"Fostering and Celebrating a Culture of Giving"
The Impact Ambassador Teams (IAT) support Concordia University Texas in in a variety of ways.
The Impact Ambassadors Team (IAT) activates alumni to:
- Honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Ray Martens.
- Develop a passionate following of Concordia University Texas mission, vision and values.
- Connect with other like-minded leaders to share stories and celebrate.
- Establish intimate and rewarding relationships with other alumni and the University.
- Foster a culture of giving among our alumni to perpetuate the mission.
- Have fun!
IMPACT
Members are chosen based on exhibiting all or several of these key characteristics:
- Influential
- Motivated
- Passionate
- Active
- Charismatic
- Tenacious
The initial IMPACT Ambassadors Team (IAT) represents the 23 classes that the Rev. Dr. Ray Martens served from 1973 to 1995. Our long-term goal is to secure class representatives from every graduating class since the founding of the junior college (1951), representing a total of 69 classes.
Roles & Goals
- Help Initiate Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Ray Martens Legacy Endowment Fund.
- Offer a minimum one-year contribution (suggested amount is your graduation year in dollars) to the endowment fund.
- 5 in 5: Recruit five new contributors from your class in 5 years.
- Attend two annual campus meetings (during Concordia Crossing and Founders' Day Weekend).
Benefits of Membership
- IMPACT member profiles and other information will be added to the IAT web page.
- Members have a page in the Concordia University Texas magazine publication.
- Membership to The Concordia Club (society recognizing levels of giving).
- Appreciation dinner or cocktail reception at spring and fall events.
- Special invitations to sporting and other campus events.
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Rick Rosenhagen, '82
Rick RosenhagenAlumnus '82
Pearland, TX
rrosenhagen@live.com
713-410-8185Major
Business AdministrationOther Degrees
NoneCareer Accomplishments
HR for NASA
Recruiting
Equipment Sales
Quality Consulting
Print Management
Business to Business Marketing (Account Executive)Areas of Expertise
Ideation/Creativity
Home remodeling
LandscapingLasting Impact from Concordia
The relationships with faculty and staff, the friendships there with students that have led to lifelong invaluable relationships, the spirit of Christ that was evident and indoctrinated in the culture of the University, all led to who I am todayLife Achievements Most Proud Of
Undoubtedly having God fearing, productive, caring and generous childrenGreatest Passion
Faith, Family and Friends. I love people and I love to encourage them...to reflect back to them what they uniquely offer the world. Being a husband, father and now grandfather are certainly highlights in my life. I know I am blessed and I strive to share God's hope and joy to others.Family Members
Wife, Rebecca (Becky)
Son, Grant (29)
Daughter, Emily Hamm (26) (Husband Phillip)
Grandson, Kyler Hamm (Born Oct 2018) -
Clay Cole, '92
Clay ColeAlumnus '92
Liberty Hill, TX
cbchorn@hotmail.com
512-799-8267Major
Business ManagementOther Degrees
NoneCareer Accomplishments
Director of Unemployment Insurance Division for the Texas Workforce Commission. I have 28 years of service for the State of Texas. Additionally, I’m the President of the Board of Trustees for the Liberty Hill ISD. I’ve served over 12 years on the board.Areas of Expertise
Leadership and Community ServiceLasting Impact from Concordia
All the special relationships developed that I continue to cherish todayLife Achievements Most Proud Of
Proud father and husband to the family I’m blessed to be apart ofGreatest Passion
Faith & Family and huge sports fanFamily Members
Michelle Cole
Chelsea Cole (23)
Carly Cole (20)
Cade Cole (19) -
Lin Biar, '85
Lin BiarAlumnus '85
Lake Jackson, TX
lbiar@al.com
979-236-9493Major
Business ManagementOther Degrees
NoneCareer Accomplishments
Executive Director
Business Owner
Food/Beverage Director
General Manager
Kitchen ManagerAreas of Expertise
I do not consider myself an expert in any one area. There is always room for growth. It is said I have proficiency in Leadership, Visioning, Management, and Collaboration.Lasting Impact from Concordia
I think having the opportunity to interact with staff and have one on one relationships with my professors. The importance of having an open door policy that allows for interaction among all levels of an organization was formed through my time at Concordia.Life Achievements Most Proud Of
My family and children are my pride and joy. Confident, loving, Christian adults.Greatest Passion
I love to read and learn new things. I enjoy history and how providence through tiny miracles plays a role in how and why we are here. Its truly the hand of God at play in our lives. I love sports and how it is a mirror into a man's word and true self.Family Members
Stacie Biar
Shannon Biar (31)
Andrew Biar (26)
Hannah Grace Biar (19)