundation

If you're interested in serving LCMS members and ministries professionally, the LCMS Foundation is a great place to work. In addition to the rewards of working to support the Church, the LCMS Foundation has been listed as one of the best places to work in St. Louis. 

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