District Staff

District President

Rev. Randy Golter

As the District President, Pastor Golter leads the Rocky Mountain District toward implementing the vision of “Igniting Church and Culture for Christ.”  He also works to maintain unity in doctrine, provides ecclesiastical supervision to congregations and rostered workers.  He supports congregations in the call process and provides leadership and direction for the District staff.

Paul Albers

Paul’s ministry emphasis is Lutheran Schools. Additionally he works with the development of strategies and implementation of resources for the District’s Critical Targets of Healthier Ministries and Spiritual Growth. In support of our schools he conducts Board of Education workshops, staff training events, support and development for workers through Beginning Teacher Workshops, Administrator and Spouse Retreats, and Nurturing the Faith gatherings. Through the work of a pool of incredible church worker volunteers, Paul’s Youth Committee creates and sponsors Youth Gatherings to strengthen our youth and their friends.

You can email Paul at paul.albers@rm.lcms.org.

Monique Hjalmquist

Monique is the Administrative Assistant for Congregational Services. She coordinates projects, organizes local or national meetings and conferences for district schools and congregations in addition to assisting with general District operations. Monique likewise is a partner in assisting and organizing daily duties with the Healthier Ministries team in their functions.

You can email Monique at monique@rm.lcms.org.

Doug Ullmann

Doug is the District Executive Administrator and directs all District operations and finances. He has oversight in accounting, human resources, financial reporting, insurance, contractual agreements, property, budget compilation and monitoring. Doug also provides support to congregational Treasurers and school administrators on District related events and operations.

You can email Doug at doug.ullmann@rm.lcms.org.

Margery Richter

Margery is the Mission’s Department Administrative Assistant and provides coordination and planning on conferences, meetings and office events. Likewise, she oversees compilation, organization and distribution of District publications such as The Messenger and other communications in addition to direct congregation communications. Margery also provides assistance in general daily District operations and daily congregation contacts.

You can email Margery at m.richter@rm.lcms.org.

Kevin Grein

Kevin is a Lutheran Church Extension Fund Vice President for the Rocky Mountain District. He works closely in the areas of LCEF Loans and Services. Kevin assists churches and schools to provide strategies for funding and structuring their financing to best meets the needs of each congregation’s mission.

You can email Kevin at kevin.grein@rm.lcms.org.

Laura Raben

Laura is the communications and volunteer supervisor for the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. She assists congregations in the areas of LCEF investments, loans, and services. She also coordinates LCEF's K.I.D.S. Savings Stamp program for the Rocky Mountain District

You can email Laura at laura.raben@rm.lcms.org.

Hispanic Ministry

Rev. Juan Hormachea

Rev. Juan Hormachea serves as the facilitator of Hispanic Ministry for the Rocky Mountain District. Juan is pastor at Corder de Dios Lutheran Church, Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Catherine, Ontario, Canada in 1987. His first Call to serve was in Buffalo, New York at La Santa Cruz Lutheran Church and served as Missionary-at-large in the Eastern District to develop the Hispanic Ministry. His next Call in 1997 was as Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Lexington, Nebraska to begin a Hispanic Mission. In 2000, he was Called by the Rocky Mountain District. Juan was born in Chile, South America and has resided in the United States since 1978.

You can email Pastor Juan at pastorjuanh@comcast.net.