Sam Huebner appointed to Concordia University, Nebraska Board of Regents
Seward, NE (05/23/2025) — Concordia University, Nebraska today announced that Sam Huebner '11 was recently appointed to his first term with the Concordia University, Nebraska Board of Regents. He replaced his father Richard Huebner, who served as a regent from 2015 to 2024.
Huebner has a bachelor of science in business administration from Concordia Nebraska. He and his wife Kristen (Kohlwey) Huebner '12 are co-founders of two ecommerce brands: Parker Baby Co. and TallSlim.com. He previously worked as an associate at GVC Capital in Denver, Colorado, in mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory and strategic deal management and as interim controller and analyst at Iofina in Denver, Colorado, a publicly traded chemical manufacturer. He currently serves as chairman of the school board at Trinity Lutheran School in Franktown, Colorado, as a board member of the Colorado Lutheran High School Association and on the congregational board of directors for Trinity Lutheran Church in Franktown, Colorado.
The Huebners have four children.
"My experience at Concordia Nebraska was transformative, providing a nurturing community that combined focused academics with spiritual growth. It prepared me thoroughly for professional challenges and encouraged a lifelong commitment to faith and service," he said. "I'm honored to join the Concordia Nebraska Board of Regents. Concordia was instrumental in shaping both my professional journey and my faith. I look forward to contributing my experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership to support and enhance Concordia's mission of nurturing students for service and vocation in the world."
Regents are elected at The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Nebraska District Convention and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Synodical Convention. Regents may also be appointed by the Concordia University System Board or elected by The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod Praesidium.
The Concordia University, Nebraska Board of Regents also includes Rev. Scott Adle of Imperial, Nebraska; Rev. Benjamin Ball of Worden, Illinois; Mrs. Krista Barnhouse of Lincoln, Nebraska; Mr. Stuart Bartruff of Omaha, Nebraska; Mr. Ryan Burger of Lincoln, Nebraska; Dr. Craig Ernstmeyer of Saint Peters, Missouri; Mr. John Fraser of Omaha, Nebraska; Rev. Doug Gaunt of Kearney, Nebraska; Mrs. Gail Hawkins of Omaha, Nebraska; Mr. Dick Helms of Arapahoe, Nebraska; Mr. Timothy Hu of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mr. Dennis Meyer of Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Trudy Meyer of Lincoln, Nebraska; Mr. Timothy Moll of Seward, Nebraska; Rev. Richard Snow of Seward, Nebraska; Dr. Doug Tewes of Bennet, Nebraska and Mr. Erik Vieselmeyer of Holyoke, Colorado.
About Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod located in Seward, Nebraska, which currently serves more than 1,700 students. Concordia offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. For more information, visit cune.edu.
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