Creating Lifelong Connections
The Alumni Board of Directors at Texas Lutheran University (TLU) embodies the spirit and dedication of its vibrant community, serving as a crucial link between the university’s past and future. The board is composed of distinguished Texas Lutheran graduates from a variety of disciplines, industries, and generations. This board embodies our institutional mission in developing ethical leaders and ensures the values of education, community, and faith are upheld and celebrated.
Alumni Board members are crucial resource to the institution and its successes. Their work is about keeping the Bulldog family engaged and keeping the pride of Texas Lutheran alumni alive and well. The board serves as a key component to several alumni initiatives including traditional events like Homecoming, regional mixers, volunteer activities, and professional development events.
No dues are required, but you must be a graduate of Texas Lutheran to be eligible to serve.
Please reach out should you have any questions regarding the nomination application or process.
Gaby Alvarado, EdD
Assistant Vice President for Annual Giving & Alumni Relations
Mission
To inspire and engage alumni while promoting lifelong connections among alumni and friends in support of the university’s mission.
Benefits
- Discount for family and individual membership at Mabee Aquatics Center
- TLU Bookstore Discount
- TLU Bulldogs Athletics home game ticket discount
- TLU Dramatic Media production ticket discount
- Free check-out privileges at Blumberg Memorial Library
2026 – 2027 TLU Alumni Association Board of Directors
Executive Committee
- President, Joshua Lozano ’10
- President-Elect, Amaris Diaz ’20
- Philanthropy Advisory, Dr. Tracy Demchuk ’85
- Secretary, Dr. Elise Gray ’21
- Alumni Awards Subcommittee Chair, Courtney Luebben ’96
- Special Projects Subcommittee Chair, Alexis “Max” Soto ’19
- Career Development Subcommittee Chair, Laura Townsend ’07
- Homecoming Subcommittee Chair, Cody Mozzurana ’24 &7 ’25
Members
- Tyler Archer ’06
- Brielle Brown ’18
- Matthew Gillette ’18
- Jordana Gutierrez ’25
- Pablo Colon-Hernandez ’22
- Emily “Moo” Holstein ’25
- Kelly (Shoulders) Koenning ’93
- Ian Leslie ’19
- Albert Lopez ’20
- Arthur Munoz ’15
- Elizabeth Ogle ’19
- Erblin Ribari ’13
- Valerie (Rios) Rude ’11
- Natalie (Behnke) Shumpes ’21
- Chris Siniff, Jr. ’09
- Travis Turner ’10
- Eddie Villarreal ’23
- Dehlia (Strong) Wallis ’98
Ex Officio Members
- Kevin Boyle ’12, Past President
- Austin Manning ’11, Past President
- Andrew Traeger ’07, Past President
- Justin Friedman, Student Government Association President